Best energy gels in Canada (2026): price per gel in CAD

Thirteen popular energy gels that Canadians can buy, compared in Canadian dollars: price per gel, carbs per gel, cost per gram of carbs and where to get them. Looking for honey gels? See our honey energy gel comparison.

At a glance

How we compared

• Price per gel in CAD, from the pack price before tax and shipping. We used the cheapest in-stock pack we could find at a Canadian shop or a brand store that sells in CAD. All prices were listed in CAD on October 15, 2026; if we ever list a US, euro or UK price, we convert it at the Bank of Canada daily rate (October 14, 2026: 1.4263 CAD/USD, 1.5883 CAD/EUR, 1.8796 CAD/GBP).
• Cost per gram of carbs, because gels range from 17 g to 40 g of carbs. A cheap small gel can cost more per gram than a pricier big one.
• Carbs, sugar source and caffeine as listed on the brand or retailer page. We don't make health or performance claims; read the label.
• Can you get it in Canada? We only list gels that were in stock at a Canadian shop or a brand store selling in CAD when we checked.

The gels

SiS GO Isotonic Energy Gel

Brand

Science in Sport (SiS) (UK)

Pack

30 × 60 ml

Price

C$82.99 (listed in CAD) at Fast Trax Run & Ski Shop

Per gel

C$2.77

Carbs

22 g per gel · C$0.126 per gram of carbs

Size

60 ml, 22 g carbs per gel (retailer page)

Main sugar source

Maltodextrin (single source)

Caffeine

None in the standard gel

Notes

Isotonic and runny, so you don't need to drink water with it, per SiS. Bigger and heavier to carry than a typical 32 g gel.

Buy

Fast Trax Run & Ski Shop (opens in a new tab)
Fast Trax singles, C$2.77 (opens in a new tab)

Check price: prices checked October 15, 2026. Retailers change prices and stock often, so confirm the price, shipping and tax at checkout.

GU Original Energy Gel

Brand

GU Energy Labs (USA)

Pack

Box of 24 × 32 g (1.1 oz)

Price

C$69.99 (listed in CAD) at Fast Trax Run & Ski Shop

Per gel

C$2.92

Carbs

22 g per gel · C$0.133 per gram of carbs

Size

1.1 oz, 100 kcal, 21–23 g carbs, 60–125 mg sodium (GU's page; 22 g in its comparison chart)

Main sugar source

Maltodextrin + fructose

Caffeine

20 mg or 40 mg in some flavours (for example Espresso Love 40 mg); most flavours have none

Notes

The most widely sold gel in Canada; many flavours. Contains amino acids (BCAAs).

Buy

Fast Trax Run & Ski Shop (opens in a new tab)
Spry (Crowsnest Pass, AB) singles, C$2.99 (opens in a new tab)

Check price: prices checked October 15, 2026. Retailers change prices and stock often, so confirm the price, shipping and tax at checkout.

Huma Chia Energy Gel (Original)

Brand

Huma (USA)

Pack

Box of 24

Price

C$80.00 (listed in CAD) at Fast Trax Run & Ski Shop

Per gel

C$3.33

Carbs

24 g per gel · C$0.139 per gram of carbs

Size

100 kcal, 24–25 g carbs per pouch depending on flavour (Huma's FAQ)

Main sugar source

Fruit purée + brown rice syrup + chia

Caffeine

Raspberries and Lemonade 25 mg; Double-Shot Mocha 100 mg (per The Feed's listing); others none

Notes

Real-food gel with a thinner, applesauce-like texture. Huma's own US site lists singles at US$2.50 (≈ C$3.57), but we used the Canadian shop price.

Buy

Fast Trax Run & Ski Shop (opens in a new tab)
Fast Trax singles, C$3.69 (opens in a new tab)

Check price: prices checked October 15, 2026. Retailers change prices and stock often, so confirm the price, shipping and tax at checkout.

UnTapped Maple Syrup Energy Gel

Brand

UnTapped (USA, Vermont)

Pack

Single packet

Price

C$3.39 (listed in CAD) at Spry (Crowsnest Pass, AB)

Per gel

C$3.39

Carbs

26 g per gel · C$0.130 per gram of carbs

Size

38 g packet, 100 kcal, 26 g carbs (UnTapped's nutrition label)

Main sugar source

Maple syrup (single ingredient in the Maple flavour)

Caffeine

Coffee flavour 27 mg (from real coffee); others none

Notes

The closest "natural sweetener" alternative to a honey gel. Canadian shop RacedayFuel lists the 20-pack at C$47.95 but it was out of stock when checked.

Buy

Spry (Crowsnest Pass, AB) (opens in a new tab)

Check price: prices checked October 15, 2026. Retailers change prices and stock often, so confirm the price, shipping and tax at checkout.

SiS Beta Fuel Energy Gel

Brand

Science in Sport (SiS) (UK)

Pack

30 × 60 ml

Price

C$103.50 (listed in CAD) at Fast Trax Run & Ski Shop

Per gel

C$3.45

Carbs

40 g per gel · C$0.086 per gram of carbs

Size

60 ml, 40 g dual-source carbs per gel (retailer page)

Main sugar source

Maltodextrin + fructose (1:0.8)

Caffeine

None

Notes

Most carbs per gel and the lowest cost per gram of carbs on this page. Made for efforts over 2 hours.

Buy

Fast Trax Run & Ski Shop (opens in a new tab)
Foveo Running (BC) singles, C$3.49 (opens in a new tab)

Check price: prices checked October 15, 2026. Retailers change prices and stock often, so confirm the price, shipping and tax at checkout.

GU Roctane Energy Gel

Brand

GU Energy Labs (USA)

Pack

Single packet

Price

C$3.95 (listed in CAD) at Foveo Running (BC)

Per gel

C$3.95

Carbs

21 g per gel · C$0.188 per gram of carbs

Size

1.1 oz, 100 kcal, 19–21 g carbs, 125–180 mg sodium (retailer and GU pages)

Main sugar source

Maltodextrin + fructose

Caffeine

In some flavours (for example Cold Brew Coffee, Blueberry Pomegranate)

Notes

More sodium and amino acids than GU Original. Fast Trax lists a 24-box at C$113.49 (C$4.73 per gel), so singles from Foveo were cheaper when checked.

Buy

Foveo Running (BC) (opens in a new tab)
Fast Trax 24-box, C$113.49 (opens in a new tab)

Check price: prices checked October 15, 2026. Retailers change prices and stock often, so confirm the price, shipping and tax at checkout.

Näak Boost Gel 30 (Neutral)

Brand

Näak (Canada, Montréal)

Pack

Box of 12

Price

C$48.00 (listed in CAD) at Näak (brand site, CAD)

Per gel

C$4.00

Carbs

30 g per gel · C$0.133 per gram of carbs

Size

30 g carbs plus sodium per gel (brand page)

Main sugar source

Glucose + fructose (2:1)

Caffeine

Neutral: none

Notes

Canadian brand. Jelly texture and a neutral taste. Other flavours (Ice Mint, Peach Tea, Salted Lemon) are C$51.00 per 12 (C$4.25 per gel).

Buy

Näak (brand site, CAD) (opens in a new tab)

Check price: prices checked October 15, 2026. Retailers change prices and stock often, so confirm the price, shipping and tax at checkout.

Precision Fuel PF 30 Gel

Brand

Precision Fuel & Hydration (UK)

Pack

Box of 15

Price

C$59.99 (listed in CAD) at Fast Trax Run & Ski Shop

Per gel

C$4.00

Carbs

30 g per gel · C$0.133 per gram of carbs

Size

30 g carbs per gel; no electrolytes (retailer page)

Main sugar source

Glucose + fructose (2:1)

Caffeine

PF 30 Caffeine: 100 mg (Fast Trax box of 15 C$74.99, C$5.00 per gel)

Notes

Neutral "Original" flavour. Precision's own Canadian store lists a 4-pack at CA$16.49 (C$4.12 per gel), shipped from its Canadian warehouse.

Buy

Fast Trax Run & Ski Shop (opens in a new tab)
Precision Fuel & Hydration (Canadian store), 4 for CA$16.49 (opens in a new tab)

Check price: prices checked October 15, 2026. Retailers change prices and stock often, so confirm the price, shipping and tax at checkout.

XACT Energy Fruit Gel

Brand

XACT Nutrition (Canada, Montréal)

Pack

Box of 24

Price

C$105.00 (listed in CAD) at XACT Nutrition (brand site, CAD)

Per gel

C$4.38

Carbs

30 g per gel · C$0.146 per gram of carbs

Size

30 g carbs per gel (retailer page)

Main sugar source

Glucose syrup + sugar + fruit purée

Caffeine

Blackcurrant contains caffeine

Notes

Canadian brand, made with real fruit purée. Only Blackcurrant was in stock in the 24-box when checked. Singles C$4.75 at Fast Trax and Foveo.

Buy

XACT Nutrition (brand site, CAD) (opens in a new tab)
Foveo Running singles, C$4.75 (opens in a new tab)

Check price: prices checked October 15, 2026. Retailers change prices and stock often, so confirm the price, shipping and tax at checkout.

Maurten Gel 100

Brand

Maurten (Sweden)

Pack

Box of 12

Price

C$60.00 (listed in CAD) at Fast Trax Run & Ski Shop

Per gel

C$5.00

Carbs

25 g per gel · C$0.200 per gram of carbs

Size

25 g carbs per gel, 6 ingredients (retailer page)

Main sugar source

Glucose + fructose (hydrogel)

Caffeine

None

Notes

Hydrogel texture, popular with marathoners. Singles C$5.50 at Fast Trax and Spry.

Buy

Fast Trax Run & Ski Shop (opens in a new tab)
Spry singles, C$5.50 (opens in a new tab)

Check price: prices checked October 15, 2026. Retailers change prices and stock often, so confirm the price, shipping and tax at checkout.

Neversecond C30 Energy Gel

Brand

Neversecond (USA)

Pack

12 × 2 fl oz

Price

C$60.00 (listed in CAD) at Fast Trax Run & Ski Shop

Per gel

C$5.00

Carbs

30 g per gel · C$0.167 per gram of carbs

Size

2 fl oz, 120 kcal, 30 g carbs, 200 mg sodium (label on retailer page)

Main sugar source

Maltodextrin + fructose

Caffeine

C30+ version: 75 mg (same price)

Notes

Thin texture. More sodium than most gels here.

Buy

Fast Trax Run & Ski Shop (opens in a new tab)
C30+ caffeinated 12-pack, C$60.00 (opens in a new tab)

Check price: prices checked October 15, 2026. Retailers change prices and stock often, so confirm the price, shipping and tax at checkout.

Maurten Gel 100 Caf 100

Brand

Maurten (Sweden)

Pack

Box of 12

Price

C$70.00 (listed in CAD) at Fast Trax Run & Ski Shop

Per gel

C$5.83

Carbs

25 g per gel · C$0.233 per gram of carbs

Size

25 g carbs, 100 mg caffeine per gel (retailer page)

Main sugar source

Glucose + fructose (hydrogel)

Caffeine

100 mg

Notes

Same gel as Gel 100 plus 100 mg caffeine (about one cup of brewed coffee, per the retailer page). Singles C$6.50.

Buy

Fast Trax Run & Ski Shop (opens in a new tab)
Spry singles, C$6.50 (opens in a new tab)

Check price: prices checked October 15, 2026. Retailers change prices and stock often, so confirm the price, shipping and tax at checkout.

Spring Energy Canaberry

Brand

Spring Energy (USA)

Pack

Single packet

Price

C$6.75 (listed in CAD) at Foveo Running (BC)

Per gel

C$6.75

Carbs

17 g per gel · C$0.397 per gram of carbs

Size

100 kcal, 17 g carbs (Spring's nutrition page)

Main sugar source

Basmati rice + banana + strawberry

Caffeine

None

Notes

Real-food, smoothie-like gel. Highest cost per gram of carbs here. Spring's own store showed US prices and US shipping when we checked.

Buy

Foveo Running (BC) (opens in a new tab)

Check price: prices checked October 15, 2026. Retailers change prices and stock often, so confirm the price, shipping and tax at checkout.

Quick take

• Cheapest per gel: SiS GO Isotonic Energy Gel at C$2.77, then GU Original at C$2.92 in a box of 24.
• Cheapest per gram of carbs: SiS Beta Fuel Energy Gel at about C$0.086 per gram, because each gel has 40 g of carbs.
• Canadian brands: Näak (C$4.00) and XACT (C$4.38), both from Montréal.
• Real-food and natural-sugar gels: Huma (C$3.33), UnTapped maple (C$3.39) and Spring Canaberry (C$6.75, the most per gram of carbs here).
• Caffeine options: Maurten Caf 100 (100 mg), PF 30 Caffeine (100 mg), Neversecond C30+ (75 mg) and some GU flavours (20–40 mg).

Honey vs regular gels

Most regular gels get their carbs from maltodextrin (a starch-based glucose chain) and fructose, often in a set ratio such as 2:1 or 1:0.8. Honey gels use honey, which is naturally a mix of glucose and fructose, usually with salt and little else. Here's how the two groups compare on our pages, using prices checked October 15, 2026:

• Price per gel: similar. The cheapest honey gel you can order in Canada was Hornet Energy at C$2.71; the cheapest regular gel was SiS GO Isotonic at C$2.77.
• Carbs per gel: regular gels here carry 17–40 g; the honey gels that list carbs carry about 16–27 g.
• Ingredients: honey gels usually have two or three ingredients. Regular gels often add electrolytes, amino acids, flavours or preservatives, and some (Maurten) use a hydrogel texture.
• Taste and texture: personal. Try a few in training, never for the first time on race day.

See all ten honey gels, including Honey Stinger Organic, Hornet Energy and Sun River, in our honey energy gel comparison.

FAQ

How many gels do I need for a marathon?

Sports nutrition guidance generally suggests about 30–60 g of carbohydrate per hour for efforts of 1 to 2.5 hours, and up to about 90 g per hour for longer efforts using mixed glucose and fructose sources (ACSM, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and Dietitians of Canada joint position (opens in a new tab); Jeukendrup, 2014 (opens in a new tab)). As simple arithmetic, a 4-hour marathon at 60 g per hour is about 240 g of carbs, or about 8 gels of 30 g, or 11 of 22 g. Many runners take one gel every 30–45 minutes, with water, and practise the plan on long training runs.

Should I use caffeinated gels?

Caffeine can help endurance performance for many people; research reviews commonly use about 3–6 mg per kg of body weight (International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand, 2021 (opens in a new tab)). Health Canada recommends no more than 400 mg a day for healthy adults, and 300 mg if pregnant, planning a pregnancy or breastfeeding (Health Canada (opens in a new tab)). Count coffee and every caffeinated gel, and try them in training first.

Do I need to drink water with a gel?

Most brands say yes: take a few sips of water with each gel. Isotonic gels such as SiS GO are made to be taken without extra water, per the brand.

Is a bigger gel better value?

Often, yes. Compare the per g carbs column rather than the price per gel. SiS Beta Fuel costs more per gel than GU Original but less per gram of carbs.

This page is general information, not medical or nutrition advice. Needs vary with body size, sweat rate, health conditions and the event. Read the label and talk to a doctor or registered dietitian about your own fuelling plan.

Last checked October 15, 2026. Spot a price change? [email protected]