Sports Drink Label Analyser
Enter the label figures to see how much carbohydrate, sodium or salt is in a bottle, a litre or the amount you'll actually drink.
Compare two prepared drinks
The form starts with two examples. Use the volume printed on each label, such as 100 ml or a 500 ml bottle, then enter how much you plan to drink. For powders, use the label values for the prepared drink.
How we work it out
Amount in your bottle = label amount × prepared volume ÷ label basis. Sodium in mg = salt in grams × 1,000 ÷ 2.5. Per-litre sodium = sodium on the label basis × 1,000 ÷ basis in ml. Sugars are part of carbohydrate: do not add them again.
This reads a label; it does not prescribe sodium, fluid or fuel. Follow individual clinical advice where relevant. Electrolytes do not make overdrinking safe.
How to use the result
Two bottles that look similar can contain different amounts of carbohydrate and sodium. For a powder or tablet, check what the label says for a prepared serving. Then compare equal amounts or enter how much you plan to drink.
Follow any advice from your healthcare team about how much to drink, eat or take during exercise.