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Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration Cherry Lime
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Artificially sweetened beverages

Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration Cherry Lime

20 fl oz/1.25 PT/591 mL

Okay out of 100 Medium confidence
  • Ultra-processed
  • Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
  • Contains added sugars
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Why it scores 40

Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration Cherry Lime scores 40 out of 100 (Okay) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:

  1. Sugar: An added sugar. Strong
  2. Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
  3. 5 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: emulsifier, firming agent, flavoring, modified starch and non-nutritive sweetener. Emerging

Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.

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The Receipt

Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration Cherry Lime

START100

Ingredients

  • Sugar
    Strong An added sugar. [1][2][3]
  • Calcium lactate
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [4]
  • Natural flavors
    Info "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. [5][4]
  • Modified starch
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [4]
  • Stevia (steviol glycosides)
    Emerging WHO (2023) recommends against using non-sugar sweeteners to control body weight (conditional recommendation); US dietary guidelines advise limiting them. [6][2]
  • Glycerol ester of rosin (ester gum)
    Info An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). [4]
subtotal−29.5

Processing

  • Ultra-processed (NOVA 4)
    Strong Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. [4]
  • 5 kinds of ultra-processing markers
    Emerging Industrial additive classes found: emulsifier, firming agent, flavoring, modified starch and non-nutritive sweetener. [4]
subtotal−24

Nutrition per 100 ml

  • Sugars 2 g / 100 ml
    Strong High in sugar. [1]
  • Energy 10 kcal / 100 ml
    Info Energy-dense for its volume. [2]
subtotal−7
TOTAL 40Okay

100 − 60.5 = 39.5 → 40

Can’t score above 79. Contains sugar, an ingredient of high concern. [1][2][3]

GTIN 00052000049008 · 2026-08-02

score v1.3.0 · kb 2026.10.11

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Nutrition per 100 ml

Energy10 kcal
Fat0 g
Carbohydrates2.4 g
Sugars2 g
Added sugars2 g
Protein0 g
Salt0.2 g

Serving: 591 ml (591 ml)

Ingredients

High Moderate Not recognized Tap an ingredient for its evidence and rules.
Label text, as published

WATER, SUGAR, CITRIC ACID, SALT, CALCIUM LACTATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, PURIFIED STEVIA LEAF EXTRACT, GLYCEROL ESTER OF ROSIN.

Allergens and diets

  • Palm-oil-free

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Sources

  1. Guideline: sugars intake for adults and children

    World Health Organization · Mar 4, 2015 · Agency assessment

    “In both adults and children, WHO recommends reducing the intake of free sugars to less than 10% of total energy intake”

    who.int

  2. Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030

    U.S. Department of Health and Human Services and U.S. Department of Agriculture · January 2026 · Regulator

    “Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”

    cdn.realfood.gov

  3. Added and free sugars should be as low as possible

    European Food Safety Authority · Feb 28, 2022 · Agency assessment

    “Sugar consumption is a known cause of dental caries.”

    efsa.europa.eu

  4. Ultra-processed foods: what they are and how to identify them

    Public Health Nutrition · April 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org

  5. 21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives

    Electronic Code of Federal Regulations (eCFR), U.S. Office of the Federal Register · Dec 19, 2016 · Law

    “whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”

    ecfr.gov

  6. WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control in newly released guideline

    World Health Organization · May 15, 2023 · Agency assessment

    “The recommendation is based on the findings of a systematic review of the available evidence which suggests that use of NSS does not confer any long-term benefit in reducing body fat in adults or children.”

    who.int

  7. Ultra-processed food exposure and adverse health outcomes: umbrella review of epidemiological meta-analyses

    BMJ · Feb 28, 2024 · Peer-reviewed

    “Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”

    doi.org

  8. Ultra-Processed Diets Cause Excess Calorie Intake and Weight Gain: An Inpatient Randomized Controlled Trial of Ad Libitum Food Intake

    Cell Metabolism · July 2019 · Peer-reviewed

    doi.org