Panda Express Powerade Mountain Berry Blast

Powerade Mountain Berry Blast is the blue sports drink at Panda Express: 210 calories with 55 g of sugar in the published serving, $2.20 for a small where it runs on the fountain.

Mixed berry flavor with the mild salinity common to the category, sweeter than water and less sweet than a soda. Like every sports drink it is formulated for rehydration during or after exercise, with carbohydrate and electrolytes rather than pure refreshment as the design goal.

At 210 calories with 55 g of sugar it costs about half a soda, sitting close to Powerade Fruit Punch at 200 calories. For a meal without a workout attached, the unsweetened teas at effectively zero calories are the more sensible order.

It suits genuine training days, which pair naturally with the high protein end of this menu: Grilled Teriyaki Chicken at 33 g of protein or the Double Protein Plate at $10.50. Availability varies by store. See the Panda Express drinks menu for the full lineup.