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Gatorade vs. Rockstar energy drink — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Gatorade and Rockstar energy drink different?

  • Rockstar energy drink has more Vitamin B12, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B5, and Vitamin B3 than Gatorade.
  • Daily need coverage for Vitamin B12 from Rockstar energy drink is 157% higher.

Beverages, PEPSICO QUAKER, Gatorade, G performance O 2, ready-to-drink. and Beverages, Energy drink, ROCKSTAR are the varieties used in this article.

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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.
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +150%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains less Sodium -59%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Equal in Calcium - 1
Equal in Iron - 0.05
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 5% 2% 6% 1% 2% 2% 0%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 0% 1% 3% 2% 0% 0% 0%
Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
Contains more Potassium +150%
Contains more Copper +∞%
Contains more Manganese +∞%
Contains less Sodium -59%
Contains more Zinc +400%
Equal in Calcium - 1
Equal in Iron - 0.05

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.
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Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4363.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +7476.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6050%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%
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%
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% 370% 185% 251% 313% 0% 472% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +4363.6%
Contains more Vitamin B5 +7476.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +6050%
Contains more Vitamin B12 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +97.5%
Equal in Water - 87.08
6% 93%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 93.38 g
Other: 0.19 g
13% 87%
Protein: 0.34 g
Fats: 0.22 g
Carbs: 12.7 g
Water: 87.08 g
Other: 0 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +97.5%
Equal in Water - 87.08

Carbohydrate type comparison

Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +188%
Contains more Glucose +175.3%
Contains more Fructose +97.3%
17% 41% 34% 4% 4%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 0.92 g
Glucose: 2.19 g
Fructose: 1.82 g
Lactose: 0.2 g
Maltose: 0.2 g
Galactose: 0 g
22% 49% 29%
Starch: 0 g
Sucrose: 2.65 g
Glucose: 6.03 g
Fructose: 3.59 g
Lactose: 0 g
Maltose: 0 g
Galactose: 0 g
Contains more Lactose +∞%
Contains more Maltose +∞%
Contains more Sucrose +188%
Contains more Glucose +175.3%
Contains more Fructose +97.3%

Comparison summary table

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

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Gatorade Rockstar energy drink Opinion
Net carbs 6.43g 12.7g Rockstar energy drink
Protein 0g 0.34g Rockstar energy drink
Fats 0g 0.22g Rockstar energy drink
Carbs 6.43g 12.7g Rockstar energy drink
Calories 26kcal 58kcal Rockstar energy drink
Fructose 1.82g 3.59g Rockstar energy drink
Sugar 5.24g 12.26g Gatorade
Calcium 1mg 1mg
Iron 0.05mg 0.05mg
Phosphorus 10mg 0mg Gatorade
Potassium 15mg 6mg Gatorade
Sodium 39mg 16mg Rockstar energy drink
Zinc 0.01mg 0.05mg Rockstar energy drink
Copper 0.006mg 0mg Gatorade
Manganese 0.013mg 0mg Gatorade
Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Gatorade
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0mg Gatorade
Vitamin B2 0mg 1.6mg Rockstar energy drink
Vitamin B3 0.22mg 9.82mg Rockstar energy drink
Vitamin B5 0.055mg 4.167mg Rockstar energy drink
Vitamin B6 0.022mg 1.353mg Rockstar energy drink
Vitamin B12 0µg 3.77µg Rockstar energy drink
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 Rockstar energy drink
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
132%
Rockstar energy drink
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Gatorade
1%
Rockstar energy drink

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Rockstar energy drink
Rockstar energy drink contains less Sodium (difference - 23mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Rockstar energy drink
Rockstar energy drink is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gatorade
Gatorade is lower in Sugar (difference - 7.02g)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Gatorade
Gatorade is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food contains less Saturated Fat?
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The foods are relatively equal in Saturated Fat (0 g)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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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. Rockstar energy drink - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171937/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.