The short answer
High5 Energy Gel has 23 g carbs, 50 mg sodium per serving, from R40 a serving at the cheapest size. Value score 5.4/10 (poor value).
Carbs23g
Sodium50mg
CaffeineNone
Per servingR40
About it
Energy Gel is a fruity burst of energy to power your muscles during exercise. Making it an ideal product to turn up the energy during your workout! New Mango flavour now available.
- A multicarbohydrate blend for energy
- 23g carbohydrate per gel
- Smooth
- light taste with real juice flavours
- Easy to carry when running or cycling
- Suitable for vegetarians and vegans
Decision helper the numbers athletes compare
Value score5.4/10Poor value
| Cost score against the Endure average | 3.9/10 |
|---|---|
| 35 products in the category | +0.59σ |
| 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 | 5.4/10 |
About $0.094 a gram of carbs, at R18.50 to the dollar.How we score ›
Price per g carbR1,74Poor value · 3.9/10Cost vs live Endure average (z-score)23% pricier than the category average
Price per 100 g carbR174Premium / PoorCost to buy 100 g of carbohydrate fuel — easier to compare than per-gram
Carb density57,5%Standard gelCarbs as % of serving weight — affects gut load
Sodium per 100 kcal55 mgGoodElectrolyte adequacy vs 300–600 mg Na/hr target
Caffeine per servingNoneStimulant dose per serving
Servings for 60 g an hour2,6AverageServings/hour to hit the 60 g/hr fuelling target
On the label per serving, 40g
| Energy | 91 kcal |
|---|---|
| Carbs | 23 g |
| Sugar | 3 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Fat | 0 g |
| Sodium | 50 mg |
| Carb type | glucose |
| Carb sources | Glucose Syrup, Maltodextrin |
Sizes and where to buy
Questions about Energy Gel
How many carbs are in High5 Energy Gel?
23 g of carbs per serving (40g), with 50 mg sodium, from High5's label.
What does High5 Energy Gel cost per serving?
From R40 a serving at the cheapest size, which buys 5.8 g of carbs per R10.
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In the app
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