NormaLyte ORS Hydration Sticks vs Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration RTD
This comparison uses the declared product and label data we hold for NormaLyte ORS Hydration Sticks 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.
Quick comparison
Per serving, as declared. Only attributes at least one product declares are shown.
| Attribute | NormaLyte ORS Hydration SticksWatermelon | Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration RTDFruit Punch |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 851mg | 490mg |
| Potassium | 393mg | 350mg |
| Magnesium | Not declared | 105mg |
| Calcium | Not declared | 120mg |
| Sugar | 6.8g | 12g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.8g | 12g |
| Calories | Not declared | 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
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
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 | NONormaLyteORS Hydration SticksWatermelonPowder stick · 1 stick | GAGatoradeGatorlyte Rapid Rehydration RTDFruit PunchReady-to-drink · 1 bottle (20 fl oz) |
|---|---|---|
| At a glance | ||
| 🧂 Sodium (mg) | 851← 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) | 6.75← Lowest | 12← Highest |
| 🔥 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. | 50 |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium (mg) | 851← Highest | 490← Lowest |
| Potassium (mg) | 393← 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) | 6.75← Lowest | 12← Highest |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 6.75← Lowest | 12← Highest |
| 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. | 50 |
| Composition | ||
| Sodium source | Sodium citrate, sodium chloride | Salt |
| Potassium source | Potassium chloride | 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 | Dextrose, sodium citrate, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, citric acid; sucralose, natural/artificial flavors. | 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 | Sucralose | Stevia |
| Artificial sweeteners | Yes | No artificial sweeteners declared |
| Coloring | Artificial flavors | No coloring declared |
| Dietary certifications | Gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, vegan | Kosher |
| Where to buy | ||
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| Verification | ||
| Last verified | 2026-08-15 | 2026-08-14 |
Key differences
Sodium
NormaLyte ORS Hydration Sticks provides 851mg sodium per serving compared with 490mg in Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration RTD, a difference of 361mg.
Sugar and carbohydrates
Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration RTD provides 12g sugar per serving compared with 6.75g in NormaLyte ORS Hydration Sticks, a difference of 5.3g. Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration RTD provides 12g carbohydrate per serving compared with 6.75g in NormaLyte ORS Hydration Sticks, a difference of 5.3g.
Mineral coverage
NormaLyte ORS Hydration Sticks 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 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.
Caffeine
NormaLyte ORS Hydration Sticks 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
NormaLyte ORS Hydration Sticks 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
NormaLyte ORS Hydration Sticks states a serving of 1 stick, and Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration RTD states a serving of 1 bottle (20 fl oz).
Ingredients and sweeteners
Declared sweeteners differ: NormaLyte ORS Hydration Sticks → Sucralose; Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration RTD → Stevia. NormaLyte ORS Hydration Sticks list coloring ingredients, while Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration RTD declare none in the cited formula. NormaLyte ORS Hydration Sticks 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.