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Gatorade G Series 6 Pack, 12 Ounce, Lemon And Lime
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Gatorade G Series 6 Pack, 12 Ounce, Lemon And Lime

Gatorade
72 foz
Available at Foodtown
80
Calories
0g
Protein
21g
Sugars
160mg
Sodium
20
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Gatorade G Series Lemon & Lime 12-oz bottles arrive on grocery shelves as an unmistakable burst of sporty color — usually found in the beverage aisle and refrigerated coolers near other sports drinks, bottled waters, electrolyte powders, and ready-to-drink protein beverages. The six-pack packaging and bright lemon-lime label make it a common grab on shopping trips for team practices, gym sessions, road trips, and game-day tailgates. With a marketing legacy tied to four decades of athletic endorsement and sports science testing, Gatorade positions itself as a performance-focused, trustable staple for athletes and active families, often featuring imagery of athletes, sweat, and replenishment. The label leans into performance claims (electrolyte replacement) and uses familiar health halos like “scientifically tested” while also listing ingredients such as “natural flavor”; there is no organic certification and it includes artificial color (Yellow 5). In plain terms, this is a formulated, industrial beverage created to replace fluids and electrolytes: water sweetened with sugar and dextrose, salts and citrate buffers, stabilizers like gum arabic and emulsifiers, plus flavor and color. Sensory notes: bright, sweet lemon-lime taste with a thin, aqueous texture that feels light on the palate when cold; the single-serve plastic bottle and six-pack carton support grab-and-go rituals — sipped courtside, tossed into a cooler, or consumed in the minutes after a workout. Overall it fits squarely into American grocery culture as a utilitarian, performance-oriented refreshment rather than a whole-food beverage.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 1
Calories80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium160mg7%
Total Carbohydrate21g8%
Total Sugars21g
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,, Salt,, Sodium, Citrate,, Monopotassium, Phosphate,, Gum, Arabic,, Glycerol, Ester, of, Rosin,, Natural, Flavor,, Yellow, 5..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • 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?

This product is an industrially formulated beverage with added sugars, flavorings, artificial color, emulsifiers, and electrolyte salts, which aligns with NOVA category 4 (ultraprocessed). The ingredient list and presence of additives indicate heavy processing and product reformulation beyond whole foods.

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Common Questions about Gatorade G Series 6 Pack, 12 Ounce, Lemon And Lime

That's a bit of a loaded question! The G Series Lemon and Lime packs a punch with 80 calories and 21 grams of sugar per 12-ounce bottle, which is definitely on the higher side for a beverage. If you're looking for hydration during intense workouts or hot days, it can be a quick source of energy, but for everyday sipping, you might want to balance it with water or other low-sugar drinks.

Perfect For

post-workout
game-day-prep
road-trip

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