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Gatorade Frost Variety 18 Pack
Beverages
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Gatorade Frost Variety 18 Pack

Gatorade
216 foz
Available at Foodtown
80
Calories
0g
Protein
21g
Sugars
160mg
Sodium
75
Ingredients

What You Should Know

This 18-pack of Gatorade Frost (216 fl oz total) arrives as a cluster of single-serve plastic bottles with bright, color-coded labels advertising Glacier Freeze, Glacier Cherry and Arctic Blitz. You’ll typically find it in the supermarket beverage aisle and chilled sections near other sports drinks, bottled waters, flavored waters and energy drinks — often stacked on endcaps during seasonal promotions or alongside bulk sports-nutrition displays. Shoppers grab it for gym runs, youth sports practices, long road trips, or game-day parties where a convenient, ready-to-drink electrolyte option is wanted. The brand leans hard into athletic culture: tie-ins with pro leagues and an explicit “sports drink” identity position Gatorade for active, performance-minded consumers and parents packing post-practice bottles for kids. Labels advertise “naturally flavored” notes and electrolyte messaging, which can create a health-halo despite 21 g of sugar per bottle and no organic certification. Visuals are kid- and teen-friendly — neon blues and reds, simple sport-forward typography — and the pack taste profile reads as brightly sweet, lightly syrupy and very smooth on the palate, with a thin, quenching mouthfeel rather than thickness. Common additives (colored dyes, modified food starch, emulsifiers) reflect factory processing; the bottle ritual is quick and practical: twist, sip between sets or during a match, and discard. In American grocery culture Gatorade Frost is a go-to functional beverage: convenient, instantly recognizable and marketed as replenishment rather than a treat, making it a staple at athletic events, convenience coolers and family shopping carts.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 6
Calories80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium160mg7%
Total Carbohydrate22g8%
Total Sugars21g
Added Sugars21g42%
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Gatorade, Frost, Glacier, Freeze:, Water,, Sugar,, Dextrose,, Citric, Acid,, Salt,, Sodium, Citrate,, Monopotassium, Phosphate,, Modified, Food, Starch,, Natural, Flavor,, Glycerol, Ester, Of, Rosin,, Blue, 1., Gatorade, Frost, Glacier, Cherry:, Water,, Sugar,, Dextorse,, Citric, Acid,, Natural, Flavor,, Salt,, Sodium, Citrate,, Monopotassium, Phosphate,, Modified, Food, Starch,, Glycerol, Ester, Of, Rosin., Gatorade, Frost, Arctic, Blitz:, Water,, Sugar,, Dextrose,, Citric, Acid,, Natural, Flavor,, Salt,, Sodium, Citrate,, Monopotassium, Phosphate,, Modified, Food, Starch,, Glycerol, Ester, Of, Rosin,, Blue, 1,, Yellow, 5..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Blue 1 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
No Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is not vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients (added sugars, artificial colors, modified starch, emulsifiers) and is a ready-to-drink formulated beverage, characteristics aligned with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Gatorade Frost Variety 18 Pack

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! The Gatorade Frost Variety has 80 calories and 21 grams of added sugar per serving, which is definitely something to keep in mind if you're watching your sugar intake. However, if you're an athlete or just need a quick hydration boost after a workout, it can be a refreshing option to replenish electrolytes and energy.

Perfect For

post-workout
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

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