
Applied Nutrition
Energy Gel
23.1 g of carbs in a 60 g (2.1 oz) serving, from maltodextrin.
- Carbs
- 23.1 g
- Serving
- 60 g2.1 oz
- Price
- $1.20 a serving
- RC Science Score
- 73out of 100
Applied Nutrition Energy Gel has 23.1 g of carbs a serving and Carbs Fuel Original 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.

Applied Nutrition
23.1 g of carbs in a 60 g (2.1 oz) serving, from maltodextrin.

Carbs Fuel
50 g of carbs in a 85 g (3.0 oz) serving, from maltodextrin.
numbers from each brand's label, verified by CarbRate
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Applied Nutrition Energy Gel
Carbs Fuel Original Energy Gel
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| Energy Gel | Original Energy Gel | |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrate | 23.1 g | 50 g |
| Serving weight | 60 g (2.1 oz) | 85 g (3.0 oz) |
| Calories | 95 | 200 |
| Sodium | 55 mg | 105 mg |
| Potassium | not listed | not listed |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
| Carbs from | maltodextrin | maltodextrin |
| Cost per serving | $1.20 | $1.97 |
| RC Science Score | 73 | 73 |
They match on all 4.
Applied Nutrition Energy Gel
Carbs Fuel Original Energy Gel
Set your carbs an hour and race length. Both options hit the same target.
| Energy Gel | Original Energy Gel | Half each | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gels an hour | 2.6 | 1.2 | 1.3 + 0.6 |
| Gels for the race | 11 | 5 | 6 + 3 |
| Weight to carry | 660 g 23.3 oz | 425 g 15.0 oz | 615 g 21.7 oz |
| Sodium an hour | 143 mg | 126 mg | 134 mg |
| Cost for the race | $12.47 | $9.46 | $10.96 |
| Half each takes half your carbs from each. | |||
Your own carbs an hour depend on your body and goal time.
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