
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 Supernatural Fuel Energy Pouch (Cocoa) has 24.85 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.

Supernatural Fuel
24.85 g of carbs in a 100 g (3.5 oz) serving, from coconut water.
numbers from each brand's label, verified by CarbRate
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High5 Energy Gel
Supernatural Fuel Energy Pouch (Cocoa)
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| Energy Gel | Energy Pouch (Cocoa) | |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrate | 23 g | 24.85 g |
| Serving weight | 40 g (1.4 oz) | 100 g (3.5 oz) |
| Calories | 91 | 220 |
| Sodium | 50 mg | 50 mg |
| Potassium | not listed | not listed |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Protein | 0 g | 4.25 g |
| Carbs from | glucose | coconut water |
| Cost per serving | $1.30 | $4.25 |
| RC Science Score | 73 | 60 |
They match on all 4.
High5 Energy Gel
Supernatural Fuel Energy Pouch (Cocoa)
Set your carbs an hour and race length. Both options hit the same target.
| Energy Gel | Energy Pouch (Cocoa) | Half each | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gels an hour | 2.6 | 2.4 | 1.3 + 1.2 |
| Gels for the race | 11 | 10 | 6 + 5 |
| Weight to carry | 440 g 15.5 oz | 1000 g 35.3 oz | 740 g 26.1 oz |
| Sodium an hour | 130 mg | 121 mg | 126 mg |
| Cost for the race | $13.57 | $41.05 | $27.31 |
| Half each takes half your carbs from each. | |||
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