Sports drink

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Is Sports drink healthy?

Sports drink scores 60/100 on Scout's independent analysis of ingredients, additives, and lab results — a fair-to-good score — solid, with tradeoffs. This sports drink contains dextrose and sucrose, which are simple sugars that can lead to rapid spikes in blood sugar levels and contribute to excessive calorie intake.

How processed is Sports drink?

Sports drink is NOVA Group 3: Processed Foods.

Which ingredients drive Sports drink's score?

In Scout's ingredient-by-ingredient analysis, mono potassium phosphate counts in its favor; dextrose, sucrose are flagged as ingredients of concern. The full breakdown, with why each one matters, is in the Key ingredients section on this page.

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Sports drink

Sports Drink
60 Fair

Analysis updated July 2026 · How Scout scores

$11.98 · 12 fl oz · pack of 18 · $0.06 / fluid ounce
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Beneficial ingredients 1
Harmful ingredients 2
Category Hydration Drinks
Summary

This sports drink contains dextrose and sucrose, which are simple sugars that can lead to rapid spikes in blood sugar levels and contribute to excessive calorie intake. While these sugars provide quick energy, they lack nutritional value and can be problematic when consumed in excess. The product is moderately processed, which limits its potential score, and the presence of added sugars further impacts its healthiness.

Key ingredients 8

mono potassium phosphate
Good

Mono potassium phosphate helps maintain electrolyte balance and is generally recognized as safe in food products.

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citric acid
Neutral

Common acidulant and preservative — safe at typical use levels, neither beneficial nor harmful.

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sodium chloride
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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sodium citrate
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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orange flavour
Neutral

Orange flavor provides a pleasant citrus taste but is a synthetic or natural additive with no significant health impact.

potassium chloride
Neutral

Standard formulation ingredient — neither beneficial nor harmful at typical use.

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dextrose
Bad

Dextrose is a simple sugar that can cause quick spikes in blood sugar levels, which some consumers prefer to avoid for sustained energy release.

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sucrose
Bad

Sucrose is common table sugar that provides quick energy but may contribute to sugar intake concerns when consumed in excess.

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Processing

Group 3 · Processed

Processed Foods

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