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Gatorade vs. Carbonated water — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Differences between Gatorade and Carbonated water

    The food types used in this comparison are Beverages, PEPSICO QUAKER, Gatorade, G performance O 2, ready-to-drink. and Beverages, carbonated, club soda.

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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
    4
    :
    4
    Carbonated water
    Carbonated water
    Contains more Iron +400%
    Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
    Contains more Potassium +650%
    Contains more Manganese +1200%
    Contains more Calcium +400%
    Contains more Magnesium +∞%
    Contains less Sodium -46.2%
    Contains more Zinc +900%
    Equal in Copper - 0.006
    Gatorade
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 5% 2% 6% 1% 2% 2% 0%
    Carbonated water
    Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 1% 1% 0% 1% 3% 3% 2% 1% 0%
    Contains more Iron +400%
    Contains more Phosphorus +∞%
    Contains more Potassium +650%
    Contains more Manganese +1200%
    Contains more Calcium +400%
    Contains more Magnesium +∞%
    Contains less Sodium -46.2%
    Contains more Zinc +900%
    Equal in Copper - 0.006

    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
    Carbonated water
    Carbonated water
    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%
    Carbonated 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%
    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
    :
    1
    Carbonated water
    Carbonated water
    Contains more Carbs +∞%
    Contains more Other +90%
    Equal in Water - 99.9
    Gatorade
    6% 93%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 6.43 g
    Water: 93.38 g
    Other: 0.19 g
    Carbonated water
    100%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 0 g
    Water: 99.9 g
    Other: 0.1 g
    Contains more Carbs +∞%
    Contains more Other +90%
    Equal in Water - 99.9

    Comparison summary table

    Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
    Gatorade Carbonated water
    Lower in price ok
    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
    Rich in minerals Equal

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Gatorade Carbonated water Opinion
    Net carbs 6.43g 0g Gatorade
    Carbs 6.43g 0g Gatorade
    Calories 26kcal 0kcal Gatorade
    Fructose 1.82g Gatorade
    Sugar 5.24g 0g Carbonated water
    Calcium 1mg 5mg Carbonated water
    Iron 0.05mg 0.01mg Gatorade
    Magnesium 0mg 1mg Carbonated water
    Phosphorus 10mg 0mg Gatorade
    Potassium 15mg 2mg Gatorade
    Sodium 39mg 21mg Carbonated water
    Zinc 0.01mg 0.1mg Carbonated water
    Copper 0.006mg 0.006mg
    Manganese 0.013mg 0.001mg Gatorade
    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?

    ok
    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Gatorade Carbonated water
    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
    1%
    Gatorade
    0%
    Carbonated water
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    2%
    Gatorade
    1%
    Carbonated water

    Comparison summary

    Which food is cheaper?
    Gatorade
    Gatorade is cheaper (difference - $0.1)
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    Gatorade
    Gatorade is relatively richer in vitamins
    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Carbonated water
    Carbonated water is lower in Sugar (difference - 5.24g)
    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Carbonated water
    Carbonated water contains less Sodium (difference - 18mg)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Carbonated water
    Carbonated 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 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. Carbonated water - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/174842/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.