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Gatorade G Series 8 Pack 20 Ounce, Lemon-Lime
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Gatorade G Series 8 Pack 20 Ounce, Lemon-Lime

Gatorade
160 foz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
0g
Protein
34g
Sugars
270mg
Sodium
20
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Gatorade G Series 8 Pack 20 Ounce, Lemon-Lime arrives in the grocery store as an athletic, brightly labeled multi-pack of plastic bottles — typically shelved in the sports drink aisle near bottled water, electrolyte mixes, and energy beverages, and often stacked by the checkout or in seasonal displays alongside coolers and disposable cups. It is a go-to grab for shoppers filling a gym bag, packing a cooler for a weekend game, or restocking a pantry before a road trip or storm. The branding leans heavily into performance cues: the Gatorade lightning bolt, “G Series” cues, and athletic imagery that position it for athletes, fitness-minded adults, youth sports teams, and parents buying quick hydration for kids’ activities. Labels often emphasize electrolytes and replenishment, which creates a health-halo around functional benefits despite no organic certification or “natural” guarantees beyond a small “natural flavor” mention. Visually the product is neon lemon-lime with Yellow 5 coloring and clean, sporty typography. Processing-wise, this is a formulated, shelf-stable beverage made from water, sugars, salts, and food additives rather than whole ingredients. Sensory notes: a cool, bright citrus aroma, syrupy-smooth liquid body, pronounced sweetness balanced by tart citric acid and a salty mineral edge from added sodium and potassium; the color is translucent chartreuse. Packaging ritual is practical and portable — peel off a bottle, crack the cap on the sidelines, or stash a few in a cooler with ice for a long drive. The product story is one of engineered hydration: convenient, instantly recognizable, and built for performance moments in everyday American grocery culture.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
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,, 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 is an ultraprocessed beverage: it contains multiple refined sugars, added electrolytes, emulsifiers/gums, artificial color and natural flavoring agents rather than whole foods, indicating industrial formulation and processing.

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Common Questions about Gatorade G Series 8 Pack 20 Ounce, Lemon-Lime

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit of a moving target! This Gatorade has a good amount of sugar (34 grams per serving), which is fine for rehydration after a workout, but maybe not the best choice for a casual afternoon sip. If you’re active, it can help replenish electrolytes, but if you’re just sitting on the couch, you might want to consider something with less sugar.

Perfect For

post-workout
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

convenientpracticalenergizing
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