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Gatorade Zero Variety 18 Pack
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Gatorade Zero Variety 18 Pack

Gatorade
216 foz
Available at Foodtown
0
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
75
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Gatorade Zero Variety 18 Pack is a shelf staple in the beverage aisle, usually stacked near sports drinks, electrolyte mixes, and bottled water. You’ll find it in multi-pack displays close to refrigerators or on endcaps during sports season, often adjacent to energy drinks and calorie-free sodas. This product fits shopping trips for team practices, post-workout replenishment, game-day tailgates, and road trips where quick, portable hydration is needed. It’s positioned as a performance-focused brand with over 40 years of sports heritage — marketed to athletes, weekend warriors, coaches, and parents seeking electrolyte replacement without sugar. The label leans on a “zero sugar” health halo and performance claims (“hydrate, recover, fuel up”) rather than organic or natural credentials; ingredients list includes “natural flavor” but no organic certification. Bright, sporty graphics and flavor-specific colors appeal to teens and adults who want functional, familiar beverages rather than artisanal or whole-food options. In plain processing terms, this is a highly processed, formulated beverage made from water, salts, non-nutritive sweeteners, stabilizers, and colorants. Sensory notes: poured cold it’s thin and very drinkable with a crisp, tangy citric bite, faint mouth-coating from modified starch and emulsifiers, and a clean sweetness from sucralose and acesulfame potassium; color ranges from purple to blue or red depending on flavor. Packaging is a convenience-focused multipack of single-serve plastic bottles — a grab-and-go ritual for rinsing off sweat on the sideline, sipping during long drives, or stacking in the fridge for team events.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1.0
Servings per Container: 6
Calories0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat160g800%
Trans Fat1g
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
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

Berry:, Water,, Citric, Acid,, Natural, Flavor,, Sodium, Citrate,, Salt,, Monopotassium, Phosphate,, Purple, Sweet, Potato, Juice, Concentrate, (Color),, Modified, Food, Starch,, Sucralose,, Acesulfame, Potassium,, Glycerol, Ester, of, Rosin., Glacier, Cherry:, Water,, Citric, Acid,, Natural, Flavor,, Sodium, Citrate,, Salt,, Monopotassium, Phosphate,, Modified, Food, Starch,, Mixed, Triglycerides,, Sucralose,, Glycerol, Ester, of, Rosin,, Acesulfame, Potassium., Glacier, Freeze:, Water,, Citric, Acid,, Sodium, Citrate,, Salt,, Monopotassium, Phosphate,, Modified, Food, Starch,, Natural, Flavor,, Sucralose,, Acesulfame, Potassium,, Glycerol, Ester, of, Rosin,, Blue, 1..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Mixed Triglycerides - Processed emulsifier
  • Blue 1 - Artificial coloring
No EmulsifierNo 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 (non-nutritive sweeteners, emulsifiers, modified starches, artificial color) and is a formulated, ready-to-drink product, fitting the ultraprocessed category.

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Common Questions about Gatorade Zero Variety 18 Pack

The term 'healthy' can be a bit slippery, right? Gatorade Zero is low in calories and sugar-free, making it a decent option for hydration, especially during workouts. However, it’s not packed with vitamins or minerals, so while it can be a refreshing pick-me-up, it’s not a substitute for whole foods.

Perfect For

post-workout
game-day-prep
road-trip

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