Snacks worth the hype
The trending fuel and snacks we'd actually buy — vetted, ranked, and linked.
This week's picks
1.
Banza
Chickpea Pasta
Half the carbs, double the protein of regular pasta.
32g net carbs20g protein~$3/box
View on Amazon2.
Maurten
Gel 100
25g of fast carbs in a smooth hydrogel — elite marathon fuel.
25g net carbs0g protein~$4/gel
View on Amazon3.
GU
Energy Gel
22g carbs + electrolytes — the trail and road standard.
22g net carbs0g protein~$2/gel
View on Amazon4.
Honey Stinger
Energy Waffle
Real-food carbs between two thin waffles — pre-run favorite.
21g net carbs1g protein~$1.50/waffle
View on Amazon5.
Skratch Labs
Sport Hydration Drink Mix
Real-fruit carbs + electrolytes for during-effort fueling.
21g net carbs0g protein~$1.50/serving
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Classic carb snacks, ranked
Air-Popped Popcorn
Snacks · 3 cups popped (24g)
19g
carbs
Pretzels
Snacks · 1 oz (28g)
23g
carbs
Potato Chips
Snacks · 1 oz (28g)
15g
carbs
85% Dark Chocolate
Snacks · 1 oz (28g)
13g
carbs
Coconut
Snacks · 100g (3.5 oz)
0.8g
carbs
Basmati Rice
Snacks · 100g (3.5 oz)
82.6g
carbs
Jasmine Rice
Snacks · 100g (3.5 oz)
82.6g
carbs
Granola
Snacks · 100g (3.5 oz)
64.4g
carbs
Rice Cakes
Snacks · 100g (3.5 oz)
79.9g
carbs
Mozzarella Cheese
Snacks · 100g (3.5 oz)
27.2g
carbs
Sardines
Snacks · 100g (3.5 oz)
0g
carbs
Granola Bar
Snacks · 100g (3.5 oz)
64.4g
carbs
Trail Mix
Snacks · 100g (3.5 oz)
44.9g
carbs
Milk Chocolate
Snacks · 100g (3.5 oz)
59.4g
carbs
Fruit Snacks
Snacks · 100g (3.5 oz)
88g
carbs
Orange Juice
Snacks · 100g (3.5 oz)
13.4g
carbs
Apple Juice
Snacks · 100g (3.5 oz)
11.7g
carbs
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