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Gatorade vs. Coca-Cola — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Significant differences between Gatorade and Coca-Cola

    Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, PEPSICO QUAKER, Gatorade, G performance O 2, ready-to-drink. and Beverages, carbonated, cola, fast-food cola.

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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.
    Gatorade
    Gatorade
    3
    :
    5
    Coca-Cola
    Coca-Cola
    Contains more Potassium +650%
    Contains more Copper +500%
    Contains more Manganese +550%
    Contains more Calcium +100%
    Contains more Iron +120%
    Contains less Sodium -89.7%
    Contains more Zinc +100%
    Contains more Selenium +∞%
    Equal in Phosphorus - 10
    Gatorade
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 5% 2% 6% 1% 2% 2% 0%
    Coca-Cola
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 5% 0% 5% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1% 1%
    Contains more Potassium +650%
    Contains more Copper +500%
    Contains more Manganese +550%
    Contains more Calcium +100%
    Contains more Iron +120%
    Contains less Sodium -89.7%
    Contains more Zinc +100%
    Contains more Selenium +∞%
    Equal in Phosphorus - 10

    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.
    Gatorade
    Gatorade
    6
    :
    0
    Coca-Cola
    Coca-Cola
    Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B5 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
    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%
    Coca-Cola
    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%
    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
    Gatorade
    Gatorade
    2
    :
    3
    Coca-Cola
    Coca-Cola
    Contains more Other +375%
    Contains more Protein +∞%
    Contains more Fats +∞%
    Contains more Carbs +48.7%
    Equal in Water - 90.31
    Gatorade
    6% 93%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 6.43 g
    Water: 93.38 g
    Other: 0.19 g
    Coca-Cola
    10% 90%
    Protein: 0.07 g
    Fats: 0.02 g
    Carbs: 9.56 g
    Water: 90.31 g
    Other: 0.04 g
    Contains more Other +375%
    Contains more Protein +∞%
    Contains more Fats +∞%
    Contains more Carbs +48.7%
    Equal in Water - 90.31

    Comparison summary table

    Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
    Gatorade Coca-Cola
    Lower in Sugar ok
    Rich in vitamins 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 Gatorade Coca-Cola Opinion
    Net carbs 6.43g 9.56g Coca-Cola
    Protein 0g 0.07g Coca-Cola
    Fats 0g 0.02g Coca-Cola
    Carbs 6.43g 9.56g Coca-Cola
    Calories 26kcal 37kcal Coca-Cola
    Fructose 1.82g Gatorade
    Sugar 5.24g 8.97g Gatorade
    Calcium 1mg 2mg Coca-Cola
    Iron 0.05mg 0.11mg Coca-Cola
    Phosphorus 10mg 10mg
    Potassium 15mg 2mg Gatorade
    Sodium 39mg 4mg Coca-Cola
    Zinc 0.01mg 0.02mg Coca-Cola
    Copper 0.006mg 0.001mg Gatorade
    Manganese 0.013mg 0.002mg Gatorade
    Selenium 0µg 0.1µg Coca-Cola
    Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Gatorade
    Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0mg Gatorade
    Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0mg Gatorade
    Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0mg Gatorade
    Vitamin B6 0.022mg 0mg Gatorade
    Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg Gatorade

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    is better in case of low diet
    Gatorade Coca-Cola
    Low Fats diet ok
    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
    1%
    Gatorade
    0%
    Coca-Cola
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    2%
    Gatorade
    1%
    Coca-Cola

    Comparison summary

    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Gatorade
    Gatorade is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.73g)
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    Gatorade
    Gatorade is relatively richer in vitamins
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Coca-Cola
    Coca-Cola contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Coca-Cola
    Coca-Cola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
    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. Gatorade - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173660/nutrients
    2. Coca-Cola - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175093/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.