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Gatorade Zero Straw Kiwi 8 Pack
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Gatorade Zero Straw Kiwi 8 Pack

Gatorade
160 foz
Available at Foodtown
5
Calories
0g
Protein
260mg
Sodium
24
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Gatorade Zero Straw Kiwi 8 Pack is a brightly branded, sugar-free sports drink sold in multi-pack plastic bottles; in a supermarket you would spot it in the sports drink and hydration aisle near bottled water, traditional Gatorade flavors, electrolyte powders and energy drinks. Shoppers often pick it up for active occasions — post-workout refueling, youth sports, game-day coolers, or long car trips when electrolytes and a flavored low-calorie option are wanted. The Gatorade name positions it firmly in athletic culture: performance-oriented, youth- and team-sport–friendly, and marketed to people who want hydration with an active lifestyle identity rather than basic refreshment. Label cues emphasize zero sugar and low calories, with small type 'natural flavor' and bright color graphics; there are no organic or whole-food claims and the product leans on clinical, sporty credibility rather than wholesome or artisanal messaging. Processing-wise, this is a formulated beverage made from water, salts, sweeteners, colorants and functional additives — a highly processed, industrially assembled product. Sensory experience is light, thinned syrupy water with a sharp citrus-acid bite, saline minerality from electrolytes and an artificial sweet aftertaste from sucralose and acesulfame potassium; the Red 40 gives a vivid pink-red hue. Packaging is convenient PET bottles sold in an eight-pack sleeve — a grab-and-go ritual: crack a cold bottle after practice, toss a few into a cooler on game day, or stash in a gym bag. Consumption is functional and transactional: quick swigs, team benches, and hydration breaks rather than leisurely sipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories5
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium260mg11%
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,, Natural, Flavor,, Salt,, Monopotassium, Phosphate,, Modified, Food, Starch,, Sucralose,, Acesulfame, Potassium,, Mixed, Triglycerides,, Glycerol, Ester, of, Rosin,, Red, 40..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Red 40 - 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?

Contains multiple industrial ingredients (artificial sweeteners, colorants, modified starch, emulsifiers) and is a formulated, shelf-stable beverage, placing it in the ultra-processed category.

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Common Questions about Gatorade Zero Straw Kiwi 8 Pack

The term 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? Gatorade Zero Straw Kiwi is low in calories (just 5 per serving) and low in sugar, making it a decent hydration option, especially for those watching their calorie intake. However, it does contain artificial sweeteners and dyes, which some people prefer to avoid. So, it really depends on your personal health goals!

Perfect For

post-workout
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

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