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Gatorade MashUp Glacier Freeze/Cherry
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Gatorade MashUp Glacier Freeze/Cherry

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

What You Should Know

Gatorade MashUp Glacier Freeze/Cherry is the bright, ready-to-drink sports beverage you’ll spot in the refrigerated beverage aisle and endcaps of supermarket drink sections, often stacked beside other sports drinks, bottled waters, energy drinks and electrolyte mixes. In a 28 fl oz clear plastic bottle with a bold logo and neon color, it reads as an on-the-go hydration choice aimed at athletes, weekend warriors and teens. Shoppers reach for it during grocery runs for sports practice, after a gym session, on road trips, or to stash in a cooler for game-day tailgates. The brand positions itself as performance-first — replenishment, electrolytes and quick sugar energy — using athletic imagery and team-sponsorship cultural cachet to target active consumers and younger demographics. Labeling leans into health halos like "replenish" and electrolyte claims, while including a small "natural flavor" line; there is no organic certification and the ingredient panel lists several additives and colorants. Processing context: this product is made through industrial formulation, combining water and sweeteners with stabilizers, emulsifiers and artificial color for consistent flavor and shelf stability. Sensory details: pour or crack open the cold bottle and you get a vibrantly colored, cool, thin liquid that tastes intensely sweet with a citrus-acid tang and a synthetic cherry/ice note; the mouthfeel is light and easily gulped. The ritual is pragmatic — a quick chug between sets, a sideline sip during a soccer game, or a shared bottle at a picnic — and the packaging is durable, portable and resealable for repeated use across a single activity session.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 12
Servings per Container: 2.5
Calories80
% 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,, Citric, Acid,, Natural, Flavor,, Sodium, Citrate,, Salt,, Monopotassium, Phosphate,, Modified, Food, Starch,, Glycerol, Ester, of, Rosin,, Blue, 1..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • 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, colorant, emulsifier, modified starch, flavorings and electrolyte salts) and is a ready-to-drink formulation, fitting the ultra-processed category.

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Common Questions about Gatorade MashUp Glacier Freeze/Cherry

That depends on what you mean by healthy! If you're looking for quick hydration and energy during a workout, this drink can be a great option. However, it does pack in 21 grams of added sugars per serving, so it's not exactly a go-to for everyday sipping unless you're sweating it out.

Perfect For

post-workout
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

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