Zero-Sugar Sports Drink (Gatorade Zero)
Zero-Sugar Sports Drink (Gatorade Zero) is fine in moderation. Watch your portion size, especially during a flare. A typical 591 g serving is essentially purine-free.
General information, not a substitute for advice from your doctor or dietitian.
Low in purines, but ultra-processed. Ultra-processed foods are linked to higher gout risk on their own, so we do not rate this as safe to eat freely. (UK Biobank 2024)
This purine value is inferred, not measured directly for this food. See the sources note below for how it was derived.
How much can I eat?
Even the largest serving here stays under half a day's purines.
Portion size is what matters most here, and it’s easy to misjudge by eye. A kitchen scale makes it simple.
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Why grade C: per 100 g and processing
Per 100 g (for comparison)
Low for gout (< 50 mg/100g).
Low for gout (< 3 g/100g).
Processing: Ultra-processed food, NOVA 4 of 4. How processing affects the grade.
Diet is part of the picture, not all of it
For most people the body makes the majority of its own uric acid. Food contributes the smaller share. Eating well lowers your risk and helps you feel in control, but for many people diet alone does not bring uric acid down enough to stop flares. Medication often does the heavy lifting. Use these grades to make easier daily choices, and work with your doctor on the full plan.
Other forms of sports drinks
The most common form of sports drinks is first.
How did zero-sugar sports drink (gatorade zero) go for you?
Reader experiences, not medical advice. The grade above comes from published data.