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Lemonade vs. Gatorade — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Summary of differences between Lemonade and Gatorade

  • Lemonade contains 2 times more Sugar than Gatorade. While Lemonade contains 9.98g of Sugar, Gatorade contains only 5.24g.

These are the specific foods used in this comparison Lemonade, frozen concentrate, white, prepared with water 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.
Lemonade
Lemonade
7
:
2
Gatorade
Gatorade
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 +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Contains more Manganese +160%
Equal in Potassium - 15
Lemonade
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 6% 2% 1% 2% 1% 1% 7% 1% 1%
Gatorade
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 1% 2% 0% 5% 2% 6% 1% 2% 2% 0%
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 +∞%
Contains more Phosphorus +400%
Contains more Manganese +160%
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.
Lemonade
Lemonade
5
:
6
Gatorade
Gatorade
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +875%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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 +∞%
Lemonade
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%
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%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +∞%
Contains more Vitamin C +875%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more Folate +∞%
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 +∞%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Lemonade
Lemonade
3
:
2
Gatorade
Gatorade
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +62.1%
Contains more Other +58.3%
Equal in Water - 93.38
Lemonade
10% 89%
Protein: 0.07 g
Fats: 0.04 g
Carbs: 10.42 g
Water: 89.35 g
Other: 0.12 g
Gatorade
6% 93%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 93.38 g
Other: 0.19 g
Contains more Protein +∞%
Contains more Fats +∞%
Contains more Carbs +62.1%
Contains more Other +58.3%
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.
Lemonade Gatorade
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 Lemonade Gatorade Opinion
Net carbs 10.42g 6.43g Lemonade
Protein 0.07g 0g Lemonade
Fats 0.04g 0g Lemonade
Carbs 10.42g 6.43g Lemonade
Calories 40kcal 26kcal Lemonade
Fructose 1.82g Gatorade
Sugar 9.98g 5.24g Gatorade
Calcium 4mg 1mg Lemonade
Iron 0.16mg 0.05mg Lemonade
Magnesium 2mg 0mg Lemonade
Phosphorus 2mg 10mg Gatorade
Potassium 15mg 15mg
Sodium 4mg 39mg Lemonade
Zinc 0.02mg 0.01mg Lemonade
Copper 0.021mg 0.006mg Lemonade
Manganese 0.005mg 0.013mg Gatorade
Selenium 0.1µg 0µg Lemonade
Vitamin A 1IU 0IU Lemonade
Vitamin E 0.01mg 0mg Lemonade
Vitamin C 3.9mg 0.4mg Lemonade
Vitamin B1 0.006mg 0.011mg Gatorade
Vitamin B2 0.021mg 0mg Lemonade
Vitamin B3 0.016mg 0.22mg Gatorade
Vitamin B5 0.013mg 0.055mg Gatorade
Vitamin B6 0.006mg 0.022mg Gatorade
Folate 1µg 0µg Lemonade
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg Gatorade
Saturated Fat 0.006g 0g Gatorade
Monounsaturated Fat 0.002g 0g Lemonade
Polyunsaturated fat 0.013g 0g Lemonade

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Lemonade Gatorade
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
2%
Lemonade
1%
Gatorade
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
2%
Lemonade
2%
Gatorade

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?
?
The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
?
The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
?
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. Lemonade - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/173217/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.