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Gatorade G Series Thirst Quencher, Frost, Glacier Freeze
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Gatorade G Series Thirst Quencher, Frost, Glacier Freeze

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

What You Should Know

Gatorade G Series Thirst Quencher in Frost Glacier Freeze (28 fl oz) is the archetypal brightly colored sports beverage you’ll find slotted with bottled sports drinks and flavored waters in the beverage aisle or chilled in refrigerated coolers near energy drinks, electrolyte powders, and single-serve protein drinks. Store placement often puts it at eye level in endcaps during big sporting events alongside team-themed multipacks. Occasions: it reads as a go-to for post-exercise rehydration, high-school and college sports, road trips, and game-day prep. Brand positioning leans heavily on athletic performance and American sports culture; Gatorade markets to active adults, teens, coaches and fans through sponsorships, sports science messaging, and stadium visibility, creating a cultural association with competition, practice, and team rituals. Label characteristics include performance and electrolyte-replacement claims, bright kid- and teen-friendly colorways, and a “natural flavor” note, but there is no organic or whole-food certification and no implication of being a minimally processed beverage. Processing context: this is a highly processed, formulated drink made from water, multiple sugars, stabilizers and artificial color and flavoring. Sensory details: the liquid is thin but slightly slick and syrupy on the tongue, with a tart citrus-acid bite and a sweet finish, finished in an easy-grip plastic bottle with a twist cap for convenient sips on the sideline. Rituals include pre-game communal bottles, quick gulps between sets, or a chilled bottle handed out in cooler tubs at practices—portable, instantly recognizable, and engineered for fast, flavored hydration.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12
Servings per Container: 2.5
Calories80
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium160mg7%
Total Carbohydrate22g8%
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,, Citric, Acid,, Salt,, Sodium, Citrate,, Monopotassium, Phosphate,, Modified, Food, Starch,, Natural, Flavor,, Glycerol, Ester, of, Rosin,, Blue, 1..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Glycerol Ester of Rosin - Processed emulsifier
  • Blue 1 - Artificial coloring
No EmulsifierNo 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 industrial ingredients (modified starch, glycerol ester of rosin), multiple added sugars, artificial color and flavorings, and electrolyte salts—characteristics of ultra-processed foods designed and formulated industrially.

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Common Questions about Gatorade G Series Thirst Quencher, Frost, Glacier Freeze

The healthiness of Gatorade G Series Thirst Quencher really depends on your needs. It's designed to replenish electrolytes and provide quick energy during intense workouts, so if you're sweating it out at the gym, it can be quite beneficial. However, if you're just chilling on the couch, those added sugars might not be your best friend.

Perfect For

post-workout
game-day-prep
road-trip

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