Nutritional Comparison
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Category |
GATORADE* |
POWERADE** |
VITAMIN WATER*** |
RUDY |
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Serving Size |
8 fl oz |
8 fl oz |
8 fl oz |
8 fl oz |
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Calories |
25 |
60 |
50 |
45 |
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Sodium |
110 mg |
55 mg |
0 mg |
55mg¹ (sea salt) |
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Potassium |
30 mg |
30 mg |
60 mg |
55 mg |
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Total Carbs |
7g |
17 g |
13 g |
13g² |
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Sugar |
7g |
15 g |
13 g |
5 g |
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Xylitol |
1g³ |
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L-Arginine |
0mg |
0mg |
0mg |
75mg 4 |
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L-Carnitine |
0mg |
0mg |
0mg |
75mg 5 |
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B3 Niacin |
0 |
10%DV |
20%DV |
35%DV |
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B5 Pantothenic Acid |
0 |
0 |
20%DV |
35%DV |
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B6 |
0 |
10%DV |
20%DV |
35%DV |
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B12 |
0 |
10%DV |
20%DV |
35%DV |
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| 1. Sea salt; Sea Salts contain 84 essential mineral
elements (electrolytes) needed by the body. These electrolytes resemble thefluid make up of human blood. The presence of sea
salts helps to make RUDY a true isotonic, Isotonic drinks
have a similar carbohydrate electrolyte concentration to the body's
own fluids. This is critical for proper fluid replenishment. 2. Maltodextrin; A preferred carbohydrate used in energy foods due to solubility, quick absorption and a low glycemic index rate.Athletes require a low glycemic rate for lasting energy release from the carbohydrates they consume. 3. Xylitol; A naturally occurring substance found in fruits and berries is a nutritive substitute for sugar that has 40% less caloriesper gram than sucrose but boasts very minimal impact on blood sugar with a glycemic index of only 7. Xylitol has many dentaland health benefits such as the reduction of plaque formation and can aid in repair of damaged tooth enamel. Xylitol also reducesbacteria in the Eustachian tubes which can lower the incidence of ear infections (acute otitis media) and strep throat. May bebeneficial in reversing the effects of osteoporosis. Clinical trials have shown that xylitol helps remineralize bone mass. 4. L-Argenine; An amino acid which has been shown to assist in weight loss, contribute to insulin production, muscle and liver lipidmetabolism, secretion of several hormones such as glucagons and insulin, as well as other benefits. 5. L-Carnitine; An amino acid used for fat burning, increasing energy, improving resistance to muscle fatigue, promotes growth,development and cognitive function. |
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| *Gatorade® is a registered trademark of PepsiCo. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| **Powerade® is a registered trademark of Coca-Cola Company. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| ***Vitamin Water® a registered trademark of Vitamin Water | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
