GU Energy

Original Energy Gel

✓ VerifiedgelVeganGluten-freeCaffeine-free

caffeine-free flavors; sodium 55-125 by flavor (Salted Caramel highest)

92/100 Science Score

How this product rates on the fueling evidence.

Carbohydrate

22 g

Sodium

60 mg

Caffeine

0 mg

Protein

0 g

Serving

32 g

Per serving

$2.00

RC Science Score · 92/100

Why it scores what it does

Computed from verified data using the same evidence rules for every product — no opinions, no affiliate weighting.

Carbohydrate quality38/45

Dual-source carbohydrate (glucose-type + fructose) — ratio not published, but the blend that matters is present.

Carbohydrate dose20/20

22 g carbs per serving — a full working dose for a gel.

Race-appropriate (protein-light)20/20

No protein — ideal for during-race carbohydrate delivery (nothing slowing gastric emptying).

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