NormaLyte ORS Hydration Sticks vs Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix
This comparison uses the declared product and label data we hold for NormaLyte ORS Hydration Sticks 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 | NormaLyte ORS Hydration SticksWatermelon | Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink MixStrawberry |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 851mg | 330mg |
| Potassium | 393mg | 190mg |
| Magnesium | Not declared | 55mg |
| Sugar | 6.8g | 0g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.8g | 2g |
| Calories | Not declared | 5 |
| Caffeine | Caffeine-free | Caffeine-free |
| Serving size | 1 stick | 1 packet (3.5g) |
| Format | Powder stick | Powder packet |
Full side-by-side data
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
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 | NONormaLyteORS Hydration SticksWatermelonPowder stick · 1 stick | PEPedialyteElectrolyte Drink MixStrawberryPowder packet · 1 packet (3.5g) |
|---|---|---|
| At a glance | ||
| 🧂 Sodium (mg) | 851← Highest | 330← 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. | 5 |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium (mg) | 851← Highest | 330← Lowest |
| Potassium (mg) | 393← Highest | 190← 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. | 55 |
| 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. | 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) | Not declaredThe manufacturer/source we use does not provide enough information to establish a quantity. This does not necessarily mean the product contains zero. | 330 |
| 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 | 2← 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. | 5 |
| Composition | ||
| Sodium source | Sodium citrate, sodium chloride | Sodium citrate, 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. | 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 | Dextrose, sodium citrate, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, citric acid; sucralose, natural/artificial flavors. | Citric acid, salt, potassium citrate, magnesium citrate, sodium citrate, natural flavors, corn maltodextrin; sucralose, calcium silicate, acesulfame potassium, zinc gluconate |
| Sweeteners | ||
| Sweetener | Sucralose | Sucralose + acesulfame potassium |
| Artificial sweeteners | Yes | Yes |
| Coloring | Artificial flavors | No artificial colors |
| Dietary certifications | Gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, vegan | Gluten-free, kosher |
| Where to buy | ||
| Retailers | Amazon Find Similar 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 | 2026-08-15 |
Key differences
Sodium
NormaLyte ORS Hydration Sticks provides 851mg sodium per serving compared with 330mg in Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix, a difference of 521mg.
Sugar and carbohydrates
NormaLyte ORS Hydration Sticks provides 6.75g sugar per serving compared with 0g in Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix, a difference of 6.8g. NormaLyte ORS Hydration Sticks provides 6.75g carbohydrate per serving compared with 2g in Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix, a difference of 4.8g.
Mineral coverage
NormaLyte ORS Hydration Sticks declares 2 of the five minerals we track: sodium, potassium. Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix declares 4 of the five minerals we track: sodium, potassium, magnesium, chloride. Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix additionally declares magnesium, 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 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
NormaLyte ORS Hydration Sticks states a serving of 1 stick, and Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix states a serving of 1 packet (3.5g).
Ingredients and sweeteners
Declared sweeteners differ: NormaLyte ORS Hydration Sticks → Sucralose; Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix → Sucralose + acesulfame potassium. NormaLyte ORS Hydration Sticks, Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix 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; 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.