Clif Bar
Bloks Energy Chews
8.4Good
Portionable energy chews with ~48g carbs (~200 kcal) per full packet — designed when you want to nibble carbs over time instead of taking a full gel in one go, with easy belt/vest carry.
From € 6,50
Comparison
Clif Bar Bloks Energy Chews vs GU Energy Energy Chews
Both replace gel syrup with something you bite. Clif Bloks are the blok/strip staple many runners portion across miles; GU Chews are the GU-ecosystem chew alternative with familiar race flavours.
- Expert comparison
- Data driven
- Updated 1 September 2026
- Nutrition & Fuel
GU Energy
Energy Chews
7.7Solid
Soft energy chews for runners who want a gel-brand alternative texture — designed for portionable mid-run carbs with familiar GU flavours and easy pocket carry.
From € 5,50
Decision guide
When each shoe is the better buy — by training mix and conditions, not overall score alone.
Bottom line
Choose Clif Bloks for classic blok portioning; choose GU Chews when you already use GU gels and want matching chew texture variety.
Clif Bar
Choose Bloks Energy Chews if…
- You want classic blok portioning and texture.
GU Energy
Choose Energy Chews if…
- You want GU’s chew format alongside GU gels.
Key Differences
Chew style
Bloks Energy Chews: Clif Bloks strip portioningEnergy Chews: GU Chews soft chew piecesSame chewable format job — practise chewing at race effort so neither surprises you late.
When each wins
Context winners by session type — use these with the decision guide above, not as a universal ranking.
Long Runs
Bloks Energy Chews
Bloks portion well across long-run miles.
Easy-to-Carry Fuel
Bloks Energy Chews
Pocketable chew strip for belt carry.
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Short Training
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VSValue
TIE
Kitletics value scores are too close to call on current catalog pricing.
Specs
| Spec | Bloks Energy Chews | Energy Chews | Winner |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Chew | Chew | TIE |
| Carbohydrate (g) | 48 | 20 | — |
| Texture / Form | Chew | Chew | TIE |
| Serving Size | 1 packet (6 bloks) | 4 chews (typical serving) | — |
| Contains Caffeine | No | No | TIE |
| Caffeine Amount (mg) | — | — | TIE |
| Sodium (mg) | 50 | 40 | — |
| Calories (kcal) | 200 | 80 | — |
| Fluid Required | Water recommended while chewing | Water recommended while chewing | TIE |
| Sugars (g) | — | — | TIE |
| Allergen Information | — | — | TIE |
| Protein (g) | 0 | 0 | TIE |
| Flavour | Multiple (some SKUs caffeinated) | Multiple | — |
| Dietary Labels | — | — | TIE |
| Pack Size | 18 Count boxes common | Packet / multi Packs | — |
Current Prices
Regional prices · Netherlands
Prices last checked: 12 Sept 2026. Offer updates do not mean the editorial comparison was re-reviewed.
Top Alternatives
GU Energy Energy GelBloks Energy Chews vs Energy Gel is not a score swap. Energy Gel wins when a same-role peer and ubiquitous retail availability and flavour variety beat easy to split — eat 2–3 bloks at a time on the move.
Spring Energy Awesome SauceLeave Bloks Energy Chews for Awesome Sauce when a same-role peer outweighs the source’s long runs / half bias. Awesome Sauce centres on ultra / trail training. You give up Bloks Energy Chews spec (type chew).
Hüma Original GelOriginal Gel is on the Bloks Energy Chews alternatives list for a same-role peer. Original Gel brief: Chia-based real-food gel delivering ~24–25g carbs (~100 kcal) per pouch — designed for ru…. Bloks Energy Chews brief: Portionable energy chews with ~48g carbs (~200 kcal) per full packet — designed when you…. Extra peer cue: ~25g carbs with noticeable sodium from sea salt. Peer spec: type gel.
Honey Stinger Organic Energy GelOrganic Energy Gel is on the Bloks Energy Chews alternatives list for a same-role peer. Organic Energy Gel brief: Honey-based organic energy gel with ~24g carbs (~90 kcal) per packet — designed for runne…. Bloks Energy Chews brief: Portionable energy chews with ~48g carbs (~200 kcal) per full packet — designed when you…. Extra peer cue: organic positioning and wide US retail availability. Peer spec: type gel.
Skratch Labs Sport Energy ChewsPick Sport Energy Chews over Bloks Energy Chews only if pairs naturally with Skratch Sport Hydration bottles is the weekly gap. Sport Energy Chews is long runs / trail training; Bloks Energy Chews stays long runs / half. Cost of the switch: chew format still slower than gels under hard race effort.
Veloforte Energy ChewsBloks Energy Chews vs Energy Chews is not a score swap. Energy Chews wins when a same-role peer and natural fruit profile breaks gel monotony beat easy to split — eat 2–3 bloks at a time on the move.
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