Comparative guide to the best energy compotes

Energy compotes: practical, effective and pleasure

Halfway between an energy bar and an energy gel, an energy compote is a puree of mixed fruits and/or vegetables enriched, or not, with carbohydrates, proteins or vitamins. Some are sweet, others salty.

The relatively liquid texture of an energy compote makes it very easy to consume during exercise, especially when running. Digestion is faster than solid food because there is no need to chew. This allows the energy compote to be more quickly and easily assimilated by the body for an almost immediate "boost" effect. The very rich fruit composition makes these compotes very pleasant sports nutrition products to consume during running as well as during training?

Finally, their packaging in small, resealable soft vials is very practical because it takes up little space in a pocket, a trail vest or a running belt, it is very shock-resistant and it allows consumption in several takes.

Although this category of energy compotes and purees is fairly recent on the market, its growth is strong, often to the detriment of energy gels, but few brands only offer them.

The Mulebar energy compotes range

Mulebar is one of the first brands to have launched in 2016 with a range of 7 vegan, gluten-free recipes, two of which (apricot and banana) are also certified organic.

Let's make a comparison on energy values between Mulebar and competing brands, based on the nutritional values declared on their sites. The portions are not identical (65g, 80, 90g), I compared everything on a 100g basis for an easier reading of the differences.

Mulebar Strawberry - Redcurrant - Beetroot vs Baouw Raspberry-Strawberry-Basil:

 

Mulebar Banana vs Atlet Butternut - Sweet Potato - Almond:

 

Mulebar Sweet Potato - Carrot - Orange vs 4ultra Sweet Potato - Butternut:

Mulebar Pineapple - Coco vs Naak Sweet Potato - Butternut:

How many energy compotes should you consume per hour of running?

Carbohydrate consumption aims to replenish glycogen stocks, the energy reserve that allows our muscles to function. Depending on the intensity of the effort, body size, gender, air temperature, etc., carbohydrate requirements range from 50g to 120g depending on the individual. It is therefore necessary to do tests during training because you have seen in the comparisons above that the quantities of Kcal are not at all the same from one brand to another.