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Gatorade G Series Fierce Grape, 8 Pack
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Gatorade G Series Fierce Grape, 8 Pack

Gatorade
160 foz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
0g
Protein
34g
Sugars
260mg
Sodium
23
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Gatorade G Series Fierce Grape 8-pack is a familiar sight in the beverage aisle, stocked alongside other sports drinks, electrolyte mixes, and energy beverages near the refrigerated section or on endcaps near fitness gear. You’ll spot it clustered with other single-serve plastic bottles and multipacks aimed at active shoppers. This product fits shopping occasions like post-workout replenishment, game-day prep, or fueling a long drive — it’s bought on runs to the grocery store before practices, for cooler-packed tailgates, or tossed into gym bags. Brand positioning leans athletic and performance-focused: Gatorade markets to athletes, weekend warriors, and parents managing youth sports, with advertising that emphasizes hydration, electrolytes, and recovery rather than culinary quality. Label characteristics include performance claims and ingredient highlights like “electrolytes,” and small print listing “natural flavor,” but no organic certification; the bottle often projects a sporty, colorful kid-and-teen-friendly look that can create a mild health halo around replenishment. In plain terms this is a highly processed, shelf-stable flavored electrolyte drink made in industrial facilities. Sensory details: it pours with a thin, watery mouthfeel that tastes intensely sweet and tart, bright purple in color from artificial dyes (Blue 1, Red 40), and is usually served cold from a screw-top plastic sports bottle. The ritual is pragmatic — a quick swig between sets, a handoff on the sideline, or a chilled option in cooler-lined coolers at community events — emphasizing convenience and immediate refreshment over slow, home-prepared rituals.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium260mg11%
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,, Natural, Flavor,, Sodium, Citrate,, Salt,, Monopotassium, Phosphate,, Modified, Food, Starch,, Glycerol, Ester, of, Rosin,, Blue, 1,, Red, 40..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Blue 1 - Artificial coloring
  • 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 added sugars, artificial colors, modified starch, emulsifiers, and flavor systems indicative of industrial formulation; ingredients and manufacturing processes align with ultraprocessed foods (NOVA group 4).

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Common Questions about Gatorade G Series Fierce Grape, 8 Pack

That’s a bit of a loaded question! Gatorade Fierce Grape is designed primarily for hydration and replenishing electrolytes during intense physical activity. While it does have a decent amount of sugar—34 grams per serving—this can be beneficial for athletes needing quick energy. Just keep in mind, if you’re not sweating it out, water might be a better choice for everyday hydration.

Perfect For

post-workout
game-day-prep
road-trip

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