For years GU has been the most popular energy gel by far, but now there are many innovative competing brands giving athletes great alternatives.
calories
100
carbohydrates
total carbs
22 g
complex carbs
15 g
sugars
7 g
fiber
0 g
sugar alcohol
0 g
complex ratio
68% of carbs
sugar ratio
32% of carbs
other energy sources
fat
0 g
protein
0 g
electrolytes
sodium
60 mg
potassium
40 mg
aminos
3
stimulants
caffeine
0 mg
energy sources
as percentage of calories
Note: these nutritional values are for the Vanilla Bean flavor. Scroll down to see other flavors. For some manufacturers the nutritional values can vary significantly from flavor to flavor.
Energy analysis of GU
TBD
Things you might like about GU
GU is widely distributed, super easy to find and has a ton of flavor options, both with and without caffeine.
Things you might NOT like about GU
Pretty thick consistency, most flavors have very low electrolyte levels and high sugar content (as opposed to complex carbs).