Monday, February 8, 2016

Comparison of Common Sports Drinks to Replace Electrolytes



Brand
Size (oz)
Servings
Calories
Fat (g)
Carbs (g)
Protein (g)
Sodium (mg)
Potassium (mg)
Gatorade G Series
12
2.5
80
0
21
0
160
45
BodyArmour
16
2
70
0
18
0
15
300
Vitamin Water
20
1
120
0
32
0
0
880
Powerade
12
2.5
80
0
21
0
150
35
V-8
11.5
1
70
0
14
2
920
640


For me Gatorade is still the champion. I cramp up without sodium. I usually will do a V-8 in the summer months or if I want low carbohydrate electrolytes I drink Propel.




Propel Powder Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 1 Packet (2.4g)
Servings Per Container 1
Amount Per Serving
Calories 0
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g 0%
Sodium 210mg 9%
Potassium 65mg 2%
Total Carbohydrate 0g 0%
Sugars 0g
Protein 0g
% DV
Vitamin C40%
Vitamin E20%
Niacin50%
Vitamin B650%
Vitamin B128%
Pantothenic Acid50%
Not a significant source of calories from fat, saturated fat, trans fat, cholesterol, dietary fiber, vitamin A, calcium, and iron.
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
CITRIC ACID, SALT, SODIUM CITRATE, MONOPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, MALTODEXTRIN, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), SUCRALOSE, SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVOR, SILICON DIOXIDE, NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3), ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (TO PROTECT FLAVOR), CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE (VITAMIN B5), VITAMIN E ACETATE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), CYANOCOBALAMIN (VITAMIN B12)
Last updated on October 17, 2017.