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Drinking water vs. Gatorade — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Drinking water and Gatorade

    The food types used in this comparison are Beverages, water, tap, drinking and Beverages, PEPSICO QUAKER, Gatorade, G performance O 2, ready-to-drink..

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    Mineral Comparison

    Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
    Drinking water
    Drinking water
    4
    :
    4
    Gatorade
    Gatorade
    Contains more Calcium +200%
    Contains more Magnesium +∞%
    Contains less Sodium -89.7%
    Contains more Copper +66.7%
    Contains more Iron +∞%
    Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
    Contains more Potassium +∞%
    Contains more Manganese +∞%
    Equal in Zinc - 0.01
    Drinking water
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 1% 4% 0% 0%
    Gatorade
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 5% 2% 6% 1% 2% 2% 0%
    Contains more Calcium +200%
    Contains more Magnesium +∞%
    Contains less Sodium -89.7%
    Contains more Copper +66.7%
    Contains more Iron +∞%
    Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
    Contains more Potassium +∞%
    Contains more Manganese +∞%
    Equal in Zinc - 0.01

    Vitamin Comparison

    Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
    Drinking water
    Drinking water
    0
    :
    6
    Gatorade
    Gatorade
    Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
    Drinking water
    Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
    Gatorade
    Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 0% 0% 2% 3% 0% 5% 4% 6% 0% 0% 1%
    Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin K +∞%

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Drinking water
    Drinking water
    1
    :
    2
    Gatorade
    Gatorade
    Contains more Carbs +∞%
    Contains more Other +90%
    Equal in Water - 93.38
    Drinking water
    100%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 0 g
    Water: 99.9 g
    Other: 0.1 g
    Gatorade
    6% 93%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 6.43 g
    Water: 93.38 g
    Other: 0.19 g
    Contains more Carbs +∞%
    Contains more Other +90%
    Equal in Water - 93.38

    Comparison summary table

    Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
    Drinking water Gatorade
    Rich in vitamins ok
    Lower in Sugar ok
    Lower in Sodium ok
    Lower in Glycemic Index ok
    Lower in Cholesterol Equal
    Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
    Lower in price Equal
    Rich in minerals Equal

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Drinking water Gatorade Opinion
    Net carbs 0g 6.43g Gatorade
    Carbs 0g 6.43g Gatorade
    Calories 0kcal 26kcal Gatorade
    Fructose 1.82g Gatorade
    Sugar 0g 5.24g Drinking water
    Calcium 3mg 1mg Drinking water
    Iron 0mg 0.05mg Gatorade
    Magnesium 1mg 0mg Drinking water
    Phosphorus 0mg 10mg Gatorade
    Potassium 0mg 15mg Gatorade
    Sodium 4mg 39mg Drinking water
    Zinc 0.01mg 0.01mg
    Copper 0.01mg 0.006mg Drinking water
    Manganese 0mg 0.013mg Gatorade
    Vitamin C 0mg 0.4mg Gatorade
    Vitamin B1 0mg 0.011mg Gatorade
    Vitamin B3 0mg 0.22mg Gatorade
    Vitamin B5 0mg 0.055mg Gatorade
    Vitamin B6 0mg 0.022mg Gatorade
    Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg Gatorade

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

    ok
    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Drinking water Gatorade
    Low Fats diet Equal
    Low Carbs diet ok
    Low Calories diet ok
    Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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    Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

    The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
    Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
    0%
    Drinking water
    1%
    Gatorade
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    1%
    Drinking water
    2%
    Gatorade

    Comparison summary

    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    Gatorade
    Gatorade is relatively richer in vitamins
    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Drinking water
    Drinking water is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.24g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Drinking water
    Drinking water contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Drinking water
    Drinking water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
    Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)
    Which food is cheaper?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
    ?
    It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

    References

    All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

    1. Drinking water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173647/nutrients
    2. Gatorade - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173660/nutrients

    All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

    Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.