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Gatorade G Series 6 Pack, 12 Ounce, Frost Glacier Cherry
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Gatorade G Series 6 Pack, 12 Ounce, Frost Glacier Cherry

Gatorade
72 foz
Available at Foodtown
80
Calories
0g
Protein
21g
Sugars
160mg
Sodium
19
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Gatorade G Series 6 Pack, 12 Ounce Frost Glacier Cherry is a familiar sight in the beverage aisle and the refrigerated sports-drink cooler, often shelved beside other electrolyte drinks, bottled waters, and energy drinks. In many stores you’ll also find it stacked near team snacks and athletic-recovery powders. It’s positioned for on-the-go performance: shoppers grab it for gym visits, youth soccer sidelines, summer road trips, or to toss in a cooler for game-day tailgates. The brand projects athletic credibility—the Gatorade logo, endorsements, and “rehydrate/replace electrolytes” messaging signal a science-backed, performance-first identity aimed at active teens, amateur athletes, coaches, and parents organizing team gear. Labels lean into health halos like “electrolytes” and “hydrates” while using bright, sporty graphics; you’ll see “natural flavor” listed but no organic certification or whole-food claims. In plain terms the drink is industrially formulated: water sweetened with sugar and dextrose, acidified with citric acid, and blended with salts and modified starches to deliver a stable, palatable electrolyte solution. Sensory notes: it pours as a thin, brightly colored liquid with an immediate sweet-cherry aroma, a tart citrus bite, and a faint saline minerality; the mouthfeel is watery with a slightly slick, syrupy finish. Packaging is convenience-first—single-use 12 oz plastic bottles bundled in a shrink-wrapped six-pack—reinforcing quick rituals: cracking a cold bottle after a set, passing bottles on the bench, or stashing a couple in a gym bag. It’s a familiar, utilitarian staple of American sports culture rather than a whole-food refreshment.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 1
Calories80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium160mg7%
Total Carbohydrate21g8%
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

Water,, Sugar,, Dextrose,, Citric, Acid,, Natural, Flavor,, Salt,, Sodium, Citrate,, Monopotassium, Phosphate,, Modified, Food, Starch,, Glycerol, Ester, of, Rosin..

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?

This product contains refined sugars, dextrose, modified food starch and industrial additives (emulsifiers, electrolyte salts, 'natural flavor'), indicating extensive industrial formulations and therefore qualifies as ultraprocessed.

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Common Questions about Gatorade G Series 6 Pack, 12 Ounce, Frost Glacier Cherry

Well, that depends on what you mean by 'healthy.' If you’re rehydrating after a workout or a hot day, this Gatorade can be a great choice because it replenishes electrolytes and provides quick energy from sugar. However, if you’re looking for a low-sugar drink for everyday hydration, it might not fit the bill.

Perfect For

post-workout
game-day-prep
road-trip

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