Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix vs Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration RTD
This comparison uses the declared product and label data we hold for Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix 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 | Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink MixStrawberry | Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration RTDFruit Punch |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 330mg | 490mg |
| Potassium | 190mg | 350mg |
| Magnesium | 55mg | 105mg |
| Calcium | Not declared | 120mg |
| Sugar | 0g | 12g |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | 12g |
| Calories | 5 | 50 |
| Caffeine | Caffeine-free | Not declared |
| Serving size | 1 packet (3.5g) | 1 bottle (20 fl oz) |
| Format | Powder packet | Ready-to-drink |
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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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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 | PEPedialyteElectrolyte Drink MixStrawberryPowder packet · 1 packet (3.5g) | GAGatoradeGatorlyte Rapid Rehydration RTDFruit PunchReady-to-drink · 1 bottle (20 fl oz) |
|---|---|---|
| At a glance | ||
| 🧂 Sodium (mg) | 330← Lowest | 490← Highest |
| ⚡ 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) | 0← Lowest | 12← Highest |
| 🔥 Calories | 5← Lowest | 50← Highest |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium (mg) | 330← Lowest | 490← Highest |
| Potassium (mg) | 190← Lowest | 350← Highest |
| Magnesium (mg) | 55← Lowest | 105← Highest |
| 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) | 330← Lowest | 1,040← Highest |
| 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) | 0← Lowest | 12← Highest |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 2← Lowest | 12← Highest |
| Calories | ||
| Calories | 5← Lowest | 50← Highest |
| Composition | ||
| Sodium source | Sodium citrate, salt | Salt |
| Potassium source | Potassium citrate | Potassium Chloride |
| Magnesium source | Magnesium citrate | 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 | Citric acid, salt, potassium citrate, magnesium citrate, sodium citrate, natural flavors, corn maltodextrin; sucralose, calcium silicate, acesulfame potassium, zinc gluconate | 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 + acesulfame potassium | Stevia |
| Artificial sweeteners | Yes | No artificial sweeteners declared |
| Coloring | No artificial colors | No coloring declared |
| Dietary certifications | Gluten-free, kosher | Kosher |
| Where to buy | ||
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| Verification | ||
| Last verified | 2026-08-15 | 2026-08-14 |
Key differences
Sodium
Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration RTD provides 490mg sodium per serving compared with 330mg in Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix, a difference of 160mg.
Sugar and carbohydrates
Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration RTD provides 12g sugar per serving compared with 0g in Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix, a difference of 12g. Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration RTD provides 12g carbohydrate per serving compared with 2g in Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix, a difference of 10g.
Mineral coverage
Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix declares 4 of the five minerals we track: sodium, potassium, magnesium, chloride. 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 calcium, which Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix does not list in our source.
Calories
Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration RTD provides 50 calories per serving compared with 5 in Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix, a difference of 45.
Caffeine
Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix 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
Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix is a powder packet, 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
Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix states a serving of 1 packet (3.5g), and Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration RTD states a serving of 1 bottle (20 fl oz).
Ingredients and sweeteners
Declared sweeteners differ: Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix → Sucralose + acesulfame potassium; Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration RTD → Stevia. Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix list coloring ingredients, while Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration RTD declare none in the cited formula. Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix 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.