Gatorade Cool Blue Thirst Quencher Nutrition Facts

Gatorade Cool Blue Thirst Quencher has an underlying raspberry flavor and marketed as a drink that contains electrolytes and carbohydrates the body needs after sports activities. The electrolytes are included to help replace nutrients the body loses through sweat.

One 12 fluid ounce bottle of Gatorade has 80 calories, all of which are derived from carbohydrates. Moreover, of the 22 grams of carbs, there are 21 grams of added sugar.

This post provides a detailed overview of the calories, nutrition facts, and ingredients in the Thirst Quencher Cool Blue Gatorade.

Calories and Nutrition

Calories

There are 80 calories in each serving of Cool Blue Gatorade. This sports drink has zero fat and zero protein. As such, all of the calories are derived from carbohydrates.

Each serving contains 22 grams of carbohydrates, which contribute 100% of the total calories.

Total Sugars

One serving of the Cool Blue drink contains 21 grams of total sugars, all of which are added sugars.

The FDA recommends limiting calories from added sugars to less than 10% of total sugars. That means if I follow a 2,000 calorie diet, I should eat 50 grams or less of added sugar per day.

Daily Value from Added Sugars

With that in mind, one serving (12 ounces) is equal to about 42% of the total daily value.

Here is how to calculate the daily value:

2,000 calories per day x 10% added sugar limit = 200 calories
21 grams of added sugar x 4 calories per gram = 84 calories
84 calories is 42% of the 200 calorie limit

One serving contains 21 grams of added sugar (42% daily value).

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Caffeine

There is no caffeine in Gatorade’s Cool Blue Thirst Quencher Drink. If you’re interested in a drink with caffeine, try the brand’s Fast Twitch energy drink, which contains 200mg caffeine in each serving.

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Nutrition Facts

Serving Size12fl oz (360ml)

Amount Per Serving

Calories80

% Daily Value *

Total Fat0g

Saturated Fat0g

Trans Fat0g

Cholesterol0mg

Sodium160mg

Total Carbohydrate22g

Dietary Fiber0g

Total Sugars21g

Protein0g

Potassium50mg

Total Sugars include 21 grams Added Sugars.

Bottle of Gatorade Cool Blue Thirst Quencher sports drink and text '80 calories per serving'. — Cool Blue contains 80 calories and no caffeine.

Ingredients

Here is the list of ingredients used to make the Cool Blue Thirst Quencher sports drink from Gatorade:

Water, Sugar, Dextrose, Citric Acid, Natural And Artificial Flavor, Salt, Sodium Citrate, Monopotassium Phosphate, Modified Food Starch, Glycerol Ester of Rosin, and Blue 1.

According to PepsiCo, monopotassium phosphate is a soluble salt, which is a nutritive source of phosphorus and potassium. It is used in Gatorade to help regulate the acidity and maintain electrolyte balance in the drinks.

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What are These Ingredients in Gatorade?

The following list provides brief explanations of select ingredients used in this popular sports drink.

Blue 1 is a blue colorant used in processed foods, medications, and cosmetics. It is classified as a triarylmethane dye and also known as FD&C Blue No. 1 and Acid Blue 9.
Glycerol Ester of Rosin is an oil-soluble additive used as an emulsifier or stabilizer in foods and beverages. It’s also used in the cosmetics industry and may be referred to as GEWR, glyceryl abeitate, or ester gum.
Monopotassium Phosphate, often referred to as MKP, is the inorganic compound of the two minerals potassium and phosphorus. Food grade MKP is often used in sports beverages, coffee creamers, and processed cheeses.
Modified Food Starch is a derivative of native starch that is created through a chemical, physical, or enzymatic process. It may be derived from potato starch, corn starch, or another form such as tapioca.
Monopotassium Phosphate, often referred to as MKP, is the inorganic compound of the two minerals potassium and phosphorus. Food grade MKP is often used in sports beverages, coffee creamers, and processed cheeses.
Modified Food Starch is a derivative of native starch that is created through a chemical, physical, or enzymatic process. It may be derived from potato starch, corn starch, or another form such as tapioca.

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Nutrition facts and ingredients source: Gatorade

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