
Science in Sport
Beta Fuel Energy Chews
45 g of carbs in a 60 g (2.1 oz) serving, from sugar and glucose syrup and fructose syrup.
- Carbs
- 45 g
- Serving
- 60 g2.1 oz
- Price
- $3.33 a serving
- RC Science Score
- 100out of 100
Science in Sport Beta Fuel Energy Chews has 45 g of carbs a serving and Veloforte Mela Apple and Cinnamon Energy Chews has 44.4 g. Here's how they compare on weight, cost, sodium and the label, and what your race looks like on each.

Science in Sport
45 g of carbs in a 60 g (2.1 oz) serving, from sugar and glucose syrup and fructose syrup.

Veloforte
44.4 g of carbs in a 50 g (1.8 oz) serving, from beet sugar.
numbers from each brand's label, verified by CarbRate
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Science in Sport Beta Fuel Energy Chews
Veloforte Mela Apple and Cinnamon Energy Chews
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| Beta Fuel Energy Chews | Mela Apple and Cinnamon Energy Chews | |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrate | 45 g | 44.4 g |
| Serving weight | 60 g (2.1 oz) | 50 g (1.8 oz) |
| Calories | 186 | 179 |
| Sodium | 40 mg | 98 mg |
| Potassium | 0 mg | not listed |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
| Carbs from | sugar, glucose syrup, fructose syrup | beet sugar |
| Cost per serving | $3.33 | $3.42 |
| RC Science Score | 100 | 92 |
They match on all 4.
Science in Sport Beta Fuel Energy Chews
Veloforte Mela Apple and Cinnamon Energy Chews
Set your carbs an hour and race length. Both options hit the same target.
| Beta Fuel Energy Chews | Mela Apple and Cinnamon Energy Chews | Half each | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chews an hour | 1.3 | 1.4 | 0.7 + 0.7 |
| Chews for the race | 6 | 6 | 3 + 3 |
| Weight to carry | 360 g 12.7 oz | 300 g 10.6 oz | 330 g 11.6 oz |
| Sodium an hour | 53 mg | 132 mg | 93 mg |
| Cost for the race | $17.76 | $18.49 | $18.12 |
| Half each takes half your carbs from each. | |||
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