
GU Energy
Roctane Energy Gel (Caffeinated)
21 g of carbs in a 32 g (1.1 oz) serving, from maltodextrin and fructose.
- Carbs
- 21 g
- Serving
- 32 g1.1 oz
- Price
- $3.00 a serving
- RC Science Score
- 92out of 100
GU Energy Roctane Energy Gel (Caffeinated) has 21 g of carbs a serving and Honey Stinger Organic Energy Gel has 24 g. Here's how they compare on weight, cost, sodium and the label, and what your race looks like on each.

GU Energy
21 g of carbs in a 32 g (1.1 oz) serving, from maltodextrin and fructose.

Honey Stinger
24 g of carbs in a 31 g (1.1 oz) serving, from organic tapioca syrup and organic honey.
numbers from each brand's label, verified by CarbRate
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GU Energy Roctane Energy Gel (Caffeinated)
Honey Stinger Organic Energy Gel
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| Roctane Energy Gel (Caffeinated) | Organic Energy Gel | |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrate | 21 g | 24 g |
| Serving weight | 32 g (1.1 oz) | 31 g (1.1 oz) |
| Calories | 100 | 100 |
| Sodium | 125 mg | 50 mg |
| Potassium | not listed | 49 mg |
| Caffeine | 35 mg | 0 mg |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
| Carbs from | maltodextrin, fructose | organic tapioca syrup, organic honey |
| Cost per serving | $3.00 | $1.67 |
| RC Science Score | 92 | 92 |
2 of 4 differ: vegan and caffeine free.
GU Energy Roctane Energy Gel (Caffeinated)
Honey Stinger Organic Energy Gel
Set your carbs an hour and race length. Both options hit the same target.
| Roctane Energy Gel (Caffeinated) | Organic Energy Gel | Half each | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gels an hour | 2.9 | 2.5 | 1.4 + 1.3 |
| Gels for the race | 12 | 10 | 6 + 5 |
| Weight to carry | 384 g 13.5 oz | 310 g 10.9 oz | 347 g 12.2 oz |
| Sodium an hour | 357 mg | 125 mg | 241 mg |
| Cost for the race | $34.29 | $16.70 | $25.49 |
| Half each takes half your carbs from each. | |||
Your own carbs an hour depend on your body and goal time.
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