Calories in Gatorade
Thirst Quencher, lemon-lime (US label). 24 kcal (100 kJ) per 100 ml. Choose a portion below and every figure on the page updates.
Manufacturer data. The figures for Gatorade come from the manufacturer’s nutrition label, not from USDA laboratory analysis. Recipes and labels differ between countries and change over time, so check the pack you have.
Gatorade Thirst Quencher is a sports drink designed to replace fluid, carbohydrate and salt during exercise. It has about 24 kcal (99 kJ) per 100 ml, so a 20 fl oz (591 ml) bottle carries 140 kcal, almost all from 34 g of sugar. That is around 40% less energy per 100 ml than regular cola, plus a meaningful dose of sodium.
Where the energy comes from
Share of total energy contributed by each macronutrient, using the standard 4/4/9 kcal per gram factors:
Full nutrition breakdown
Values shown for 591 ml.
| Nutrient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 142 kcal | – |
| Energy | 593 kJ | – |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 36.1 g | 13% |
| Sugars | 34.28 g | – |
| Fibre | 0 g | 0% |
| Minerals | ||
| Phosphorus | 50.2 mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 79.8 mg | 2% |
| Sodium | 270.1 mg | 12% |
Daily Values are the FDA reference intakes for adults and children aged 4 and over, based on a 2,000 kcal diet. They are a labelling standard, not a personal target.
Common portions
| Portion | ml | kcal | kJ | Protein g | Carbs g | Fat g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bottle (20 fl oz, 591 ml) | 591 | 142 | 593 | 0 | 36.1 | 0 |
| 12 fl oz (355 ml) | 355 | 85 | 356 | 0 | 21.7 | 0 |
| 1 cup (240 ml) | 240 | 58 | 241 | 0 | 14.6 | 0 |
Things worth knowing
- A 591 ml bottle provides 270 mg of sodium and 80 mg of potassium, the electrolytes lost in sweat.
- The sugar concentration, about 6 g per 100 ml, is close to what sports-nutrition research uses for quick absorption during prolonged exercise.
- For short or easy workouts, plain water is usually enough; the sugar mainly helps in sessions longer than about an hour.
- Gatorade Zero and G2 versions use sweeteners and contain far less energy. Flavours and recipes vary by country.
Converting these figures
One 1 bottle (20 fl oz, 591 ml) of Gatorade is 142 kcal, which is 593 kJ. To convert any other figure, divide kilojoules by 4.184 for calories, or use the converter on the home page.
It takes 996 ml of Gatorade to reach 1,000 kJ (239 kcal). See how that compares with other foods on the 1000 kJ to calories page.
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Source: Product label (PepsiCo; serving size, phosphorus and caffeine from pepsicoproductfacts.com, other values from the US 20 fl oz bottle label as listed by US retailers), checked October 2026. Values are the manufacturer’s declared figures per 100 ml.