NormaLyte ORS Hydration Sticks vs Tailwind Nutrition Endurance Fuel
This comparison uses the declared product and label data we hold for NormaLyte ORS Hydration Sticks and Tailwind Nutrition Endurance Fuel. 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 | Tailwind Nutrition Endurance FuelDauwaltermelon |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 851mg | 620mg |
| Potassium | 393mg | 180mg |
| Magnesium | Not declared | 24mg |
| Calcium | Not declared | 52mg |
| Sugar | 6.8g | 50g |
| Carbohydrates | 6.8g | 50g |
| Calories | Not declared | 200 |
| Caffeine | Caffeine-free | Caffeine-free |
| Serving size | 1 stick | 2 scoops / 1 packet |
| Format | Powder stick | Powder |
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
Non-GMO dextrose (glucose), non-GMO cane sugar, citric acid, sodium citrate, sea salt, potassium chloride, flavor, calcium carbonate, magnesium oxide; caffeinated flavors contain organic caffeine.
Where to buy
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| Per serving | NONormaLyteORS Hydration SticksWatermelonPowder stick · 1 stick | TNTailwind NutritionEndurance FuelDauwaltermelonPowder · 2 scoops / 1 packet |
|---|---|---|
| At a glance | ||
| 🧂 Sodium (mg) | 851← Highest | 620← Lowest |
| ⚡ Caffeine | Caffeine-free | Caffeine-free |
| 🍬 Sugar (g) | 6.75← Lowest | 50← 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. | 200 |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium (mg) | 851← Highest | 620← Lowest |
| Potassium (mg) | 393← Highest | 180← 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. | 24 |
| 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. | 52 |
| 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. | 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 | ||
| 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← Lowest | 50← Highest |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 6.75← Lowest | 50← 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. | 200 |
| Composition | ||
| Sodium source | Sodium citrate, sodium chloride | Sodium citrate, sea 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 carbonate |
| Ingredients | ||
| Full ingredient list | Dextrose, sodium citrate, sodium chloride, potassium chloride, citric acid; sucralose, natural/artificial flavors. | Non-GMO dextrose (glucose), non-GMO cane sugar, citric acid, sodium citrate, sea salt, potassium chloride, flavor, calcium carbonate, magnesium oxide; caffeinated flavors contain organic caffeine. |
| Sweeteners | ||
| Sweetener | Sucralose | None |
| Artificial sweeteners | Yes | No |
| Coloring | Artificial flavors | Flavor-specific |
| Dietary certifications | Gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, vegan | Non-GMO, gluten-free, vegan, dairy-free, soy-free |
| 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 620mg in Tailwind Nutrition Endurance Fuel, a difference of 231mg.
Sugar and carbohydrates
Tailwind Nutrition Endurance Fuel provides 50g sugar per serving compared with 6.75g in NormaLyte ORS Hydration Sticks, a difference of 43.3g. Tailwind Nutrition Endurance Fuel provides 50g carbohydrate per serving compared with 6.75g in NormaLyte ORS Hydration Sticks, a difference of 43.3g.
Mineral coverage
NormaLyte ORS Hydration Sticks declares 2 of the five minerals we track: sodium, potassium. Tailwind Nutrition Endurance Fuel declares 4 of the five minerals we track: sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium. Tailwind Nutrition Endurance Fuel additionally declares magnesium, calcium, 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 Tailwind Nutrition Endurance Fuel 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 Tailwind Nutrition Endurance Fuel states a serving of 2 scoops / 1 packet.
Ingredients and sweeteners
Declared sweeteners differ: NormaLyte ORS Hydration Sticks → Sucralose; Tailwind Nutrition Endurance Fuel → None. NormaLyte ORS Hydration Sticks, Tailwind Nutrition Endurance Fuel 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; Tailwind Nutrition Endurance Fuel → Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Non-GMO.
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.