Quick Comparison: Top 10 Energy Gels

Posted by Levi on July 1, 2009 in Nutrition Articles

While most energy gels are practically the same thing, there are subtle differences with each one. Here is a quick comparison chart that shows nutrition facts from the top ten most popular energy gels:

	Serving Size	Calories	Carbs	Protein	Sodium	Potassium	Caffeine	Price
Accel Gel	41g	100	20g	5g	100mg	50mg	0	$1.67
GU	32g	100	25g	0	55mg	45mg	Yes	$1.35
Power Gel	42g	110	27g	0	200mg	20mg	0	$1.25
Clif Shot	32g	100	25g	0	40mg	30mg	0	$1.00
Hammer Gel	36g	90	23g	0	25mg	n/a	0	$1.25
Honey Stinger	37g	120	29g	0	50mg	85mg	0	$1.25
Carb Boom!	41g	110	27g	0	50mg	50mg	0	$1.25
Sharkies Chews	45g	140	36g	0	110mg	30mg	0	$1.50
Enervit	25ml (24g)	71	18g	0	n/a	n/a	0	$1.89
e-Gel	55g	150	37g	0	220mg	80mg	0	$1.49

* Figures come from company websites as of 7/1/09. Values based on the vanilla flavor. (Except Honey Stinger, which is based on “Gold” flavor, and Sharkies, which is based on “Citrus.”)

You can find more information at the respective company websites:

I encourage you to visit these websites and check out the flavors, ingredients, and other information before buying. This was just a quick comparison chart; there is much more research to do.

Also note that most figures in the chart will apply to all flavors in the line of gels, but not always. Take caffeine for example. Most gels do offer some flavors with caffeine, even if the vanilla flavor (listed here) has no added caffeine.

Also, while most gels use maltodextrin and dextrose for the sugar, one gel listed here actually contains High Fructose Corn Syrup. Always read the ingredients before making a purchase!

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