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Minute maid lemonade vs. Gatorade — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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How are Minute maid lemonade and Gatorade different?

  • Minute maid lemonade contains 2 times more Sugar than Gatorade. While Minute maid lemonade contains 11.67g of Sugar, Gatorade contains only 5.24g.

Beverages, The COCA-COLA company, Minute Maid, Lemonade and Beverages, PEPSICO QUAKER, Gatorade, G performance O 2, ready-to-drink. are the varieties used in this article.

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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 1.4% 0.6% 0.88% 0% 5.3% 0.27% 0.43% 0.78% 0% 0.55%
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%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +∞%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +100%
Contains more CopperCopper +166.7%
Contains less SodiumSodium -84.6%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +∞%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +50%
Contains more IronIron +∞%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +900%
~equal in Zinc ~0.01mg

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 10% 0% 0% 0% 0.5% 0.69% 0.17% 0% 0.92% 0% 0% 0.75% 0.27%
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%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +675%
Contains more Vitamin B2Vitamin B2 +∞%
Contains more FolateFolate +∞%
Contains more CholineCholine +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +450%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +2344.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +450%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +∞%
~equal in Vitamin A ~0IU
~equal in Vitamin E ~0mg
~equal in Vitamin D ~0µg
~equal in Vitamin B12 ~0µg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
12% 88%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 12.08 g
Water: 87.9 g
Other: 0.02 g
6% 93%
Protein: 0 g
Fats: 0 g
Carbs: 6.43 g
Water: 93.38 g
Other: 0.19 g
Contains more CarbsCarbs +87.9%
Contains more OtherOther +850%
~equal in Protein ~0g
~equal in Fats ~0g
~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.
Minute maid lemonade Gatorade
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in Saturated Fat Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in minerals Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Minute maid lemonade Gatorade Opinion
Calories 46kcal 26kcal Minute maid lemonade
Vitamin C 3.1mg 0.4mg Minute maid lemonade
Net carbs 12.08g 6.43g Minute maid lemonade
Carbs 12.08g 6.43g Minute maid lemonade
Magnesium 2mg 0mg Minute maid lemonade
Calcium 2mg 1mg Minute maid lemonade
Potassium 10mg 15mg Gatorade
Iron 0mg 0.05mg Gatorade
Sugar 11.67g 5.24g Gatorade
Copper 0.016mg 0.006mg Minute maid lemonade
Zinc 0.01mg 0.01mg
Phosphorus 1mg 10mg Gatorade
Sodium 6mg 39mg Minute maid lemonade
Manganese 0.013mg Gatorade
Selenium 0.1µg 0µg Minute maid lemonade
Vitamin B1 0.002mg 0.011mg Gatorade
Vitamin B2 0.003mg 0mg Minute maid lemonade
Vitamin B3 0.009mg 0.22mg Gatorade
Vitamin B5 0.055mg Gatorade
Vitamin B6 0.004mg 0.022mg Gatorade
Vitamin K 0µg 0.2µg Gatorade
Folate 1µg 0µg Minute maid lemonade
Choline 0.5mg 0mg Minute maid lemonade
Fructose 1.82g Gatorade

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Minute maid lemonade Gatorade
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet Equal
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%
Minute maid lemonade
1%
Gatorade
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
1%
Minute maid lemonade
2%
Gatorade

Comparison summary

Which food contains less Sodium?
Minute maid lemonade
Minute maid lemonade contains less Sodium (difference - 33mg)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Minute maid lemonade
Minute maid lemonade is lower in glycemic index (difference - 89)
Which food is lower in Sugar?
Gatorade
Gatorade is lower in Sugar (difference - 6.43g)
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.
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. Minute maid lemonade - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/171884/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.