Tailwind Nutrition High Carb Fuel

90 g carbs per 1 pouch / 3 scoops (in ~600 ml) · 2:1 glucose:fructose. Graded for five standard jobs below — the same product fits some jobs and not others.

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Job fit

High Carb Fuel works when the job is Marathon, 70.3, IRONMAN, Century / gran fondo, Ultra.

Marathon
3.5 h · race · target 80 g/h → 0.9/h
A
✓ dual-source 2:1 · absorbs at 80 g/h✓ gut-friendly≈ 533 ml/h · needs a flask or aid-station cupsℹ caffeine not statedℹ 81 % of your sodiumℹ 15 % solution · chase with water
70.3
5.5 h · race · target 90 g/h → 1/h
A
✓ dual-source 2:1 · absorbs at 90 g/h✓ gut-friendly✓ 600 ml/h at 15 % · fits 650 ml/hℹ caffeine not statedℹ 91 % of your sodiumℹ 15 % solution · chase with water
IRONMAN
12 h · race · target 90 g/h → 1/h
A
✓ dual-source 2:1 · absorbs at 90 g/h✓ gut-friendly✓ 600 ml/h at 15 % · fits 650 ml/hℹ caffeine not statedℹ 91 % of your sodiumℹ 15 % solution · chase with water
Century / gran fondo
5 h · steady · target 80 g/h → 0.9/h
A
✓ dual-source 2:1 · absorbs at 80 g/h✓ gut-friendly✓ 533 ml/h at 15 % · fits 650 ml/hℹ caffeine not statedℹ 81 % of your sodiumℹ 15 % solution · chase with water
Ultra
10 h · steady · target 80 g/h → 0.9/h
A
✓ dual-source 2:1 · absorbs at 80 g/h✓ gut-friendly≈ 533 ml/h · needs a flask or bottleℹ caffeine not statedℹ 81 % of your sodiumℹ 15 % solution · chase with water

Grades: A–E from absorption (35 %), gut (30 %), practicality (15 %), caffeine (10 %) and your preferences (10 %); a ✗ on absorption or gut caps at C. Sodium and tonicity are shown as ℹ and never change the grade.

What is in it

Label facts, not a score. Apply your own preferences in the checker.

Format
Drink mix
Unit
1 pouch / 3 scoops (in ~600 ml)
Carbohydrate
90 g
Carb sources (label order)
dextrose, maltodextrin, fructose
Glucose:fructose
2:1 glucose:fructose · ~33 % fructose (declared)
Sodium
680 mg
Potassium
190 mg
Caffeine
not stated
Protein / fat / fibre
not stated / not stated / not stated
Sugar alcohols
none listed
Sweeteners
none listed
Allergens
not stated
Vegan / gluten-free
vegan / gluten-free
Batch-tested
not stated
Tonicity
15 % solution as directed (hypertonic)

360 kcal, 90 g carbohydrate, 680 mg sodium, 190 mg potassium per pouch (three scoops) in 16–24 oz (475–710 ml) water; the maker states a 2:1 glucose:fructose ratio. Ingredients: dextrose, maltodextrin, fructose, citric acid, sodium citrate, sea salt, flavour, potassium salt, calcium carbonate, magnesium oxide. Gluten-free, vegan.

From the manufacturer's page, checked 2026-09-18 · source. Labels change; read the pack. Not medical advice; not affiliated with the brand.

How many Tailwind Nutrition High Carb Fuel per hour do I need?

At 90 g carbs per 1 pouch / 3 scoops (in ~600 ml): about 0.7 per hour for 60 g/h and 1 per hour for 90 g/h. Use the fuel checker to set your own job.

Is Tailwind Nutrition High Carb Fuel dual-source (glucose and fructose)?

Yes — 2:1 glucose:fructose (declared), about 33 % fructose, which is in the range that absorbs at 90 g/h and beyond.

Does Tailwind Nutrition High Carb Fuel contain caffeine?

Caffeine is not stated on the source we checked — read the pack.

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