
226ers
High Energy Gel
50 g of carbs in a 76 g (2.7 oz) serving, from maltodextrin.
- Carbs
- 50 g
- Serving
- 76 g2.7 oz
- Price
- $3.45 a serving
- RC Science Score
- 73out of 100
226ers High Energy Gel has 50 g of carbs a serving and Carbs Fuel Salted Original 50g Energy Gel has 50 g. Here's how they compare on weight, cost, sodium and the label, and what your race looks like on each.

226ers
50 g of carbs in a 76 g (2.7 oz) serving, from maltodextrin.

Carbs Fuel
50 g of carbs in a 76 g (2.7 oz) serving, from maltodextrin.
numbers from each brand's label, verified by CarbRate
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226ers High Energy Gel
Carbs Fuel Salted Original 50g Energy Gel
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| High Energy Gel | Salted Original 50g Energy Gel | |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrate | 50 g | 50 g |
| Serving weight | 76 g (2.7 oz) | 76 g (2.7 oz) |
| Calories | 200 | 200 |
| Sodium | 82 mg | 450 mg |
| Potassium | not listed | not listed |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
| Carbs from | maltodextrin | maltodextrin |
| Cost per serving | $3.45 | $2.47 |
| RC Science Score | 73 | 73 |
They match on all 4.
226ers High Energy Gel
Carbs Fuel Salted Original 50g Energy Gel
Set your carbs an hour and race length. Both options hit the same target.
| High Energy Gel | Salted Original 50g Energy Gel | Half each | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gels an hour | 1.2 | 1.2 | 0.6 + 0.6 |
| Gels for the race | 5 | 5 | 3 + 3 |
| Weight to carry | 380 g 13.4 oz | 380 g 13.4 oz | 456 g 16.1 oz |
| Sodium an hour | 98 mg | 540 mg | 319 mg |
| Cost for the race | $16.56 | $11.86 | $14.21 |
| Half each takes half your carbs from each. | |||
Your own carbs an hour depend on your body and goal time.
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