Coca-Cola vs. Gatorade — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison
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Significant differences between Coca-Cola and Gatorade
- Coca-Cola has 2 times more Sugar than Gatorade. Coca-Cola has 8.97g of Sugar, while Gatorade has 5.24g.
Specific food types used in this comparison are Beverages, carbonated, cola, fast-food cola 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.
| Contains more CalciumCalcium | +100% |
| Contains more IronIron | +120% |
| Contains more ZincZinc | +100% |
| Contains less SodiumSodium | -89.7% |
| Contains more SeleniumSelenium | +∞% |
| Contains more PotassiumPotassium | +650% |
| Contains more CopperCopper | +500% |
| Contains more ManganeseManganese | +550% |
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.
| Contains more CholineCholine | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 | +∞% |
| Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K | +∞% |
~equal in
Vitamin D
~0µg
Macronutrient Comparison
Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
| Contains more ProteinProtein | +∞% |
| Contains more FatsFats | +∞% |
| Contains more CarbsCarbs | +48.7% |
| Contains more OtherOther | +375% |
~equal in
Water
~93.38g
Comparison summary table
Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
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| Lower in Sodium |
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| Lower in Glycemic Index |
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| Lower in Cholesterol | Equal | ||
| Lower in Saturated Fat | Equal | ||
| Lower in price | Equal | ||
| Rich in minerals | Equal | ||
All nutrients comparison - raw data values
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| Calories | 37kcal | 26kcal |
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| Protein | 0.07g | 0g |
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| Fats | 0.02g | 0g |
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| Vitamin C | 0mg | 0.4mg |
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| Net carbs | 9.56g | 6.43g |
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| Carbs | 9.56g | 6.43g |
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| Calcium | 2mg | 1mg |
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| Potassium | 2mg | 15mg |
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| Iron | 0.11mg | 0.05mg |
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| Sugar | 8.97g | 5.24g |
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| Copper | 0.001mg | 0.006mg |
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| Zinc | 0.02mg | 0.01mg |
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| Phosphorus | 10mg | 10mg | |
| Sodium | 4mg | 39mg |
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| Manganese | 0.002mg | 0.013mg |
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| Selenium | 0.1µg | 0µg |
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| Vitamin B1 | 0mg | 0.011mg |
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| Vitamin B3 | 0mg | 0.22mg |
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| Vitamin B5 | 0mg | 0.055mg |
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| Vitamin B6 | 0mg | 0.022mg |
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| Vitamin K | 0µg | 0.2µg |
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| Choline | 0.3mg | 0mg |
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| Fructose | 1.82g |
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Which food is preferable for your diet?
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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
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Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
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Comparison summary
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gatorade is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.73g)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
Gatorade is relatively richer in vitamins
Which food contains less Sodium?
Coca-Cola contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Coca-Cola is lower in glycemic index (difference - 26)
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 minerals?
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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.