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Gatorade Zero Orange 8 Pack 20 oz Bottles
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Gatorade Zero Orange 8 Pack 20 oz Bottles

Gatorade
160 foz
Available at Foodtown
5
Calories
0g
Protein
270mg
Sodium
24
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Gatorade Zero Orange 8-pack of 20 oz bottles is the bright, plastic-bottled sports drink you expect to find in the beverage aisle of a typical American supermarket—often shelved with other sports drinks, near bottled waters, electrolyte mixes and energy drinks, and sometimes chilled in refrigerated coolers near the deli or front-of-store cold case. It fits shopping trips aimed at athletic or active households, last-minute gym runs, team practices, road trips, tailgates and game-day prep. The brand positions itself as a performance-focused, science-driven choice for athletes and active consumers; the Zero line leans into calorie-conscious and sugar-free messaging, appealing to teens, weekend warriors and adults who want electrolytes without sugar. Labeling leans on health halos like 'Zero' and electrolyte claims rather than organic or natural certifications; the ingredient list includes 'natural flavor' but also artificial sweeteners and color, and there is no organic certification. In plain language, this is a highly processed, packaged beverage made from water plus a cocktail of salts, stabilizers, sweeteners and colorants. Sensory notes: clear orange color from Yellow 6, a light, pourable texture with a slightly slick mouthfeel from stabilizers and emulsifiers, and an intensely sweet, citrus-forward artificial orange taste that lingers with cooling sodium minerality; best served cold. Packaging is single-use PET bottles sold shrink-wrapped as an 8-pack—portable, resealable, and designed for on-the-go sipping. Rituals around it include tossing a bottle into a gym bag, refueling after a match, or passing around at tailgates and group sporting events.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories5
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium270mg12%
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,, Natural, Flavor,, Sucralose,, Acesulfame, Potassium,, Sucrose, Acetate, Isobutyrate,, Glycerol, Ester, of, Rosin,, Yellow, 6..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Yellow 6 - 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?

This product is ultra-processed: it combines water with industrial additives (artificial sweeteners, emulsifiers, colorants, stabilizers and electrolyte salts) and is manufactured into a ready-to-drink packaged beverage.

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Common Questions about Gatorade Zero Orange 8 Pack 20 oz Bottles

Well, that depends on what 'healthy' means for you! Gatorade Zero is low in calories and sugar, making it a decent option for hydration, especially if you’re looking to avoid sugary drinks. However, it’s not a substitute for whole foods or a balanced diet, so think of it more as a tool for replenishing electrolytes during or after exercise rather than a health food.

Perfect For

post-workout
game-day-prep
road-trip

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