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Sports Drink

Sports drinks are flavored beverages formulated with carbohydrates and electrolytes for hydration during exercise. Per 100 ml they provide 26 calories with 6.4 g carbs.

26
kcalper 100g
Carbs
6.4g
Protein
0g
Fat
0g
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Nutrition facts

Per 100 grams

Reference values
Energy
26 kcal108.8 kJ
Carbohydrates
6.4 g
Protein
0 g
Total fat
0 g
Dietary fiber
0 g
Sodium
39 mg
Calcium
1 mg

About this food

Understanding this nutrition reference

Sports drinks are flavored beverages formulated to provide carbohydrates and electrolytes such as sodium and potassium during or after exercise. They are marketed for hydration and energy replacement.

Nutritionally, sports drinks provide calories mainly from added sugar. Per 100 ml they provide about 26 kcal and 6.4 g of carbohydrates, with no protein or fat, along with 39 mg of sodium and 1 mg of calcium.

For everyday hydration, plain water has no calories, while sports drinks are intended for sustained exercise. For accurate tracking, measure the volume consumed, and use the serving sizes below.

Food state
Raw
Edible portion
Flavored beverage, as bottled
Measurement basis
Per 100 ml portion

Portion guidance

How to use the serving references

Nutrition values are reported per 100 ml. A typical 1 bottle serving (about 500 ml) provides roughly 130 kcal. Use the serving sizes below to estimate portions when logging.

Questions and answers

Sports Drink nutrition FAQ

How many calories are in a sports drink?

Sports drinks provide about 26 calories per 100 ml. A typical 1 bottle (about 500 ml) provides roughly 130 calories.

What is in a sports drink?

Sports drinks contain water, carbohydrates from sugar, and electrolytes such as sodium, formulated for hydration during exercise.

Is a sports drink better than water?

For everyday hydration, water is calorie-free. Sports drinks are intended for sustained or intense exercise when carbohydrates and electrolytes need replacing.

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