May 3, 2008
Phoood Fight!: Gatorade vs. PowerAde (Lemon-Lime)
This is an epic battle between the original thirst-quenching sports drink, Gatorade, versus a relative newcomer, PowerAde. I chose to compare the lemon-lime variety, mostly because I consider it the “classic” sports drink flavor. In fact, I’m so old that I can remember when the only Gatorade flavor was lemon-lime. After doing some afternoon work in our front yard, I was sweaty and thirsty. Both the Gatorade and PowerAde were very refreshing and really hit the spot. Comparing them side-by-side, I was amazed as how similar they were in color. I was even more surprised at how similar they tasted. Their lemon-lime flavors were virtually identical, but there was a slightly odd aftertaste to the Gatorade. This is nothing new, Gatorade has always tasted this way to me. PowerAde, on the other hand, tasted better from start to finish, with no funky aftertaste at all. This was a very close match, but PowerAde comes out on top for its superior taste.
Winner: PowerAde Lemon-Lime
Posted by Jim on May 3, 2008I continue thinking that Gatorade best!
Posted by: Josh at May 26, 2008 4:20 PMI'd say "Recharge," by RW Knudsen is better than either of those. Both are now made with artificial colors and flavors. However, Recharge truly goes "original" by making a sports drink with REAL juice!
Posted by: Martin at June 12, 2008 3:55 PMI think that PowerAde has a funky aftertaste. Gatorade is was better.
Posted by: Erin at June 14, 2008 4:39 PMI strongly disagree I think Gatorade is way better, gatorade has a smoother refreshing taste
Posted by: evy at October 12, 2008 2:36 PMI strongly disagree I think Gatorade is way better, gatorade has a smoother refreshing taste
Posted by: evy at October 12, 2008 2:36 PMI think that powerade is better tasting, I emphasize that it doesn't have that weird after taste like gatorade does.
Posted by: piya at October 31, 2008 1:56 PMi agree with evy. i used to drink powerade during volleyball/basketball/softball practices, but i couldnt deal with the aftertaste so i started spending the extra 1.50 every week on gatorade.
Posted by: Lorraine at November 13, 2008 4:54 PMGatorade is way better. It gives me more energy than PowerAde ever could! Gatorade all the way
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