e-Gel vs
EFS Liquid SHOT Energy Gel
Advantage e-Gel:
First Endurance EFS Liquid Shot Gel is fairly new to the market and is improvement in some areas over many traditional gels, but it still comes up far short of e-Gel in terms of electrolyte levels and carbohydrate sources.
EFS Liquid Shot does not come in individual packets, so for the purposes of this comparison to e-Gel we have used 150 calories of each product. The first thing that jumps out is that EFS Liquid Shot contains 50% simple sugars, that’s the highest level of all energy gels on the market that we are aware of (you should be looking for low levels of simple sugars and high levels of complex carbohydrates). As for electrolytes, e-Gel contains 50% more sodium, the most important electrolyte for maintaining hydration and avoiding cramping. Amazingly, even when purchasing EFS Liquid Shot is the 2,400 calorie bulk jug, the cost per serving is 18% more than e-Gel.
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Carbohydrates |
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Calories | 150 | 150 |
Carb Grams | 37 g | 37 g |
Complex Carbs | 82% | 50% |
Carb Sources | Malto- dextrin Fructose |
Malto- dextrin Glucose, Sucrose |
Sugars | 18% | 50% |
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Electrolytes | e-Gel | EFS Liquid Shot |
Sodium | 230 mg | 150 mg |
Potassium | 85 mg | 108 mg |
Electrolytes are critical to maintain hydration and to avoid cramping and injuries. e-Gel has 50% more sodium and potassium compared to EFS Liquid Shot, and are designed to meet the American College of Sports Medicine’s recommendations.
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Amino Acids | e-Gel | EFS Liquid Shot |
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Amino acids help to reduce lactic acid build up, maintain muscle protein and aid in recovery
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Citrates | e-Gel | EFS Liquid Shot |
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Citric Acid | ![]() |
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Citrates assist in the carbohydrate to energy conversion process as well as reduce and slow the build-up of lactic acid in your muscles.
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Antioxidants | e-Gel | EFS Liquid Shot |
Vitamin E | 120% | 0% |
Vitamin C | 120% | 0% |
Antioxidant vitamins C and E help protect against tissue damage, reduce soreness and aid in the recovery process.
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Other Ingredients | e-Gel | EFS Liquid Shot |
Vitamin B6 | 10% | 0% |
Vitamin B6 assists in the energy conversion process
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Caffeine | none | none |
To read our recommendation on caffeine, click here
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Pricing | e-Gel | EFS Liquid Shot |
Cost Per 100 Calories | $1.06 | $1.50 (flask) $1.25 (jug) |
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