Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier vs Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration RTD
This comparison uses the declared product and label data we hold for Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier and Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration RTD. 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 | Liquid I.V. Hydration MultiplierCotton Candy | Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration RTDFruit Punch |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 510mg | 490mg |
| Potassium | 380mg | 350mg |
| Magnesium | Not declared | 105mg |
| Calcium | Not declared | 120mg |
| Sugar | 11g | 12g |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 12g |
| Calories | 45 | 50 |
| Caffeine | Caffeine-free | Not declared |
| Serving size | 1 stick | 1 bottle (20 fl oz) |
| Format | Powder stick | Ready-to-drink |
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At a glance
Electrolytes
Caffeine
Sugar & sweeteners
Composition
Ingredients
Formula includes sodium/potassium electrolyte blend, glucose/sugar, vitamins, natural flavors and stevia; flavor-specific label should be retained as source.
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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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| Per serving | LILiquid I.V.Hydration MultiplierCotton CandyPowder stick · 1 stick | GAGatoradeGatorlyte Rapid Rehydration RTDFruit PunchReady-to-drink · 1 bottle (20 fl oz) |
|---|---|---|
| At a glance | ||
| 🧂 Sodium (mg) | 510← Highest | 490← Lowest |
| ⚡ Caffeine | Caffeine-free | Not declaredThe manufacturer/source we use does not provide enough information to establish a quantity. This does not necessarily mean the product contains zero. |
| 🍬 Sugar (g) | 11← Lowest | 12← Highest |
| 🔥 Calories | 45← Lowest | 50← Highest |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium (mg) | 510← Highest | 490← Lowest |
| Potassium (mg) | 380← Highest | 350← Lowest |
| Magnesium (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. | 105 |
| Calcium (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. | 120 |
| Chloride (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. | 1,040 |
| Caffeine | ||
| Caffeine (mg) | 0 | 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 status | Verified caffeine-free | No caffeine ingredient declared |
| Caffeine notes | Verified caffeine-free | Gatorade's Gatorlyte information reviewed does not declare caffeine; this is not treated as an explicit 0 mg claim. |
| Sugar | ||
| Sugar (g) | 11← Lowest | 12← Highest |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 11← Lowest | 12← Highest |
| Calories | ||
| Calories | 45← Lowest | 50← Highest |
| Composition | ||
| Sodium source | Sodium citrate / salt | Salt |
| Potassium source | Potassium citrate | Potassium Chloride |
| Magnesium source | Not declaredThe manufacturer/source we use does not provide enough information to establish a quantity. This does not necessarily mean the product contains zero. | Magnesium Oxide |
| Calcium source | Not declaredThe manufacturer/source we use does not provide enough information to establish a quantity. This does not necessarily mean the product contains zero. | Calcium Lactate |
| Ingredients | ||
| Full ingredient list | Formula includes sodium/potassium electrolyte blend, glucose/sugar, vitamins, natural flavors and stevia; flavor-specific label should be retained as source. | 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. |
| Sweeteners | ||
| Sweetener | Stevia | Stevia |
| Artificial sweeteners | No | No artificial sweeteners declared |
| 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 coloring declared |
| Dietary certifications | Non-GMO, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free | Kosher |
| Where to buy | ||
| Retailers | Amazon Click link for price Buy on Amazon →Paid link — Electrolyte Nerd may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. | Amazon Click link for price Buy on Amazon →Paid link — Electrolyte Nerd may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. |
| Verification | ||
| Last verified | 2026-08-15 | 2026-08-14 |
Key differences
Sodium
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier provides 510mg sodium per serving compared with 490mg in Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration RTD, a difference of 20mg.
Sugar and carbohydrates
Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration RTD provides 12g sugar per serving compared with 11g in Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier, a difference of 1g. Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration RTD provides 12g carbohydrate per serving compared with 11g in Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier, a difference of 1g.
Mineral coverage
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier declares 2 of the five minerals we track: sodium, potassium. Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration RTD declares 5 of the five minerals we track: sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, chloride. Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration RTD additionally declares magnesium, calcium, chloride, which Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier does not list in our source.
Calories
Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration RTD provides 50 calories per serving compared with 45 in Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier, a difference of 5.
Caffeine
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier is declared caffeine-free. Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration RTD lists no caffeine ingredient, which is not the same as a declared caffeine-free claim.
Format
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier is a powder stick, while Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration RTD is a ready-to-drink. Format changes how each product is carried, measured and mixed; it does not change the declared amounts above.
Serving and packaging
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier states a serving of 1 stick, and Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration RTD states a serving of 1 bottle (20 fl oz).
Ingredients and sweeteners
All of these products list stevia as their declared sweetener. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier declare an artificial sweetener; Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration RTD explicitly declare none. Dietary claims stored in our database: Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier → Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Non-GMO; Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration RTD → 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.