During-effort fuel · gel · reviewed 3 Sep 2026
Huma Ultra Energy Gel 43
Huma's high-carb line at 40 g of carbohydrate a pouch, the same target as Maurten Gel 160, but at 9.4 cents a gram against Maurten's 11.5 cents.
Score breakdown
Each dimension below is scored 0 to 100 against a fixed scale, not against the rest of the catalog, so adding a product never moves this number. The overall score is the average of the dimensions this product declares data for. How the scales are set →
Comparison
6 of 38 gels heldPrices per single sachet at the cheapest box size we track. Best in green, worst in red, across the gels shown.
| Measure | Huma Huma Ultra Energy Gel | Maurten Maurten Gel 100 | Science in Sport SiS Beta Fuel Gel | Precision Fuel & Hydration Precision Fuel PF 30 Gel | NEVERSECOND NEVERSECOND C30 Gel | GU Energy Labs GU Original Energy Gel |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall scoreAn average of the various variables measured. | 43 | 47 | 58 | 49 | 42 | 33 |
| CarbohydrateHow much fuel one pouch carries. | 40 g | 25 g | 40 g | 30 g | 30 g | 22 g |
| Glucose : fructoseGoverns how fast you absorb it. More fructose, higher ceiling. | n/d | 1 : 0.8 | 1 : 0.77 | 1 : 0.5 | 1 : 0.5 | ~ 1 : 0.47 |
| SodiumAgainst 400 to 1000 mg an hour typically lost in sweat. | 245 mg | 20 mg | 30 mg | not declared | 200 mg | 60 mg |
| ProvenanceWhether that ratio is read off the panel, computed from it, or inferred. | Not disclosed | Stated | Derived | Stated | Stated | Estimated |
| Price per pouchWhat one costs. Not comparable across pouch sizes. | $3.75 | $3.75 | $2.50 | $3.12 | $3.50 | $2.00 |
| Cost per gramThe only price that compares across pouch sizes. | 9.4 cents | 15 cents | 6.3 cents | 10.4 cents | 11.7 cents | 9.1 cents |
| Pouches for 90 g/hrHow many you open an hour to hold a 90 g/hr target. | 2.3 | 3.6 | 2.3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 4.1 |
Verdict
what it does · what it costsWhat it does well
- 40 g of carbohydrate a pouch, double Huma Plus's 24 g, at 9.4 cents a gram versus Maurten Gel 160's 11.5 cents.
- 245 mg of sodium a pouch, more than double Huma Plus's 105 mg, without needing a second electrolyte product.
- Zero maltodextrin -- brown rice syrup, apple, banana, sweet potato, and chia make up the entire carbohydrate base.
- 160 calories a pouch, more than any other single-serving gel in this catalog apart from Precision PF 90.
What it costs you
- 70 g pouch is heavier and bulkier to carry than a standard 30-40 g gel.
- Ships in one flavor only (Apple Pie) -- no variety if you don't like it.
- No glucose:fructose ratio disclosed.
- 18 g of sugars out of 40 g carbohydrate (15 g of it added sugars per the label), more than Huma Plus's blend.
Where to buy
Prices and links as last checked. The price next to the name above is per unit at the cheapest box size we track -- a single-unit price below may run higher.
Who this is for
the numbers, appliedThe field tells you what it is. This is who should act on it.
Worth the money if
- You want fewer, bigger gels for a long effort and don't mind the extra pouch weight.
- You want more sodium than Huma Plus delivers without carrying a separate electrolyte product.
Look elsewhere if
- You want gel variety -- this line ships in one flavor only.
- You want the cheapest carbohydrate per gram available -- Precision PF 90 undercuts it at 7.4 cents/g.