Calories in Gatorade
Nutrition Facts
Written by Sky Taylor, Diet Bites
Sport's Drinks Associated With Poor Dental Health
There have been reports that sport's drinks can lead to severe dental issues, including the erosion of enamel which protects teeth. Therefore, ask your doctor's opinion if you consume these often.
Packed With Electrolytes
The body's electrolytes keep the body in balance. If you are performing heavy activity, such as hand-mowing on a very hot summer day, or construction work - you'll need to ensure that you don't become dehydrated.
The body's three central electrolytes are sodium, calcium and potassium. Sport's and Activity drinks work to replenish these electrolytes.
When we perform heavy work, the result is a lot of sweating. If you've ever tasted sweat - and who hasn't when it runs down their face and onto the parched lips - you'll note a salty taste. When we sweat, we lose more sodium than potassium or calcium.
If you've ever consumed a sport's drink, you are familiar with the saline-taste of the beverage.
What About Nutritional Values for Gatorade, Powerade & Other Sport's Replenishing Drinks & Beverages?
They are nominal in calories. Eight fluid ounces contain about 60 calories. They contain zero protein, are negligible in fat content, and dietary fiber.
They are very high in sugar content at over 13 grams per serving. Carbohydrates are also high at over 15 grams per serving.
Calcium content is at 2 mg's per serving and potassium at 34 mg's. Sodium content is 95 mg's per serving.
Nutrition Facts for Gatorade
| Sports Drink, Quaker Oats, Gatorade | Unit Measures | 1 fluid ounce | 8 fluid ounces | 20 fluid ounces |
|
Calories |
kcal
|
8
|
63
|
158
|
|
Protein |
g
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
0.00
|
|
Total Fat |
g
|
0.03
|
0.24
|
0.61
|
|
Ash |
g
|
0.06
|
0.49
|
1.22
|
|
Carbohydrate |
g
|
1.90
|
15.42
|
38.49
|
|
Fiber, total dietary |
g
|
0.0
|
0.0
|
0.0
|
|
Sugars, total |
g
|
1.60
|
13.01
|
32.46
|
|
Sucrose |
g
|
0.28
|
2.24
|
5.60
|
|
Glucose (dextrose) |
g
|
0.66
|
5.34
|
13.34
|
|
Fructose |
g
|
0.55
|
4.44
|
11.08
|
|
Lactose |
g
|
0.06
|
0.49
|
1.22
|
|
Maltose |
g
|
0.06
|
0.49
|
1.22
|
|
Calcium, Ca |
mg
|
0
|
2
|
6
|
|
Iron, Fe |
mg
|
0.06
|
0.49
|
1.22
|
|
Magnesium, Mg |
mg
|
0
|
2
|
6
|
|
Phosphorus, P |
mg
|
3
|
22
|
55
|
|
Potassium, K |
mg
|
4
|
34
|
85
|
|
Sodium, Na |
mg
|
12
|
95
|
238
|
|
Zinc, Zn |
mg
|
0.08
|
0.63
|
1.58
|
|
Copper, Cu |
mg
|
0.075
|
0.610
|
1.522
|
|
Manganese, Mn |
mg
|
0.015
|
0.122
|
0.305
|
|
Vitamin C |
mg
|
0.1
|
1.0
|
2.4
|
|
Thiamin |
mg
|
0.003
|
0.027
|
0.067
|
|
Niacin |
mg
|
0.066
|
0.537
|
1.340
|
|
Pantothenic acid |
mg
|
0.017
|
0.134
|
0.335
|
|
Vitamin B-6 |
mg
|
0.007
|
0.054
|
0.134
|
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