Salty Syrup vs. SiS GO Isotonic Energy Gel
SiS GO Isotonic gives you only 10 mg of sodium while your sweat is actually draining 800 mg every hour.
SiS GO Isotonic Gels dilute 22 g of maltodextrin in a 60 mL water pouch with gellan gum, xanthan gum, and Acesulfame K, providing 10 mg of sodium. Salty Syrup packs 27 g of real maple carbohydrates and 280 mg of Pink Himalayan Salt sodium into a compact 40 g real-food packet.
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.
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.
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
| Specification | Salty Syrup (OG & Caffeinated) | SiS GO Isotonic Energy Gel |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium per Pouch | 280 mg Sodium Highest Sodium Unrefined Pink Himalayan Salt (12% DV) + 90 mg Potassium + 30 mg Calcium | 10 mg (GO Isotonic) / 30 mg (Beta Fuel) Sodium 28x More Sodium than SiS GO Isotonic (280 mg vs 10 mg) |
| Total Carbohydrates | 27 g Carbohydrates Natural ~1:1 glucose-to-fructose sucrose for dual-pathway transport | 22 g (GO Isotonic) / 40 g (Beta Fuel) Carbohydrates Per 60 mL pouch serving (87 kcal) |
| Primary Carb Source | 100% Pure Canadian Organic Grade A Maple Syrup Single-origin organic maple carbohydrate base | Maltodextrin (GO Isotonic) / Maltodextrin + Fructose (Beta Fuel) Maltodextrin carbohydrate matrix |
| Ingredient Count & List | 3 Ingredients (OG) / 4 (Caffeinated) Organic Maple Syrup, Pink Himalayan Salt, Pure Vanilla Extract (+ Organic Guarana) | 10+ ingredients Water, Maltodextrin, Gellan Gum, Xanthan Gum, Natural Flavoring, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Acesulfame K, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate |
| Maltodextrin, Gums & Hydrogels | 100% Free Zero maltodextrin, zero xanthan/gellan gums, zero hydrogel, zero preservatives | Contains Maltodextrin, Xanthan/Gellan Gums, Acesulfame K, and Preservatives |
| Texture & Cold-Weather Flow | Thin Liquid Maple Pour Sippable liquid flow that stays pourable in cold weather | Pre-diluted watery gel in a large 60 mL tube |
| Caffeine Options | 0 mg (OG) or 50 mg Organic Guarana Plant-sourced guarana caffeine in Vanilla Maple Caffeinated | 0 mg or 75 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 | $2.50 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 | $28.00 per 100 mg sodium (GO Isotonic) |
Where Each Gel Wins (Honest Tradeoffs)
Factual comparison based on published nutrition labels
When to Choose Salty Syrup
28x the sodium of SiS GO Isotonic (280 mg vs 10 mg), 27 g of real Canadian organic maple carbohydrates (vs 22 g maltodextrin), zero artificial sweeteners (no Acesulfame K), and a compact 40 g packet that fits easily in race shorts.
When SiS GO Isotonic Makes Sense
Pre-diluted with water in a 60 mL pouch for short efforts where you carry zero fluids and do not need electrolytes.
Hourly Marathon & HYROX Fueling Math
Select your hourly packet rate to see total carbohydrates and electrolytes from Salty Syrup alone.
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
Vanilla Maple OG
From $2.67 / pouch (24-pack sub) or $32 to $80 one-time
- ✓ 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.
Vanilla Maple Caffeinated
From $2.67 / pouch (24-pack sub) or $32 to $80 one-time
- ✓ 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.
Risk Reversal & Frequently Asked Questions
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Methodology & Source Note: Science in Sport GO Isotonic Gel US label (60 mL serving: 87 kcal, 22 g carbs, 10 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.