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Head to headCoconut Water vs Gatorade (Lemon-Lime)
Nature’s sports drink against the lab’s.
Coconut Water takes it, 37 to 25. A 12-point gap. Nature's sports drink, heavy on potassium. Gatorade (Lemon-Lime)’s case: Salty sugar water that works — if you're actually sweating.
Tale of the tape
| Nutrient | Coconut Water per 100ml | Gatorade (Lemon-Lime) per 100ml |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 19 ● | 23 |
| Protein | 0.7g ● | 0g |
| Total Fat | 0.2g | 0g ● |
| Saturated Fat | 0.2g | 0g ● |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.1g ● | 0g |
| Total Sugars | 2.6g ● | 5.8g |
| Sodium | 105mg | 46mg ● |
| Cholesterol | 0mg | 0mg |
| Potassium | 250mg ● | 13mg |
Red dot marks the winner of each row. Column bases differ because chain labels are per serving — the per-100-calorie comparisons below put them on equal footing.
Where Coconut Water wins
- Coconut Water has less sugar per 100 calories (Gatorade (Lemon-Lime) has more).
Where Gatorade (Lemon-Lime) wins
- Gatorade (Lemon-Lime) has less sodium per 100 calories (Coconut Water has more).
Questions
Is Coconut Water healthier than Gatorade (Lemon-Lime)?
By our scoring, Coconut Water grades higher (37 vs 25). The full nutrient comparison is in the tale of the tape above.
Which has more protein, Coconut Water or Gatorade (Lemon-Lime)?
Coconut Water: 3.7g per 100 calories. Gatorade (Lemon-Lime): 0g per 100 calories.
How many calories are in Coconut Water vs Gatorade (Lemon-Lime)?
Coconut Water: 19 calories per 100ml. Gatorade (Lemon-Lime): 23 calories per 100ml.
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.