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Water vs. Gatorade — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Water and Gatorade

    The food varieties used in the comparison are Beverages, water, tap, well 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.
    Water
    Water
    4
    :
    5
    Gatorade
    Gatorade
    Contains more Calcium +200%
    Contains more Magnesium +∞%
    Contains less Sodium -87.2%
    Contains more Copper +166.7%
    Contains more Iron +∞%
    Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
    Contains more Potassium +∞%
    Contains more Manganese +∞%
    Equal in Zinc - 0.01
    Water
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 0% 1% 0% 0% 1% 1% 6% 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 -87.2%
    Contains more Copper +166.7%
    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.
    Water
    Water
    0
    :
    12
    Gatorade
    Gatorade
    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%

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Water
    Water
    1
    :
    2
    Gatorade
    Gatorade
    Contains more Carbs +∞%
    Contains more Other +90%
    Equal in Water - 93.38
    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.
    Water Gatorade
    Lower in Sugar ok
    Lower in Sodium ok
    Lower in Cholesterol ok
    Lower in Saturated Fat ok
    Lower in Glycemic Index ok
    Rich in minerals ok
    Rich in vitamins ok
    Lower in price Equal

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Water Gatorade Opinion
    Net carbs 0g 6.43g Gatorade
    Carbs 0g 6.43g Gatorade
    Calories 0kcal 26kcal Gatorade
    Fructose 1.82g Gatorade
    Sugar 5.24g Water
    Calcium 3mg 1mg Water
    Iron 0mg 0.05mg Gatorade
    Magnesium 1mg 0mg Water
    Phosphorus 0mg 10mg Gatorade
    Potassium 0mg 15mg Gatorade
    Sodium 5mg 39mg Water
    Zinc 0.01mg 0.01mg
    Copper 0.016mg 0.006mg Water
    Manganese 0mg 0.013mg Gatorade
    Vitamin C 0.4mg Gatorade
    Vitamin B1 0.011mg Gatorade
    Vitamin B3 0.22mg Gatorade
    Vitamin B5 0.055mg Gatorade
    Vitamin B6 0.022mg Gatorade
    Vitamin K 0.2µg Gatorade

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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    is better in case of low diet
    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%
    Water
    1%
    Gatorade
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    1%
    Water
    2%
    Gatorade

    Comparison summary

    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Water
    Water is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.24g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Water
    Water contains less Sodium (difference - 34mg)
    Which food is lower in Cholesterol?
    Water
    Water is lower in Cholesterol (difference - 0mg)
    Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
    Water
    Water is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0g)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Water
    Water is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Gatorade
    Gatorade is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    Gatorade
    Gatorade is relatively richer in vitamins
    Which food is cheaper?
    ?
    The foods are relatively equal in price ($)

    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. Water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175096/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.