Maurten
Drink Mix 320
9.2Excellent
High-carb race drink mix with 80g carbs (~320 kcal) in 500ml — designed for bottle-first high-carb fueling when one flask is meant to carry a large share of hourly carbs.
From € 36
Comparison
Maurten Drink Mix 320 vs Tailwind Endurance Fuel
Both put carbohydrate in the bottle. Drink Mix 320 targets denser high-carb flask fueling; Tailwind Endurance is a classic drink-based endurance mix for sipping carbs and electrolytes together.
- Expert comparison
- Data driven
- Updated 1 September 2026
- Nutrition & Fuel
Tailwind
Endurance Fuel
8.6Very Good
All-in-one endurance drink mix with ~25g carbs and ~300mg sodium per scoop — designed for drink-based fueling when you want calories and electrolytes in the same bottle without separate gels every mile.
From € 32
Decision guide
When each shoe is the better buy — by training mix and conditions, not overall score alone.
Bottom line
Choose Drink Mix 320 when you want high carb density in bottles and already tolerate Maurten mixes; choose Tailwind when you prefer a flavoured endurance mix habit without Maurten’s denser 320-class profile.
Maurten
Choose Drink Mix 320 if…
- You want denser Maurten bottle carbs.
Tailwind
Choose Endurance Fuel if…
- You want Tailwind’s drink-based endurance mix.
Key Differences
Carb density in bottle
Drink Mix 320: Maurten Drink Mix 320 high-carb flask focusEndurance Fuel: Tailwind Endurance sip-as-you-go mixSame drink-based format; different carb density and flavour systems — rehearse mix strength on long runs. Not medical advice.
When each wins
Context winners by session type — use these with the decision guide above, not as a universal ranking.
High-Carb Fueling
Drink Mix 320
Denser bottle carbs for high-carb fueling experiments.
Marathon
Drink Mix 320
High-carb flask plan when Maurten mix sits well in training.
Drink-Based Fueling
Endurance Fuel
Classic sip-as-you-go drink mix habit.
Ultra
Endurance Fuel
Drink-based variety across long ultra hours.
Value
Endurance Fuel
Clearer Kitletics value score for the current catalog price / performance mix.
Specs
| Spec | Drink Mix 320 | Endurance Fuel | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Race Fuel | Carb Mix | — |
| Carbohydrate (g) | 80 | 25 | — |
| Texture / Form | Powder | Powder | TIE |
| Serving Size | 1 sachet in 500ml water | 1 scoop | — |
| Contains Caffeine | No | No | TIE |
| Caffeine Amount (mg) | — | — | TIE |
| Sodium (mg) | 200 | 310 | — |
| Calories (kcal) | 320 | 100 | — |
| Fluid Required | 500ml water per sachet | Mix to taste / bottle volume (often 500–750ml) | — |
| Sugars (g) | — | 25 | — |
| Allergen Information | — | — | TIE |
| Protein (g) | 0 | 0 | TIE |
| Flavour | Mild / neutral | Multiple (Naked / fruit) | — |
| Dietary Labels | — | — | TIE |
| Pack Size | Box of 14 | Stick packs / tubs | — |
Current Prices
Regional prices · Netherlands
Prices last checked: 12 Sept 2026. Offer updates do not mean the editorial comparison was re-reviewed.
Top Alternatives
Maurten Gel 160Pick Gel 160 over Drink Mix 320 only if 40g carbs per packet reduces packet count on high-carb race plans is the weekly gap. Gel 160 is marathon / ultra; Drink Mix 320 stays marathon / high carb fueling. Cost of the switch: larger carb hit needs gut practice before race day.
Science in Sport Beta Fuel DrinkLeave Drink Mix 320 for Beta Fuel Drink when a similar peer outweighs the source’s marathon / high carb fueling bias. Beta Fuel Drink centres on marathon / high carb fueling. You give up Drink Mix 320 spec (type race-fuel).
STYRKR MIX90Leave Drink Mix 320 for MIX90 when better value outweighs the source’s marathon / high carb fueling bias. MIX90 centres on high carb fueling / marathon. You give up Drink Mix 320 spec (type race-fuel).
Precision Fuel & Hydration PF 30 Drink MixLeave Drink Mix 320 for PF 30 Drink Mix when better value outweighs the source’s marathon / high carb fueling bias. PF 30 Drink Mix centres on marathon / high carb fueling. You give up Drink Mix 320 spec (type race-fuel).
Maurten Drink Mix 160Pick Drink Mix 160 over Endurance Fuel only if 40g carbs per bottle simplifies mid-effort fueling is the weekly gap. Drink Mix 160 is long runs / marathon; Endurance Fuel stays long runs / ultra. Cost of the switch: requires accurate 500ml mixing and shaking.
Skratch Labs Sport Hydration Drink MixPick Sport Hydration Drink Mix over Endurance Fuel only if meaningful sodium with light carbs for training bottles is the weekly gap. Sport Hydration Drink Mix is long runs / trail training; Endurance Fuel stays long runs / ultra. Cost of the switch: not enough carbs alone for high-carb marathon plans.
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