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 ACIDSALTSODIUM CITRATEMONOPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATEMALTODEXTRINASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C)SUCRALOSESUGARNATURAL FLAVOR, SILICON DIOXIDE, NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3)ACESULFAME POTASSIUMCALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (TO PROTECT FLAVOR)CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE (VITAMIN B5)VITAMIN E ACETATEPYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6)CYANOCOBALAMIN (VITAMIN B12)
Last updated on October 17, 2017.