Grape Zero Sugar Thirst Quencher, Grape
The processing score reflects 12 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial sweeteners, modified ingredients, plus 1 more we flag.

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* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
Ingredients
12 listed · 5 flagged for reviewWATER, CITRIC ACID, SODIUM CITRATE, NATURAL FLAVOR, SALT, MONOPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, SUCRALOSE, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, GLYCEROL ESTER OF ROSIN, RED 40, BLUE 1.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Grape Zero Sugar Thirst Quencher, Grape scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Modified Starches (Modified Food Starch): Chemical modification is a hallmark of UPF.
- Artificial Sweeteners (Sucralose): Synthetic sweeteners are definitive UPF markers.
- Artificial Colors (Red 40, Blue 1): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Natural Flavors (Natural Flavor): Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Emulsifiers (Glycerol Ester Of Rosin): Industrial emulsifiers indicate UPF.
Within Sports & Energy Drinks, this product is more processed than about 62% of the 922 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Grape Zero Sugar Thirst Quencher, Grape's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Sodium Citrate, Monopotassium Phosphate, Acesulfame Potassium.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Salt & SodiumProcessing indicator
In this product: Salt.
Basic preservative, but high amounts indicate processing.
This product is part of our wider analysis. It features in our Gatorade vs Powerade, Gatorade vs Body Armor, and Gatorade vs Liquid IV comparisons. You can also see how it fits our Gatorade explainer.
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Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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