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Nutritional Density
Food guide

Sports Drink

Sports Drink is a commonly used food in everyday diets worldwide.

Plant-Based
Sports Drink, a nutrient-dense plant-based food, photographed on a plain linen surface

Nutrition per 100 g

Standardised to 100 g of sports drink for fair comparison. Typical serving: 100 g — 32 kcal per 100 g serving.

Nutrition information for Sports Drink
NutrientPer 100 gPer serving (100 g)Per 100 kcal
Energy32 kcal32 kcal100 kcal
Protein0 g0 g0 g
Carbohydrate7.8 g7.8 g24.4 g
Fat0.1 g0.1 g0.3 g
Fibre0 g0 g0 g

Figures are typical values and vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Micronutrients

Vitamins and minerals per 100 g of sports drink, with a typical serving and FDA Daily Value for adults.

Micronutrients for Sports Drink
NutrientPer 100 gPer serving (100 g)% DV
Vitamins
Vitamin A0 µg0 µg0%
Vitamin C0 mg0 mg0%
Vitamin D0 µg0 µg0%
Vitamin E0 mg0 mg0%
Vitamin K0 µg0 µg0%
Thiamin0.011 mg0.011 mg<1%
Riboflavin0 mg0 mg0%
Niacin1.6 mg1.6 mg10%
Vitamin B60.15 mg0.15 mg9%
Folate0 µg0 µg0%
Vitamin B120.91 µg0.91 µg38%
Pantothenic acid0 mg0 mg0%
Choline0 mg0 mg0%
Minerals
Calcium1 mg1 mg<1%
Iron0.09 mg0.09 mg<1%
Magnesium0 mg0 mg0%
Phosphorus1 mg1 mg<1%
Potassium18 mg18 mg<1%
Sodium42 mg42 mg2%
Zinc0.01 mg0.01 mg<1%
Selenium0 µg0 µg0%
Copper0 mg0 mg0%
Manganese0 mg0 mg0%

Source: USDA FoodData Central — Beverages, COCA-COLA, POWERADE, lemon-lime flavored, ready-to-drink

% DV uses FDA Daily Values for adults. Nutrients that USDA does not report for this entry are omitted. Values vary with variety, preparation and brand.

Why eat sports drink?

  • A commonly eaten food that can sit in a balanced pattern when portions are honest.
  • Sports Drink is a commonly used food in everyday diets worldwide.

How to include it

  • Use in the usual way for this food, and keep an eye on the stated serving.
  • Typical pairing ideas: Rice, Vegetables, Eggs.

Things to consider

  • Preparation and added fat, salt or sugar change the numbers more than the raw food does.

Educational content. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Speak to a qualified health professional about your individual circumstances.

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