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Fast-absorbing carbohydrate, convenient energy during exercise
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 pack (mini) of Dextrose energy gel lemon (40 g) has 128 calories. That works out to 320 calories per 100 g. It contains 32 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 95 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 pack (mini) · 40 g
128
KCAL / 40G
Carbs
32g
· 12% DV
Protein
0g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 100% · Protein 0% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 128 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 48 mg | 2% |
| Total carbohydrate | 32 g | 12% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 pack (mini) | 40 g | 128 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 15 g | 48 kcal |
| ½ pack (half) | 20 g | 64 kcal |
| 1 pack (mini) | 25 g | 80 kcal |
| 1 pack (small) | 40 g | 128 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 60 g | 192 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 75 g | 240 kcal |
| 2 pack (double) | 80 g | 256 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 320 kcal |
| 3 pack (triple) | 120 g | 384 kcal |
Calculated from 320 calories per 100 g.
Lemon dextrose energy gel provides quickly available carbohydrate during exercise. Its portable packet makes it convenient for longer or harder sessions when you need energy without carrying ordinary food.
Take lemon dextrose energy gel during a long or intense workout when you need carbohydrate. Try it in training first, so you can learn whether its timing and texture suit you before relying on it in an event.
Open the packet and eat the lemon dextrose energy gel directly. Because the gel is concentrated and sweet, drinking water with it can make it easier to swallow and more comfortable during exercise.
Yes, water is a practical choice with lemon dextrose energy gel. It can clear the sticky, sweet sensation, while taking the gel with water rather than stacking it with a sports drink can help you manage your fluid and carbohydrate intake.
Yes, lemon dextrose energy gel can provide convenient carbohydrate during a marathon. Practise using it during long training runs and plan its timing with your overall fueling and hydration strategy rather than trying it for the first time on race day.
Yes, you can take lemon dextrose energy gel before a workout, but having it immediately beforehand may upset some stomachs. Test the timing during training; shorter, easier sessions usually do not require an energy gel.
Dextrose itself contains no caffeine, and lemon flavor does not imply that caffeine has been added. Formulas can differ, though, so check the ingredients for caffeine if you are avoiding stimulants.
Yes, lemon dextrose energy gel can raise blood sugar quickly because dextrose is rapidly absorbed. If you have diabetes or take medication that affects blood glucose, ask your doctor or dietitian whether and how to use it.
Yes, lemon dextrose energy gel can cause nausea, cramps, or bowel discomfort in some people. Its concentrated sweetness and exercise itself may contribute, so test it during training and take it with water.
It can be useful after exercise when you need an easy carbohydrate source, but lemon dextrose energy gel is not a complete recovery food. Pair it with a meal or snack that also provides protein if you need a more balanced recovery option.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
0.8mg · 1% DV
Vitamin A
0µg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Sodium
48mg · 2% DV
Copper
0mg · 0% DV
Selenium
0.2µg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
12mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 128 calories in 1 pack (mini) (40 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Dextrose energy gel lemon is a portable sports-fuel product made with dextrose, a simple carbohydrate, and lemon flavouring. Its smooth, spoonable gel texture is designed to be easy to carry and consume while moving, rather than served as an everyday dessert.
The taste is sweet with a citrus note. Runners, cyclists and other endurance athletes commonly take gels during longer sessions; having water alongside can make the concentrated gel easier to swallow. It is almost entirely carbohydrate, with 80 g per 100 g and no protein or fat. A mini pack is about 40 g. It can suit you when you want compact fuel during extended exercise, but is usually unnecessary for a short, casual workout.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 4
Ultra-Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.