Precision Fuel & Hydration PH 500 vs Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix
This comparison uses the declared product and label data we hold for Precision Fuel & Hydration PH 500 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 | Precision Fuel & Hydration PH 500Mild Citrus | Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink MixStrawberry |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 500mg | 330mg |
| Potassium | 250mg | 190mg |
| Magnesium | 24mg | 55mg |
| Sugar | Not declared | 0g |
| Carbohydrates | Not declared | 2g |
| Calories | 0 | 5 |
| Caffeine | Not declared | Caffeine-free |
| Serving size | 1 tablet | 1 packet (3.5g) |
| Format | Tablet | Powder packet |
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At a glance
Electrolytes
Caffeine
Sugar & sweeteners
Composition
Ingredients
Sugar, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Natural Flavouring, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Lactate, Magnesium Carbonate.
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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 | PFPrecision Fuel & HydrationPH 500Mild CitrusTablet · 1 tablet | PEPedialyteElectrolyte Drink MixStrawberryPowder packet · 1 packet (3.5g) |
|---|---|---|
| At a glance | ||
| 🧂 Sodium (mg) | 500← Highest | 330← Lowest |
| ⚡ 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. | Caffeine-free |
| 🍬 Sugar (g) | Not declaredThe manufacturer/source we use does not provide enough information to establish a quantity. This does not necessarily mean the product contains zero. | 0 |
| 🔥 Calories | 0← Lowest | 5← Highest |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium (mg) | 500← Highest | 330← Lowest |
| Potassium (mg) | 250← Highest | 190← Lowest |
| Magnesium (mg) | 24← Lowest | 55← 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. | 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) | Not declaredThe manufacturer/source we use does not provide enough information to establish a quantity. This does not necessarily mean the product contains zero. | 0 |
| Caffeine status | No caffeine ingredient declared | Verified caffeine-free |
| Caffeine notes | PH 500/1000/1500 hydration products reviewed do not declare caffeine; Precision separately identifies caffeine in its caffeine gels. | Verified caffeine-free |
| Sugar | ||
| Sugar (g) | Not declaredThe manufacturer/source we use does not provide enough information to establish a quantity. This does not necessarily mean the product contains zero. | 0 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | Not declaredThe manufacturer/source we use does not provide enough information to establish a quantity. This does not necessarily mean the product contains zero. | 2 |
| Calories | ||
| Calories | 0← Lowest | 5← Highest |
| Composition | ||
| Sodium source | Sodium Citrate | Sodium citrate, salt |
| Potassium source | Potassium Chloride | Potassium citrate |
| Magnesium source | Magnesium Carbonate | Magnesium citrate |
| Calcium source | Calcium Lactate | 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 | Sugar, Sodium Citrate, Citric Acid, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Natural Flavouring, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Lactate, Magnesium Carbonate. | Citric acid, salt, potassium citrate, magnesium citrate, sodium citrate, natural flavors, corn maltodextrin; sucralose, calcium silicate, acesulfame potassium, zinc gluconate |
| Sweeteners | ||
| Sweetener | Sugar | Sucralose + acesulfame potassium |
| Artificial sweeteners | No artificial sweeteners declared | Yes |
| Coloring | No coloring declared | No artificial colors |
| Dietary certifications | Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Informed Sport | Gluten-free, kosher |
| Where to buy | ||
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| Verification | ||
| Last verified | 2026-08-14 | 2026-08-15 |
Key differences
Sodium
Precision Fuel & Hydration PH 500 provides 500mg sodium per serving compared with 330mg in Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix, a difference of 170mg.
Sugar and carbohydrates
Precision Fuel & Hydration PH 500 does not declare sugar in our source, so it is left blank rather than recorded as zero.
Mineral coverage
Precision Fuel & Hydration PH 500 declares 3 of the five minerals we track: sodium, potassium, magnesium. Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix declares 4 of the five minerals we track: sodium, potassium, magnesium, chloride. Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix additionally declares chloride, which Precision Fuel & Hydration PH 500 does not list in our source.
Calories
Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix provides 5 calories per serving compared with 0 in Precision Fuel & Hydration PH 500, a difference of 5.
Caffeine
Precision Fuel & Hydration PH 500 lists no caffeine ingredient, which is not the same as a declared caffeine-free claim. Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix is declared caffeine-free.
Format
Precision Fuel & Hydration PH 500 is a tablet, 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
Precision Fuel & Hydration PH 500 states a serving of 1 tablet, and Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix states a serving of 1 packet (3.5g).
Ingredients and sweeteners
Declared sweeteners differ: Precision Fuel & Hydration PH 500 → Sugar; Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix → Sucralose + acesulfame potassium. Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix list coloring ingredients, while Precision Fuel & Hydration PH 500 declare none in the cited formula. Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix declare an artificial sweetener; Precision Fuel & Hydration PH 500 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.