Is Powerade Zero Calorie Sports Drink 8 - 20 fl oz (591ml) Bottles 160 fl oz (4.73 l) Alpha-Gal Friendly?

This product may or may not be Alpha-Gal friendly as it lists 2 ingredients that may not comply.

Why it's a maybe for alpha-gal friendly

  • vitamin b12
  • natural and artificial flavors

vitamin b12

Dietitian note

Vitamin B12 can come from either animal products or bacteria cultures. If the label does not provide a source, we recommend calling the manufacturer.

Note by Team Spoonful, Clinical nutrition experts

natural and artificial flavors

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Description

Powerade Zero is a zero-calorie sports drink that comes in 8 bottles, each containing 20 fl oz (591 ml), resulting in a total volume of 160 fl oz (473 l). It contains 0g of saturated fat and sugars. It is appreciated by many for its taste and hydrating properties. Some people, however, complain about an aftertaste. Comparatively, some individuals prefer the flavor of Powerade Zero over Gatorade. Overall, Powerade Zero is well-liked and is known for its absence of calories.

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Ingredients

water, less than 1% of: citric acid, salt and mono-potassium phosphate and magnesium chloride and calcium chloride (electrolyte sources), natural and artificial flavors, sucralose, acesulfame potassium, vitamin b3 (niacinamide), vitamin b6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride), vitamin b12 (cyanocobalamin), red 40, blue 1, ascorbic acid (to protect taste), calcium disodium edta (to protect color)

Check Powerade Zero Calorie Sports Drink 8 - 20 fl oz (591ml) Bottles 160 fl oz (4.73 l) against your own diets in the app.

What is a Alpha-Gal Friendly diet?

An Alpha-Gal diet eliminates mammalian meat and products containing mammalian-derived ingredients to prevent allergic reactions in people with alpha-gal syndrome. This includes beef, pork, lamb, dairy products, gelatin, and certain medications derived from mammals. The condition involves a specific sugar molecule found in most mammals, often triggered after a tick bite. People may experience delayed allergic reactions 3-6 hours after consuming trigger foods. The diet focuses on safe alternatives like poultry, fish, and plant-based proteins. When followed carefully, often with guidance from an allergist or dietitian, it can prevent serious reactions while maintaining adequate nutrition.

Where to buy

Powerade Zero Calorie Sports Drink 8 - 20 fl oz (591ml) Bottles 160 fl oz (4.73 l) is available at 17 retailers

AmazonGiant EagleHarris TeeterHy-VeeIGAKrogerMariano'sMeijerPick 'n SaveRalphsShopRiteTargetThe Fresh GrocerUnited SupermarketsVitacostWalmartWegmans

About this product

Beverage · Bottle

Flavor
CitrusFruity
Texture
Thin
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