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Gatorade (Cool Blue) — per 100mlD
Beverages · #32 of 34

Gatorade (Cool Blue)

per 100ml · Sports Drink

25/100D tier
Calories24
Protein0g
Fiber0g
Sodium46mg
Sugar5.8g

Graded D — 25 out of 100, #32 of 34 beverages. Low saturated fat carries the score (100/100); protein drags it down (0/100).

The short version: Salt, sugar, and blue dye — the sideline staple since forever.

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Nutrition facts

Nutrition Facts

per 100ml
Calories24
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
Saturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 0mg
Sodium 45.7mg2%
Dietary Fiber 0g
Total Sugars 5.8g
Protein 0g
* % Daily Values use FDA label references (2,000-calorie diet). Micronutrient %DV uses the same reference values as our scoring. Values: USDA SR Legacy or the manufacturer/chain’s published label.

Why it scored 25

Low saturated fat ×10100
Low sodium ×2076
Protein ×50
Fiber ×50
Micronutrients ×100
Low sugar ×500

Each factor is scored 0–100, then combined with the weights shown. Read the full methodology.

Where it ranks

#32 of 34 in Beverages. Why per-100-calorie scoring changes everything →

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Questions people ask

Is Gatorade (Cool Blue) healthy?

It grades D — 25 out of 100, #32 of 34 beverages in our system. Salt, sugar, and blue dye — the sideline staple since forever.

How many calories are in Gatorade (Cool Blue)?

24 calories per 100ml. For context, that is scored per 100 calories here, which is why energy-dense foods can grade lower than you’d expect.

How is the nutrition score for Gatorade (Cool Blue) calculated?

Each factor (protein, fiber, micronutrients, and others depending on the category) is scored 0–100 against a fixed benchmark, then combined with published weights. See the score breakdown above or read the full methodology.

A note before you eat your screen: grades are computed from published nutrition data with a transparent formula. They are a starting point for thinking about food, not medical advice. Talk to your doctor or a registered dietitian about your diet.