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Gatorade Zero Pack 12oz, Orange
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Gatorade Zero Pack 12oz, Orange

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

What You Should Know

Gatorade Zero Orange is a bright, single-serve-style sports drink typically shelved in the beverage aisle among sports drinks, adjacent to electrolyte mixes, bottled water and ready-to-drink protein/energy beverages. You’ll also find multipacks in the drink cooler or on pallet displays near sporting goods and seasonal grilling aisles. It fits quick shopping trips where buyers want portable hydration for workouts, youth sports, road trips or game-day tailgating — anytime someone wants an electrolyte boost without sugar. The Gatorade brand leans heavily on athletic performance and team-sport culture: marketing targets active adults and teens, amateur athletes and parents stocking sports bags, using athlete endorsements, bold team-color packaging and performance-oriented language. The label amplifies a “Zero” sugar health halo and low-calorie appeal, with no organic certification, modest “natural flavor” text and bright kid-friendly orange graphics rather than any claims about whole-food ingredients. In plain terms this is a highly processed, formulated beverage designed for rapid hydration and flavor consistency. Sensory notes: thin, easily sipped liquid with a crisp citrus tang, artificial orange aroma and a slick, brightly colored appearance (Yellow 6 giving the hue). It’s packaged in lightweight PET bottles or multipack plastic, designed to be chilled in coolers or sipped straight from a gym bag; the ritual is grab, crack the cap, sip between sets or during halftime. Ingredient cues — electrolytes (sodium, potassium), acidulants, stabilizers, sweeteners and colorants — speak to convenience, predictability and sporty functionality rather than culinary or home-kitchen provenance.

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains multiple industrial additives (artificial sweeteners, colorants, emulsifiers, stabilizers) and is a ready-to-drink formulated beverage, which aligns with NOVA ultra-processed food classification.

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Common Questions about Gatorade Zero Pack 12oz, Orange

Well, it depends on what you mean by 'healthy.' Gatorade Zero is low in calories and sugars, making it a decent choice for hydration, especially during workouts. However, it does contain artificial sweeteners and dyes, so if you're trying to avoid those, you might want to keep that in mind!

Perfect For

post-workout
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

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