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Gatorade Zero Glacier Freeze 12 Pack
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Gatorade Zero Glacier Freeze 12 Pack

Gatorade
144 foz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
160mg
Sodium
22
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Gatorade Zero Glacier Freeze 12 Pack presents as a bright-blue, zero-calorie sports drink sold in a shrink-wrapped case of single-serve plastic bottles (commonly 12 x 12 fl oz, totaling 144 fl oz). You’ll find it in the refrigerated sports-drink cooler or beverage aisle near bottled water, electrolyte powders, energy drinks and other recovery beverages — often featured on endcaps during sports season. It’s positioned for active shoppers: athletes, gym-goers, coaches, and parents packing sports bags who want electrolyte replacement without sugar. The brand leans on five-decade athletic heritage and science-forward marketing, using performance and “hydration better than water” claims rather than wellness or organic messaging. Labels emphasize “Zero” and “no sugar,” but there are no organic or natural-certification seals; the product also lists artificial color (Blue 1) and high-intensity sweeteners. In plain terms this is a highly processed, formulated beverage made from water plus electrolytes, sweeteners, acids and stabilizers. Sensory details: the liquid is thin and watery with a crisp, tangy citrus-sweet aroma and a bright synthetic-blue hue; the sweet taste is delivered by sucralose and acesulfame potassium and finished with a saline minerality from sodium and potassium salts. Texture is light with a slight slickness from emulsifiers; bottles are tossed into gym bags, coolers or tailgate ice chests and consumed in quick sips or large gulps during workouts, games, or long drives. Rituals include pre/post-exercise hydration, sideline sipping at youth sports, and stocking coolers for road trips or team events.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium160mg7%
Total Carbohydrate1g0%
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,, Citric, Acid,, Sodium, Citrate,, Salt,, Monopotassium, Phosphate,, Modified, Food, Starch,, Natural, Flavor,, Sucralose,, Acesulfame, Potassium,, Glycerol, Ester, of, Rosin,, Blue, 1..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Blue 1 - Artificial coloring
No Additive

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients (artificial sweeteners and color, modified starch, emulsifiers, flavorings) and is a formulated, ready-to-drink beverage, fitting the ultra-processed category.

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Common Questions about Gatorade Zero Glacier Freeze 12 Pack

Well, 'healthy' is a bit of a loaded term, isn't it? This drink is low in calories and sugar, making it a decent option for hydration, especially during workouts. However, it does contain artificial sweeteners and flavors, so if you’re aiming for whole, minimally processed foods, you might want to balance it with other options.

Perfect For

post-workout
game-day-prep
road-trip

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