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NEVERSECOND C30 Energy Gel vs Science in Sport Beta Fuel Gel

SiS Beta Fuel has 40 g of carbs per gel to C30's 30 g, so you open fewer gels at a high hourly target. C30 adds 200 mg of sodium to each gel.

NEVERSECOND C30 Energy Gel

NEVERSECOND

C30 Energy Gel

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

Carbs
30 g
Serving
60 g2.1 oz
Price
$3.50 a serving
RC Science Score
100out of 100

Choose it if

  • You want sodium in every gel: 200 mg each, or 600 mg an hour at 3 gels.
  • You like 30 g steps in practice. At 2 gels an hour you get 60 g, and at 3 you get 90 g.
  • You prefer a less concentrated gel. C30 is 50% carbohydrate by weight, against Beta Fuel's 67%.
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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're aiming for 80 to 90 g an hour and want fewer gels to open. With Beta Fuel, 2 gels give you 80 g, while C30 takes 3 gels to reach 90 g.
  • You want more fructose in the mix. Beta Fuel's maltodextrin-to-fructose ratio is 1 to 0.8, and C30's is 2 to 1.
See it at scienceinsport.com

Updated October 8, 2026 · numbers from each brand's label, verified by CarbRate

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      NEVERSECOND C30 Energy GelScience in Sport Beta Fuel Gel
      30 g
      Carbs per servingg
      40 g
      14.2 g
      Carbs per ounce carriedgrams of carbs ÷ serving weight
      18.9 g
      8.6 g
      Carbs per dollargrams for $1
      12.0 g
      200 mg
      Sodium per servingmg
      15 mg
      100
      RC Science Scoreout of 100
      100
      Full label numbers
      C30 Energy GelBeta Fuel Gel
      Carbohydrate30 g40 g
      Serving weight60 g (2.1 oz)60 g (2.1 oz)
      Calories120160
      Sodium200 mg15 mg
      Potassiumnot listednot listed
      Caffeine0 mg0 mg
      Protein0 g0 g
      Carbs frommaltodextrin, fructosemaltodextrin, fructose
      Cost per serving$3.50$3.33
      RC Science Score100100

      On the label

      They match on all 4.

      NEVERSECOND C30 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.

      C30 Energy GelBeta Fuel GelHalf each
      Gels an hour21.51 + 0.8
      Gels for the race864 + 3
      Weight to carry480 g 16.9 oz360 g 12.7 oz420 g 14.8 oz
      Sodium an hour400 mg23 mg211 mg
      Cost for the race$28.00$19.98$23.99
      Half each takes half your carbs from each.

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

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      Kirkland Signature Amber Canadian Pure Maple Syrup

      More carbs for the money

      Kirkland Signature Amber Canadian Pure Maple Syrup67.2 g of carbs in 100 g (3.5 oz) · $1.93
      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
      Santa Madre Unusual Gel 60g Unflavoured Energy Gel

      Most carbs per serving

      Santa Madre Unusual Gel 60g Unflavoured Energy Gel60 g of carbs in 100 g (3.5 oz) · $5.25

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      Questions and next steps

      What runners ask about these 2 gels

      How many SiS Beta Fuel gels should I take an hour?

      Taking 1.5 gels an hour, or 3 gels every 2 hours, gives you 60 g of carbs, and 2 gels an hour gives you 80 g. C30 takes 2 gels for 60 g and 3 gels for 90 g.

      Is 40 g of carbs in one gel too much?

      The limit that matters is your hourly total: about 60 g an hour for an untrained stomach, rising to about 90 g with fueling practice. A 40 g gel fits within either, as long as the hour adds up.

      Do C30 and Beta Fuel both mix glucose and fructose?

      Yes. Both use maltodextrin and fructose. C30's ratio is 2 to 1 and Beta Fuel's is 1 to 0.8, and that mix is what lets a trained stomach go past about 60 g an hour.

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      Sources

      1. Product numbers: each brand's label (never2.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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