Are creatine gummies worth it? Price per 5 g and the testing problem
· 3 min read · By Value Servings
Creatine gummies are one of the most advertised supplements online. The pitch is convenience: no scoop, no gritty drink. The price is where it falls apart, and then there is the question of whether the creatine is in there at all.
The price per 5 g
Creatine works when you take 3–5 g a day. A typical gummy holds about 1–1.5 g, so a daily serving is three to five gummies. A tub of 90 or 120 gummies is often a month's supply or less.
Here is the same arithmetic for a few common package types. The powder row uses today's cheapest monohydrate on our list.
| Package | Creatine per unit | Units for 5 g | Typical cost per 5 g |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bulk powder, 1 kg | 5 g per scoop | 1 scoop | $0.12–0.25 |
| Capsules, 750 mg | 0.75 g | about 7 capsules | $0.40–0.80 |
| Gummies, 1–1.5 g | 1–1.5 g | 4–5 gummies | $0.90–2.00 |
Ranges are typical US prices, rounded. The live table below is the real number today.
| Product | Store | Per 5 g | vs Momentous |
|---|---|---|---|
| BulkSupplements Creatine Monohydrate (Micronized) Powder · 1 Kilogram | BulkSupplements | $0.15 | 69% less |
| PureBulk Creatine Monohydrate Powder (Micronized) · 1.5 kilograms | PureBulk | $0.15 | 69% less |
| Naked Nutrition Creatine Monohydrate Powder · 998g | Naked Nutrition | $0.18 | 63% less |
| Momentous Creatine · Unflavored popular brand | Momentous | $0.48 | — |
Prices checked September 23, 2026. Store prices change; the price at checkout is final. See the full creatine list
The 2024 gummy tests
In 2024 NOW Foods, which runs its own testing program on products from other brands, tested creatine gummies bought online. It reported that several brands failed their label claim, and some had no measurable creatine. Other independent testers found similar results, with at least one popular gummy measuring a few milligrams of creatine per serving instead of grams. The episode got the nickname "Gummygate".
The chemistry explains part of it. Dry creatine monohydrate is very stable. In water, especially with heat and acid, creatine slowly turns into creatinine, which does nothing for you. A gummy is warm, wet and acidic when it is made. Getting grams of intact creatine into a gummy and keeping it there on a shelf is hard.
Some brands now publish batch test results or carry a third-party certificate on their gummies. That is the minimum to look for.
If you really do not want powder
- Stir it into something you already drink. Creatine has almost no taste. Warm water dissolves it faster, and micronized powder mixes more easily.
- Capsules. More expensive than powder, far cheaper than most gummies, and dry, so stability is not a question.
- A gummy with a certificate. If you buy gummies, pick one with NSF Certified for Sport, Informed Sport, or a published batch test from an independent lab, and count how many gummies make 5 g before you compare prices.
Frequently asked questions
Do creatine gummies work?
A gummy that actually contains its labeled creatine will work the same way powder does, as long as you take enough of them to reach 3–5 g a day. The problem is that some tested gummies did not contain what the label said.
How many creatine gummies equal 5 g?
Check the Supplement Facts panel for creatine per gummy. Most contain 1–1.5 g, so four or five gummies make about 5 g.
Why are creatine gummies so expensive?
They cost more to make, they hold little creatine per piece, and you need several per day. Per 5 g of creatine, gummies usually cost several times more than powder.
Are creatine gummies safe?
The issue found in testing was missing creatine, not a dangerous ingredient. Gummies do add sugar or sugar alcohols, and they look like candy, so keep them away from children.
Sources
Compare creatine monohydrate per 5 gEvery price on the list is worked out the same way, and checked daily.
This is general information about prices and labels, not medical advice. Ask a doctor or pharmacist before starting a supplement, especially if you are pregnant, take medication, or have a health condition. We don't sell the products; how we make money.