Maurten
Gel 100
9.0Excellent
Hydrogel sachet delivering 25g carbs (~100 kcal) per label in a firm, near-neutral texture — designed for precise race and long-run carb stacking when you want a compact gel without caffeine.
From € 3,20
Comparison
Maurten Gel 100 vs Precision Fuel & Hydration PF 30 Gel
Maurten Gel 100 is a widely shortlisted caffeine-free race gel. Precision PF30 targets modular ~30 g carbohydrate packets that pair with Precision drink products for structured fueling plans.
- Expert comparison
- Data driven
- Updated 1 September 2026
- Nutrition & Fuel
Precision Fuel & Hydration
PF 30 Gel
9.0Excellent
Mild, low-stick gel delivering 30g carbs per serving — designed for structured high-carb race plans when you want modular 30g units that are easy to count and carry without strong flavour fatigue.
From € 3,30
Decision guide
When each shoe is the better buy — by training mix and conditions, not overall score alone.
Bottom line
Choose Maurten when you want that brand’s gel texture and race ecosystem; choose PF30 when you plan carb intake around clear per-packet increments and may mix Precision gel + drink formats.
Maurten
Choose Gel 100 if…
- You want Maurten’s gel lane and race familiarity.
Precision Fuel & Hydration
Choose PF 30 Gel if…
- You want Precision’s modular PF30 carb packets.
Key Differences
Carb planning style
Gel 100: Maurten Gel 100 serve as brand defaultPF 30 Gel: PF30 modular ~30 g gel incrementsEndurance sports-nutrition guidance commonly discusses carbohydrate targets in g/hour ranges for longer efforts — individual tolerance varies; practice in training; this is not medical advice.
When each wins
Context winners by session type — use these with the decision guide above, not as a universal ranking.
Marathon
Gel 100
Maurten as the familiar marathon gel default when texture works.
High-Carb Fueling
PF 30 Gel
Modular PF30 packets for structured higher-carb planning.
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Non-Caffeinated Fuel
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Value
PF 30 Gel
Clearer Kitletics value score for the current catalog price / performance mix.
Specs
| Spec | Gel 100 | PF 30 Gel | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Gel | Gel | TIE |
| Carbohydrate (g) | 25 | 30 | — |
| Texture / Form | Gel | Gel | TIE |
| Serving Size | 40g sachet | 1 gel | — |
| Contains Caffeine | No | No | TIE |
| Caffeine Amount (mg) | — | — | TIE |
| Sodium (mg) | 22 | — | — |
| Calories (kcal) | 100 | 120 | — |
| Fluid Required | Optional — often taken without extra water | Low — marketed as less sticky / easier without immediate wash Down | — |
| Sugars (g) | 25 | — | — |
| Allergen Information | — | — | TIE |
| Protein (g) | 0 | 0 | TIE |
| Flavour | Neutral / unflavoured | Original (mild / neutral) | — |
| Dietary Labels | — | Vegan | — |
| Pack Size | Box of 12 | Boxes of 15 / 30 / 60 | — |
Current Prices
Regional prices · Netherlands
Prices last checked: 12 Sept 2026. Offer updates do not mean the editorial comparison was re-reviewed.
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