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Gatorade Zero Lemon Lime 12 Pack
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Gatorade Zero Lemon Lime 12 Pack

Gatorade
144 foz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
160mg
Sodium
21
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Brightly branded Gatorade Zero Lemon Lime 12 Pack is commonly found in the sports drink aisle and refrigerated beverage rows, often shelved next to electrolyte powders, bottled water, recovery drinks, and other sports nutrition products. Packaged as a 12-pack of PET bottles (total 144 fl oz), the neon lemon-lime color and bold logo make it an easy grab for team coolers, gym bags, and pantry stock-ups. Shoppers pick it up on pre-game runs, during back-to-school supply trips for school sports, for post-workout recovery, or to load into weekend road-trip coolers. The brand is positioned around athletic performance and science-backed hydration — marketing leans on decades of association with competitive athletes and teams, targeting active adults, teen athletes, coaches, and fitness-minded parents. Labels emphasize "Zero" sugar, calorie-free hydration, and electrolyte replacement (the label lists 0 calories and 160 mg sodium per serving), creating a health-halo of functional benefits despite the presence of artificial ingredients. Visual branding feels sporty and youth-oriented rather than organic or artisanal; no organic certification is claimed and the ingredient panel includes both "natural flavor" and explicit artificial additives like Yellow 5. Processing context: this is a highly processed, formulated beverage made from water plus industrially produced sweeteners, stabilizers, emulsifiers, and flavor systems. Sensory details: a crisp, intensely sweet lemon-lime aroma and flavor dominated by artificial sweeteners, a thin, watery mouthfeel with a faint slickness from stabilizers (gum arabic / glycerol ester of rosin), and a clean, bright finish. Rituals include cracking a chilled bottle at halftime, topping off a gym cooler between sets, or sharing a pack at tailgates and 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,, Gum, Arabic,, Sucralose,, Acesulfame, Potassium,, Glycerol, Ester, of, Rosin,, Natural, Flavor,, Yellow, 5..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Yellow 5 - 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 artificial sweeteners, colorants, emulsifiers, and flavor systems and is industrially formulated rather than made from whole foods, classifying it as ultra-processed (NOVA 4).

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Common Questions about Gatorade Zero Lemon Lime 12 Pack

Well, 'healthy' is a bit subjective! If you're looking for hydration without the calories, Gatorade Zero is a solid choice, especially during exercise. Just keep in mind that it's not a replacement for whole foods or balanced meals, but it can be a refreshing way to replenish electrolytes.

Perfect For

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post-workout
road-trip

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