Active Root
Original Energy Gel Mix
24.3 g of carbs in a 25 g (0.9 oz) serving, from cane sugar.
- Carbs
- 24.3 g
- Serving
- 25 g0.9 oz
- Price
- $1.91 a serving
- RC Science Score
- 92out of 100
- Fuel
- Compare gels
- Original Energy Gel Mix vs Passion Fruit Banana Pineapple Energy Gel Single Sachet
Active Root Original Energy Gel Mix vs Muir Energy Passion Fruit Banana Pineapple Energy Gel Single Sachet
Active Root Original Energy Gel Mix has 24.3 g of carbs a serving and Muir Energy Passion Fruit Banana Pineapple Energy Gel Single Sachet has 21 g. Here's how they compare on weight, cost, sodium and the label, and what your race looks like on each.
Muir Energy
Passion Fruit Banana Pineapple Energy Gel Single Sachet
21 g of carbs in a 30 g (1.1 oz) serving, from passion fruit.
- Carbs
- 21 g
- Serving
- 30 g1.1 oz
- Price
- $2.58 a serving
- RC Science Score
- 56out of 100
numbers from each brand's label, verified by CarbRate
Which gel fits you?
Tap what matters to you. The gel that fits more of it lights up.
Active Root Original Energy Gel Mix
Muir Energy Passion Fruit Banana Pineapple Energy Gel Single Sachet
Not sure what matters for your race? Find my fuel asks 3 questions and matches you.
Head to head
Longer bar is better for racing on every row. The lit side wins it.
Active Root Original Energy Gel MixMuir Energy Passion Fruit Banana Pineapple Energy Gel Single Sachet
24.3 g
Carbs per servingg
21 g
27.6 g
Carbs per ounce carriedgrams of carbs ÷ serving weight
19.8 g
12.7 g
Carbs per dollargrams for $1
8.1 g
40 mg
Sodium per servingmg
100 mg
92
RC Science Scoreout of 100
56
Full label numbers
| Original Energy Gel Mix | Passion Fruit Banana Pineapple Energy Gel Single Sachet | |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrate | 24.3 g | 21 g |
| Serving weight | 25 g (0.9 oz) | 30 g (1.1 oz) |
| Calories | 98 | 105 |
| Sodium | 40 mg | 100 mg |
| Potassium | not listed | not listed |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
| Carbs from | cane sugar | passion fruit |
| Cost per serving | $1.91 | $2.58 |
| RC Science Score | 92 | 56 |
On the label
1 of 4 differ: glucose + fructose.
Active Root Original Energy Gel Mix
- Vegan
- Gluten free
- Glucose + fructose
- Caffeine free
Muir Energy Passion Fruit Banana Pineapple Energy Gel Single Sachet
- Vegan
- Gluten free
- Glucose + fructose
- Caffeine free
Your race on each gel
Set your carbs an hour and race length. Both options hit the same target.
| Original Energy Gel Mix | Passion Fruit Banana Pineapple Energy Gel Single Sachet | Half each | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gels an hour | 2.5 | 2.9 | 1.2 + 1.4 |
| Gels for the race | 10 | 12 | 5 + 6 |
| Weight to carry | 250 g 8.8 oz | 360 g 12.7 oz | 305 g 10.8 oz |
| Sodium an hour | 99 mg | 286 mg | 192 mg |
| Cost for the race | $18.86 | $29.49 | $24.17 |
| Half each takes half your carbs from each. | |||
Your own carbs an hour depend on your body and goal time.
Build my free planIf neither fits
Three gels that each lead on one thing.
More carbs for the money
High5 Energy Gel23 g of carbs in 40 g (1.4 oz) · $1.30
Lightest to carry
32Gi Blood Orange Energy Gel Sachet21 g of carbs in 27 g (1.0 oz) · $2.23
Most carbs per serving
Cranksports eGel Energy Gel37 g of carbs in 55 g (1.9 oz) · $2.72Similar comparisons
Active Root Original Energy Gel Mix vs High5 Energy GelMuir Energy Passion Fruit Banana Pineapple Energy Gel Single Sachet vs High5 Energy GelActive Root Original Energy Gel Mix vs 32Gi Blood Orange Energy Gel SachetMuir Energy Passion Fruit Banana Pineapple Energy Gel Single Sachet vs 32Gi Blood Orange Energy Gel Sachet
Full details
Sources
- Product numbers: each brand's label, verified by CarbRate.
- RC Science Score: CarbRate's scoring of each product against the fueling research, explained on each product page.
Find Out How Many Gels Your Race Needs
CarbRate builds your fueling plan from the amount of glycogen you burn, your goal time, your course and the gels you use.