Known in cycling circles as the nectar of the gods; or at least, the nectar of vengeful gods that gain satisfaction in the torture of tastebuds, energy gels have rapidly become a mainstay of pre and during-ride nutrition. Ounce for ounce, these tiny packets of phlegm-like substance are the perfect source of energy that fits in your jersey and goes down easily without forcing you to stop and chew.
The following chart is a breakdown of the more popular gels, their nutritional values, and excellent online sources for you to buy in bulk:
| Gel | Serving Size (g) | Cals. | Carbs (g) | Protein (g) | Fat | ||
| Total (g) | Sat. (g) | Trans (g) | |||||
| AccelGel | 41 | 100 | 20 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| CARBBOOM Gel | 49 | 110 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Cytomax Gel | 40 | 110 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Hammer Gel | 36 | 90 | 22 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| POWERBAR Gel | 42 | 110 | 27 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Clif Shot Gel | 32 | 100 | 25 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Gu Gel Roctane | 32 | 100 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| GuGel | 32 | 100 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
