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Gatorade vs. Lemonade — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Gatorade and Lemonade

    These are the specific foods used in this comparison Beverages, PEPSICO QUAKER, Gatorade, G performance O 2, ready-to-drink. and Lemonade, frozen concentrate, white, prepared with water.

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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 +400%
    Contains more Manganese +160%
    Contains more Calcium +300%
    Contains more Iron +220%
    Contains more Magnesium +∞%
    Contains less Sodium -89.7%
    Contains more Zinc +100%
    Contains more Copper +250%
    Contains more Selenium +∞%
    Equal in Potassium - 15
    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 2% 6% 2% 1% 2% 1% 1% 7% 1% 1%
    Contains more Phosphorus +400%
    Contains more Manganese +160%
    Contains more Calcium +300%
    Contains more Iron +220%
    Contains more Magnesium +∞%
    Contains less Sodium -89.7%
    Contains more Zinc +100%
    Contains more Copper +250%
    Contains more Selenium +∞%
    Equal in Potassium - 15

    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 B1 +83.3%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +1275%
    Contains more Vitamin B5 +323.1%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +266.7%
    Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin C +875%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
    Contains more Folate +∞%
    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 1% 1% 0% 14% 2% 5% 1% 1% 2% 1% 0% 0%
    Contains more Vitamin B1 +83.3%
    Contains more Vitamin B3 +1275%
    Contains more Vitamin B5 +323.1%
    Contains more Vitamin B6 +266.7%
    Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin C +875%
    Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
    Contains more Folate +∞%

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    Contains more Other +58.3%
    Contains more Protein +∞%
    Contains more Fats +∞%
    Contains more Carbs +62.1%
    Equal in Water - 89.35
    6% 93%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 6.43 g
    Water: 93.38 g
    Other: 0.19 g
    10% 89%
    Protein: 0.07 g
    Fats: 0.04 g
    Carbs: 10.42 g
    Water: 89.35 g
    Other: 0.12 g
    Contains more Other +58.3%
    Contains more Protein +∞%
    Contains more Fats +∞%
    Contains more Carbs +62.1%
    Equal in Water - 89.35

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Gatorade Lemonade Opinion
    Net carbs 6.43g 10.42g Lemonade
    Protein 0g 0.07g Lemonade
    Fats 0g 0.04g Lemonade
    Carbs 6.43g 10.42g Lemonade
    Calories 26kcal 40kcal Lemonade
    Fructose 1.82g Gatorade
    Sugar 5.24g 9.98g Gatorade
    Calcium 1mg 4mg Lemonade
    Iron 0.05mg 0.16mg Lemonade
    Magnesium 0mg 2mg Lemonade
    Phosphorus 10mg 2mg Gatorade
    Potassium 15mg 15mg
    Sodium 39mg 4mg Lemonade
    Zinc 0.01mg 0.02mg Lemonade
    Copper 0.006mg 0.021mg Lemonade
    Manganese 0.013mg 0.005mg Gatorade
    Selenium 0µg 0.1µg Lemonade
    Vitamin A 0IU 1IU Lemonade
    Vitamin E 0mg 0.01mg Lemonade
    Vitamin C 0.4mg 3.9mg Lemonade
    Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.006mg Gatorade
    Vitamin B2 0mg 0.021mg Lemonade
    Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.016mg Gatorade
    Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0.013mg Gatorade
    Vitamin B6 0.022mg 0.006mg Gatorade
    Folate 0µg 1µg Lemonade
    Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg Gatorade
    Saturated Fat 0g 0.006g Gatorade
    Monounsaturated Fat 0g 0.002g Lemonade
    Polyunsaturated fat 0g 0.013g Lemonade

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

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

    Comparison summary

    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Lemonade
    Lemonade contains less Sodium (difference - 35mg)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Lemonade
    Lemonade is lower in glycemic index (difference - 35)
    Which food is richer in minerals?
    Lemonade
    Lemonade is relatively richer in minerals
    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Gatorade
    Gatorade is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.74g)
    Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
    Gatorade
    Gatorade is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.006g)
    Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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    The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
    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. Lemonade - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173217/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.