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Gatorade Zero Pack 12oz, Glacier Freeze
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Gatorade Zero Pack 12oz, Glacier Freeze

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

What You Should Know

Gatorade Zero Pack 12oz in Glacier Freeze is a bright-blue, zero-calorie sports drink you’ll usually find in the refrigerated beverage aisle or in the endcap near electrolyte mixes, sports drinks, bottled water and energy drinks. Retail placement leans toward checkout coolers and gym-friendly displays, often stacked with full-sugar Gatorade varieties and single-serve bottles for grab-and-go shoppers. It fits occasions like post-workout hydration, game-day coolers, and long drives where a flavored, non-sugary drink is preferred. The brand positions itself as performance-focused and athlete-tested, marketed to active adults, teens, and anyone who wants the athletic-image benefit without sugar — a pragmatic, sporty identity reinforced by endorsements and team sponsorships. On-pack cues emphasize “zero sugar” and flavor names like Glacier Freeze; you’ll see “natural flavor” listed but no organic or whole-food certifications. Bright color, sporty typography and calorie-free claims create a health-halo that highlights hydration benefits while downplaying additives. In plain language, this product is a highly processed, formulated beverage made from purified water, electrolytes and synthetic sweeteners and dyes. Sensory notes: it pours thin and watery with a slightly slick mouthfeel from added stabilizers, a sharp, bright artificial fruit flavor and a cooling, sweet finish without sugar. Packaging is single-use PET bottles with resealable caps, designed for cold, immediate consumption out of a gym bag, cooler or cup holder. The consumption ritual is functional — chugged between sets, sipped on the sidelines, or opened for a quick flavored electrolyte hit during activity.

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, colorants, modified starch, emulsifiers) and is a formulated ready-to-drink product, consistent with ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Gatorade Zero Pack 12oz, Glacier Freeze

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! Gatorade Zero is low in calories and sugar-free, making it a decent option for hydration without the extra calories. If you’re looking for a quick electrolyte boost during a workout, it can be a good choice, but if you're after whole, minimally processed foods, it's not quite in that category.

Perfect For

post-workout
game-day-prep
road-trip

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