Sports Drink product image with 60/100 Zerotox safety score

Is Sports Drink Safe? Ingredient Analysis

Powerade

Sports Drink 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 High Fructose Corn Syrup, Calcium Disodium Edta, Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate affect the overall evaluation.

60 / 100

Moderate quality

Why score is 60

This sports drink contains high fructose corn syrup and artificial color Blue 1, indicating a processed composition that raises quality concerns. The presence of electrolytes and vitamins adds some value but does not offset the synthetic additives.

Main concern

High fructose corn syrup is a processed sweetener that raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.

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 phosphate, which can aid in hydration.
  • Includes vitamins B12 and C, which contribute to overall nutritional value.

Concerns

  • High fructose corn syrup is a processed sweetener that raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.
  • Artificial color Blue 1 is a synthetic dye that may pose quality and safety concerns.

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: 3224500

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Frequently asked questions

This sports drink contains high fructose corn syrup and artificial color Blue 1, indicating a processed composition that raises quality concerns. The presence of electrolytes and vitamins adds some value but does not offset the synthetic additives. Scores are informational only and do not constitute professional advice; always read the label and consult a qualified professional.
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Our analysis notes: Contains electrolytes like sodium citrate and potassium phosphate, which can aid in hydration.; Includes vitamins B12 and C, which contribute to overall nutritional value.. See the Pros section above.
We do not detect parabens in this product's listed ingredients. Always check the label as formulations change.
Powerade — Sports Drink 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.
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This product includes positive or neutral ingredients such as: water, sodium citrate, magnesium chloride. See the Ingredients section 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 is flagged for: High fructose corn syrup is a processed sweetener that raises concerns about excessive sugar intake.; Artificial color Blue 1 is a synthetic dye that may pose quality and safety concerns.. See the Concerns and Ingredients sections above.
Based on our data we do not detect fragrance in this product's listed ingredients. Formulations can change; check the label.
Powerade — Sports Drink has a Zerotox score of 60 / 100 among soft drink products. See the full breakdown above.
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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