Dietary information
Trying on the dietary profiles, they aren’t too dissimilar. Each provide 100 energy, however Maurten delivers the vitality by way of a heavier bundle. Relating to carbohydrates, GU Roctane supplies considerably much less however features a boatload of sodium and a beneficiant dose of BCAAs, its fundamental promoting factors.
Maurten: 1 x 40 g sachet supplies the next:
- 100 energy
- Carbohydrate 25 g (all sugar)
- Fats 0 g
- Protein 0 g
- Sodium 35 mg
- Calcium 21.6 mg
GU Roctane: 1 x 32 g sachet supplies the next:
- 100 energy
- Carbohydrates 21 g, with 6 g of sugars.
- Fats 0g
- Protein 0g
- Calcium 30 mg
- Sodium 125 mg
- A mix of amino acids totaling 1425 mg
Style and consistency
I examined the GU Roctane’s Strawberry Kiwi taste, however the product collection consists of 11 different choices, together with some distinctive flavors similar to Tutti Frutti and Blueberry Pomegranate.
Maurten gives one different vitality gel, Caf 100. It tastes the identical however with 100 mg of caffeine added.
I’m of the college that there aren’t any tasty vitality gels, however some are palatable. Slamming down a fruity syrup won’t ever be satisfying, however I’ve been utilizing GU since I began operating, so I’m used to them. Within the taste division, GU Roctane Strawberry Kiwi gives no surprises. In the event you’re a fan of GU, it’s best to have zero points. It’s mild with a pleasing tartness kick. One of many higher fruity gels I’ve tried.
Maurten is mildly candy with a singular consistency much like jello that’s not fairly fully set. The Swedish firm created a “impartial” style to make vitality gels extra tasteless to unravel the unsolvable taste situation. In a roundabout manner, the corporate supplied a very good answer.
Maurten will get the W in my e book.
Packaging
Each vitality gels’ sachets are effectively designed. They’ll slot in nearly any fuel-carrying gear – compression belts, hydration vests, operating quick pockets, and many others.
I’ve one minor quibble with Maurten, however it’s nitpicking. Each the highest and backside of its sachet are the identical width, which makes it troublesome to differentiate them by contact. When going at increased intensities and sporting gloves in chilly climate, you need to pay nearer consideration to the place the pre-cut opening is positioned. A tiny inconvenience when your focus must be on sustaining your operating rhythm.
Regardless, it’s a tie.
Efficiency
Each GU Roctane and Maurten labored effectively for me. They maintain my vitality ranges and by no means give me abdomen stress, whether or not marathons, ultras, or biking.
I do really feel extra of an instantaneous enhance once I eat GU Roctane. I heard on a podcast that Maurten’s lack of “surge” may very well be because of its carbohydrates being encapsulated in a hydrogel, stopping the enzyme salivary amylase in your mouth from instantly processing the straightforward sugars. Nevertheless, I couldn’t discover analysis research to substantiate this reasoning.
I additionally need to level out {that a} surge feeling is normally because of a big spike in blood sugar. It is likely to be good to really feel a lift if you need to pace up or deal with an enormous climb, however massive blood sugar peaks and troughs might hurt total efficiency.
One other tie.
