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Honey Stinger Organic Energy Gel vs Science in Sport Beta Fuel Gel

Honey Stinger costs less per gram of carbs and has more sodium. SiS Beta Fuel puts 40 g of carbs in one gel, so you carry fewer of them.

Honey Stinger Organic Energy Gel

Honey Stinger

Organic Energy Gel

24 g of carbs in a 31 g (1.1 oz) serving, from organic tapioca syrup and organic honey.

Carbs
24 g
Serving
31 g1.1 oz
Price
$1.67 a serving
RC Science Score
92out of 100

Choose it if

  • You want the lowest cost: about $4.18 for an hour at 60 g of carbs, against about $5.00 on Beta Fuel.
  • You prefer a gel made from organic honey and tapioca syrup.
  • You want more sodium in each gel: 50 mg, against 15 mg in Beta Fuel.
  • You need a gluten-free gel. Honey Stinger is listed as gluten-free, and Beta Fuel isn't listed.
See it at honeystinger.com
Science in Sport Beta Fuel Gel

Science in Sport

Beta Fuel Gel

40 g of carbs in a 60 g (2.1 oz) serving, from maltodextrin and fructose.

Carbs
40 g
Serving
60 g2.1 oz
Price
$3.33 a serving
RC Science Score
100out of 100

Choose it if

  • You want to carry fewer gels: 1.5 an hour at 60 g of carbs, against 2.5 Honey Stinger gels.
  • You plan to take more than 60 g of carbs an hour. Beta Fuel mixes maltodextrin and fructose at 1.25 to 1, and Honey Stinger's ratio isn't listed.
See it at scienceinsport.com

Updated October 20, 2026 · numbers from each brand's label, verified by CarbRate

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      Honey Stinger Organic Energy GelScience in Sport Beta Fuel Gel
      24 g
      Carbs per servingg
      40 g
      21.9 g
      Carbs per ounce carriedgrams of carbs ÷ serving weight
      18.9 g
      14.4 g
      Carbs per dollargrams for $1
      12.0 g
      50 mg
      Sodium per servingmg
      15 mg
      92
      RC Science Scoreout of 100
      100
      Full label numbers
      Organic Energy GelBeta Fuel Gel
      Carbohydrate24 g40 g
      Serving weight31 g (1.1 oz)60 g (2.1 oz)
      Calories100160
      Sodium50 mg15 mg
      Potassium49 mgnot listed
      Caffeine0 mg0 mg
      Protein0 g0 g
      Carbs fromorganic tapioca syrup, organic honeymaltodextrin, fructose
      Cost per serving$1.67$3.33
      RC Science Score92100

      On the label

      1 of 4 differ: gluten free.

      Honey Stinger Organic Energy Gel

      • Vegan
      • Gluten free
      • Glucose + fructose
      • Caffeine free

      Science in Sport Beta Fuel Gel

      • 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.

      Organic Energy GelBeta Fuel GelHalf each
      Gels an hour2.51.51.3 + 0.8
      Gels for the race1065 + 3
      Weight to carry310 g 10.9 oz360 g 12.7 oz335 g 11.8 oz
      Sodium an hour125 mg23 mg74 mg
      Cost for the race$16.70$19.98$18.34
      Half each takes half your carbs from each.

      Your own carbs an hour depend on your body and goal time.

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      Why they differ

      Cost against the number of gels

      Honey Stinger costs $1.67 a gel for 24 g of carbs, about 7 cents a gram. Beta Fuel costs $3.33 for 40 g, about 8 cents a gram.

      That means a 4-hour marathon at 60 g an hour takes 10 Honey Stinger gels or 6 Beta Fuel gels. Honey Stinger is cheaper, and Beta Fuel is less to carry and fewer gels to take.

      If neither fits

      Three gels that each lead on one thing.

      Carbs Fuel Original Energy Gel

      More carbs for the money

      Carbs Fuel Original Energy Gel50 g of carbs in 85 g (3.0 oz) · $1.97
      Endurance Tap Maple Syrup and Ginger Double Tap Energy Gel

      Lightest to carry

      Endurance Tap Maple Syrup and Ginger Double Tap Energy Gel50 g of carbs in 56 g (2.0 oz) · $4.44
      226ers High Energy Gel

      Most carbs per serving

      226ers High Energy Gel50 g of carbs in 76 g (2.7 oz) · $3.45

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      Questions and next steps

      What runners ask about these 2 gels

      How many Honey Stinger or Beta Fuel gels do I need an hour?

      At 60 g of carbs an hour, about the limit for an untrained stomach, you need 2.5 Honey Stinger gels or 1.5 Beta Fuel gels.

      Which has more sodium, Honey Stinger or SiS Beta Fuel?

      Honey Stinger, with 50 mg a gel against 15 mg in Beta Fuel. On either gel, most of the sodium in your plan will come from your drink or a separate electrolyte.

      Are Honey Stinger and Beta Fuel vegan?

      Neither is listed as vegan. Honey Stinger contains honey.

      Full details

      Sources

      1. Product numbers: each brand's label (honeystinger.com, scienceinsport.com), verified by CarbRate.
      2. RC Science Score: CarbRate's scoring of each product against the fueling research, explained on each product page.

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