Powerade

Powerade has 240 mg sodium and 21 g sugar per 12 fl oz serving. That works out to 676 mg sodium per liter as mixed, with 5.9% carbohydrate, which is in our moderate sodium band. A 12 fl oz glass has 80 kcal.

Contains sugar
Caffeine free
No artificial sweeteners
Hypotonic (estimate)

Tonicity is estimated from carbohydrate concentration alone. How we define these.

Sodium per liter: 676 mg
Sugar per 12 fl oz: 21 g
Calories per 12 fl oz: 80 kcal
Caffeine per serving: 0 mg
Cost per serving: $0.41

Nutrition facts

Label values scaled to a common volume. "Not on label" means the label we checked does not list it.

Nutrition as mixedLabel serving is 12 fl oz (2.5 servings per 28 fl oz container), 12 fl oz (355 mL) of finished drink.
Nutrient	Per label serving	Per 12 fl oz	Per liter
Calories	80 kcal	80 kcal	225 kcal
Total carbohydrate	21 g	21 g	59 g
Total sugars	21 g	21 g	59 g
Added sugars	21 g	21 g	59 g
Sodium	240 mg	240 mg	676 mg
Potassium	80 mg	80 mg	225 mg
Magnesium	not on label	not on label	not on label
Calcium	not on label	not on label	not on label
Chloride	not on label	not on label	not on label
Caffeine	0 mg	0 mg	0 mg
Carbohydrate concentration	5.9% (g per 100 ml)
Sodium to potassium ratio	3 to 1 by weight

Label checked Sep 24, 2026. Source (opens in a new tab)

Serving and mixing

Label serving: 12 fl oz (2.5 servings per 28 fl oz container)
Finished drink per serving: 12 fl oz (355 mL)
Servings per container: 2.5

Flavors

Mountain Berry Blast
Fruit Punch
Grape
Lemon Lime
Orange
Strawberry Lemonade
Island Burst
Melon

Every flavor listed shares the same nutrition panel in our records.

Ingredients

WATER, HIGH FRUCTOSE CORN SYRUP, LESS THAN 0.5% OF: CITRIC ACID, ELECTROLYTES (SALT, SODIUM CITRATE, MAGNESIUM AND CALCIUM CHLORIDES, MONO-POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE), VITAMINS B12 AND C (CYANOCOBALAMIN AND ASCORBIC ACID), NATURAL FLAVORS, MODIFIED FOOD STARCH, CALCIUM DISODIUM EDTA (TO PROTECT COLOR), MEDIUM CHAIN TRIGLYCERIDES, SUCROSE ACETATE ISOBUTYRATE, BLUE 1.

Closest alternatives

The nearest products by sodium per liter, carb % and format. Other brands come first.

Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration BeverageElectrolit · Ready to drink
Sodium per liter, Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage: 704 mg/L, in the Moderate band (230 to 920 mg/L). Scale 0 to 2,500 mg/L.
704 mg sodium per liter (this one: 676), 5.1% carbs (this one: 5.9%), same format.
Gatorade Endurance Formula (Ready to Drink)Gatorade · Ready to drink
Sodium per liter, Gatorade Endurance Formula (Ready to Drink): 861 mg/L, in the Moderate band (230 to 920 mg/L). Scale 0 to 2,500 mg/L.
861 mg sodium per liter (this one: 676), 6.1% carbs (this one: 5.9%), same format.
Gatorade Thirst QuencherGatorade · Ready to drink
Sodium per liter, Gatorade Thirst Quencher: 457 mg/L, in the Moderate band (230 to 920 mg/L). Scale 0 to 2,500 mg/L.
457 mg sodium per liter (this one: 676), 5.9% carbs (this one: 5.9%), same format.
Momentous FuelMomentous · Powder tub
Sodium per liter, Momentous Fuel: 634 mg/L, in the Moderate band (230 to 920 mg/L). Scale 0 to 2,500 mg/L.
634 mg sodium per liter (this one: 676), 5.9% carbs (this one: 5.9%), powder tub.

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Where this data comes from

Nutrition values come from the brand's published nutrition facts. We compared the label with USDA FoodData Central record 2566558. At least one value differs by more than 10%. We show the label values and have flagged the gap for review. See the Powerade product page (opens in a new tab) for current packaging.

Label checked Sep 24, 2026. Source (opens in a new tab)

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FAQ

How much sodium is in Powerade?

Powerade has 240 mg sodium per 12 fl oz serving. That is 240 mg per 12 fl oz and 676 mg per liter, which puts it in our moderate sodium band.

Does Powerade have caffeine?

No. Every flavor of Powerade we checked lists 0 mg caffeine.

Is Powerade sugar-free?

No. Powerade has 21 g sugar per serving, or 21 g per 12 fl oz.

How much does Powerade cost per serving?

About $0.41 per serving, based on $5.49 for 8 x 20 fl oz bottles at Target on Sep 24, 2026. That is $1.72 per 1,000 mg sodium. Prices change often, so check the retailer.

How many calories are in Powerade?

Powerade has 80 kcal per serving, or 80 kcal per 12 fl oz. Carbohydrate is 21 g per serving.