Salty Syrup vs. Hammer Nutrition Energy Gel: 11.2x more sodium (280mg vs 25mg) & Pure Canadian Maple Comparison

Salty Syrup Endurance Energy Gel · Head-to-Head

Salty Syrup vs. Hammer Nutrition Gel

Hammer Gel gives you only 25 mg of sodium while your marathon sweat is actually draining 800 mg every hour.

Hammer Gel uses single-pathway maltodextrin with 21 g of carbohydrates and 20 mg to 25 mg of sodium per pouch. Salty Syrup provides 27 g of dual-pathway Canadian organic maple carbohydrates alongside 280 mg of Pink Himalayan Salt sodium and zero preservatives.

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
20% Off + Free Shipping on Subscriptions
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

Per single packet · Server-rendered label verification

Side-by-side nutrition and ingredient comparison between Salty Syrup and Hammer Nutrition Gel
Specification Salty Syrup (OG & Caffeinated) Hammer Nutrition Gel
Sodium per Pouch 280 mg Sodium Highest Sodium Unrefined Pink Himalayan Salt (12% DV) + 90 mg Potassium + 30 mg Calcium 20 mg to 25 mg Sodium 11.2x More Sodium per Pouch (280 mg vs 25 mg)
Total Carbohydrates 27 g Carbohydrates Natural ~1:1 glucose-to-fructose sucrose for dual-pathway transport 21 g to 22 g Carbohydrates Per 33 g serving (90 kcal)
Primary Carb Source 100% Pure Canadian Organic Grade A Maple Syrup Single-origin organic maple carbohydrate base Maltodextrin (single-pathway glucose polymer) Maltodextrin carbohydrate matrix
Ingredient Count & List 3 Ingredients (OG) / 4 (Caffeinated) Organic Maple Syrup, Pink Himalayan Salt, Pure Vanilla Extract (+ Organic Guarana) 10+ ingredients Maltodextrin, Water, Energy Smart (Grape/Apple Juice), Citric Acid, Potassium Sorbate, Sodium Chloride, Amino Acids
Maltodextrin, Gums & Hydrogels 100% Free Zero maltodextrin, zero xanthan/gellan gums, zero hydrogel, zero preservatives Primary carb source is Maltodextrin + Potassium Sorbate preservative
Texture & Cold-Weather Flow Thin Liquid Maple Pour Sippable liquid flow that stays pourable in cold weather Thick pudding-like paste
Caffeine Options 0 mg (OG) or 50 mg Organic Guarana Plant-sourced guarana caffeine in Vanilla Maple Caffeinated 0 mg, 25 mg, or 50 mg
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 $1.95 to $2.50 per pouch
Cost per 100 mg Sodium $0.95 to $1.43 per 100 mg Sodium Electrolyte replacement included inside your carb gel $9.00 per 100 mg sodium

Where Each Gel Wins (Honest Tradeoffs)

Factual comparison based on published nutrition labels

When to Choose Salty Syrup

11.2x the sodium per pouch (280 mg vs 25 mg), natural ~1:1 glucose-to-fructose dual-pathway sucrose from Canadian organic maple syrup (vs single-pathway maltodextrin), 27 g carbs (vs 21 g), and zero potassium sorbate.

When Hammer Gel Makes Sense

Budget-friendly bulk jugs and single pouches ($1.95 to $2.50) for low-sodium fueling plans.

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 Hammer Nutrition 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. Hammer Nutrition Gel provides 20 mg to 25 mg of sodium and 21 g to 22 g of carbohydrates from Maltodextrin (single-pathway glucose polymer). Hammer Gel uses single-pathway maltodextrin with 21 g of carbohydrates and 20 mg to 25 mg of sodium per pouch. Salty Syrup provides 27 g of dual-pathway Canadian organic maple carbohydrates alongside 280 mg of Pink Himalayan Salt sodium and zero preservatives.
Which gel has more sodium: Salty Syrup or Hammer Gel?
Salty Syrup has 11.2x more sodium per pouch (280 mg vs 25 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 20 mg to 25 mg of sodium in Hammer Nutrition Gel.
When does Hammer Gel make sense versus Salty Syrup?
Choose Hammer Nutrition Gel if you want: Budget-friendly bulk jugs and single pouches ($1.95 to $2.50) for low-sodium fueling plans. Choose Salty Syrup if you want: 11.2x the sodium per pouch (280 mg vs 25 mg), natural ~1:1 glucose-to-fructose dual-pathway sucrose from Canadian organic maple syrup (vs single-pathway maltodextrin), 27 g carbs (vs 21 g), and zero potassium sorbate.
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).

Compare Other Energy Gels

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Methodology & Source Note: Hammer Gel Nutrition Facts (33 g serving: 90 kcal, 21-22 g carbs, 20-25 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.