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Powerade Orange, 8-Pack
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Powerade Orange, 8-Pack

Powerade
160 foz
Available at Foodtown
140
Calories
0g
Protein
35g
Sugars
250mg
Sodium
50
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Powerade Orange 8-pack (160 fl oz total) is the bright, sports-drink staple you’ll spot in the beverage aisle near other electrolyte drinks, bottled waters, and refrigerated sports and energy beverages. Packaged in a multi-bottle shrink-wrapped set of plastic bottles, its loud orange label, performance claims and vitamin call-outs make it pop on shelf ends and in displays by gym equipment or seasonal outdoor gear. Shoppers reach for this product on weekend team practices, pre-game shopping trips, long road trips, or when they want a quick pick-me-up after a sweaty workout. The brand positions itself squarely in the athletic, goal-driven space — marketed to athletes, teens, recreational exercisers and parents packing sports bags — leaning on a promise of enhanced hydration and extra electrolytes. Label copy emphasizes electrolytes and added B vitamins, creating a health-halo around “performance” despite the sugary base. Visual cues are sporty rather than organic or ‘natural’; there are no organic certifications, and claims like “natural flavors” sit next to artificial colorants and preservatives in the ingredient list. In plain terms, this is a highly processed, formulated beverage made for convenience and rapid fluid replacement. Sensory experience is a vividly sweet orange flavor with a slick, syrupy mouthfeel and cold, thirst-quenching finish; gum acacia and sweeteners give it slight body compared with plain water. Rituals around the drink are practical and habitual: cracked open from a cooler at the sideline, sipped between sets, or packed in a gym bag. It reads as a modern American sports accessory — engineered, familiar, and designed to deliver consistent flavor and electrolytes on demand.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 20
Servings per Container: 8
Calories140
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium250mg11%
Total Carbohydrate35g13%
Total Sugars35g
Added Sugars35g70%
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,, HIGH, FRUCTOSE, CORN, SYRUP,, LESS, THAN, 0.5%, OF:, CITRIC, ACID,, ELECTROLYTES, (SALT,, MONO-POTASSIUM, PHOSPHATE,, MAGNESIUM, AND, CALCIUM, CHLORIDES),, GUM, ACACIA,, NATURAL, FLAVORS,, GLYCEROL, ESTER, OF, ROSIN,, YELLOW, 5, AND, 6,, VITAMINS, B3,, B6,, B12, (NIACINAMIDE,, PYRIDOXINE, HYDROCHLORIDE,, CYANOCOBALAMIN),, ASCORBIC, ACID, (TO, PROTECT, TASTE),, CALCIUM, DISODIUM, EDTA, (TO, PROTECT, COLOR)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Glycerol Ester of Rosin - Processed emulsifier
  • Calcium Disodium EDTA - Synthetic preservative
  • Yellow 5 - Artificial coloring
  • Yellow 6 - Artificial coloring
No EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo 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 high fructose corn syrup, multiple additives (colors, stabilizers, preservatives), and industrially formulated electrolyte and vitamin blends, which are characteristic of ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Powerade Orange, 8-Pack

Well, the term 'healthy' can be a bit slippery! Powerade Orange has a hefty dose of sugar—35 grams per serving, to be exact—so it's not exactly a health food. However, if you're looking for quick hydration and energy during a workout or after sports, it can definitely serve its purpose.

Perfect For

post-workout
game-day-prep
road-trip

Vibe:

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