Dr. Berg Electrolyte Powder vs Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix
This comparison uses the declared product and label data we hold for Dr. Berg Electrolyte Powder and Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix. Every figure below comes from the manufacturer's own panel or listing, on a per-serving basis. Where a brand does not declare a value we leave the cell blank instead of assuming zero.
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Per serving, as declared. Only attributes at least one product declares are shown.
| Attribute | Dr. Berg Electrolyte PowderCherry | Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink MixStrawberry |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 40mg | 330mg |
| Potassium | 1000mg | 190mg |
| Magnesium | 120mg | 55mg |
| Calcium | 37mg | Not declared |
| Sugar | 0g | 0g |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 2g |
| Calories | 15 | 5 |
| Caffeine | Caffeine-free | Caffeine-free |
| Serving size | 1 scoop (6g) | 1 packet (3.5g) |
| Format | Powder | Powder packet |
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At a glance
Electrolytes
Caffeine
Sugar & sweeteners
Composition
Ingredients
Calcium (calcium lactate), iron (trace mineral complex), magnesium (magnesium citrate), chloride (pink Himalayan salt), sodium (pink Himalayan salt), potassium (potassium citrate), trace mineral complex; flavor-specific natural flavor and stevia.
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At a glance
Electrolytes
Caffeine
Sugar & sweeteners
Composition
Ingredients
Citric acid, salt, potassium citrate, magnesium citrate, sodium citrate, natural flavors, corn maltodextrin; sucralose, calcium silicate, acesulfame potassium, zinc gluconate
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| Per serving | DBDr. BergElectrolyte PowderCherryPowder · 1 scoop (6g) | PEPedialyteElectrolyte Drink MixStrawberryPowder packet · 1 packet (3.5g) |
|---|---|---|
| At a glance | ||
| 🧂 Sodium (mg) | 40← Lowest | 330← Highest |
| ⚡ Caffeine | Caffeine-free | Caffeine-free |
| 🍬 Sugar (g) | 0Equal | 0Equal |
| 🔥 Calories | 15← Highest | 5← Lowest |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium (mg) | 40← Lowest | 330← Highest |
| Potassium (mg) | 1,000← Highest | 190← Lowest |
| Magnesium (mg) | 120← Highest | 55← Lowest |
| Calcium (mg) | 37 | Not declaredThe manufacturer/source we use does not provide enough information to establish a quantity. This does not necessarily mean the product contains zero. |
| Chloride (mg) | 60← Lowest | 330← Highest |
| Caffeine | ||
| Caffeine (mg) | 0Equal | 0Equal |
| Caffeine status | Verified caffeine-free | Verified caffeine-free |
| Caffeine notes | Verified caffeine-free | Verified caffeine-free |
| Sugar | ||
| Sugar (g) | 0Equal | 0Equal |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 3← Highest | 2← Lowest |
| Calories | ||
| Calories | 15← Highest | 5← Lowest |
| Composition | ||
| Sodium source | Pink Himalayan salt | Sodium citrate, salt |
| Potassium source | Potassium citrate | Potassium citrate |
| Magnesium source | Magnesium citrate | Magnesium citrate |
| Calcium source | Calcium lactate | Not declaredThe manufacturer/source we use does not provide enough information to establish a quantity. This does not necessarily mean the product contains zero. |
| Ingredients | ||
| Full ingredient list | Calcium (calcium lactate), iron (trace mineral complex), magnesium (magnesium citrate), chloride (pink Himalayan salt), sodium (pink Himalayan salt), potassium (potassium citrate), trace mineral complex; flavor-specific natural flavor and stevia. | Citric acid, salt, potassium citrate, magnesium citrate, sodium citrate, natural flavors, corn maltodextrin; sucralose, calcium silicate, acesulfame potassium, zinc gluconate |
| Sweeteners | ||
| Sweetener | Stevia | Sucralose + acesulfame potassium |
| Artificial sweeteners | No | Yes |
| Coloring | Not declaredThe manufacturer/source we use does not provide enough information to establish a quantity. This does not necessarily mean the product contains zero. | No artificial colors |
| Dietary certifications | Keto, vegan, gluten-free, NSF-certified facility | Gluten-free, kosher |
| Where to buy | ||
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| Verification | ||
| Last verified | 2026-08-15 | 2026-08-15 |
Key differences
Sodium
Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix provides 330mg sodium per serving compared with 40mg in Dr. Berg Electrolyte Powder, a difference of 290mg.
Sugar and carbohydrates
Both declare the same sugar per serving: 0g. Dr. Berg Electrolyte Powder provides 3g carbohydrate per serving compared with 2g in Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix, a difference of 1g.
Mineral coverage
Dr. Berg Electrolyte Powder declares 5 of the five minerals we track: sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, chloride. Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix declares 4 of the five minerals we track: sodium, potassium, magnesium, chloride. Dr. Berg Electrolyte Powder additionally declares calcium, which Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix does not list in our source.
Calories
Dr. Berg Electrolyte Powder provides 15 calories per serving compared with 5 in Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix, a difference of 10.
Format
Dr. Berg Electrolyte Powder is a powder, while Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix is a powder packet. Format changes how each product is carried, measured and mixed; it does not change the declared amounts above.
Serving and packaging
Dr. Berg Electrolyte Powder states a serving of 1 scoop (6g), and Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix states a serving of 1 packet (3.5g).
Ingredients and sweeteners
Declared sweeteners differ: Dr. Berg Electrolyte Powder → Stevia; Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix → Sucralose + acesulfame potassium. Dr. Berg Electrolyte Powder, Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix declare an artificial sweetener; the others do not declare one either way. Dietary claims stored in our database: Dr. Berg Electrolyte Powder → Vegan, Gluten Free; Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix → Gluten Free, Kosher.
We describe what each label declares. We do not say one product is healthier, better or more effective than another — that depends on your own context, and label data alone cannot answer it.