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Is Gatorade Orange Flavored Endurance Formula Thirst Quencher Powder healthy?

Orange Flavored Endurance Formula Thirst Quencher Powder

Beverages · Updated 2026-10-17

Longevity Score

22/100

Food Integrity Score

84/100

Consider Avoiding

At least one major score is weak enough that many people will want a clearer alternative for regular use.

Quick answer

Consider Avoiding

Gatorade orange flavored endurance formula thirst quencher powder is rated consider avoiding overall, with a Longevity Score of 22 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 84 out of 100. Sugar-based sports powder with minimal whole-food content; sugar and sodium are the main concerns for everyday eating patterns. Strengths include electrolytes like sodium, potassium, and magnesium and zero fat and no saturated fat per serving, while main considerations include 13g sugar per serving, mostly added sugar from sugar and fructose, refined sugar and maltodextrin dominate the ingredient list, and multiple additives, including calcium silicate and beta carotene color.

Longevity Score 22/100Food Integrity Score 84/100

What helped the score?

  • Contains electrolytes like sodium, potassium, and magnesium
  • Zero fat and no saturated fat per serving

What held the score back?

  • 13g sugar per serving, mostly added sugar from sugar and fructose
  • Refined sugar and maltodextrin dominate the ingredient list
  • Multiple additives, including calcium silicate and beta carotene color

Ingredients

Ingredient list

SUGAR, MALTODEXTRIN, FRUCTOSE, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, MONOPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, SALT, NATURAL FLAVOR, CALCIUM LACTATE, CALCIUM SILICATE, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, BETA CAROTENE (COLOR).

Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.

Key nutrition

Per serving: 24 g (1 1/2 Tbsp)

  • Calories905% DV
  • Protein0g0% DV
  • Total Carbs22g8% DV
  • Fiber0g0% DV
  • Total Fat0g0% DV
  • Saturated Fat0g0% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details

Product facts

Product
Gatorade Orange Flavored Endurance Formula Thirst Quencher Powder
Category
Beverages (source: Powdered Drinks)
GTIN / UPC
00052000322804
Serving size
24 g (1 1/2 Tbsp)
Source data — ingredients
Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
Healthy Food Guide analysis
Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
Data last verified

How this product may fit different goals

The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.

  • Low-Spike Stability

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher sugar (13g)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Heart-Healthy Eating

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Added-sodium ingredients (Mentions "salt". See ingredients for details.)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • GLP-1 Eating Support

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    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Lower protein (0g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Low Sugar Lifestyle

    Watch-outs

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Higher sugar (13g)

    This product has 2 additional signals for this goal.

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  • Appetite & Portion Awareness

    Mixed

    Metabolic Health

    For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.

    A tradeoff: Higher sugar (13g)

    This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.

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  • Athletic Fueling

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    Athletic Performance

    For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.

    A consideration: Carbohydrate is almost entirely sugar (13g of 22g carbs)

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Common questions about this product

Is Gatorade Orange Flavored Endurance Formula Thirst Quencher Powder highly processed?

Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.

Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?

Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.

How much fiber is in one serving?

Gatorade Orange Flavored Endurance Formula Thirst Quencher Powder shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.

Does it contain added sugar?

Gatorade Orange Flavored Endurance Formula Thirst Quencher Powder: 13g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Sugar, Fructose. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.

What helped the Longevity Score?

Key positives called out in the analysis include: Contains electrolytes like sodium, potassium, and magnesium; Zero fat and no saturated fat per serving.

What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?

Key concerns noted include: 13g sugar per serving, mostly added sugar from sugar and fructose; Refined sugar and maltodextrin dominate the ingredient list; Multiple additives, including calcium silicate and beta carotene color.

Who might evaluate this product differently?

People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same beverages differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.

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Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis

  1. Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
  2. Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
  3. How the Longevity Score is calculated
  4. How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
  5. Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
  6. Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
  7. Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information

Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.

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