GU Energy Chews provide portable carbohydrates in a chewable format, with electrolytes and amino acids. Each labeled serving supplies 100 calories, and caffeine content depends on the selected flavor.
GU Energy Chews are an alternative to gels when you prefer to chew your workout fuel. Their carbohydrate blend includes tapioca syrup, cane sugar and maltodextrin, together with sodium and an amino-acid blend. The current panels list 100 calories per serving.
The pouches contain two servings, letting you split your intake during an effort. GU suggests a serving shortly before exercise and refueling during longer sessions, with water alongside your fuel. Strawberry includes caffeine; the other flavors are caffeine-free options. The brand identifies the range as vegan, gluten-free and kosher.
Highlights
- 100 calories per serving
- Chewable carbohydrate fuel
- Electrolytes and amino acids
- Caffeinated and caffeine-free flavor choices
Key ingredients
Tapioca syrup, cane sugar, maltodextrin, sodium and branched-chain amino acids.
How to use
GU suggests one serving about five minutes before activity. For efforts longer than an hour, its guide suggests a serving every 20 to 30 minutes, with water alongside.
Dietary and allergen information
Manufacturer identifies Energy Chews as vegan, gluten-free and kosher.
Format and serving
Chews; current label about eight pieces/30g per serving; double-serving pouches.
Questions and answers
Do all Energy Chews contain caffeine?
No. Strawberry lists 20mg per serving; the other flavor labels do not include caffeine.
How are chews different from a gel?
They deliver carbohydrate fuel in bite-sized pieces that you chew rather than a gel you swallow.