Compare sports drinks side by side
Choose any two drinks to see their labels next to each other, on the same serving size. The better value in each row is marked, and every number links back to its source.
| Nutrient | Gatorade Thirst QuencherBottle | PoweradeBottle |
|---|---|---|
| Serving | 1 bottle (591 mL) 591 mL / 20 fl oz as mixed | 12 fl oz (2.5 servings per 28 fl oz container) 355 mL / 12 fl oz as mixed |
| Calories | 140 kcal | 80 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 35 g | 21 g |
| Sugars | 35 g | 21 g |
| Added sugars | 35 g | 21 g |
| Sodium | 270 mg | 240 mg |
| Potassium | 80 mg | 80 mg |
| Magnesium | Not on label | Not on label |
| Calcium | Not on label | Not on label |
| Chloride | Not on label | Not on label |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Cost per serving | $0.87 | $0.41 |
| Cost per liter | $1.48 | $1.16 |
| Cost per 1,000 mg sodium | $3.24 | $1.72 |
A dot marks the better value where there is one: more electrolytes, less sugar, fewer calories, lower cost. Carbs and caffeine are not marked, because the right amount depends on how you use the drink.
Key differences
- Gatorade Thirst Quencher has more sodium than Powerade per serving (270 mg vs 240 mg).
- Gatorade Thirst Quencher and Powerade have the same potassium per serving (80 mg).
- Gatorade Thirst Quencher has more sugar than Powerade per serving (35 g vs 21 g).
- Gatorade Thirst Quencher has more calories than Powerade per serving (140 kcal vs 80 kcal).
- Powerade costs less per liter as mixed than Gatorade Thirst Quencher ($1.16 vs $1.48).
- Both are hypotonic by our carbohydrate-based estimate.
Want the full write-up? Read our Gatorade vs Powerade comparison.
- Gatorade Thirst Quencher. Label checked . Source (opens in a new tab). Price checked at Target.
- Powerade. Label checked . Source (opens in a new tab). Price checked at Target.
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FAQ
Why compare per 12 fl oz or per liter?
Serving sizes differ a lot between drinks. A bottle might be 20 fl oz while a powder stick makes 16 fl oz. Comparing the same volume of finished drink shows which one is actually saltier or sweeter.
Which values count as better?
More sodium, potassium, magnesium, calcium and chloride are marked better, and so are less sugar, fewer calories and lower cost. Carbs and caffeine are never marked, because the right amount depends on your session. Values that are almost equal count as a tie.
Where do the numbers come from?
Every number comes from the product label, checked by hand, and each drink shows the date we checked it with a link to the source. Prices are one retailer price on the date shown. See the methodology for details.