PowerBar gel is a source of nutrients and energy for endurance athletes. According to the PowerBar website, the gel contains a glucose and fructose blend similar to high-end energy drinks, and the company recommends consuming one gel packet for every 20 to 45 minutes of high-intensity activity. Knowing the nutritional data for each packet of gel helps track your caloric intake during the activity.
Serving Information
All flavors of the PowerBar engery gel have similar nutritional data. PowerBar packages the gel in single serving pouches to make it easy to consume during your workout. One pouch of gel is a single serving and weighs 41 g. PowerBar recommends drinking 2 to 3 oz. of water with each packet of gel.
Calories
The majority of the PowerBar energy gel flavors contain 110 calories per packet. Chocolate-flavored gel contains 120 calories. With the exception of the chocolate variety, PowerBar energy gel has no fat that contributes to the total calorie value.
Carbohydrates
PowerBar energy gel has 27 g carbohydrates. This value represents 9 percent of the recommended daily amount for a 2,000-calorie diet. Ten grams of sugar make up the total carbohydrate value.
Fat and Protein
One packet of most PowerBar energy gel flavors don't contain any fat or protein. The chocolate flavor contains 1.5 g fat. No cholesterol is found in the PowerBar energy gel.
Vitamins and Minerals
The majority of PowerBar energy gel flavors contain 20 mg potassium in each packet to help replace the potassium lost during strenuous exercise. The chocolate flavor contains 40 mg of potassium and 25 mg caffeine. All flavors of PowerBar energy gel contain 200 mg sodium to help replace the sodium lost during through sweat.
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