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Is Gatorade Zero Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Gatorade

This page reviews Gatorade Zero by Gatorade as a soft drink. Its current score is 60/100, suggesting that it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

If you want the short version, start with these flagged ingredients: Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium, Glycerol Ester Of Rosin.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

Gatorade Zero contains water, citric acid, sodium citrate, and artificial sweeteners like sucralose and acesulfame potassium. The presence of synthetic additives raises quality concerns.

Main concern

Includes artificial sweeteners like sucralose and acesulfame potassium, which raise concerns about synthetic additives.

Why it matters: This ingredient is flagged in our analysis based on regulatory and scientific sources. Check the Ingredients section for details and see Data sources for methodology.

Regulation status: Ingredient safety is assessed from EU/EPA/CIR and similar databases; formulations may vary. Always read the product label.

Pros

  • Contains water and citric acid, which are common in hydration drinks and contribute to flavor.
  • Sodium citrate helps maintain electrolyte balance, beneficial for hydration.
  • Low in calories and sugars, making it suitable for those monitoring intake.

Concerns

  • Includes artificial sweeteners like sucralose and acesulfame potassium, which raise concerns about synthetic additives.
  • Contains artificial colors such as Red 40 and Yellow 6, which may pose quality issues.
  • Modified food starch is a processed ingredient that may not be well-received by all consumers.

Ingredients breakdown

The ingredient notes below are written to explain what each ingredient does in this soft drink and why it matters.

How we score

Our safety scores and ingredient breakdowns are based on regulatory and scientific sources. See Data sources & methodology and How Zerotox works for full details.

Product info

Product ID: 3233488

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Frequently asked questions

Gatorade — Gatorade Zero has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among soft drink products. See the full breakdown above.
This depends on the ingredient profile. People with sensitive skin or scalp, users avoiding fragrance, sulfates or animal-derived ingredients, and cautious shoppers should review the breakdown above before buying. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, salt. See the Ingredients section above.
Gatorade — Gatorade Zero has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Higher scores mean fewer concerning ingredients. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Our analysis notes: Contains water and citric acid, which are common in hydration drinks and contribute to flavor.; Sodium citrate helps maintain electrolyte balance, beneficial for hydration.; Low in calories and sugars, making it suitable for those monitoring intake.. See the Pros section above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Gatorade Zero contains water, citric acid, sodium citrate, and artificial sweeteners like sucralose and acesulfame potassium. The presence of synthetic additives raises quality concerns. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Zerotox scores are based on ingredients. See the full breakdown above. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
This product is flagged for: Includes artificial sweeteners like sucralose and acesulfame potassium, which raise concerns about synthetic additives.; Contains artificial colors such as Red 40 and Yellow 6, which may pose quality issues.; Modified food starch is a processed ingredient that may not be well-received by all consumers.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
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