You know who the real MVP is? Sports drinks. They keep us going strong when we are ready to throw in the towel – and do we even thank them? Whether you’re running a marathon or playing a pick-up game, your go-to fuel is there to replenish all those electrolytes you lose when you sweat.
Some athletes are diehard Gatorade fans, others prefer Powerade – and Vitamin Water and Propel fall somewhere in between. But is there really even a difference? For this week’s taste test we compare just that.
Tasting Notes:
Powerade
- Not a lot of flavor. Pretty boring, but not bad.
- Light, refreshing, ahhhhh.
- Familiar sports taste, not strong lemon lime flavor.
- Tastes very watery and bland.
- Very sweet. I think this is Powerade… No. Gatorade… No. Powerade.
- Tastes like when you mix lime Jell-O mix with water and take a swig before putting it into the fridge. Not that I’ve ever done that before…. OK, I’ve totally done that before.
Vitamin Water
- Tastes like a super bland juice. Very watery. It’s the prettiest color though.
- This one has to be loaded with sugar. Tastes medicinal.
- Strong citrus taste, almost like a cardboard orange juice
- Very overwhelming smell. Almost don’t want to drink it. Never mind, it’s fine, but tastes like it used to be a powder mix.
- Kinda weird. Like really really flavorful water. I like it.
- Tastes like watered down orange, peach, mango Tropicana mixed with Splenda and Orbit Tropical Remix gum. I’m confused.
Gatorade
- Nope.
- Pretty good, but A was better.
- I do not like this one, not worth it, not anything.
- Very lemon-limey. Tastes like Gatorade.
- Not impressed
- This is florescent! Tastes like A, except with more sodium mixed in.
Propel
- Is this Propel? Do they still make Propel? Why it is clear? Either way, ew.
- Not much lemon flavor, but you can taste the healthy.
- Surprise taste for it’s coloring, feels light, like it wouldn’t weigh you down.
- This one tastes exactly like watered down sprite. Not a fan.
- So sweet. Too sweet. Tastes like sugar water. I don’t hate it, just wouldn’t want to drink during a workout.
- Tastes like flat Sprite. This is my least favorite.
The Tally:
Powerade – 3 votes
Vitaman Water – 1 votes
Propel – 1 vote
Gatorade – 1 vote
The Winner:
I was shocked Powerade took home the gold, while Gatorade fell behind. If you considered yourself part of the Gatorade fan-base, reach for something different next time – you just might switch teams.
