The short answer
Gu Energy Chews has 44 g carbs, 80 mg sodium per serving, from R66.58 a serving at the cheapest size. Value score 7.3/10 (average).
Carbs44g
Sodium80mg
CaffeineNone
Per servingR66.58
About it
Created for daily training and competition, GU Energy Chews pack energy-dense calories in a portable packet to help sustain energy demands of long duration activities.
- Maintain water balance and aid in optimum hydration
- Deliver ready-to-use energy and delay bonking by sparing glycogen
- Reduce mental fatigue and decrease muscle damage
- Enhance performance by increasing focus and concentration
Decision helper the numbers athletes compare
Value score7.3/10Average
| Cost score against the Endure average | 5.3/10 |
|---|---|
| 35 products in the category | +0.17σ |
| Multi-source carbs (glucose + fructose) | +1 |
| Electrolytes included (≥50 mg sodium) | +0.5 |
| High carb density without GI flag | +0.5 |
| Value score | 7.3/10 |
About $0.082 a gram of carbs, at R18.50 to the dollar.How we score ›
Price per g carbR1,51Average · 5.3/10Cost vs live Endure average (z-score)7% pricier than the category average
Price per 100 g carbR151Premium / PoorCost to buy 100 g of carbohydrate fuel — easier to compare than per-gram
Carb density4 400%Very denseCarbs as % of serving weight — affects gut load
Sodium per 100 kcal44 mgAverageElectrolyte adequacy vs 300–600 mg Na/hr target
Caffeine per servingNoneStimulant dose per serving
Servings for 60 g an hour1,4ExcellentServings/hour to hit the 60 g/hr fuelling target
On the label per serving, 1 packet (2 servings)
| Energy | 180 kcal |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 44 g |
| Sodium | 80 mg |
| Carb type | mixed |
| Carb sources | Tapioca syrup, cane sugar, maltodextrin |
Sizes and where to buy
Questions about Energy Chews
How many carbs are in Gu Energy Chews?
44 g of carbs per serving (1 packet (2 servings)), with 80 mg sodium, from Gu's label.
What does Gu Energy Chews cost per serving?
From R66.58 a serving at the cheapest size, which buys 6.6 g of carbs per R10.
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In the app
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