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Sports Drink Roundup

We analyzed 79 products to help you choose the healthiest & safest options.

Finding the perfect Sports Drink shouldn't feel like a guessing game. At CakeID, we take food transparency seriously. We have analyzed over 79 products in this category, breaking down every ingredient list to uncover hidden additives, excessive sugar levels, and potential allergens.

Whether you are searching for strictly Vegan options, Gluten-Free snacks, or simply want to avoid high-processed foods, our algorithm ranks products based on a comprehensive Health Score. Below is our definitive ranking of the safest and healthiest Sports Drink you can buy in 2026, sorted by their ingredient purity.

Editor's Quick Picks

Detailed Reviews

Calories
1
Sugar
0g
Seven Select

Replenish Zero Fruit Punch

Ingredients: WATER, CITRIC ACID, SALT*, SODIUM CITRATE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE*, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE*, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, NATURAL FLAVOR, SUCRALOSE, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, RED 40, NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3), DL-ALPHA TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (VITAMIN E), D-CALCIUM PANTOTHENATE (VITAMIN B5), PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), VITAMIN A PALMITATE

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free

The Bad

  • ● Contains Red 40 (Allura Red)
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Calories
2
Sugar
0g
Unknown

Rainbow Twist Sports Drink

Ingredients: Water, Citric Acid, Electrolytes (Sodium Citrate. Potassium Citrate, Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Carbonate, Sea Salt), Natural Flavors, Stevia Leaf Extract, Fruit and Vegetable Juice (Color).

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
16
Sugar
4g
Power ade

Fruit punch sports drink

Ingredients: water, high fructose corn syrup, less than dst of: citric acid, natural flavors, salt and magnesium chloride and calcium chloride and mono-potassium phosphate (electrolyte sources), modified food starch, glycerol ester of rosin, calcium disodium edta (to protect color), medium chain triglycerides, vitamin b3 (niacinamide), vitamin b6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride). vitamin b12, red 40, ascorbic acid (to protect taste).

The Good

  • ● Low Sugar

The Bad

  • ● Contains Red 40 (Allura Red)
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Calories
22
Sugar
6g
GATORADE

gaterode

Ingredients: Water, sugar, dextrose, citric acid, salt, sodium citrate, monopotassium phosphate, gum arabic, natural flavor, sucrose acetate isobutyrate, glycerol ester of rosin, yellow 6.

The Good

  • ● Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
25
Sugar
6g
Body Armor Nutrition Llc

Sports drink sports beverage

Ingredients: Filtered water, pure cane sugar, coconut water concentrate, citric acid, dipotassium phosphate (electrolyte), vegetable juice concentrate (color), ascorbic acid (vitamin c), gum arabic, magnesium oxide (electrolyte), natural strawberry banana flavor with

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
0
Sugar
0g
Powerade,Coke

Zero grape zero calorie electrolyte enhanced sports drink

Ingredients: CITRIC ACID, SALT, MONO-POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, SUCRALOSE, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, VITAMIN B3 (NIACINAMIDE), VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN B12 (CYANOCOBALAMIN), RED 40, BLUE 1, ASCORBIC ACID, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA

The Good

  • ● Sugar Free

The Bad

  • ● Contains Red 40 (Allura Red)
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Calories
0
Sugar
0g
Member's Mark

Variety Pack Sports Drink Zero

Ingredients: purified water, citric acid, sodium citrate, salt, monopotassium phosphate, gum arabic, natural flavor, sucralose, glycerol ester of rosin, red 40, acesulfame potassium, blue 1

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free

The Bad

  • ● Contains Red 40 (Allura Red)
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Calories
23
Sugar
6g
POWERADE

SPORTS DRINK

Ingredients: WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, LESS THAN 0.5% OF: CITRIC ACID. ELECTROLYTES (SALT, SODIUM CITRATE, MAGNESIUM AND CALCIUM CHLORIDES, MONO-POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE)., VITAMINS B12 AND C (CYANOCOBALAMIN AND ASCORBIC ACID), NATURAL FLAVORS, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (TO PROTECT COLOR), MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES., SUCROSE ACETATE ISOBUTYRATE, BLUE 1.

The Good

  • ● Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • ● Contains High Fructose Corn Syrup
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Calories
281
Sugar
69g
Liquid I.V.

Hydration Multiplier + Energy Electrolyte Drink Mix Blackberry Peach

Ingredients: CANE SUGAR, DEXTROSE, CITRIC ACID, SALT, POTASSIUM CITRATE, SODIUM CITRATE, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, L-THEANINE, SILICON DIOXIDE, COFFEEBERRY ENERGY COFFEE FRUIT, EXTRACT, STEVIA LEAF EXTRACT (REBAUDIOSIDE A), COGNATIO, COFFEE FRUIT EXTRACT, VITAMIN C (ASCORBIC ACID), NATURAL, FLAVORS, VITAMIN B3 (NIACINAMIDE), VITAMIN B5 (CALCIUM, D-PANTOTHENATE), VITAMIN B6 (PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE), VITAMIN B12 (CYANOCOBALAMIN)

The Good

  • ● Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • ● High Sugar Content
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Calories
15
Sugar
3g
Unknown

Hoist Orange

Ingredients: Water, Cane Sugar, Citric Acid, Trisodium Citrate, Calcium Lactate Gluconate, Potassium Phosphate, Natural Flavors, Dextrose, Magnesium Lactate, Salt, Rebaudioside A (Stevia Extract). Β©2009 QCK, LLC MADE IN THE USA FOR QCK, LLE CINCINNATI, OH 45217 CA CRV BPA FREE HI-ME-OR 5 8 7 59520 00239 bra Bla

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Low Sugar

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
15
Sugar
3g
Unknown

Hoist blue raspberry

Ingredients: Water, Cane Sugar, Che Acid Trisodium Citrate, Calcium Lactate Gluconate, Potassium Phosphate, Natura avors, Dextrose, Magnesium Lactate Salt Rebaudioside A (Stevia Extracto 2021 OCK,LLC MADE IN THE USA FOR OCK, LLC CINCINNATI, OH 45217 CA CRY BPA FREE HI-ME-ona Ξ±

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Low Sugar

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
0
Sugar
0g
Member's Mark

Zero Cool Cherry

Ingredients: PURIFIED WATER, CONTAINS 2% OR LESS OF: CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, SALT, MONOPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, GUM ARABIC, NATURAL FLAVOR, SUCRALOSE, GLYCEROL ESTER OF ROSIN, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
1
Sugar
0g
Body Armor

Sports drink

Ingredients: Filtered Water, Citric Acid, Dipotassium Phosphate (Electrolyte), Ascorbic Acid, Stevia Sweetener, Magnesium Oxide (Electrolyte), Gum Arabic, Natural Orange Clementine Flavor with other Natural Flavors, Ester Gum, Calcium D-Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Zinc Oxide (Electrolyte), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Vitamin A Palmitate (Vitamin A), Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), beta-apo-8 'Carotenal (Color), Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12)

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
255
Sugar
20g
PRIME

HYDRATION+ Powder Variety Pack

Ingredients: CITRIC ACID, COCONUT WATER CONCENTRATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, MAGNESIUM CITRATE, SUCRALOSE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), L-ISOLEUCINE,, L-LEUCINE, L-VALINE, SEA SALT, D-ALF-HATOCOPHERYL ACETATE (VITAMIN E), ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, RETINYL PALMITATE (VITAMINA), PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B-6), CYANOCOBALAMIN (VITAMIN B-12)

The Good

  • ● Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • ● High Sugar Content
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Calories
100
Sugar
0g
Unknown

Drink superieur electrolytes

Ingredients: Supplement Facts: Serving Size: 28 grams (approx 1 scoop) Servings Per Container: 70 Calories Total Carbohydrate Vitamin C (as Acerola Berry Extract) Calcium (as Tri-Calcium Citrate) Potassium (as Tri-Potassium Citrate) Stevia Leaf Extract Pink Himalayan Sea Salt Bamboo Stem Extract Trace lonic Sea Minerals Amount Per Serving: % Daily Volue: 10 2 g 70 mg 35 mg 160 mg 60 mg 25 mg 25 mg 12 mg 1%* 78% 3% 3% *Daily Value is based on a 2,000-calorie diet Daily value not established Other Organic Rice Syrup Solids, Non-GMO Citric Acid, Natural Orange Flavor, Natural Grapefruit Flavor manufactured for , distributed by: SUPERIEUR, INC, PO Box 44 cal/text: 631-839-9894 Southampton, NY 11969 here prements have not been evaluated by the Food , Drug Admiriamon This product is notle not been evaluated by the foodf prevent any disease

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
0
Sugar
0g
LMNT

Electrolyte Drink Mix

Ingredients: Salt (Sodium Chloride), Magnesium Malate, Potassium Chloride.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
4
Sugar
0g
Unknown

Lyte berry punch sports drink

Ingredients: εŒδΈ€ε†΅δΈ€ε¦‚ redients fritered water erythritof coconut water concentrate, citric acid, ssium phosphate (electrolyte), vegetable juice concentrate (color), ascorbic acid pomin c), magnesium oxide (electrolyte), stevia rebaudiana leaf extract, niacinarnide rk b3), natural berry flavor with otaer natural flavors, calcium d-pantothe ate veb5), alphea-tocopheryl acetate (vitamin e), zinc oxide (electrolyte), guar gun, ne hydrochloride (vitamin b6), folic acid (vitamin b9), vitamin a palmitate wenn a) , cyanocobalamin (vitamin b12), mcolors from oal sources conut water n facts 1bcttle 20 % dv* sugars 0% 34mg 200% 24 bmc 200%

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
3
Sugar
0g
Powerade,Coca-Cola Company

Powerade Zero Sugar Sports Drink

Ingredients: water, citric acid, electrolytes (salt, mono potassium phosphate, magnesium chloride, calcium chloride), natural flavors, modified food starch, sucralose, ascorbic acid, acesulfame k, saib, calcium disodium EDTA, niacinamide, pyridoxine hydrochloride, cyanocobalamin.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
5
Sugar
0g
Gatorade

Glacier freeze zero sugar thirst quencher powder

Ingredients: Citric acid, maltodextrin, sodium citrate, salt, monopotassium phosphate, sucralose, natural flavor, silicon dioxide, acesulfame potassium, blue 1

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
25
Sugar
6g
BodyArmor

Sports Drink Tropical Punch

Ingredients: Filtered Water, Pure Cane Sugar, Coconut Water Concentrate, Citric Acid, Dipotassium Phosphate (Electrolyte), Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Magnesium Oxide (Electrolyte), Natural Tropical Punch Flavor with other Natural Flavors, Gum Arabic, Calcium D-Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Ester Gum, Zinc Oxide (Electrolyte), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Vitamin A Palmitate (Vitamin A), Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), beta-Carotene (color), Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12).

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
22
Sugar
6g
Powerade

Powerade Grape

Ingredients: WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, LESS THAN 0.5% OF: CITRIC ACID, ELECTROLYTES (SALT, SODIUM O CITRATE, MAGNESIUM AND CALCIUM CHLORIDES MONO-POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE), NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVORS, VITAMINS B12 AND C (CYANOCOBALAMIN AND ASCORBIC ACID), CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (TO COLOR). RED 40. BLUE 1.

The Good

  • ● Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • ● Contains Red 40 (Allura Red)
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Calories
4
Sugar
0g
BODYARMOR

Lyte blueberry pomegranate sports drink

Ingredients: Filtered Water, Erythritol, Coconut Water Concentrate, Citric Acid, Dipotassium Phosphate (Electrolyte), Vegetable Juice Concentrate (Color), Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Magnesium Oxide (Electrolyte), Stevia rebaudiana Leaf Extract, Niacinamide Vitamin B3), Calcium D-Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Natural Blueberry Pomegranate Flavor with other Natural Flavors, alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Zinc Oxide (Electrolyte), Guar Gum, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Folic Acid (Vitamin 89), Vitamin A Palmitate (Vitamin A), Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12). 8

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
24
Sugar
6g
Gatorade

Lemon Lime sports drink

Ingredients: water, sugar, dextrose, citric acid, salt, sodium citrate, monopotassium phosphate, gum arabic, glycerol ester of rosin, natural flavor, yellow 5,

The Good

  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
2
Sugar
0g
Ghost

Lemon Lime Hydration Drink

Ingredients: FILTERED WATER, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM CITRATE, TRIMAGNESIUM CITRATE, ASCORBIC ACID, SEAWEED-DERIVED CALCIUM CITRATE MALATE, NATURAL AND ARTIFICIAL FLAVOR, VEGETABLE JUICE (FOR COLOR), XANTHAN GUM, HIMALAYAN PINK SEA SALT, SUCRALOSE, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, PANAX NOTOGINSENG ROOT EXTRACT, ROSA ROXBURGHII FRUIT EXTRACT, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, CYANOCOBALAMIN

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
130
Sugar
31g
Whole Foods Market

Sports Drink Fruit Punch

Ingredients: FILTERED WATER, CANE SUGAR, NATURAL FLAVORS, CITRIC ACID, VEGETABLE JUICE CONCENTRATE (COLOR), SALT*, SODIUM CITRATE*, MONOPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE*, GUM ARABIC, ESTER GUM. *ELECTROLYTES

The Good

  • ● Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • ● High Sugar Content
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Calories
83
Sugar
0g
Drink LMNT

LMNT

Ingredients: Salt (Sodium Chloride), Malic Acid, Magnesium Malate, Potassium Chloride, Natural Watermelon Flavor, Stevia Leaf Extract

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
19
Sugar
5g
Electrolit

Strawberry

Ingredients: Water, Dextrose monohydrate, Sodium lactate, Potassium chloride, Citric acid, Natural strawberry flavor, Molasses, Magnesium chloride, Calcium chloride, Malic acid, Steviol glycosides, Salt, FD&C red no. 40

The Good

  • ● Convenient Snack

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
167
Sugar
0g
LMNT

Citrus Salt

Ingredients: Salt, Sodium Citrate, Other Flavors, Stevia Leaf & More

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free
  • ● Clean Ingredients

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
10
Sugar
0g
Gatorade

Gatorade Zero Cool Blue

Ingredients: Water, citric acid, natural flavor, sodium citrate, salt, potassium phosphate, modified food starch, sucralose, acesulfame, potassium, mixed triglycerides, glycerol ester of rosin, blue 1.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free

The Bad

  • ● Ultra Processed
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Calories
0
Sugar
0g
Powerade

Fruit Punch Zero Sugar

Ingredients: WATER, LESS THAN 0.5% OF: CITRIC ACID. ELECTROLYTES (SALT. SODIUM CITRATE, MAGNESIUM 11% AND CALCIUM CHLORIDES. MONO-POTASSIUM Patas. 80mg 2% Vit. C 20% Magnesium t PHOSPHATE). VITAMINS B12 AND C (CYANOCOBALAMIN 0% AND ASCORBIC ACID). NATURAL FLAVORS, SUCRALOSE ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (TO PROTECT COLOR). RED 40.

The Good

  • ● Excellent Health Score
  • ● Sugar Free

The Bad

  • ● Contains Red 40 (Allura Red)
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Frequently Asked Questions

Are products in the Sports Drink category always vegan?+
Not necessarily. We analyzed over 79 products in the Sports Drink category on CakeID. While some are plant-based, many contain hidden animal ingredients like milk powder, whey, or gelatin. Always check the "Is Vegan" status on our product pages.
How does CakeID rank the best Sports Drink?+
We rank Sports Drink based on their nutritional value, ingredient cleanliness (fewer additives), and vegan compatibility. Products with lower sugar and simpler ingredients rank higher.
Can I find low-calorie Sports Drink here?+
Yes! Our list highlights the nutritional details of each product. Look for the "Calories" badge on the product cards above to find low-calorie options.
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