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Hi,
I spend way too much time thinking about the cost of carbs.
You can drop $3+ on a gel that delivers 20 grams of carbs. Or you can find something just as good for half that. Same carbs. Same performance. Way less money.
Here's how I think about it.
Cost per gram of carbs.
It's the only number that matters when you're comparing fueling options. Not the package price. Not the serving size. The actual cost to deliver the carbs your body needs.
Here is a breakdown:
Gels: Where Your Money Goes Furthest
Amacx Drink Gel is one of your best values in the gel category.
$32 for a box of 12. That's $2.67 per gel. Each one delivers 30 grams of carbs in liquid form — easy to take down, bold taste.
That's about $0.09 per gram.
If you want gel convenience with drink-level carbs, this is it.
GU Energy Gels the classic for a reason.
Box of 24 for $48. Each gel delivers 23 grams of carbs. That's 552 grams total.
That's $0.09 per gram.
They're everywhere. They work. And the price-per-carb is competitive with most premium gels.
Drink Mixes: Unbeatable Value
The Feed Lab High-Carb Drink Mix is your best value. Period.
$20 gets you 30 servings at 30g of carbs each. That's 900 grams of carbs total.
That's $0.02 per gram of carbs.
Why This Matters
If you're training seriously, you're burning through a lot of carbs. A 3-hour ride? That's 180-240 grams. A marathon? Similar.
At 10 cents per gram, that's $18-24 per session just for fuel.
At 3-5 cents per gram? $5-12.
Same performance. Way less spend.
That adds up fast over a season.
The Bottom Line
Smart fueling isn't about finding the cheapest option. It's about finding the best value — quality product, fair price, reliable performance.
These are the ones that deliver.
- Matt
Founder
The Feed
P.S. If you're stocking up on protein, The Feed Lab Whey Protein is still one of the best deals out there — and today is the last chance to get a free Shaker Bottle when you spend $25+ on protein. No code needed. Just add it the bottle and protein to your cart and the discount applies automatically at checkout.
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