Choose Hüma Original for everyday training and racing, and reach for PLUS when you sweat heavily, train in heat, or go long. Both are the same real-food chia energy gel — 24g of real-food carbs, 100 calories, and the same easy-on-the-stomach feel. The only difference is electrolytes: Original carries a standard dose, and PLUS has double the electrolytes to match what hard, hot, or long efforts make you lose.
The quick comparison
| Original | PLUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Carbs | 24g real-food carbs | 24g real-food carbs |
| Calories | 100 | 100 |
| Electrolytes | Standard | Double electrolytes |
| Best for | Everyday training, cool-weather racing | Heat, heavy sweat, long efforts |
| Real food + chia | Yes | Yes |
| Caffeine options | Yes | Yes |
| Flavors | 8 | 6 |
What they share
Original and PLUS are built on the same recipe: real-food carbs, real fruit, and chia — no maltodextrin, no artificial flavors, made in the USA. Both come in caffeinated and caffeine-free flavors, and both deliver 24g of carbs per pouch. Fuel with two to three Hüma per hour, and they go down smooth at any pace.
When to choose Original
Original is the real-food chia gel Hüma started with — eight flavors of dependable, easy-on-the-stomach fuel. Reach for it on everyday runs and rides, and on race day in mild conditions, when a standard electrolyte dose is plenty.
When to choose PLUS
PLUS is Original's electrolyte upgrade — the same gel with double the electrolytes. Choose it when you finish with salt on your shirt, when it's hot out, or when efforts stretch past a couple of hours and you're drinking heavily. It keeps your electrolytes matched to your sweat so you can finish strong.
Electrolytes, side by side
Same carbs, same calories — here's where they differ. PLUS carries roughly double the sodium and potassium of Original, plus a little more magnesium and calcium:
| Per pouch (typical) | Original | PLUS |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 105 mg | 240 mg |
| Potassium | 40 mg | 90 mg |
| Magnesium | 10 mg | 15 mg |
| Calcium | 20 mg | 25 mg |
Amounts vary slightly by flavor — PLUS potassium ranges about 50–145 mg, and the Chocolate Original runs a bit higher on sodium.
Can you use both?
Yes — plenty of athletes (runners, cyclists, triathletes) mix them in a single race: Original for steady fuel, PLUS when the heat climbs or the miles add up. Because the carbs are identical, you can swap between them without changing your fueling math — still two to three per hour.
FAQ
What's the difference between Hüma Original and PLUS?
PLUS has double the electrolytes — roughly twice the sodium and potassium, plus a bit more magnesium and calcium. The carbs, calories, and real-food formula are identical.
Does PLUS have the same carbs as Original?
Yes. Both deliver 24g of real-food carbs and 100 calories per pouch.
Do I need PLUS for a cool-weather marathon?
Usually not. Original's electrolytes cover most mild-weather efforts; choose PLUS for heat, heavy sweat, or very long days.
How many Hüma should I take per hour?
Two to three per hour for most endurance athletes — the same whether you choose Original, PLUS, or a mix.
