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Gatorade G Series Thirst Quencher, Fierce, Green Apple
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Gatorade G Series Thirst Quencher, Fierce, Green Apple

Gatorade
28 foz
Available at Foodtown
90
Calories
0g
Protein
21g
Sugars
160mg
Sodium
25
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Gatorade G Series Thirst Quencher, Fierce Green Apple, is the kind of bright, purpose-built sports drink you’ll find in the refrigerated beverage aisle and the grab-and-go cooler near deli counters, next to other sports drinks, bottled waters, and ready-to-drink protein shakes. Packaged in a large 28 fl oz plastic bottle with a screw cap and a vivid neon-green label, it reads as an athletic performance product aimed at active shoppers and parents stocking up for practices or weekend tournaments. Occasions for purchase include post-workout hydration, road trips and long drives, and game-day prep where quick electrolyte replacement is desired. The brand positioning leans on athletic utility — Gatorade’s sports heritage, team and fitness partnerships, and marketing toward athletes and younger adults — with a cultural association of competitive sport, school teams, and weekend pick-me-ups. The label often highlights electrolytes and “G Series” performance cues; it includes “natural flavor” on the panel yet carries bright artificial colors (Yellow 5, Blue 1) and no organic or whole-food certifications. Kid-friendly visuals and sweet flavor names give it crossover appeal to teens and families. In plain terms the product is highly processed — it contains added sugars, dextrose, modified food starch, artificial colorants, and flavor concentrates. Sensory details: the liquid is thin but sweet and slightly syrupy, chilled to a crisp, intensely flavored green-apple profile with a tangy citric bite; the bottle is handheld for sipping during exercise or shared at sporting events. Rituals include pre- or post-game swigs, refrigerated storage, and pouring into a cup for quick consumption during activity.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12
Servings per Container: 2.5
Calories90
% 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,, Natural, Flavor,, Citric, Acid,, Sodium, Citrate,, Salt,, Malic, Acid,, Monopotassium, Phosphate,, Modified, Food, Starch,, Yellow, 5,, Glycerol, Ester, of, Rosin,, Blue, 1..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • Blue 1 - 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 (added sugars, dextrose, modified food starch, artificial colors and flavors, glycerol ester of rosin) and is formulated, packaged, and marketed as a ready-to-drink industrial product, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Gatorade G Series Thirst Quencher, Fierce, Green Apple

The term 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? The Gatorade Thirst Quencher is designed for hydration and energy replenishment, especially during intense physical activity. It contains sugar and electrolytes, which can be beneficial for athletes or anyone engaging in vigorous workouts, but if you're just lounging around, you might want to consider moderation.

Perfect For

post-workout
game-day-prep
road-trip

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