Sports Drink
Engineered for fast sugar absorption during hard exercise — outside of that, it delivers a rapid insulin spike with no fiber to blunt it.
FatTonic Facts
Sports Drink · per serving 1 bottle (500ml)
Avoid · strongly works against fat-burning
| Factor | Amount | Points |
|---|---|---|
| Start | 100.0 | |
| Glycemic load | 25 | −55.0 |
| Sugar (g) | 26 | −20.8 |
| Processing | ultra-processed | −24.0 |
| Fiber (g) | 0 | 0.0 |
| Protein (g) | 0 | 0.0 |
| Floored at 1 | raw 0.2 | = 1 |
| Glycemic index | 78 | |
| Carbs (g) | 32 | |
| Fat (g) | 0 |
Score model v1
Nutrients: USDA FoodData Central, record 173660 (Beverages, PEPSICO QUAKER, Gatorade, G performance O 2, ready-to-drink.), public domain, checked 2 Oct 2026.
Glycemic index: per-food source not yet recorded.
Per 100 g (USDA record; serving 500 g): carbs 6.4, sugar 5.2, fiber 0, protein 0, fat 0 g.
What this means for fat-burning
Why this score: glycemic load 25 set it, −55.0 points. Source: USDA FoodData Central, FDC 173660.
Its high sugar content is the main reason to keep portions in check. Being ultra-processed, it is also easy to overeat.
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Among the 200 rated foods
Sports Drink scores 1, rated Avoid. It scores higher than 0% of the 200 rated foods.
Rated foods per band: Avoid 0–19: 11; Poor 20–39: 23; Moderate 40–59: 34; Good 60–79: 45; Excellent 80–100: 87.
Frequently asked questions
Does sports drink spike insulin?
Glycemic load 25 for 1 bottle (500ml); FatTonic Score 1/100 — it strongly works against fat-burning.
Is sports drink good for fat loss?
Avoid (1/100): sports drink strongly works against fat-burning.