Carbohydrates are essential for providing energy during intense efforts, such as trail running, cycling or long-distance training. But how many carbohydrates exactly are there in sports nutrition such as gels, bars or drinks? In this overview you will discover which products best suit your needs. Whether you are looking for quick energy for an explosive effort or a long-lasting fuel source for an ultra run, we will help you make the right choice. Optimize your performance with the perfect carbohydrate source!
Carbohydrates in sports drinks
Are you not always able to get enough of the bars and gels on the road? You can also take in a lot of fuel via your sports drink. Below is the number of grams of carbohydrates that you can consume per soft flask of 500 ML you can drink.
| Born | Drink Iso Pro | 38 grams | / | 500 ml |
| Born | Drink Isotonic Fresh | 22 grams | / | 500 ml |
| Born | Energy Multi Carbo | 70 grams | / | 500 ml |
| Born | Iso Pro+ | 33 grams | / | 500 ml |
| Chimpanzee | Isotonic Drink | 50 grams | / | 500 ml |
| Hammer Nutrition | HEED | 27 grams | / | 500 ml |
| Hammer Nutrition | Perpetuem 2.0 | 37 grams | / | 500 ml |
| Maurten | Drink Mix 160 | 40 grams | / | 500 ml |
| Maurten | Drink Mix 320 | 80 grams | / | 500 ml |
| Maurten | Drink Mix 320 CAF 100 | 80 grams | / | 500 ml |
| Naak | Ultra Energy Drink Mix | 55 grams | / | 500 ml |
View our collection here sports drinks.
Carbohydrates in energy chews
Energy Chews can be seen a bit like chewable gels. They look more like candy than gels. A good way if you want something to chew or are looking for some variety.
| Born | Gummy Bar 3-pack | 24 grams | / | 1 bar |
| Chimpanzee | Energy Chews | 29 grams | / | 1 bag |
| Clif Bar | Bloks | 46 grams | / | 6 blocks |
| Hammer Nutrition | Perpetual Solid | 20 grams | / | 3 tabs |
| Powerbar | Powergel Shots | 50 grams | / | 1 bag |
View our collection here energychews.
Carbohydrates in energy gels
Who doesn't know them. Energy gels. Sweet, liquid and easy to take with you. If you are going to use gels, test a few different ones so that you know which one you "like" during your competition.
| Born | Energy Super Gel | 28 grams | / | 1 gel |
| Born | Super Liquid Gel | 21 grams | / | 1 gel |
| Chimpanzee | Energy Gel | 19 grams | / | 1 gel |
| Hammer Nutrition | Rapid Energy Fuel | 22 grams | / | 1 gel |
| Maurten | Gel 100 | 25 grams | / | 1 gel |
| Maurten | Gel 100 Caf 100 | 25 grams | / | 1 gel |
| Maurten | Gel 160 | 40 grams | / | 1 gel |
| Naked | Ultra Energy Gel | 27 grams | / | 1 gel |
| Naak | Ultra Energy Puree | 26 grams | / | 1 puree |
View our collection here energy gels.
Carbohydrates in energy bars
If you are going to walk longer, you should eat in addition to gels and sports drinks. Otherwise you may start to feel hungry. Then an energy bar is a good solution.
| Born | Flapjack Oatmeal Bar | Energy Bar | 35 grams | / | 1 bar |
| Born | Xtra Bar | Energy Bar | 35 grams | / | 1 bar |
| Chimpanzee | Energy Bar | 30 grams | / | 1 bar |
| Chimpanzee | Salty Energy Bar | 26 grams | / | 1 bar |
| Chimpanzee | Super Bar | 34 grams | / | 1 bar |
| Hammer Nutrition | Raw Energy Vegan Bar | 27 grams | / | 1 Bar |
| Maurten | Solid 160 | 40 grams | / | 1 Bar |
| Maurten | Solid C 160 | 40 grams | / | 1 Bar |
| Moonvalley| Oats & Dates | 27 grams | / | 1 Bar |
| Naked | Ultra Energy Bar | 29 grams | / | 1 Bar |
| Naked | Ultra Energy Waffles | 17 grams | / | 1 Waffle |
| Power bar | Energize Advanced Bar | 39 grams | / | 1 Bar |
View our collection here energy bars.
