The short answer
Gu Roctane Protein Recovery Drink Mix has 30 g carbs, 230 mg sodium per serving, from R53.27 a serving at the cheapest size. Value score 2.5/10 (very poor).
Carbs30g
Sodium230mg
CaffeineNone
Per servingR53.27
About it
Designed to help athletes rebuild, refuel & rehydrate after training or racing, ROCTANE Protein Recovery Drink Mix delivers 20g of fast-acting whey protein to stimulate muscle recovery and repair, and help reduce muscle damage and soreness.
- Stimulates muscle recovery and repair
- Reduces muscle damage and soreness
- Replenishes muscle glycogen stores
- Aids in rehydration
Decision helper the numbers athletes compare
Value score2.5/10Very poor
| Cost band | 1.5/10 |
|---|---|
| Electrolytes included (≥50 mg sodium) | +0.5 |
| High carb density without GI flag | +0.5 |
| Value score | 2.5/10 |
About $0.096 a gram of carbs, at R18.50 to the dollar.How we score ›
Price per g carbR1,78Very poor · 1.5/10True cost per gram of carbohydrate fuel (5-band scoring)
Price per 100 g carbR178Premium / PoorCost to buy 100 g of carbohydrate fuel — easier to compare than per-gram
Carb density1 500%Very denseCarbs as % of serving weight — affects gut load
Sodium per 100 kcal100 mgExcellentElectrolyte adequacy vs 300–600 mg Na/hr target
Caffeine per servingNoneStimulant dose per serving
Servings for 60 g an hour2GoodServings/hour to hit the 60 g/hr fuelling target
On the label per serving, 2 scoops
| Energy | 230 kcal |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 30 g |
| Sugar | 30 g |
| Protein | 20 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Sodium | 230 mg |
Sizes and where to buy
Questions about Roctane Protein Recovery Drink Mix
How many carbs are in Gu Roctane Protein Recovery Drink Mix?
30 g of carbs per serving (2 scoops), with 230 mg sodium, from Gu's label.
What does Gu Roctane Protein Recovery Drink Mix cost per serving?
From R53.27 a serving at the cheapest size, which buys 5.6 g of carbs per R10.
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In the app
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