Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix vs Transparent Labs Hydrate
This comparison uses the declared product and label data we hold for Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix and Transparent Labs Hydrate. 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 | Transparent Labs HydrateVariety Pack |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 330mg | 500mg |
| Potassium | 190mg | 250mg |
| Magnesium | 55mg | 50mg |
| Calcium | Not declared | 84mg |
| Sugar | 0g | 0g |
| Carbohydrates | 2g | Not declared |
| Calories | 5 | Not declared |
| Caffeine | Caffeine-free | Caffeine-free |
| Serving size | 1 packet (3.5g) | 1 scoop |
| Format | Powder packet | Powder |
Full side-by-side data
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
Citric acid, L-malic acid, stevia extract, natural flavors, silicon dioxide, calcium silicate; active ingredients include calcium bisglycinate/di-calcium phosphate, Aquamin magnesium, sodium citrate, Himalayan rock salt, potassium citrate, potassium chloride, organic coconut water powder, taurine and SenActiv.
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| Per serving | PEPedialyteElectrolyte Drink MixStrawberryPowder packet · 1 packet (3.5g) | TLTransparent LabsHydrateVariety PackPowder · 1 scoop |
|---|---|---|
| At a glance | ||
| 🧂 Sodium (mg) | 330← Lowest | 500← Highest |
| ⚡ Caffeine | Caffeine-free | Caffeine-free |
| 🍬 Sugar (g) | 0Equal | 0Equal |
| 🔥 Calories | 5 | Not declaredThe manufacturer/source we use does not provide enough information to establish a quantity. This does not necessarily mean the product contains zero. |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium (mg) | 330← Lowest | 500← Highest |
| Potassium (mg) | 190← Lowest | 250← Highest |
| Magnesium (mg) | 55← Highest | 50← Lowest |
| 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. | 84 |
| Chloride (mg) | 330 | 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) | 0Equal | 0Equal |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 2 | Not declaredThe manufacturer/source we use does not provide enough information to establish a quantity. This does not necessarily mean the product contains zero. |
| Calories | ||
| Calories | 5 | Not declaredThe manufacturer/source we use does not provide enough information to establish a quantity. This does not necessarily mean the product contains zero. |
| Composition | ||
| Sodium source | Sodium citrate, salt | Sodium citrate, Himalayan rock salt |
| Potassium source | Potassium citrate | Potassium citrate, potassium chloride, coconut water |
| Magnesium source | Magnesium citrate | Aquamin Mg |
| 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 bisglycinate, di-calcium phosphate |
| Ingredients | ||
| Full ingredient list | Citric acid, salt, potassium citrate, magnesium citrate, sodium citrate, natural flavors, corn maltodextrin; sucralose, calcium silicate, acesulfame potassium, zinc gluconate | Citric acid, L-malic acid, stevia extract, natural flavors, silicon dioxide, calcium silicate; active ingredients include calcium bisglycinate/di-calcium phosphate, Aquamin magnesium, sodium citrate, Himalayan rock salt, potassium citrate, potassium chloride, organic coconut water powder, taurine and SenActiv. |
| Sweeteners | ||
| Sweetener | Sucralose + acesulfame potassium | Stevia |
| Artificial sweeteners | Yes | No |
| Coloring | No artificial colors | No artificial coloring |
| Dietary certifications | Gluten-free, kosher | Third-party tested, gluten-free, sugar-free |
| Where to buy | ||
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| Verification | ||
| Last verified | 2026-08-15 | 2026-08-15 |
Key differences
Sodium
Transparent Labs Hydrate provides 500mg sodium per serving compared with 330mg in Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix, a difference of 170mg.
Sugar and carbohydrates
Both declare the same sugar per serving: 0g.
Mineral coverage
Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix declares 4 of the five minerals we track: sodium, potassium, magnesium, chloride. Transparent Labs Hydrate declares 4 of the five minerals we track: sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium.
Calories
Transparent Labs Hydrate does not declare calories in our source, so it is left blank rather than recorded as zero.
Format
Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix is a powder packet, while Transparent Labs Hydrate is a powder. 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 Transparent Labs Hydrate states a serving of 1 scoop.
Ingredients and sweeteners
Declared sweeteners differ: Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix → Sucralose + acesulfame potassium; Transparent Labs Hydrate → Stevia. Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix, Transparent Labs Hydrate declare an artificial sweetener; the others do not declare one either way. Dietary claims stored in our database: Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix → Gluten Free, Kosher; Transparent Labs Hydrate → Gluten Free.
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.