How much sugar does powerade have?

A 20 ounce Powerade weighs in with over seven teaspoons of sugar. Powerade's low sugar option - just over one. A 32 ounce Gatorade - a staggering 14 teaspoons of sugar. Gatorade's lower sugar brand, Propel 16 ounces, only one and a half teaspoons. A 20 ounce Vitamin Water tips the scales with just over seven teaspoons. read more

Over time, the consumption of artificial sweeteners such as those in Powerade Zero can cause obesity, heart disease, liver problems, and Type 2 diabetes. Furthermore, varying flavors of Powerade Zero contain different harmful artificial food dyes, including Red 40, Blue 1, Yellow 5, and Yellow 6. read more

Powerade Packed with calories and sugar, a 32 ounce bottle of Powerade contains about 300 calories and is also loaded with sodium. While Gatorade is comprised mainly of water and sucrose, Powerade's second ingredient is high-fructose corn syrup, followed later by both natural and artificial flavorings. read more