Nuun Energy vs Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration Powder
This comparison uses the declared product and label data we hold for Nuun Energy and Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration 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.
Quick comparison
Per serving, as declared. Only attributes at least one product declares are shown.
| Attribute | Nuun EnergyWild Berry | Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration PowderOrange |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 100mg | 420mg |
| Potassium | 200mg | 300mg |
| Magnesium | 15mg | 95mg |
| Calcium | 15mg | 120mg |
| Sugar | 2g | 10g |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 12g |
| Calories | 15 | 45 |
| Caffeine | 80mg caffeine | Not declared |
| Serving size | 1 tablet | 1 packet |
| Format | Tablet | Powder |
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At a glance
Electrolytes
Caffeine
Sugar & sweeteners
Composition
Ingredients
Dextrose, Citric Acid, Organic Tapioca Syrup Solids, Natural Flavors, Malic Acid, Stevia Leaf Extract, Avocado Oil, Beet Juice (For Color).
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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 | NUNuunNuun EnergyWild BerryTablet · 1 tablet | GAGatoradeGatorlyte Rapid Rehydration PowderOrangePowder · 1 packet |
|---|---|---|
| At a glance | ||
| 🧂 Sodium (mg) | 100← Lowest | 420← Highest |
| ⚡ Caffeine | 80mg caffeine | 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) | 2← Lowest | 10← Highest |
| 🔥 Calories | 15← Lowest | 45← Highest |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium (mg) | 100← Lowest | 420← Highest |
| Potassium (mg) | 200← Lowest | 300← Highest |
| Magnesium (mg) | 15← Lowest | 95← Highest |
| Calcium (mg) | 15← Lowest | 120← Highest |
| Chloride (mg) | 40← Lowest | 640← Highest |
| Caffeine | ||
| Caffeine (mg) | 80 | 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 | Contains caffeine | No caffeine ingredient declared |
| Caffeine notes | Manufacturer states 80 mg caffeine per serving from green tea extract. | Gatorade's Gatorlyte information reviewed does not declare caffeine; this is not treated as an explicit 0 mg claim. |
| Sugar | ||
| Sugar (g) | 2← Lowest | 10← Highest |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 4← Lowest | 12← Highest |
| Calories | ||
| Calories | 15← Lowest | 45← Highest |
| Composition | ||
| Sodium 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. | Salt |
| Potassium 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. | 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, Citric Acid, Organic Tapioca Syrup Solids, Natural Flavors, Malic Acid, Stevia Leaf Extract, Avocado Oil, Beet Juice (For Color). | 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 artificial sweeteners declared | No artificial sweeteners declared |
| Coloring | Coloring declared | No coloring declared |
| Dietary certifications | Vegan, Gluten Free, Kosher, Non-GMO | 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 | 2026-08-14 | 2026-08-14 |
Key differences
Sodium
Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration Powder provides 420mg sodium per serving compared with 100mg in Nuun Energy, a difference of 320mg.
Sugar and carbohydrates
Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration Powder provides 10g sugar per serving compared with 2g in Nuun Energy, a difference of 8g. Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration Powder provides 12g carbohydrate per serving compared with 4g in Nuun Energy, a difference of 8g.
Mineral coverage
Nuun Energy declares 5 of the five minerals we track: sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, chloride. Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration Powder declares 5 of the five minerals we track: sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium, chloride.
Calories
Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration Powder provides 45 calories per serving compared with 15 in Nuun Energy, a difference of 30.
Caffeine
Nuun Energy declares 80mg caffeine per serving. Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration Powder lists no caffeine ingredient, which is not the same as a declared caffeine-free claim.
Format
Nuun Energy is a tablet, while Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration 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
Nuun Energy states a serving of 1 tablet, and Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration Powder states a serving of 1 packet.
Ingredients and sweeteners
All of these products list stevia as their declared sweetener. Nuun Energy list coloring ingredients, while Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration Powder declare none in the cited formula. Dietary claims stored in our database: Nuun Energy → Vegan, Gluten Free, Non-GMO, Kosher; Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration Powder → 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.