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GU Chomps Energy Chews
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GU Chomps Energy Chews

Item # 787548

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Utilizing a blend of carbohydrates, amino acids, antioxidants and eletrolytes, GU Chomps™ give you something to sink your teeth into while pounding the pavement or hitting the trail.

  • Sodium and potassium help restore an electrolyte balance
  • Chomps give you an energy boost with a 100% daily dose of vitamin C and E per serving
  • 1 packet of GU Chomps will fuel you for 1.5 - 2 hrs. of activity; hydrate as you go
  • Strawberry and Cranberry Apple flavors contain 20mg of caffeine per serving; Blueberry Pomegranate and Orange are caffeine free
  • GU Chomps are gluten free and dairy free
  • *Discount will be applied when you check out; offer not valid for sale-price items ending in $._3 or $._9

Specifications based on a range of flavors. Nutrition facts displayed here and on wrapper may differ. Info on wrapper reflects actual contents. Ingredients: tapioca syrup, cane sugar, maltodextrin, pectin, citric acid, GU amino blend (leucine, valine, histidine, isoleucine), GU antioxidant blend [vitamin C (ascorbic acid), vitamin E (dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate)], potassium citrate, sodium citrate, colors added (purple berry extract), natural flavor, fractionated coconut oil, carnauba wax.

Made in USA.

Item 787548

GU Chomps Energy Chews Specs

Specification

Description

Suggested useDuring activity
Net weight2.1 ounces
Serving size4 pieces
Servings per container2
Calories per serving90
Calories from fat0 grams
Total fat per serving0 grams
Saturated fat0 grams
Trans fat0 grams
Cholesterol per serving0 grams
Sodium55 milligrams
Potassium per serving40 milligrams
Carbohydrates per serving23 grams
Dietary fiber0 grams
Sugar11 grams

GU Chomps Energy Chews Customer Reviews

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GU Chomps Energy Chews
 
3.6

(based on 7 reviews)

67%

of respondents would recommend this to a friend.

Pros

  • Goes down easy (6)
  • Good taste (4)
  • Provides A boost (4)

Cons

    Best Uses

      Reviewed by 7 customers

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      Aug

      3

      2009

       
      1.0

      Awfull taste (blueberry/pomegranate)...

      By Kalin

      from Tokyo, Japan

      About Me Alpinist

      Site Member

      Pros

      • Easy to swollow
      • Goes Down Easy

      Cons

      • Poor Taste
      • Too sour

      Best Uses

        Comments about GU Chomps Energy Chews:

        I've been using the old GU gels and the new ones for 5+ years and I have been very satisfied (I just want the big refil packs back!).

        Now that I just got the chomps and tried them (at home) I feel I can describe them in one word: awful! No idea if all tastes are the same, but blueberry-pomegranate is all I bought.
        Being too sour can be tolerated, but the texture, the taste, the aftertaste...
        Even if they provide better power than the gels I cannot convince myself to eat them again (will stick to GU gel).
        I recently tried Powerbar's GelBlasts and they are a lot better.

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        Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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        Jul

        27

        2009

         
        4.0

        Not the best I've tasted

        By GIII

        from Clarksville, MD

        About Me Weekend Warrior

        Site Member

        Pros

        • Goes Down Easy
        • Provides A Boost

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • During cycling

          Comments about GU Chomps Energy Chews:

          Bought the orange and tasted one of my friend's strawberry. Liked the strawberry better. These are definitely better tasting than gels, but still have some of the taste of gels. I much prefer the taste of Honey Stinger Fruit Smoothies, but I wonder if they provide the same boost as the GU.

          Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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          Jul

          22

          2009

           
          5.0

          You HAVE to try these!

          By Bill_Weide

          from Portland, OR

          About Me Runner

          Site Member

          Pros

          • Goes Down Easy
          • Good Taste
          • Longevity

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Sustained Energy

            Comments about GU Chomps Energy Chews:

            I love these chews. They are easy to eat, good taste... a bit sour, but sit well in my stomach, and don't upset the gut.

            I have been using these of and on for about a month and have really enjoied them. They give sustained energy, not a boost... just continued strength for 45-60 min per pack.

            They are soooo much better than the gels for taste and general eating... I don't see me using anything else. For an "Energy" product, these are the closest items to candy I've eaten.

            Gu hit a homerun here!

            I run 5-8 miles per day w/ 8 min pace. Hills, flats, you name it.

            Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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            Jul

            16

            2009

             
            5.0

            quick acting

            By Kat41

            from Boston, MA

            About Me Biker

            Site Member

            Pros

            • Goes Down Easy
            • Good Taste
            • Immediate results
            • Provides A Boost

            Cons

              Best Uses

              • Biking boost
              • Women

              Comments about GU Chomps Energy Chews:

              GU Chomps are delish and the effects are quick; they have dragged me out of a bonk more than once. Also, I like the fact that they go down easy with or without water. They are a little hard to open while biking, so just make sure you open the package before you head out!

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              Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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              Jun

              22

              2009

               
              4.0

              get the BB-Pom

              By GoatPhD

              from san francisco, ca

              About Me Competitive Athlete

              Pros

              • Goes Down Easy
              • Good Taste
              • Provides A Boost

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • As A Snack

                Comments about GU Chomps Energy Chews:

                Out of all the companies that sell gummy-type items, I like the GU chomps best. They go down easy (if swallowed accidently during hard efforts you won't choke), are tasty, and provide sustained energy. The strawberry tastes bad, but the improved version of the BB-Pom is good. Haven't tried other flav's yet. Good enough that sometimes I eat one or two pieces for desert or for a snack.

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                Jun

                22

                2009

                 
                5.0

                Excellent

                By Tea

                from Berkeley, CA

                About Me Runner

                Pros

                • Goes Down Easy
                • Good Taste
                • Good Value
                • Nutritional
                • Provides A Boost

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                    Comments about GU Chomps Energy Chews:

                    Used the new GU CHOMPS for a slow 20-mile run and they are excellent. From what I can tell, they work just as well as the gels. But, like most of you, I can no longer stand the test and texture of the gels ... strawberry and blueberry chomps were great. Just a hint of saltiness and 99% like candy. No more gels for me! Great product and five stars.

                    Bottom Line Yes, I would recommend this to a friend

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                    Jun

                    4

                    2009

                     
                    1.0

                    Worst of the Bunch

                    By HikeBikeFloatStaff

                    from Fairfax, CA

                    About Me Outdoor Enthusiast

                    Pros

                    • Nutritional

                    Cons

                    • Poor Taste
                    • Tough To Swallow

                    Best Uses

                    • Sport

                    Comments about GU Chomps Energy Chews:

                    I almost feel bad about writing this, GU missed the buck on even coming out with a gummy. But these are truely awful. Out of all of the ones I've tried, these taste the worst. I could not even finish one packet. They are oddly bitter and salty and have a texture a touch too reminicent of stale gum drops

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                    Bottom Line No, I would not recommend this to a friend

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