SnackSwapperThe honest verdict
Is Gatorade Thirst Quencher Actually Healthy?
Gatorade was built for athletes mid-competition, and in that context the sugar is the point. For everyone else, a 20oz bottle is 34g of sugar riding on an electrolyte alibi. Unless you've been sweating hard for an hour, water plus electrolytes covers the actual need.
The numbers, per 1 bottle (20 fl oz)
| Calories | 140 |
| Protein | 0g |
| Sugar | 34g |
| Carbs | 36g |
| Fat | 0g |
| Fiber | 0g |
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Salty-citrus electrolytes with zero sugar and nothing to crash on.
See the numbers| Per serving | Swap | Gatorade Thirst |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 0g | 0g |
| Sugar | 0g | 34g |
| Calories | 10 | 140 |
- salty-citrus hydration
- 0g sugar vs 34g
- electrolytes first
#2
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A light, tangy take on classic cola at 25 calories a can.
See the numbers| Per serving | Swap | Gatorade Thirst |
|---|---|---|
| Protein | 0g | 0g |
| Sugar | 5g | 34g |
| Calories | 25 | 140 |
- light & refreshing
- 5g sugar vs 34g