BodyArmor vs Gatorade: sodium, sugar and cost compared
Label data checked . Amounts are per 12 fl oz of finished drink unless a table says otherwise.
Gatorade Thirst Quencher has 7.2 times the sodium of BODYARMOR Sports Drink per 12 fl oz (162 mg vs 23 mg). Gatorade Thirst Quencher has 12% more sugar than BODYARMOR Sports Drink per 12 fl oz (21 g vs 19 g). Gatorade Thirst Quencher costs less per liter as mixed ($1.48 vs $2.53 for BODYARMOR Sports Drink).
BODYARMOR Sports Drink vs Gatorade Thirst Quencher, side by side
Serving sizes differ. BODYARMOR Sports Drink's label is for a 16 fl oz (473 mL) bottle serving; Gatorade Thirst Quencher's is for a 20 fl oz (591 mL) bottle serving. The per-serving numbers on the two labels can't be compared directly, so this page converts both to 12 fl oz and 1 liter of finished drink.
| Nutrient | BODYARMOR Sports Drink | Gatorade Thirst Quencher |
|---|---|---|
| Format | ready-to-drink bottle | ready-to-drink bottle |
| Drink volume | 12 fl oz (355 mL) | 12 fl oz (355 mL) |
| Calories | 83 kcal | 84 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 19 g | 21 g |
| Sugars | 19 g | 21 g |
| Added sugars | 17 g | 21 g |
| Sodium | 23 mg | 162 mg |
| Potassium | 510 mg | 48 mg |
| Magnesium | 56 mg | not on label |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | BODYARMOR Sports Drink | Gatorade Thirst Quencher |
|---|---|---|
| Format | ready-to-drink bottle | ready-to-drink bottle |
| Drink volume | 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) | 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) |
| Calories | 233 kcal | 237 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 53 g | 59 g |
| Sugars | 53 g | 59 g |
| Added sugars | 49 g | 59 g |
| Sodium | 63 mg | 457 mg |
| Potassium | 1,438 mg | 135 mg |
| Magnesium | 159 mg | not on label |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | BODYARMOR Sports Drink | Gatorade Thirst Quencher |
|---|---|---|
| Format | ready-to-drink bottle | ready-to-drink bottle |
| Drink volume | 16 fl oz (473 mL) | 20 fl oz (591 mL) |
| Calories | 110 kcal | 140 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 25 g | 35 g |
| Sugars | 25 g | 35 g |
| Added sugars | 23 g | 35 g |
| Sodium | 30 mg | 270 mg |
| Potassium | 680 mg | 80 mg |
| Magnesium | 75 mg | not on label |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
Shaded cells mark more electrolytes, or less sugar and fewer calories. Carbohydrate and caffeine are not marked, since more or less depends on your use. Neither label lists calcium or chloride.
BODYARMOR Sports Drink label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Gatorade Thirst Quencher label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
BodyArmor is a Coca-Cola brand and Gatorade is a PepsiCo brand.
Sodium per liter
Sweat carries about 230 to 1,610 mg of sodium per liter[1]. Both gauges use the same scale, so the markers line up.
Cost per serving and per 1,000 mg sodium
| Measure | BODYARMOR Sports Drink | Gatorade Thirst Quencher |
|---|---|---|
| Price checked | $7.19 for 6 x 16 fl oz bottles | $6.99 for 8 x 20 fl oz bottles |
| Cost per serving | $1.20 | $0.87 |
| Cost per liter | $2.53 | $1.48 |
| Cost per 1,000 mg sodium | $39.94 | $3.24 |
BODYARMOR Sports Drink price checked at Target . Source (opens in a new tab)
Gatorade Thirst Quencher price checked at Target . Source (opens in a new tab)
Sugar, sweeteners and caffeine
- Sugar from cane sugar and coconut water concentrate. Sweetened with stevia.
- BODYARMOR Sports Drink has no caffeine.
- 5.3% carbohydrate as mixed, which we estimate as hypotonic.
Ingredients
Filtered Water, Cane Sugar, Coconut Water Concentrate, Citric Acid, Electrolyte Blend (Dipotassium Phosphate, Magnesium Oxide, Zinc Oxide), Fruit and Vegetable Juice (Color), Vitamins (Ascorbic Acid [Vitamin C], Calcium D-Pantothenate [Vitamin B5], Niacinamide [Vitamin B3], alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate [Vitamin E], Pyridoxine Hydrochloride [Vitamin B6], Vitamin A Palmitate [Vitamin A], Folic Acid [Vitamin B9], Cyanocobalamin [Vitamin B12]), Gum Arabic, Natural Strawberry Banana Flavor with other Natural Flavors, Ester Gum, Steviol Glycosides (Stevia Sweetener), beta-Apo-8'-carotenal (Color).
- Sugar from sugar and dextrose. No low-calorie sweeteners listed.
- Gatorade Thirst Quencher has no caffeine.
- 5.9% carbohydrate as mixed, which we estimate as hypotonic.
Ingredients
Water, Sugar, Dextrose, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Monopotassium Phosphate, Gum Arabic, Ascorbic Acid (to Protect Color), Natural Flavor, Glycerol Ester of Rosin, Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate, Beta Carotene (Color).
Which to pick
Each reason below is a measured difference in the label data.
Pick BodyArmor if
- you want a lighter salt dose: 23 mg vs 162 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want more potassium: 510 mg vs 48 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want magnesium: 56 mg per 12 fl oz vs not on the label
Pick Gatorade if
- you want more sodium: 162 mg vs 23 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want the lower cost per liter: $1.48 vs $2.53
- you want the cheapest sodium: $3.24 vs $39.94 per 1,000 mg
Where to buy
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Other BodyArmor vs Gatorade matchups
BODYARMOR LYTE vs Gatorade Zero Sugar
Gatorade Zero Sugar has 7.2 times the sodium of BODYARMOR LYTE per 12 fl oz (162 mg vs 23 mg). BODYARMOR LYTE has 1.5 g sugar per 12 fl oz; Gatorade Zero Sugar has none.
BODYARMOR LYTE's label is for a 16 fl oz (473 mL) bottle serving; Gatorade Zero Sugar's is for a 20 fl oz (591 mL) bottle serving. The table converts both to 12 fl oz.
| Per 12 fl oz | BODYARMOR LYTE | Gatorade Zero Sugar |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 23 mg | 162 mg |
| Potassium | 510 mg | 48 mg |
| Magnesium | 56 mg | not on label |
| Carbohydrate | 3.8 g | 1.2 g |
| Sugars | 1.5 g | 0 g |
| Calories | 15 kcal | 3 kcal |
| Cost per liter | $2.53 | $1.48 |
BODYARMOR LYTE label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Gatorade Zero Sugar label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
BODYARMOR LYTE price checked at Target . Source (opens in a new tab)
Gatorade Zero Sugar price checked at Target . Source (opens in a new tab)
BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink (Ready to Drink) vs Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration
BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink (Ready to Drink) and Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration have about the same sodium per 12 fl oz (318 mg vs 294 mg). BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink (Ready to Drink) has 25% more sugar than Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration per 12 fl oz (9 g vs 7.2 g).
| Per 12 fl oz | BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink (Ready to Drink) | Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 318 mg | 294 mg |
| Potassium | 432 mg | 210 mg |
| Magnesium | 39 mg | 63 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 9.6 g | 7.2 g |
| Sugars | 9 g | 7.2 g |
| Calories | 48 kcal | 30 kcal |
| Cost per liter | price not checked | $4.72 |
BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink (Ready to Drink) label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration price checked at Target . Source (opens in a new tab)
What the data can't tell you
- How they taste. We compare labels, not flavor.
- What they cost near you today. We checked BODYARMOR Sports Drink at Target on Sep 24, 2026 and Gatorade Thirst Quencher at Target on Sep 24, 2026.
- How much sodium you lose. That depends on your sweat; the sweat rate calculator gives an estimate.
- Every flavor. BODYARMOR Sports Drink lists different values for some flavors; this page uses the main label.
- Older records. The USDA food database has older figures for BODYARMOR Sports Drink that differ by more than 10%. We use the current label.
FAQ
Which has more electrolytes, BodyArmor or Gatorade?
Per 12 fl oz, BODYARMOR Sports Drink has 23 mg sodium, 510 mg potassium and 56 mg magnesium. Gatorade Thirst Quencher has 162 mg sodium and 48 mg potassium. Per liter that is 63 mg vs 457 mg sodium. Gatorade Thirst Quencher doesn't list magnesium on the label.
Does BodyArmor or Gatorade have more sugar?
BODYARMOR Sports Drink: 19 g sugar and 83 kcal per 12 fl oz, sweetened with stevia. Gatorade Thirst Quencher: 21 g sugar and 84 kcal per 12 fl oz, no low-calorie sweeteners listed.
Why do BodyArmor and Gatorade list different serving sizes?
BODYARMOR Sports Drink's label is for a 16 fl oz (473 mL) bottle serving and Gatorade Thirst Quencher's is for a 20 fl oz (591 mL) bottle serving. Comparing the labels as printed gives 30 mg vs 270 mg sodium, but on the same 12 fl oz it is 23 mg vs 162 mg.
Which is cheaper, BodyArmor or Gatorade?
BODYARMOR Sports Drink worked out at $1.20 a serving, $2.53 a liter and $39.94 per 1,000 mg sodium (6 x 16 fl oz bottles at Target, checked Sep 24, 2026). Gatorade Thirst Quencher worked out at $0.87 a serving, $1.48 a liter and $3.24 per 1,000 mg sodium (8 x 20 fl oz bottles at Target, checked Sep 24, 2026). Prices change often, so treat these as a snapshot.
How does BODYARMOR LYTE compare with Gatorade Zero Sugar?
Gatorade Zero Sugar has 7.2 times the sodium of BODYARMOR LYTE per 12 fl oz (162 mg vs 23 mg). BODYARMOR LYTE has 1.5 g sugar per 12 fl oz; Gatorade Zero Sugar has none. Per liter as mixed, BODYARMOR LYTE costs $2.53 and Gatorade Zero Sugar costs $1.48.