
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 Precision Fuel & Hydration PF 30 Caffeine Gel has 30 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.

Precision Fuel & Hydration
30 g of carbs in a 51 g (1.8 oz) serving, from maltodextrin and fructose.
numbers from each brand's label, verified by CarbRate
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226ers High Energy Gel
Precision Fuel & Hydration PF 30 Caffeine Gel
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| High Energy Gel | PF 30 Caffeine Gel | |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrate | 50 g | 30 g |
| Serving weight | 76 g (2.7 oz) | 51 g (1.8 oz) |
| Calories | 200 | 120 |
| Sodium | 82 mg | 0 mg |
| Potassium | not listed | not listed |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 100 mg |
| Protein | 0 g | not listed |
| Carbs from | maltodextrin | maltodextrin, fructose |
| Cost per serving | $3.45 | $4.16 |
| RC Science Score | 73 | 100 |
3 of 4 differ: gluten free and glucose + fructose and caffeine free.
226ers High Energy Gel
Precision Fuel & Hydration PF 30 Caffeine Gel
Set your carbs an hour and race length. Both options hit the same target.
| High Energy Gel | PF 30 Caffeine Gel | Half each | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gels an hour | 1.2 | 2 | 0.6 + 1 |
| Gels for the race | 5 | 8 | 3 + 4 |
| Weight to carry | 380 g 13.4 oz | 408 g 14.4 oz | 432 g 15.2 oz |
| Sodium an hour | 98 mg | 0 mg | 49 mg |
| Cost for the race | $16.56 | $33.28 | $24.92 |
| Half each takes half your carbs from each. | |||
Your own carbs an hour depend on your body and goal time.
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