Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration RTD vs Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix
This comparison uses the declared product and label data we hold for Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration RTD 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.
Quick comparison
Per serving, as declared. Only attributes at least one product declares are shown.
| Attribute | Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration RTDFruit Punch | Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink MixStrawberry |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 490mg | 330mg |
| Potassium | 350mg | 190mg |
| Magnesium | 105mg | 55mg |
| Calcium | 120mg | Not declared |
| Sugar | 12g | 0g |
| Carbohydrates | 12g | 2g |
| Calories | 50 | 5 |
| Caffeine | Not declared | Caffeine-free |
| Serving size | 1 bottle (20 fl oz) | 1 packet (3.5g) |
| Format | Ready-to-drink | Powder packet |
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At a glance
Electrolytes
Caffeine
Sugar & sweeteners
Composition
Ingredients
Water, Sugar, Citric Acid, Salt, Calcium Lactate, Natural Flavor, Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Oxide, Gum Arabic, Purified Stevia Leaf Extract, Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate, Glycerol Ester of Rosin, Yellow 6.
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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 | GAGatoradeGatorlyte Rapid Rehydration RTDFruit PunchReady-to-drink · 1 bottle (20 fl oz) | PEPedialyteElectrolyte Drink MixStrawberryPowder packet · 1 packet (3.5g) |
|---|---|---|
| At a glance | ||
| 🧂 Sodium (mg) | 490← Highest | 330← Lowest |
| ⚡ Caffeine | Not declaredThe manufacturer/source we use does not provide enough information to establish a quantity. This does not necessarily mean the product contains zero. | Caffeine-free |
| 🍬 Sugar (g) | 12← Highest | 0← Lowest |
| 🔥 Calories | 50← Highest | 5← Lowest |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium (mg) | 490← Highest | 330← Lowest |
| Potassium (mg) | 350← Highest | 190← Lowest |
| Magnesium (mg) | 105← Highest | 55← Lowest |
| Calcium (mg) | 120 | 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) | 1,040← Highest | 330← Lowest |
| Caffeine | ||
| Caffeine (mg) | Not declaredThe manufacturer/source we use does not provide enough information to establish a quantity. This does not necessarily mean the product contains zero. | 0 |
| Caffeine status | No caffeine ingredient declared | Verified caffeine-free |
| Caffeine notes | Gatorade's Gatorlyte information reviewed does not declare caffeine; this is not treated as an explicit 0 mg claim. | Verified caffeine-free |
| Sugar | ||
| Sugar (g) | 12← Highest | 0← Lowest |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 12← Highest | 2← Lowest |
| Calories | ||
| Calories | 50← Highest | 5← Lowest |
| Composition | ||
| Sodium source | Salt | Sodium citrate, salt |
| Potassium source | Potassium Chloride | Potassium citrate |
| Magnesium source | Magnesium Oxide | 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 | Water, Sugar, Citric Acid, Salt, Calcium Lactate, Natural Flavor, Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Oxide, Gum Arabic, Purified Stevia Leaf Extract, Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate, Glycerol Ester of Rosin, Yellow 6. | 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 artificial sweeteners declared | Yes |
| Coloring | No coloring declared | No artificial colors |
| Dietary certifications | Kosher | Gluten-free, kosher |
| Where to buy | ||
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| Verification | ||
| Last verified | 2026-08-14 | 2026-08-15 |
Key differences
Sodium
Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration RTD provides 490mg sodium per serving compared with 330mg in Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix, a difference of 160mg.
Sugar and carbohydrates
Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration RTD provides 12g sugar per serving compared with 0g in Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix, a difference of 12g. Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration RTD provides 12g carbohydrate per serving compared with 2g in Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix, a difference of 10g.
Mineral coverage
Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration RTD 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. Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration RTD additionally declares calcium, which Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix does not list in our source.
Calories
Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration RTD provides 50 calories per serving compared with 5 in Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix, a difference of 45.
Caffeine
Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration RTD lists no caffeine ingredient, which is not the same as a declared caffeine-free claim. Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix is declared caffeine-free.
Format
Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration RTD is a ready-to-drink, 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
Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration RTD states a serving of 1 bottle (20 fl oz), and Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix states a serving of 1 packet (3.5g).
Ingredients and sweeteners
Declared sweeteners differ: Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration RTD → Stevia; Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix → Sucralose + acesulfame potassium. Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix list coloring ingredients, while Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration RTD declare none in the cited formula. Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix declare an artificial sweetener; Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration RTD explicitly declare none.
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.