Repashy SuperLoad
Repashy SuperLoad is widely regarded as best-in-class for gut loading because it delivers an exceptionally dense, research-informed mix of vitamins, minerals and calories in a concentrated powder that mixes into a paste feeders readily eat. Compared with the other options on this list it offers superior nutrient density per gram (reducing cost-per-feed over time) and a more complete micronutrient profile than budget diets, making it the preferred choice for breeders and keepers who need dependable, high-impact nutrition for feeder insects.
Calcium-rich boost
Complete gut formula
Calcium-rich boost
Complete gut formula
Review Summary
"Users praise Repashy SuperLoad for being a high-quality, nutrient-dense gut loader that boosts feeder insect health and improves feeder nutritional value for reptiles; a few note it can be more expensive than basic options. Overall buyers report visible improvements in insect condition and consistency in results over long-term use."
Candy-scented curiosity
Complete powdered gut-load formulated with high calcium and broad-spectrum vitamins.
Candy-scented curiosity
Complete powdered gut-load formulated with high calcium and broad-spectrum vitamins.
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
Recreational Enjoyment
Repashy SuperLoad is widely regarded as best-in-class for gut loading because it delivers an exceptionally dense, research-informed mix of vitamins, minerals and calories in a concentrated powder that mixes into a paste feeders readily eat. Compared with the other options on this list it offers superior nutrient density per gram (reducing cost-per-feed over time) and a more complete micronutrient profile than budget diets, making it the preferred choice for breeders and keepers who need dependable, high-impact nutrition for feeder insects.
Calcium-rich boost
Complete gut formula
Candy-scented curiosity
Complete powdered gut-load formulated with high calcium and broad-spectrum vitamins.
Mixes with water into a paste or can be sprinkled dry for crickets, roaches, and worms.
Calcium-rich boost
Complete gut formula
Candy-scented curiosity
Complete powdered gut-load formulated with high calcium and broad-spectrum vitamins.
Mixes with water into a paste or can be sprinkled dry for crickets, roaches, and worms.
Fluker's High-Calcium Cricket Diet
Fluker's High-Calcium Cricket Diet is a budget-friendly, widely available gut loader that emphasizes a higher calcium-to-phosphorus ratio to support bone health in insect-fed pets. While it lacks the concentrated micronutrient profile of premium blends like Repashy or the institutional consistency of Mazuri, Fluker's delivers excellent value and accessibility for hobbyists who need an affordable everyday diet for large numbers of feeder insects.
Extra calcium punch
Low-dust mix
Extra calcium punch
Low-dust mix
Review Summary
"Fluker's High-Calcium Cricket Diet is widely liked for affordability and reliably increasing calcium content in crickets, though some users mention occasional clumping or dustiness. Many reptile owners find it a solid, budget-friendly staple for routine gut loading."
Snackable crunch vibe
Pelleted cricket diet fortified with extra calcium to support bone health in predators.
Snackable crunch vibe
Pelleted cricket diet fortified with extra calcium to support bone health in predators.
Time-Saving Convenience
Recreational Enjoyment
Fluker's High-Calcium Cricket Diet is a budget-friendly, widely available gut loader that emphasizes a higher calcium-to-phosphorus ratio to support bone health in insect-fed pets. While it lacks the concentrated micronutrient profile of premium blends like Repashy or the institutional consistency of Mazuri, Fluker's delivers excellent value and accessibility for hobbyists who need an affordable everyday diet for large numbers of feeder insects.
Extra calcium punch
Low-dust mix
Snackable crunch vibe
Pelleted cricket diet fortified with extra calcium to support bone health in predators.
Includes essential vitamins and minerals to improve feeder insect nutritional value.
Extra calcium punch
Low-dust mix
Snackable crunch vibe
Pelleted cricket diet fortified with extra calcium to support bone health in predators.
Includes essential vitamins and minerals to improve feeder insect nutritional value.
Mazuri Better Bug Gut Loading Diet
Mazuri Better Bug is a market-leader style product aimed at professional breeders and institutions, offering a scientifically formulated, highly consistent gut-loading diet designed for repeatable nutritional outcomes. It typically carries a higher price tag than consumer-focused options but justifies that cost with lot-to-lot consistency and lab-grade formulation, making it the go-to when uniform nutrient delivery is more important than minimizing per-feed expense.
Vitamin-balanced mix
High protein core
Vitamin-balanced mix
High protein core
Review Summary
"Mazuri Better Bug Gut Loading Diet is regarded as a premium, zoo-grade gut loader that consistently produces healthy, nutrient-rich feeder insects; buyers report excellent results but note the higher price. Long-term users appreciate its formulation and consistent performance for demanding collections."
Garden-fresh aroma
Manufacturer-formulated gut-loading diet with a balanced profile of protein, fiber, and micronutrients.
Garden-fresh aroma
Manufacturer-formulated gut-loading diet with a balanced profile of protein, fiber, and micronutrients.
Time-Saving Convenience
Skill Development & Mastery
Recreational Enjoyment
Mazuri Better Bug is a market-leader style product aimed at professional breeders and institutions, offering a scientifically formulated, highly consistent gut-loading diet designed for repeatable nutritional outcomes. It typically carries a higher price tag than consumer-focused options but justifies that cost with lot-to-lot consistency and lab-grade formulation, making it the go-to when uniform nutrient delivery is more important than minimizing per-feed expense.
Vitamin-balanced mix
High protein core
Garden-fresh aroma
Manufacturer-formulated gut-loading diet with a balanced profile of protein, fiber, and micronutrients.
Specifically designed to raise the baseline nutrition of feeder insects for higher-quality prey.
Vitamin-balanced mix
High protein core
Garden-fresh aroma
Manufacturer-formulated gut-loading diet with a balanced profile of protein, fiber, and micronutrients.
Specifically designed to raise the baseline nutrition of feeder insects for higher-quality prey.
$25-45 CAD
Josh's Frogs Cricket Food
Josh's Frogs Cricket Food positions itself as an ingredient-forward, palatability-focused option that blends natural ingredients and fortification to encourage strong insect uptake. Compared with the concentrated lab-style powders it is more of a middle-ground choice—more natural and often more accepted by picky feeders than some institutional diets, while generally costing less than premium lab-grade blends like Mazuri but offering better acceptance and ingredient variety than basic budget feeds.
Natural whole-foods
Palate enhancer
Natural whole-foods
Palate enhancer
Review Summary
"Josh's Frogs Cricket Food receives positive feedback for being well-balanced and attractive to feeder insects with good nutritional profiles; a minority of users mention occasional dust or clumping. Regular customers like its reliability and formulation tailored to hobbyist keepers."
Frog favorite zing
Cricket food formulated with added vitamins and calcium to condition feeders before feeding out.
Frog favorite zing
Cricket food formulated with added vitamins and calcium to condition feeders before feeding out.
Time-Saving Convenience
Recreational Enjoyment
Josh's Frogs Cricket Food positions itself as an ingredient-forward, palatability-focused option that blends natural ingredients and fortification to encourage strong insect uptake. Compared with the concentrated lab-style powders it is more of a middle-ground choice—more natural and often more accepted by picky feeders than some institutional diets, while generally costing less than premium lab-grade blends like Mazuri but offering better acceptance and ingredient variety than basic budget feeds.
Natural whole-foods
Palate enhancer
Frog favorite zing
Cricket food formulated with added vitamins and calcium to condition feeders before feeding out.
Pelleted formula helps reduce mess and retain freshness longer than loose mixes.
Natural whole-foods
Palate enhancer
Frog favorite zing
Cricket food formulated with added vitamins and calcium to condition feeders before feeding out.
Pelleted formula helps reduce mess and retain freshness longer than loose mixes.
Zoo Med Natural Cricket Care
Zoo Med Natural Cricket Care offers a convenient, store-friendly gut-loading pellet that emphasizes ease of use and broad availability for casual keepers. It is typically priced competitively and more complete than feeding plain produce, but it is not as nutrient-dense or as concentrated as specialty powders like Repashy, making it a sensible, low-effort choice for hobbyists who prioritize convenience and steady baseline nutrition.
Vitamin-fortified pellets
Easily crumbled
Vitamin-fortified pellets
Easily crumbled
Review Summary
"Zoo Med Natural Cricket Care is popular for being widely available, affordable, and effective at maintaining cricket health, though some reviewers cite dust and simpler ingredient lists compared with premium gut loaders. Most users find it a dependable everyday option for keeping feeders healthy."
Herbal scent hint
Natural-ingredient based formula aimed at providing essential nutrients for gut-loading crickets.
Herbal scent hint
Natural-ingredient based formula aimed at providing essential nutrients for gut-loading crickets.
Time-Saving Convenience
Recreational Enjoyment
Zoo Med Natural Cricket Care offers a convenient, store-friendly gut-loading pellet that emphasizes ease of use and broad availability for casual keepers. It is typically priced competitively and more complete than feeding plain produce, but it is not as nutrient-dense or as concentrated as specialty powders like Repashy, making it a sensible, low-effort choice for hobbyists who prioritize convenience and steady baseline nutrition.
Vitamin-fortified pellets
Easily crumbled
Herbal scent hint
Natural-ingredient based formula aimed at providing essential nutrients for gut-loading crickets.
Fortified with vitamins and minerals to enhance the nutritional value of feeder insects.
Vitamin-fortified pellets
Easily crumbled
Herbal scent hint
Natural-ingredient based formula aimed at providing essential nutrients for gut-loading crickets.
Fortified with vitamins and minerals to enhance the nutritional value of feeder insects.