What are Sport Drinks food comparisons?

Sport Drinks food comparisons help you understand the nutritional differences between similar foods in this category. We have 20 comparisons available to help you make better choices for blood sugar management.

How do I use these food comparisons for diabetes management?

Each comparison shows two foods side-by-side with their Blood Sugar Impact (BSI), carbohydrates, sugars, fiber, fat, and protein content. Look for foods with lower BSI scores and higher fiber content for better blood sugar control.

What does the Blood Sugar Impact (BSI) score mean?

BSI is our proprietary score that predicts how much a food will raise your blood sugar. Lower scores (closer to 0) indicate minimal impact, while higher scores suggest the food may cause larger blood sugar spikes. This helps diabetics choose foods that support stable glucose levels.

How should I interpret the nutritional information in these comparisons?

Focus on foods with higher fiber and protein content, as these nutrients help slow glucose absorption. Compare carbohydrate and sugar content between similar foods to identify better options. The color-coding helps you quickly identify foods with higher or lower nutrient levels.

Can I create my own food comparisons?

Yes! Use our comparison tool to compare any two foods in our database. This is especially helpful when you want to compare foods from different categories or find alternatives to foods that spike your blood sugar.

How often should I use food comparisons in my meal planning?

Food comparisons are most helpful when you're trying to choose between similar foods or looking for alternatives to foods that affect your blood sugar. Use them when grocery shopping, meal planning, or when you want to understand why certain foods work better for your diabetes management.

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Orange Mango Sports Drink, Orange Mango vs Blue Cherry Flavored Thirst Quencher, Blue Cherry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Orange Mango... Food 1 Food 1 • BODY ARMOR NUTRITION, LLC Orange Mango Sports Drink	236g	36.0	30	7.6	7.6	—	—	—
Blue Cherry ... Food 2 Food 2 • THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP Blue Cherry Flavored Thirst Quencher	360g	44.0	22	6.1	5.8	—	—	—

Golazo, Replenishing Electrolyte Drink, Hibiscus, Hibiscus vs Powerade Fruit Punch Bottle, 28 Fl Oz, Fruit Punch

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Golazo, Repl... Food 1 Food 1 • OLIVE EMPIRE, LLC Golazo, Replenishing Electrolyte Drink, Hibiscus, Hibiscus	591g	66.0	22	5.6	5.6	—	—	—
Powerade Fru... Food 2 Food 2 • COCA-COLA USA OPERATIONS Powerade Fruit Punch Bottle, 28 Fl Oz, Fruit Punch	360g	42.0	22	5.8	5.8	—	—	—

Cherry Lime Sports Drink, Cherry; Lime vs Green Apple Bold & Intense Thirst Quencher, Green Apple

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cherry Lime ... Food 1 Food 1 • AMERICAN GOURMET FOODS LLC. Cherry Lime Sports Drink, Cherry; Lime	473g	56.0	25	5.9	5.9	—	—	—
Green Apple ... Food 2 Food 2 • THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP Green Apple Bold & Intense Thirst Quencher	591g	72.0	24	6.1	5.8	—	—	—

Knockout Punch Super Drink vs Grape Flavored Thirst Quencher, Grape

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Knockout Pun... Food 1 Food 1 • BODY ARMOR NUTRITION, LLC Knockout Punch Super Drink	236g	36.0	30	7.6	7.6	—	—	—
Grape Flavor... Food 2 Food 2 • THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP Grape Flavored Thirst Quencher	450g	52.0	22	5.8	5.8	—	—	—

Summer Fruits Thirst Quencher, Summer Fruits vs Sports Drink

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Summer Fruit... Food 1 Food 1 • THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP Summer Fruits Thirst Quencher	360g	42.0	22	5.8	5.8	—	—	—
Sports Drink Food 2 Food 2 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Sports Drink	591g	68.0	22	5.8	5.8	—	—	—

Energize Cherry Lime Sports Drink, Cherry Lime vs Superdrink, Mixed Berry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Energize Che... Food 1 Food 1 • THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP Energize Cherry Lime Sports Drink, Cherry Lime	500g	40.0	16	4.0	3.8	—	—	—
Superdrink, ... Food 2 Food 2 • BODY ARMOR NUTRITION, LLC Superdrink, Mixed Berry	236g	36.0	30	7.6	7.6	—	—	—

Gatorade End Zone Berry 32 Oz 12 Ct, Berry vs Cucumber Mint Replenish Electrolyte Hydration Beverage, Cucumber Mint

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Gatorade En... Food 1 Food 1 • THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP Gatorade End Zone Berry 32 Oz 12 Ct, Berry	360g	44.0	22	6.1	5.8	—	—	—
Cucumber Min... Food 2 Food 2 • 7-ELEVEN, INC. Cucumber Mint Replenish Electrolyte Hydration Beverage	355g	30.0	17	4.2	4.2	—	—	—

Orange Passion Fruit Flavored Hydration With Electrolytes, Orange Passion Fruit vs Pinot Noir

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Orange Passi... Food 1 Food 1 • THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP Orange Passion Fruit Flavored Hydration With Electrolytes	500g	40.0	16	4.0	3.8	—	—	—
Pinot Noir Food 2 Food 2 • DATA EXCHANGE CORPORATION Pinot Noir	500g	12.0	6	1.2	0.4	—	—	—

Java Monster Coffee + Energy Drink vs Strawberry Raspberry Thirst Quencher Concentrate Pods, Strawberry Raspberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Java Monster... Food 1 Food 1 • MONSTER ENERGY COMPANY Java Monster Coffee + Energy Drink	325g	51.7	49	8.0	8.0	—	1.1	1.9
Strawberry R... Food 2 Food 2 • THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP Strawberry Raspberry Thirst Quencher Concentrate Pods	38g	42.0	237	55.3	55.3	—	—	—

Coconut Water Sports Drink, Strawberry + Watermelon vs Performance Sports Drink, Fruit Punch

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Coconut Wate... Food 1 Food 1 • ROAR BEVERAGES LLC Coconut Water Sports Drink, Strawberry + Watermelon	240g	34.0	25	7.1	6.7	—	—	—
Performance ... Food 2 Food 2 • WEGMANS FOOD MARKETS, INC. Performance Sports Drink, Fruit Punch	591g	68.0	22	5.8	5.8	—	—	—

Fruit Punch Flavored Sports Drink, Fruit Punch vs Lemon Lime Sports Drink, Lemon Lime

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fruit Punch ... Food 1 Food 1 • COCA-COLA USA OPERATIONS Fruit Punch Flavored Sports Drink	360g	42.0	22	5.8	5.8	—	—	—
Lemon Lime S... Food 2 Food 2 • COCA-COLA USA OPERATIONS Lemon Lime Sports Drink	360g	44.0	22	6.1	5.8	—	—	—

Strawberry Lemonade Thirst Quencher, Strawberry; Lemonade vs Cool Blue Lower Sugar Thirst Quencher, Cool Blue

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Strawberry L... Food 1 Food 1 • THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP Strawberry Lemonade Thirst Quencher, Strawberry; Lemonade	360g	44.0	22	6.1	5.8	—	—	—
Cool Blue Lo... Food 2 Food 2 • THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP Cool Blue Lower Sugar Thirst Quencher	360g	16.0	8	2.2	1.9	—	—	—

Grape Flavored Sports Drink, Grape vs Dragon Fruit Energy Drink, Dragon Fruit

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Grape Flavor... Food 1 Food 1 • COCA-COLA USA OPERATIONS Grape Flavored Sports Drink	355g	42.0	23	5.9	5.6	—	—	—
Dragon Fruit... Food 2 Food 2 • RED BULL NORTH AMERICA, INC. Dragon Fruit Energy Drink	250g	56.0	44	11.2	10.4	—	—	—

Pineapple Mango Organic Sports Drink, Pineapple Mango vs Citrus Cooler Flavored Thirst Quencher, Citrus Cooler

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Pineapple Ma... Food 1 Food 1 • KNUDSEN & SONS INC Pineapple Mango Organic Sports Drink	473g	46.0	19	4.9	3.8	—	—	0.2
Citrus Coole... Food 2 Food 2 • THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP Citrus Cooler Flavored Thirst Quencher	360g	44.0	22	6.1	5.8	—	—	—

Guava Splash Flavored Replenish Electrolyte Hydration Beverage, Guava Splash vs Passion Fruit Flavored Thirst Quencher, Passion Fruit

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Guava Splash... Food 1 Food 1 • 7-ELEVEN, INC. Guava Splash Flavored Replenish Electrolyte Hydration Beverage	355g	30.0	17	4.2	4.2	—	—	—
Passion Frui... Food 2 Food 2 • THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP Passion Fruit Flavored Thirst Quencher	360g	44.0	22	6.1	5.8	—	—	—

Blue Raspberry Sports Drink, Blue Raspberry vs Lemon Lime Endurance Formula Thirst Quencher, Lemon Lime

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Blue Raspber... Food 1 Food 1 • THE CRONS BRAND Blue Raspberry Sports Drink	360g	36.0	19	5.0	3.9	—	—	0.3
Lemon Lime E... Food 2 Food 2 • THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP Lemon Lime Endurance Formula Thirst Quencher	360g	44.0	25	6.1	3.6	—	—	—

Energize Cherry Lime Sports Drink, Cherry Lime vs Mixed Berry Sports Drink, Mixed Berry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Energize Che... Food 1 Food 1 • THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP Energize Cherry Lime Sports Drink, Cherry Lime	500g	40.0	16	4.0	3.8	—	—	—
Mixed Berry ... Food 2 Food 2 • THE CRONS BRAND Mixed Berry Sports Drink	360g	36.0	19	5.0	3.9	—	—	0.3

Peach Mango Sports Drink, Peach Mango vs Watermelon Strawberry Wave Flavored Sports Drink, Watermelon Strawberry Wave

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Peach Mango ... Food 1 Food 1 • THE CRONS BRAND Peach Mango Sports Drink	500g	50.0	22	5.0	3.8	—	—	0.2
Watermelon S... Food 2 Food 2 • COCA-COLA USA OPERATIONS Watermelon Strawberry Wave Flavored Sports Drink	360g	42.0	22	5.8	5.8	—	—	—

Cherry Lime Electrolyte Beverage, Cherry Lime vs Orange + Tropical Fruit Bold & Intense Thirst Quencher, Orange + Tropical Fruit

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Cherry Lime ... Food 1 Food 1 • THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP Cherry Lime Electrolyte Beverage	591g	28.0	10	2.4	2.0	—	—	—
Orange + Tro... Food 2 Food 2 • THE QUAKER OATS CO./GATORADE-VAN CAMP Orange + Tropical Fruit Bold & Intense Thirst Quencher	355g	44.0	23	6.2	5.9	—	—	—

Fruit Punch Sport Electrolyte Beverage, Fruit Punch vs Pomegranate Acai, Blueberry Protein Sports Drink, Pomegranate Acai, Blueberry

Food	Serving	BSI	Calories	Carbs	Sugars	Fiber	Fat	Protein
Fruit Punch ... Food 1 Food 1 • SANTA FE PRO MUSICA, INC. Fruit Punch Sport Electrolyte Beverage	360g	46.0	25	6.4	6.1	—	—	—
Pomegranate ... Food 2 Food 2 • NEOPRO NUTRITIONAL SCIENCES, LLC Pomegranate Acai, Blueberry Protein Sports Drink, Pomegranate Acai, Blueberry	591g	41.9	24	4.1	3.4	0.5	—	2.0

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