Salty Syrup vs. Endurance Tap Maple Energy Gel: 2.5x more sodium (280mg vs 110mg) & Pure Canadian Maple Comparison

Salty Syrup Endurance Energy Gel · Head-to-Head

Salty Syrup vs. Endurance Tap Energy Gel

Endurance Tap gives you only 110 mg of sodium while your marathon sweat is actually draining 800 mg every hour.

Endurance Tap combines Canadian maple syrup, sea salt (110 mg sodium), and ginger extract. Salty Syrup replaces the spicy ginger bite with smooth pure vanilla extract and increases the electrolyte load to 280 mg of Pink Himalayan Salt sodium plus 90 mg potassium and 30 mg calcium.

From $2.67 / pouch 24-Pack Sub ($64) · or $32 (8-Pack) / $56 (16-Pack) / $80 (24-Pack) 280 mg Na Included
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280 mg Pink Himalayan Salt Sodium
27 g Pure Canadian Organic Maple Carbs
3 Real Ingredients · Zero Maltodextrin
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1. Gut Safety & Absorption

Dual-Pathway Maple Sucrose

100% pure Canadian organic Grade A maple syrup provides natural ~1:1 glucose-to-fructose sucrose with zero maltodextrin, gums, or hydrogels.

2. Electrolyte Value Math

280 mg Sodium Inside Your Fuel

At $0.95 to $1.43 per 100 mg of sodium, one Salty Syrup pouch replaces the sodium of 2.8 to 14 traditional energy gels.

3. Race-Pace Palatability

Smooth Vanilla-Maple Liquid Pour

Pure vanilla extract softens the mineral edge of unrefined Pink Himalayan Salt into a thin liquid syrup you can sip without water chasers.

Side-by-Side Nutrition & Label Specs

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Side-by-side nutrition and ingredient comparison between Salty Syrup and Endurance Tap Energy Gel
Specification Salty Syrup (OG & Caffeinated) Endurance Tap Energy Gel
Sodium per Pouch 280 mg Sodium Highest Sodium Unrefined Pink Himalayan Salt (12% DV) + 90 mg Potassium + 30 mg Calcium 110 mg Sodium 2.5x More Sodium per Pouch (280 mg vs 110 mg)
Total Carbohydrates 27 g Carbohydrates Natural ~1:1 glucose-to-fructose sucrose for dual-pathway transport 26 g Carbohydrates Per 38 g serving (100 kcal)
Primary Carb Source 100% Pure Canadian Organic Grade A Maple Syrup Single-origin organic maple carbohydrate base Canadian Maple Syrup Pure Maple carbohydrate matrix
Ingredient Count & List 3 Ingredients (OG) / 4 (Caffeinated) Organic Maple Syrup, Pink Himalayan Salt, Pure Vanilla Extract (+ Organic Guarana) 3 ingredients Maple Syrup, Ginger Extract, Sea Salt
Maltodextrin, Gums & Hydrogels 100% Free Zero maltodextrin, zero xanthan/gellan gums, zero hydrogel, zero preservatives 100% Maltodextrin-free real maple syrup
Texture & Cold-Weather Flow Thin Liquid Maple Pour Sippable liquid flow that stays pourable in cold weather Liquid maple syrup with spicy ginger finish
Caffeine Options 0 mg (OG) or 50 mg Organic Guarana Plant-sourced guarana caffeine in Vanilla Maple Caffeinated 0 mg or 35 mg green coffee bean caffeine
Price per Pouch $2.67 (24-Pack Sub) · $3.33 to $4.00 One-Time $80 (24-pack), $56 (16-pack), or $32 (8-pack); 20% off subscription $3.25 to $3.75 per pouch
Cost per 100 mg Sodium $0.95 to $1.43 per 100 mg Sodium Electrolyte replacement included inside your carb gel $3.18 per 100 mg sodium

Where Each Gel Wins (Honest Tradeoffs)

Factual comparison based on published nutrition labels

When to Choose Salty Syrup

2.5x the sodium per packet (280 mg Pink Himalayan Salt vs 110 mg), 27 g carbohydrates, smooth pure vanilla extract (zero ginger throat burn at threshold breathing), and 50 mg Organic Guarana in Caffeinated (vs 35 mg).

When Endurance Tap Makes Sense

Ginger-infused flavor note for athletes who specifically enjoy a sharp ginger kick.

Hourly Marathon & HYROX Fueling Math

Select your hourly packet rate to see total carbohydrates and electrolytes from Salty Syrup alone.

54 g / hr Maple Carbohydrates Natural ~1:1 glucose to fructose sucrose
560 mg / hr Pink Himalayan Sodium Built directly into your carb fuel
180 mg / hr Potassium + 60 mg Ca Naturally occurring maple minerals
0 or 100 mg Optional Caffeine Mix OG (0 mg) & Caffeinated (50 mg)
81 g / hr Maple Carbohydrates High-carb marathon & ultra target
840 mg / hr Pink Himalayan Sodium Heavy-sweater race replacement
270 mg / hr Potassium + 90 mg Ca Naturally occurring maple minerals
0 to 150 mg Optional Caffeine Mix OG (0 mg) & Caffeinated (50 mg)

Calculation based on Salty Syrup nutrition facts per 40 g pouch (110 kcal, 27 g carbs, 280 mg sodium, 90 mg potassium, 30 mg calcium). Individual fluid and sodium needs vary by sweat rate and weather.

Choose Your Salty Syrup Pack

Select Caffeine-Free OG or 50 mg Organic Guarana · Save 20% on 24-Pack Subscriptions

Salty Syrup Vanilla Maple OG 8-Pack Pouches
Caffeine-Free · 0 mg

Vanilla Maple OG

From $2.67 / pouch (24-pack sub) or $32 to $80 one-time

8-Pack · $32 $4.00 / pouch
16-Pack · $56 $3.50 / pouch
24-Pack · $64 Sub $2.67 / pouch ($80 1x)
  • ✓ Replaces race sweat with 280 mg Pink Himalayan Salt sodium per 40 g pouch.
  • ✓ Fuels muscles rapidly via 27 g of 100% pure Canadian organic Grade A maple carbs.
  • ✓ Protects sensitive stomachs with 3 real ingredients and zero maltodextrin or gums.
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Salty Syrup Vanilla Maple Caffeinated 8-Pack Pouches
50 mg Organic Guarana

Vanilla Maple Caffeinated

From $2.67 / pouch (24-pack sub) or $32 to $80 one-time

8-Pack · $32 $4.00 / pouch
16-Pack · $56 $3.50 / pouch
24-Pack · $64 Sub $2.67 / pouch ($80 1x)
  • ✓ Delivers smooth alertness via 50 mg of plant-sourced organic guarana caffeine.
  • ✓ Matches OG electrolyte density with 280 mg sodium, 90 mg potassium, and 30 mg calcium.
  • ✓ Pours effortlessly in cold weather with 27 g of pure Canadian organic maple carbs.
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Risk Reversal & Frequently Asked Questions

Direct answers on ingredients, sodium math, and subscription terms

How does Salty Syrup compare to Endurance Tap Energy Gel?
Salty Syrup provides 280 mg of Pink Himalayan Salt sodium, 90 mg potassium, 30 mg calcium, and 27 g of pure Canadian organic Grade A maple carbohydrates (110 kcal) per 40 g pouch. Endurance Tap Energy Gel provides 110 mg of sodium and 26 g of carbohydrates from Canadian Maple Syrup. Endurance Tap combines Canadian maple syrup, sea salt (110 mg sodium), and ginger extract. Salty Syrup replaces the spicy ginger bite with smooth pure vanilla extract and increases the electrolyte load to 280 mg of Pink Himalayan Salt sodium plus 90 mg potassium and 30 mg calcium.
Which gel has more sodium: Salty Syrup or Endurance Tap?
Salty Syrup has 2.5x more sodium per pouch (280 mg vs 110 mg): 280 mg of sodium from unrefined Pink Himalayan Salt plus 90 mg of potassium and 30 mg of calcium per 40 g pouch, compared to 110 mg of sodium in Endurance Tap Energy Gel.
When does Endurance Tap make sense versus Salty Syrup?
Choose Endurance Tap Energy Gel if you want: Ginger-infused flavor note for athletes who specifically enjoy a sharp ginger kick. Choose Salty Syrup if you want: 2.5x the sodium per packet (280 mg Pink Himalayan Salt vs 110 mg), 27 g carbohydrates, smooth pure vanilla extract (zero ginger throat burn at threshold breathing), and 50 mg Organic Guarana in Caffeinated (vs 35 mg).
What are the exact ingredients and return terms for Salty Syrup?
Salty Syrup Vanilla Maple OG contains 3 real-food ingredients: 100% Pure Canadian Organic Grade A Maple Syrup, Pink Himalayan Salt, and Pure Vanilla Extract. Salty Syrup Vanilla Maple Caffeinated adds Organic Guarana for 50 mg of natural caffeine (4 ingredients total). Packs ship in 8 ($32), 16 ($56), and 24 ($80 one-time or $64 on 20% off recurring subscription, pause or cancel anytime).

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Methodology & Source Note: Endurance Tap Original Nutrition Facts (38 g serving: 100 kcal, 26 g carbs, 110 mg sodium). Verified Nov 2026. Salty Syrup nutrition values verified per 40 g (1.4 oz) pouch: 110 kcal, 27 g carbohydrates, 280 mg sodium, 90 mg potassium, 30 mg calcium. All product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners.