Beverages
Gatorade fit
16.9 fl oz/1.05 PT/500 mL
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 73
Gatorade fit scores 73 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 3 points 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: color (added), flavoring and non-nutritive sweetener. Emerging
- minus 2.5 points Natural flavors: "Natural flavor" is a legal category (21 CFR 101.22(a)(3)): flavor substances from spices, fruits, vegetables, meat, dairy or fermentation. Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better sports and electrolyte drinks
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Gatorade Zero Sugar Thirst Quencher Gatorade · 12 fl oz/355 mL Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 100 out of 100 , 27 points higher -
Gatorade, Water Gatorade · 1 23.7 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 98 out of 100 , 25 points higher -
Electrolyte sport water Body Armor Nutrition · 33.8 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 98 out of 100 , 25 points higher -
Sport water alkaline water Bodyarmor Super Water · 23.7 fl oz/700 mL Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 98 out of 100 , 25 points higher -
Electrolyte Electrolit Zero · 21 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 98 out of 100 , 25 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Gatorade fit
Ingredients
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
- Stevia (steviol glycosides) minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 3 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Energy 2 kcal / 100 ml minus 1 points
100 − 27 = 73
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 2 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.6 g |
| Sugars | 0.2 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0.1 g |
Serving: 1 serving (100 g)
Ingredients
- WATER
- CLARIFIED WATERMELON JUICE CONCENTRATE
- CITRIC ACID
- SEA SALTS
- NATURAL FLAVOR
- ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)
- PURIFIED STEVIA LEAF EXTRACT
- NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3)
- BETA CAROTENE (VITAMIN A)
- CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE (VITAMIN B5)
- PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6)
Label text, as published
WATER, CLARIFIED WATERMELON JUICE CONCENTRATE, CITRIC ACID, SEA SALTS, NATURAL FLAVOR, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), PURIFIED STEVIA LEAF EXTRACT, NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3), BETA CAROTENE (VITAMIN A), CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE (VITAMIN B5), PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6).
Allergens and diets
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Gatorade
Sources
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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control in newly released guideline
“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
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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“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