
Active Root
Original Ginger Refill Sports Drink Powder
40 g of carbs in a 42 g (1.5 oz) serving, from cane sugar.
- Carbs
- 40 g
- Serving
- 42 g1.5 oz
- Price
- $1.16 a serving
- RC Science Score
- 92out of 100
Active Root Original Ginger Refill Sports Drink Powder has 40 g of carbs a serving and Science in Sport Beta Fuel 80 Energy Drink Mix has 80 g. Here's how they compare on weight, cost, sodium and the label, and what your race looks like on each.

Active Root
40 g of carbs in a 42 g (1.5 oz) serving, from cane sugar.

Science in Sport
80 g of carbs in a 82 g (2.9 oz) serving, from maltodextrin and fructose.
numbers from each brand's label, verified by CarbRate
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Active Root Original Ginger Refill Sports Drink Powder
Science in Sport Beta Fuel 80 Energy Drink Mix
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| Original Ginger Refill Sports Drink Powder | Beta Fuel 80 Energy Drink Mix | |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrate | 40 g | 80 g |
| Serving weight | 42 g (1.5 oz) | 82 g (2.9 oz) |
| Calories | 160 | 320 |
| Sodium | 227 mg | 10 mg |
| Potassium | not listed | not listed |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
| Carbs from | cane sugar | maltodextrin, fructose |
| Cost per serving | $1.16 | $3.49 |
| RC Science Score | 92 | 100 |
They match on all 4.
Active Root Original Ginger Refill Sports Drink Powder
Science in Sport Beta Fuel 80 Energy Drink Mix
Set your carbs an hour and race length. Both options hit the same target.
| Original Ginger Refill Sports Drink Powder | Beta Fuel 80 Energy Drink Mix | Half each | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drink mixes an hour | 1.5 | 0.8 | 0.8 + 0.4 |
| Drink mixes for the race | 6 | 3 | 3 + 2 |
| Weight to carry | 252 g 8.9 oz | 246 g 8.7 oz | 290 g 10.2 oz |
| Sodium an hour | 341 mg | 8 mg | 174 mg |
| Cost for the race | $6.96 | $10.47 | $8.72 |
| Half each takes half your carbs from each. | |||
Your own carbs an hour depend on your body and goal time.
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