The Gatorade Nutrition Shake contains a blend of carbohydrates, protein, vitamins and minerals. This shake should be consumed about three to four hours before exercise or athletic competitions, according to Gatorade's official website. Using this product may help you meet your daily calorie needs and ensure you get enough of the nutrients your body needs for proper muscle growth.
Serving Size
The serving size of Gatorade Powder is one entire carton. One carton is 330 mL, or a little more than 11 ounces. Drinking less or more than one carton alters the nutrition fact amounts. Keep track of the exact amount you drink so you have a better idea of the calories and nutrients you are consuming.
Calories
The Gatorade Nutrition Shake has 360 calories per serving. This is a moderate to high amount of calories, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Eating too many calories per day is linked to weight gain. Most adults eat about 2,000 calories each day. Approximately 70 of the calories found in the Gatorade Nutrition Shake come from fat.
Fat, Cholesterol and Sodium
The total amount of fat in this product is 8 g, which is about 12 percent of the FDA recommended daily value, or DV, based on a typical 2,000-calorie diet. The amount of saturated fat in the shake is 1.5 grams, which is 8 percent of DV. This product does not contain any trans fat. It has 15 milligrams of cholesterol, which is 5 percent of DV. There are 280 mg of sodium in each serving, which is 12 percent of DV. The FDA recommends that most adults should limit their consumption of fat, cholesterol and sodium, as these nutrients have been linked to chronic diseases such as high blood pressure, some cancers and heart disease.
Carbohydrates and Protein
Gatorade Nutrition Shake has 54 g of total carbohydrates, which is approximately 18 percent of DV. The amount of dietary fiber is 1 g, or 4 percent DV. There are 34 g of sugar and 20 g of protein in this product. The FDA does not currently have a specific daily value amount for sugar but does recommend that most adults consume at least 50 g of protein each day. This product has about 30 percent of the daily value of protein in each serving.
Vitamins and Minerals
This product contains numerous vitamins and minerals. It provides 20 percent of DV of riboflavin, magnesium, biotin, panthothenic acid, and vitamins A, B6 and B12 in each serving. It also provides 25 percent of the DV of vitamin D and iodine, and 30 percent of the DV of manganese and calcium. It also has 10 percent of the DV of iron, 15 percent DV of phosphorus, 35 percent DV of zinc, 40 percent DV of vitamin E and 100 percent DV of vitamin C.
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