G2 Grape flavored sports drink has the same amount of electrolytes as our original gatorade formula, but with only 20 calories per serving. By using a low sugar sports drink to help stay fueled for an ultimate performance. The researchers then took their findings into the lab, and scientifically formulated a new, precisely balanced carbohydrate electrolyte beverage that would adequately replace the key components lost by gator players through sweating and exercise. They called their concoction gatorade?.