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Gatorade vs. Sprite — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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A recap on differences between Gatorade and Sprite

    Food varieties used in this article are Beverages, PEPSICO QUAKER, Gatorade, G performance O 2, ready-to-drink. and Beverages, carbonated, SPRITE, lemon-lime, without caffeine.

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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.
    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0% 0.3% 1.3% 1.9% 2% 0.27% 4.3% 5.1% 1.7% 0%
    Sprite
    Sprite
    5
    Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 0.71% 0.6% 0.09% 4.1% 0.33% 1.1% 0% 1.2% 0.26% 0%
    Contains more PotassiumPotassium +1400%
    Contains more CopperCopper +500%
    Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +∞%
    Contains more ManganeseManganese +550%
    Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
    Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
    Contains more IronIron +120%
    Contains more ZincZinc +300%
    Contains less SodiumSodium -76.9%
    ~equal in Selenium ~0µg

    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.
    Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 1.3% 0% 0% 0% 2.8% 0% 4.1% 3.3% 5.1% 0% 0.5% 0% 0%
    Sprite
    Sprite
    1
    Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.28% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0.22%
    Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +1366.7%
    Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +∞%
    Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
    Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
    ~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
    ~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
    ~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0mg
    ~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg
    ~equal in Folate ~0µg

    Macronutrient Comparison

    Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
    6% 93%
    Protein: 0 g
    Fats: 0 g
    Carbs: 6.43 g
    Water: 93.38 g
    Other: 0.19 g
    Sprite
    Sprite
    3
    10% 90%
    Protein: 0.05 g
    Fats: 0.02 g
    Carbs: 10.14 g
    Water: 89.78 g
    Other: 0.01 g
    Contains more OtherOther +1800%
    Contains more ProteinProtein +∞%
    Contains more FatsFats +∞%
    Contains more CarbsCarbs +57.7%
    ~equal in Water ~89.78g

    Carbohydrate type comparison

    Carbohydrate type breakdown side-by-side comparison
    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
    Sprite
    Sprite
    2
    7% 35% 58%
    Starch: 0 g
    Sucrose: 0.65 g
    Glucose: 3.13 g
    Fructose: 5.19 g
    Lactose: 0 g
    Maltose: 0 g
    Galactose: 0 g
    Contains more SucroseSucrose +41.5%
    Contains more LactoseLactose +∞%
    Contains more MaltoseMaltose +∞%
    Contains more GlucoseGlucose +42.9%
    Contains more FructoseFructose +185.2%
    ~equal in Starch ~0g
    ~equal in Galactose ~0g

    Comparison summary table

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

    All nutrients comparison - raw data values

    Nutrient Gatorade Sprite Opinion
    Calories 26kcal 40kcal Sprite
    Protein 0g 0.05g Sprite
    Fats 0g 0.02g Sprite
    Vitamin C 0.4mg 0mg Gatorade
    Net carbs 6.43g 10.14g Sprite
    Carbs 6.43g 10.14g Sprite
    Magnesium 0mg 1mg Sprite
    Calcium 1mg 2mg Sprite
    Potassium 15mg 1mg Gatorade
    Iron 0.05mg 0.11mg Sprite
    Sugar 5.24g 8.98g Gatorade
    Copper 0.006mg 0.001mg Gatorade
    Zinc 0.01mg 0.04mg Sprite
    Phosphorus 10mg 0mg Gatorade
    Sodium 39mg 9mg Sprite
    Manganese 0.013mg 0.002mg Gatorade
    Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0mg Gatorade
    Vitamin B3 0.22mg 0.015mg Gatorade
    Vitamin B5 0.055mg 0mg Gatorade
    Vitamin B6 0.022mg 0mg Gatorade
    Vitamin K 0.2µg 0µg Gatorade
    Choline 0mg 0.4mg Sprite
    Fructose 1.82g 5.19g Sprite

    Which food is preferable for your diet?

    ok
    ok
    is better in case of low diet
    Gatorade Sprite
    Low Calories diet ok
    Low Fats diet ok
    Low Carbs 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%
    Sprite
    Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
    2%
    Gatorade
    1%
    Sprite

    Comparison summary

    Which food contains less Sodium?
    Sprite
    Sprite contains less Sodium (difference - 30mg)
    Which food is lower in glycemic index?
    Sprite
    Sprite is lower in glycemic index (difference - 25)
    Which food is lower in Sugar?
    Gatorade
    Gatorade is lower in Sugar (difference - 3.74g)
    Which food is richer in vitamins?
    Gatorade
    Gatorade is relatively richer in vitamins
    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 cheaper?
    ?
    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.

    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. Sprite - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173206/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.