Sports or isotonic drinks: does it break a fast?
Breaks a fastRegular ones (Gatorade, Powerade and similar) do break the fast: a 500 ml bottle has about 80–150 kcal of sugar. Zero or sugar-free versions do not, and work like any sugar-free electrolyte drink.
Approximate energy: ≈80–150 kcal
More questions
- Non-alcoholic beerBreaks a fast
- Coffee with sweetenerIt depends
- Mate with milkBreaks a fast
- A piece of fruit (e.g. an apple)Breaks a fast
- A handful of nutsBreaks a fast
- YogurtBreaks a fast
- Coconut waterBreaks a fast
- Water (still or sparkling)Does not break a fast
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General information; not a substitute for a health professional.