The short answer
Gu Energy Gel has 22 g carbs, 60 mg sodium per serving, from R31.21 a serving at the cheapest size. Value score 7/10 (average).
Carbs22g
Sodium60mg
CaffeineNone
Per servingR31.21
About it
Created for daily training and competition, GU Energy Gels pack energy-dense calories in a portable packet to help sustain energy demands of any duration or activity.
- Maintains water balance and aids in optimum hydration
- Delivers ready-to-use energy and delays bonking by sparing glycogen
- Reduces mental fatigue and decreases muscle damage
- Enhances performance by increasing focus and concentration
Decision helper the numbers athletes compare
Value score7/10Average
| Cost score against the Endure average | 5.5/10 |
|---|---|
| 35 products in the category | -0.00σ |
| Multi-source carbs (glucose + fructose) | +1 |
| Electrolytes included (≥50 mg sodium) | +0.5 |
| High carb density without GI flag | +0.5 |
| Requires >2 servings/hr to hit 60 g | -0.5 |
| Value score | 7/10 |
About $0.077 a gram of carbs, at R18.50 to the dollar.How we score ›
Price per g carbR1,42Average · 5.5/10Cost vs live Endure average (z-score)0% pricier than the category average
Price per 100 g carbR142Premium / PoorCost to buy 100 g of carbohydrate fuel — easier to compare than per-gram
Carb density2 200%Very denseCarbs as % of serving weight — affects gut load
Sodium per 100 kcal60 mgGoodElectrolyte adequacy vs 300–600 mg Na/hr target
Caffeine per servingNoneStimulant dose per serving
Servings for 60 g an hour2,7AverageServings/hour to hit the 60 g/hr fuelling target
On the label per serving, 1 packet
| Energy | 100 kcal |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 22 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Sodium | 60 mg |
| Carb type | mixed |
| Carb sources | Maltodextrin, Fructose |
| Caffeine | 0, 20 or 40 mg caffeine depending on flavour |
Sizes and where to buy
Questions about Energy Gel
How many carbs are in Gu Energy Gel?
22 g of carbs per serving (1 packet), with 60 mg sodium, from Gu's label.
What does Gu Energy Gel cost per serving?
From R31.21 a serving at the cheapest size, which buys 7 g of carbs per R10.
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In the app
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