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Gatorade G Series 8 Pack 20 Ounce, Fruit Punch,
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Gatorade G Series 8 Pack 20 Ounce, Fruit Punch,

Gatorade
160 foz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
0g
Protein
34g
Sugars
270mg
Sodium
23
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Gatorade G Series 8 Pack 20 Ounce, Fruit Punch is a bright, convenience-oriented sports drink sold in multi-pack plastic bottles (eight 20-oz bottles, 160 fl oz total) that you’ll typically find in the beverage aisle near bottled water, sports drinks, and electrolyte mixes. Retail placement often sits close to grab-and-go refrigerated cases, coolers with soft drinks, and endcaps for seasonal outdoor or athletic displays. Shoppers pick it up for game-day hydration, post-workout replenishment, road trips, or to stock up for youth sports season. The brand positions itself as a scientifically backed performance drink—athletic, energetic, and youth-oriented—leveraging sports sponsorships, pro-athlete endorsements, and messaging around electrolyte replacement. Packaging is bold and colorful with large brand logos and flavor cues; label copy emphasizes performance and hydration rather than whole‑food credentials. There are no organic or natural certifications; instead consumers encounter health-halo cues like “electrolytes” and “sports fuel,” while bright colors and cartoon-free design skew toward teens and active adults. In plain language, this is a highly processed, formulated beverage made from water, multiple sweeteners, colors, thickeners, and functional electrolytes. Sensory experience is syrupy and smooth due to added sugars and modified starch, with a pronounced artificial fruit aroma and a cold, slippery mouthfeel when chilled. Rituals around use include sipping during or after exercise, tossing a bottle in a gym bag, or handing a bottle to kids during a soccer game. The single-use plastic bottles and vibrant red hue make it an instantly recognizable convenience product in American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium270mg12%
Total Carbohydrate36g13%
Total Sugars34g
Added Sugars34g68%
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,, Modified, Food, Starch,, Natural, Flavor,, Glycerol, Ester, of, Rosin,, Red, 40,, Caramel, Color..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Red 40 - 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 (modified food starch, glycerol ester of rosin, artificial color, added sugars, and flavorings) and is a ready-to-drink formulated product, fitting the ultraprocessed NOVA 4 category.

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Common Questions about Gatorade G Series 8 Pack 20 Ounce, Fruit Punch,

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! The Fruit Punch Gatorade is designed for hydration and energy replenishment during sports or intense activities, thanks to its sugar and electrolyte content. If you're looking for a quick energy boost post-workout, it can be a solid choice, but it's not exactly a health food if you're sipping it all day.

Perfect For

post-workout
game-day-prep
road-trip

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