GU

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).

flavors

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