NormaLyte ORS Hydration Sticks vs Dr. Berg Electrolyte Powder
This comparison uses the declared product and label data we hold for NormaLyte ORS Hydration Sticks and Dr. Berg Electrolyte Powder. 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 | NormaLyte ORS Hydration SticksWatermelon | Dr. Berg Electrolyte PowderCherry |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 851mg | 40mg |
| Potassium | 393mg | 1000mg |
| Magnesium | Not declared | 120mg |
| Calcium | Not declared | 37mg |
| Sugar | 6.8g | 0g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.8g | 3g |
| Calories | Not declared | 15 |
| Caffeine | Caffeine-free | Caffeine-free |
| Serving size | 1 stick | 1 scoop (6g) |
| Format | Powder stick | Powder |
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At a glance
Electrolytes
Caffeine
Sugar & sweeteners
Composition
Ingredients
Dextrose, sodium citrate, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, citric acid; sucralose, natural/artificial flavors.
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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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| Per serving | NONormaLyteORS Hydration SticksWatermelonPowder stick · 1 stick | DBDr. BergElectrolyte PowderCherryPowder · 1 scoop (6g) |
|---|---|---|
| At a glance | ||
| 🧂 Sodium (mg) | 851← Highest | 40← Lowest |
| ⚡ Caffeine | Caffeine-free | Caffeine-free |
| 🍬 Sugar (g) | 6.75← Highest | 0← Lowest |
| 🔥 Calories | Not declaredThe manufacturer/source we use does not provide enough information to establish a quantity. This does not necessarily mean the product contains zero. | 15 |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium (mg) | 851← Highest | 40← Lowest |
| Potassium (mg) | 393← Lowest | 1,000← Highest |
| 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. | 120 |
| 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. | 37 |
| 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. | 60 |
| Caffeine | ||
| Caffeine (mg) | 0Equal | 0Equal |
| Caffeine status | Verified caffeine-free | Verified caffeine-free |
| Caffeine notes | Verified caffeine-free | Verified caffeine-free |
| Sugar | ||
| Sugar (g) | 6.75← Highest | 0← Lowest |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 6.75← Highest | 3← Lowest |
| Calories | ||
| Calories | Not declaredThe manufacturer/source we use does not provide enough information to establish a quantity. This does not necessarily mean the product contains zero. | 15 |
| Composition | ||
| Sodium source | Sodium citrate, sodium chloride | Pink Himalayan salt |
| Potassium source | Potassium chloride | Potassium citrate |
| 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 citrate |
| 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 | Dextrose, sodium citrate, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, citric acid; sucralose, natural/artificial flavors. | 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. |
| Sweeteners | ||
| Sweetener | Sucralose | Stevia |
| Artificial sweeteners | Yes | No |
| Coloring | Artificial flavors | Not declaredThe manufacturer/source we use does not provide enough information to establish a quantity. This does not necessarily mean the product contains zero. |
| Dietary certifications | Gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, vegan | Keto, vegan, gluten-free, NSF-certified facility |
| Where to buy | ||
| Retailers | Amazon Find Similar on Amazon →Paid link — Electrolyte Nerd may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. | Amazon Find Similar on Amazon →Paid link — Electrolyte Nerd may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. |
| Verification | ||
| Last verified | 2026-08-15 | 2026-08-15 |
Key differences
Sodium
NormaLyte ORS Hydration Sticks provides 851mg sodium per serving compared with 40mg in Dr. Berg Electrolyte Powder, a difference of 811mg.
Sugar and carbohydrates
NormaLyte ORS Hydration Sticks provides 6.75g sugar per serving compared with 0g in Dr. Berg Electrolyte Powder, a difference of 6.8g. NormaLyte ORS Hydration Sticks provides 6.75g carbohydrate per serving compared with 3g in Dr. Berg Electrolyte Powder, a difference of 3.8g.
Mineral coverage
NormaLyte ORS Hydration Sticks declares 2 of the five minerals we track: sodium, potassium. Dr. Berg Electrolyte Powder declares 5 of the five minerals we track: sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, chloride. Dr. Berg Electrolyte Powder additionally declares magnesium, calcium, chloride, which NormaLyte ORS Hydration Sticks does not list in our source.
Calories
NormaLyte ORS Hydration Sticks does not declare calories in our source, so it is left blank rather than recorded as zero.
Format
NormaLyte ORS Hydration Sticks is a powder stick, while Dr. Berg Electrolyte Powder is a powder. Format changes how each product is carried, measured and mixed; it does not change the declared amounts above.
Serving and packaging
NormaLyte ORS Hydration Sticks states a serving of 1 stick, and Dr. Berg Electrolyte Powder states a serving of 1 scoop (6g).
Ingredients and sweeteners
Declared sweeteners differ: NormaLyte ORS Hydration Sticks → Sucralose; Dr. Berg Electrolyte Powder → Stevia. NormaLyte ORS Hydration Sticks, Dr. Berg Electrolyte Powder declare an artificial sweetener; the others do not declare one either way. Dietary claims stored in our database: NormaLyte ORS Hydration Sticks → Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free; Dr. Berg Electrolyte Powder → Vegan, Gluten Free.
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.