
High5
Energy Gel
23 g of carbs in a 40 g (1.4 oz) serving, from glucose.
- Carbs
- 23 g
- Serving
- 40 g1.4 oz
- Price
- $1.30 a serving
- RC Science Score
- 73out of 100
High5 Energy Gel has 23 g of carbs a serving and NEVERSECOND C30+ Caffeine Energy Gel has 30 g. Here's how they compare on weight, cost, sodium and the label, and what your race looks like on each.

High5
23 g of carbs in a 40 g (1.4 oz) serving, from glucose.

NEVERSECOND
30 g of carbs a serving, from maltodextrin and fructose.
numbers from each brand's label, verified by CarbRate
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High5 Energy Gel
NEVERSECOND C30+ Caffeine Energy Gel
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| Energy Gel | C30+ Caffeine Energy Gel | |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrate | 23 g | 30 g |
| Serving weight | 40 g (1.4 oz) | not listed |
| Calories | 91 | 120 |
| Sodium | 50 mg | 200 mg |
| Potassium | not listed | not listed |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 75 mg |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
| Carbs from | glucose | maltodextrin, fructose |
| Cost per serving | $1.30 | $3.50 |
| RC Science Score | 73 | 100 |
3 of 4 differ: vegan and glucose + fructose and caffeine free.
High5 Energy Gel
NEVERSECOND C30+ Caffeine Energy Gel
Set your carbs an hour and race length. Both options hit the same target.
| Energy Gel | C30+ Caffeine Energy Gel | Half each | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gels an hour | 2.6 | 2 | 1.3 + 1 |
| Gels for the race | 11 | 8 | 6 + 4 |
| Sodium an hour | 130 mg | 400 mg | 265 mg |
| Cost for the race | $13.57 | $28.00 | $20.78 |
| Half each takes half your carbs from each. | |||
Your own carbs an hour depend on your body and goal time.
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