Transparent Labs Hydrate vs Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration RTD
Same units, same serving basis, and no assumed values where a brand stays silent.
Side-by-side nutrition
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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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 | TLTransparent LabsHydrateArctic FreezePowder · 1 scoop | GAGatoradeGatorlyte Rapid Rehydration RTDFruit PunchReady-to-drink · 1 bottle (20 fl oz) |
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| At a glance | ||
| 🧂 Sodium (mg) | 500← Highest | 490← Lowest |
| ⚡ 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 | Not declaredThe manufacturer/source we use does not provide enough information to establish a quantity. This does not necessarily mean the product contains zero. | 50 |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium (mg) | 500← Highest | 490← Lowest |
| Potassium (mg) | 250← Lowest | 350← Highest |
| Magnesium (mg) | 50← Lowest | 105← Highest |
| Calcium (mg) | 84← Lowest | 120← Highest |
| 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. | 1,040 |
| 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) | Not declaredThe manufacturer/source we use does not provide enough information to establish a quantity. This does not necessarily mean the product contains zero. | 12 |
| 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. | 50 |
| Composition | ||
| Sodium source | Sodium citrate, Himalayan rock salt | Salt |
| Potassium source | Potassium citrate, potassium chloride, coconut water | Potassium Chloride |
| Magnesium source | Aquamin Mg | Magnesium Oxide |
| Calcium source | Calcium bisglycinate, di-calcium phosphate | Calcium Lactate |
| Ingredients | ||
| Full ingredient list | 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. | 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 | No artificial sweeteners declared |
| Coloring | No artificial coloring | No coloring declared |
| Dietary certifications | Third-party tested, gluten-free, sugar-free | Kosher |
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| Verification | ||
| Last verified | 2026-08-15 | 2026-08-14 |
What's different?
Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration RTD declares 350mg potassium — more than Transparent Labs Hydrate (250mg). Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration RTD declares 105mg magnesium — roughly 2.1× more than Transparent Labs Hydrate (50mg). Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration RTD declares 12g sugar — while Transparent Labs Hydrate declares none (0g). Formats differ (Powder vs Ready-to-drink), which changes how each one is carried and mixed.