High-Carb Energy Gel for Ultras: Lecka Ultra Gel (60–65 g Carbs)
Short answer: Lecka Ultra Gel is a high-carb, high-sodium gel for ultramarathons, Ironman and long days: 60–65 g of carbohydrate and 410–450 mg of sodium per pouch, made from real fruit. One pouch, sipped across an hour, covers most of the 60–90 g of carbs per hour that long-race guidance recommends. Both flavours matched their labels in independent Eurofins tests.
Ultra Gel flavours
| Passion Fruit Mango | Banana Peanut Butter | |
|---|---|---|
| Net weight | 102 g | 108 g |
| Carbohydrate | 65 g | 60 g |
| Sodium | 410 mg | 450 mg |
| Calories | 260 | 315 |
| Fat / protein | – | 7 g / 4 g |
| Lab-tested carbs / sodium (Eurofins) | 64.7 g / 405 mg | 59.5 g / 448 mg |
| Estimated glucose : fructose | about 2.2 : 1 | about 1.7 : 1 |
| Made with | 26% passion fruit, 16% mango | 27% banana, 12% peanuts, cinnamon |
| Diet | Vegan, gluten free, nut free | Vegan, gluten free, contains peanuts |
Both come in a resealable spout pouch, sold as a 4-pack. The Ultra Gel Variety Pack has both flavours. See the full lab results.
Why one big gel instead of three small ones?
At 60–90 g of carbs per hour, standard 22–27 g gels mean opening two or three packets an hour, which adds up to a lot of wrappers, timing and fiddling late in a race. A resealable 60–65 g pouch lets you sip steadily across the hour instead. Steady small sips are also easier on the gut than one big hit of sugar.
Why the sodium matters
Over many hours, and especially in heat, sweat losses add up. Many athletes take 300–600 mg of sodium per hour in long events. Ultra Gel's 410–450 mg per pouch puts you in that range without separate salt tabs for many conditions, though heavy or salty sweaters may need more. See how to work out your sweat rate.
How to use Ultra Gel
- Open one pouch per hour and sip every 15–20 minutes.
- Drink water with it: a concentrated gel needs fluid to absorb well.
- Practise in long training sessions first, building up from the lower end of your carb target.
- Mix in a Banana Peanut Butter pouch on very long days for a change of taste and texture.
Plan your full race with the Lecka race planner or read how many carbs per hour you need.
Frequently asked questions
How many carbs are in Lecka Ultra Gel?
Passion Fruit Mango has 65 g of carbohydrate and Banana Peanut Butter has 60 g per pouch. Independent lab tests measured 64.7 g and 59.5 g.
How much sodium is in Lecka Ultra Gel?
410 mg in Passion Fruit Mango and 450 mg in Banana Peanut Butter.
Does Ultra Gel contain maltodextrin?
No. The carbohydrate comes from real fruit, cane sugar and tapioca syrup.
Is it suitable for an Ironman or a 100-mile race?
Yes, that is what it was made for. Combine it with water and, if you sweat heavily, extra electrolytes.