BodyArmor vs Gatorade
Review this report for an in-depth analysis and comparison of the nutrition facts, calories, and ingredients in BodyArmor vs Gatorade drinks.
Nutrition information in this report is based on standard product formulations and serving options, excluding any alteration or extra add-ins to the standard amount of flavor syrup or other substitutions.
NUTRITION & INGREDIENTS summary
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Replenish superior hydration levels after an intense workout |
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BodyArmor has slightly fewer calories than Gatorade (based on 20fl oz) |
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Both drinks have high sugar content |
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270 mg sodium per serving in Gatorade |
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860 mg potassium per serving in BodyArmor |
Gatorade vs BodyArmor Sports Drinks
Flavors
BodyArmor and Gatorade energy drinks are available in a variety of different flavors. Check the table below for a select list of the diverse flavors offered by each brand.
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BODYARMOR |
GATORADE |
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Blackout Berry |
Cool Blue |
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Blue Raspberry |
Fruit Punch |
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Cherry Lime |
Glacier Freeze |
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Fruit Punch |
Grape |
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Orange Mango |
Lemon Lime |
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Strawberry Banana |
Orange |
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Tropical Punch |
Strawberry |
Bottle Sizes
BodyArmor drinks and Gatorade drinks are available in 12 oz, 16 oz, 20 oz, or 28 oz bottle sizes.
Fruit Punch was selected to represent the products in the portfolio of sports drinks products for detailed nutrition and ingredients analysis. Unless otherwise noted, nutrition facts are based on a 20 fl oz serving.
Calories
This section provides a complete overview and analysis of calories in BodyArmor and Gatorade sports and energy drinks.
Review the chart below for total calories by bottle size.
Total Calories
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BodyArmor |
Gatorade | |
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12 fl oz |
80 calories |
80 calories |
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20 fl oz |
130 calories |
140 calories |
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28 fl oz |
190 calories |
190 calories |
Calories by Macronutrient
Both types of energy drinks have zero fat and zero protein. All calories are derived from carbohydrates, which includes sugars.
% Calories from Fat, Carbs, Protein
BodyArmor: 130 caloriesBased on a 20 fl oz serving.
Calories from added sugars and other carbohydrates are rounded estimates based on the nutrition facts information provided by BodyArmor (a BA Sports Nutrition brand) and Gatorade (a PepsiCo company).
Nutrition Facts
Review the data table below for a side-by-side comparison of nutrition facts in BodyArmor and Gatorade drinks based on a 20 fl oz serving size.
Amount (%DV) per 20 fl oz
Red indicates %DV is high.
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BodyArmor |
Gatorade | |
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Calories |
130 |
140 |
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Total Fat |
0g (0%) |
0g (0%) |
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Saturated Fat |
0g (0%) |
0g (0%) |
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Trans Fat |
0g |
0g |
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Cholesterol |
0mg (0%) |
0mg (0%) |
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Sodium |
35mg (2%) |
270mg (12%) |
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Carbohydrates |
31g (11%) |
36g (13%) |
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Dietary Fiber |
0g (0%) |
0g (0%) |
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Total Sugars |
31g |
34g |
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Added Sugars |
29g (58%) |
34g (69%) |
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Protein |
0g |
0g |
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Potassium |
860mg |
80mg |
%DV based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Calorie needs vary; your %DV may be higher or lower. Provided for informational purposes only. Consult with your physician for healthcare advice.
BodyArmor vs Gatorade Nutritional Differences
There is only a 10 calorie difference between a BodyArmor Fruit Punch drink and Gatorade Fruit Punch. However, that is not the only difference in nutritional value.
One main difference between Gatorade and BodyArmor is the amounts of sodium and potassium per serving.
BodyArmor contains more potassium. Gatorade contains more sodium.
Daily Value
Daily Value (%DV) measures the amount of a nutrient per serving, relative to the recommended limit. Use %DV to compare and select foods for a balanced diet.
As shown in the chart below, Body Armor and Gatorade drinks are high in added sugars.
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BodyArmor |
Gatorade | |
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Added Sugars |
58% |
69% |
Based on a 2,000 calorie daily diet. FDA suggests a %DV of 5% or less is low and 20% or more is high.
Total Sugars
Nearly all of the calories in a Body Armor sports drink and in Gatorade are derived from sugar.
The FDA recommends limiting calories from added sugars to no more than 10% of the total daily calories. Based on a 2,000 calorie diet, the suggested daily limit is 50 grams of added sugars.
High in Added Sugar
As shown in the chart below, Gatorade and BodyArmor have a high amount of added sugars per 20-ounce serving.
Amount (%DV) of Added Sugars
Based on 20 fluid ounces|
Fruit Punch |
Added Sugars |
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BodyArmor |
29g (58%) |
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Gatorade |
34g (69%) |
One serving of Gatorade Fruit Punch has 17% more added sugars compared to the same size BodyArmor drink.
One 20oz serving of either Gatorade or BodyArmor fruit punch drink contains over half the recommended limit of added sugars for an entire day
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BodyArmor Ingredients
Check the table below for a full list of ingredients in select BodyArmor sports drink flavors.
Ingredients in BodyArmor
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Fruit Punch |
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Filtered Water, Cane Sugar, Coconut Water Concentrate, Citric Acid, Electrolyte Blend (dipotassium phosphate, magnesium oxide, zinc oxide), Fruit and Vegetable Juice (for color), Ascorbic Acid (vitamin C), Calcium D-Pantothenate (vitamin B5), Niacinamide (vitamin B3), Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate (vitamin E), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (vitamin B6), Vitamin A Palmitate (vitamin A), Folic Acid (vitamin B9), Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12), Natural Fruit Punch Flavor with other Natural Flavors, Steviol Glycosides (Stevia sweetener) |
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Orange Mango |
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Filtered Water, Cane Sugar, Coconut Water Concentrate, Citric Acid, Electrolyte Blend (dipotassium phosphate, magnesium oxide, zinc Oxide), Ascorbic Acid (vitamin C), Calcium D-Pantothenate (vitamin B5), Niacinamide (vitamin B3), alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate (vitamin E), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (vitamin B6), Vitamin A Palmitate (vitamin A), Folic Acid (vitamin B9), Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12), Gum Arabic, Natural Orange Mango Flavor with other Natural Flavors, Ester Gum, Steviol Glycosides (Stevia sweetener), beta-Carotene (Color), beta-Apo-8′-carotenal (color) |
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Strawberry Grape |
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Filtered Water, Cane Sugar, Coconut Water Concentrate, Citric Acid, Electrolyte Blend (dipotassium phosphate, magnesium oxide, zinc oxide), Ascorbic Acid (vitamin C), Calcium D-Pantothenate (vitamin B5), Niacinamide (vitamin B3), alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate (vitamin E), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (vitamin B6), Vitamin A Palmitate (vitamin A), Folic Acid (vitamin B9), Cyanocobalamin (vitamin B12), Fruit and Vegetable Juice (color), Natural Strawberry Grape Flavor with other Natural Flavors, Steviol Glycosides (Stevia sweetener) |
Gatorade Ingredients
Check the table below for a full list of ingredients in select flavors of Gatorade drinks.
Ingredients in Gatorade
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Fruit Punch |
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Water, Sugar, Dextrose, Citric Acid, Salt, Sodium Citrate, Monopotassium Phosphate, Modified Food Starch, Natural Flavor, Glycerol Ester of Rosin, Red 40, Caramel Color |
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Lemon Lime |
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Water, Sugar, Dextrose, Citric Acid, Salt, Sodium Citrate, Monopotassium Phosphate, Gum Arabic, Glycerol Ester of Rosin, Natural Flavor, Yellow 5 |
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Orange |
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Water, Sugar, Dextrose, Citric Acid, Salt, Sodium Citrate, Monopotassium Phosphate, Gum Arabic, Natural Flavor, Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate, Glycerol Ester of Rosin, Yellow 6 |
As shown above, there are many common ingredients across each flavor of Gatorade. The major differences are color.
Natural Flavor
Each drink contains a natural flavor without insight into the specific source of the flavor.
Many food and beverage manufacturers use the generic “natural flavor” label, which is approved by the FDA for an essential oil, oleoresin, essence or extractive, protein hydrolysate, distillate, or product which contains flavoring constituents derived from spice, fruit or fruit juice, vegetable or vegetable juice, edible yeast, herb, bark, bud, root, leaf or similar plant material, meat, seafood, poultry, eggs, dairy products whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.
In April 2025, the FDA announced measures to phase out petroleum-based synthetic food dyes, including FD&C Red No. 40, FD&C Green No. 3, FD&C Yellow No. 5, FD&C Yellow No. 6, FD&C Blue No. 1, and FD&C Blue No. 2. Manufacturers have until the end of 2026 to remove the dye (and six other synthetic dyes) from foods and beverages.
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Nutrition facts and ingredients source: nutrition facts labels, BA Sports Nutrition (parent company of BodyArmor brand drinks) and Gatorade. Original designs by Nutrition & Ingredients for sports energy drink nutrition reviews, research, and commentary.