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Is Powerade Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Powerade

Powerade is one of the soft drink products analyzed by Zerotox for Powerade. The product scores 60/100 in Zerotox, meaning it looks generally acceptable but still includes some ingredients worth reviewing.

The sections below explain why ingredients like Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium, Calcium Disodium Edta affect the overall evaluation.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

Powerade contains several synthetic additives like sucralose and acesulfame potassium, which raise quality concerns. The presence of calcium disodium EDTA also indicates a processed composition.

Main concern

Contains sucralose and acesulfame potassium, both artificial sweeteners that may raise health concerns.

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 electrolytes like sodium citrate and potassium, which are beneficial for hydration.
  • Includes vitamins B12 and B6, which can support energy metabolism.

Concerns

  • Contains sucralose and acesulfame potassium, both artificial sweeteners that may raise health concerns.
  • Calcium disodium EDTA is a synthetic preservative that can indicate a highly processed product.

Ingredients breakdown

Instead of a flat list, this section explains each ingredient in the context of this soft drink.

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: 3224504

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Frequently asked questions

This product is flagged for: Contains sucralose and acesulfame potassium, both artificial sweeteners that may raise health concerns.; Calcium disodium EDTA is a synthetic preservative that can indicate a highly processed product.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Powerade — Powerade has a Zerotox safety score of 60 / 100. Check the ingredient breakdown above. More Powerade products. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Powerade contains several synthetic additives like sucralose and acesulfame potassium, which raise quality concerns. The presence of calcium disodium EDTA also indicates a processed composition. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
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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.
Powerade — Powerade has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among soft drink products. See the full breakdown above.
This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, sodium chloride, vitamin B12. See the Ingredients section above.
Powerade — Powerade 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 electrolytes like sodium citrate and potassium, which are beneficial for hydration.; Includes vitamins B12 and B6, which can support energy metabolism.. See the Pros section above.