Calories in Sports drink
Per 500 ml bottle
Sports drink has 126 calories per 500 ml bottle. That is about 6% of a 2,000-calorie day. The same serving provides 0.0 g of protein, 32.0 g of carbohydrate, 0.0 g of fat and 0.0 g of fibre. Per 100 ml, that works out at 25 calories and 0.0 g of protein. Against the thresholds EU food labelling uses, it qualifies as fat free and low energy density. Built for long or hot sessions; on an ordinary day it is a soft drink.
Calories and macros
| Per 500 ml bottle | Serving | Per 100 ml | % of daily intake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 126 kcal | 25 kcal | 6% |
| Protein | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 0% |
| Carbohydrate | 32.0 g | 6.4 g | 12% |
| Fat | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 0% |
| Fibre | 0.0 g | 0.0 g | 0% |
Daily intake percentages use the EU reference intakes an average adult label is based on: 2,000 kcal, 50 g protein, 260 g carbohydrate, 70 g fat, 30 g fibre.
What this is good for
These are the nutrition claims this food would qualify for under EU labelling rules — thresholds, not opinions.
Worth knowing
Figures are for a typical example and will vary by brand, ripeness and how it was cooked. For a target of your own, run the calorie calculator or take the short quiz. To log this without doing the arithmetic, Joules is free.
Figures last reviewed 29 August 2026.
Common questions about sports drink
How many calories are in sports drink?
Sports drink has 126 calories per 500 ml bottle, which is about 6% of a 2,000-calorie day.
How many calories are in 100 ml of sports drink?
100 ml of sports drink contains 25 calories.
How much protein is in sports drink?
One serving of 500 ml bottle provides 0.0 g of protein — 0.0 g per 100 ml, or 0% of the 50 g daily reference intake.
How many carbs are in sports drink?
One serving of 500 ml bottle contains 32.0 g of carbohydrate, of which 0.0 g is fibre.
What is sports drink a good source of?
Measured against EU food labelling thresholds, sports drink qualifies as fat free and low energy density. Under 0.5 g of fat per 100 g. Under 120 calories per 100 g, so a filling portion stays affordable.