How many carbs are in sports drink?
1 fl oz of sports drink contains about 2g of carbohydrate, 0g of protein, and 8 calories.
Carbs by portion size
| Portion | Total carbs | Fiber | Net carbs |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 fl oz (31g) | 2g | 0g | 2g |
| 1 cup (248g) | 15.9g | 0g | 15.9g |
| 1 bottle (12 fl oz) (372g) | 23.9g | 0g | 23.9g |
| 1 bottle (16.9 fl oz or 500 ml) (524g) | 33.7g | 0g | 33.7g |
| 1 bottle (20 fl oz) (620g) | 39.9g | 0g | 39.9g |
| 1 bottle (32 fl oz) (992g) | 63.8g | 0g | 63.8g |
Net carbs in sports drink
1 fl oz of sports drink contains 2g of net carbs — total carbs (2g) minus dietary fiber (0g). Net carbs are the carbs your body actually digests and that raise blood glucose. See our guide to net carbs for how this calculation works and when to use it.
Full nutrition for sports drink (per 100g)
- Calories: 26 kcal
- Carbohydrate: 6.4g
- Dietary fiber: 0g
- Sugars: 5.2g
- Protein: 0g
- Fat: 0g
Reference values from USDA FoodData Central (survey fndds dataset, fdcId 2346347). Values are per 100 grams.
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How many carbs are in sports drink?
1 fl oz of sports drink contains about 2g of total carbohydrate. After subtracting 0g of fiber, the net carbs are about 2g.
How many net carbs are in sports drink?
Net carbs in 1 fl oz of sports drink are about 2g — that is total carbs (2g) minus dietary fiber (0g). See our net carbs explainer for the full calculation.
Is sports drink good for diabetics?
Sports drink contains carbohydrates that will raise blood glucose. Whether it fits your meal plan depends on the portion and your overall daily target. Most U.S. diabetes care teams use total carbs (not net) for insulin dosing — see our diabetes carb-counting guide.
Is sports drink keto-friendly?
Whether sports drink fits a keto plan depends on your daily net-carb budget (typically under 20–30g per day). One serving (1 fl oz) provides about 2g of net carbs.