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Energy
Supplement Comparison |
Bars, gels
& drinks which one is right for you?
They come in all
sizes, shapes, flavors, and densities; so hows a person to know which one is best.
Well, this is one of things no-one can tell you for sure, but with a little comparative
nutritional work and a taste sampling or two you too can figure out what works best for
your system. Some of these go down way easier (flavor and density), than others. Some are
not as readily available in all areas, and some are just plain expensive. The prices
listed are for case prices, that have been averaged from a number of outdoor and biking
distributors. The nutritional information comes directly from the product packages (I
didnt burn any energybars to affirm the FDAs numbers). I have my own personal
preferences for which ones work and taste the best, as do most of my friends. On some of
them we are diametrically opposed , and would only down them in case of serious trail
"bonking" (fatigue), with no other choice! The time to find out if something
works for you, or tastes good is not out on the trail! At an average cost of $1-1.75/ bar
or gel its worth it to try a couple of new supplements every chance you get. Some of
these are so tasty, you could easily snack on them with a glass of milk or coffee. Others
are as hard as frozen taffy, or taste and look like cake frosting. With a little detective
work you too will be able to figure out which ones are both tasty and give you that
essential energy boost. You are warned
Product: |
Calories |
Carbs |
Protein |
Fat |
Sodium |
Servings |
Price |
Balance Bar |
180 |
22 g |
14 g |
6 g |
140
mg |
15
bars |
$23-25 |
Cliff Bar |
250 |
51 g |
4 g |
2 g |
45
mg |
12
bars |
$17-20 |
Cliff Shot |
198 |
46 g |
2 g |
1 g |
60
mg |
12
tubes |
$15-18 |
ThunderBar |
230 |
44 g |
10 g |
1 g |
20mg
|
24
packets |
$30 |
Champion Snac-Bar |
180 |
25 g |
12
g |
3 g |
100mg |
24
packets |
$30 |
NutraBlast Energy Bars |
160 |
23 g |
11 g |
3 g |
200
mg |
12
bars |
$12 |
Okanagan Sport Bar |
221 |
52.3 g |
1 g |
1.2 g |
4 mg
|
24
packets |
$30 |
Power Bar |
230 |
45 g |
10 g |
2.5 g |
90mg |
24
packets |
$30 |
Power Bite |
150 |
28 g |
6 g |
1.5 g |
55mg |
12
minibars |
$6-7 |
ironman PR Bar |
230 |
24 g |
16 g |
8 g |
130
- 230mg |
12
bars |
$20 |
Torque Bar |
211 |
43 g |
7 g |
1 g |
59mg |
24
packets |
$35 |
PowerGel |
110 |
28 g |
0 g |
0 g |
50mg |
24
packets |
$30 |
Pocket Rocket Gel |
100 |
25 g |
0 g |
0 g |
25mg |
24
packets |
$18-20 |
GU Gel |
100 |
25 g |
0 g |
0 g |
20mg |
24
packets |
$25 |
Cytomax Energy Mix |
100 |
25 g |
0 g |
0 g |
80mg |
55
servings |
$40 |
Metabolol Endurance |
200 |
24 g |
4 g |
5 g |
350mg |
10
servings |
$25 |
Pro Score 100 |
80 |
2 g |
17 g |
1 g |
11mg |
45
servings |
$40 |
     
     
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