DripDrop vs Pedialyte: sodium, sugar and cost compared
Label data checked . Amounts are per 12 fl oz of finished drink unless a table says otherwise.
DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder has 29% more sodium than Pedialyte Classic per 12 fl oz (494 mg vs 383 mg). DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder has 2.3 times the sugar of Pedialyte Classic per 12 fl oz (10 g vs 4.6 g). DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder costs less per liter as mixed ($4.75 vs $5.49 for Pedialyte Classic).
DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder vs Pedialyte Classic, side by side
Serving sizes differ. DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder's label is for one stick in 8 fl oz (237 mL) of water; Pedialyte Classic's is for a 33.8 fl oz (1,000 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 | DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder | Pedialyte Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder stick | ready-to-drink bottle |
| Drink volume | 12 fl oz (355 mL) | 12 fl oz (355 mL) |
| Calories | 52 kcal | 25 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 13 g | 6.7 g |
| Sugars | 10 g | 4.6 g |
| Added sugars | 10 g | 4.6 g |
| Sodium | 494 mg | 383 mg |
| Potassium | 270 mg | 277 mg |
| Magnesium | 60 mg | not on label |
| Chloride | not on label | 440 mg |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder | Pedialyte Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder stick | ready-to-drink bottle |
| Drink volume | 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) | 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) |
| Calories | 148 kcal | 70 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 38 g | 19 g |
| Sugars | 30 g | 13 g |
| Added sugars | 30 g | 13 g |
| Sodium | 1,392 mg | 1,080 mg |
| Potassium | 759 mg | 780 mg |
| Magnesium | 169 mg | not on label |
| Chloride | not on label | 1,240 mg |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder | Pedialyte Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder stick | ready-to-drink bottle |
| Drink volume | 8 fl oz (237 mL) | 33.8 fl oz (1,000 mL) |
| Calories | 35 kcal | 70 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 9 g | 19 g |
| Sugars | 7 g | 13 g |
| Added sugars | 7 g | 13 g |
| Sodium | 330 mg | 1,080 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg | 780 mg |
| Magnesium | 40 mg | not on label |
| Chloride | not on label | 1,240 mg |
| 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.
DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Pedialyte Classic label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
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 | DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder | Pedialyte Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Price checked | $35.99 for 32 sticks | $5.49 for 1 x 33.8 fl oz (1 L) bottle |
| Cost per serving | $1.12 | $5.49 |
| Cost per liter | $4.75 | $5.49 |
| Cost per 1,000 mg sodium | $3.41 | $5.08 |
DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder price checked at DripDrop (brand store) . Source (opens in a new tab)
Pedialyte Classic price checked at Target . Source (opens in a new tab)
Sugar, sweeteners and caffeine
- Sugar from sugar, fructose and dextrose. Sweetened with sucralose.
- DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder has no caffeine.
- 3.8% carbohydrate as mixed, which we estimate as hypotonic.
Ingredients
SUGAR, FRUCTOSE, SODIUM CITRATE, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM CITRATE, DEXTROSE, NATURAL FLAVOR, MAGNESIUM CITRATE, SALT, SILICON DIOXIDE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), SUCRALOSE, TURMERIC FOR COLOR, ZINC ASPARTATE.
- Sugar from dextrose. Sweetened with sucralose and acesulfame potassium.
- Pedialyte Classic has no caffeine.
- 1.9% carbohydrate as mixed, which we estimate as hypotonic.
Ingredients
Water, Dextrose. Less than 0.5% of: Citric Acid, Potassium Citrate, Salt, Natural and Artificial Flavor, Sodium Citrate, Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium, Zinc Gluconate, and Yellow 6.
Which to pick
Each reason below is a measured difference in the label data.
Pick DripDrop if
- you want more sodium: 494 mg vs 383 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want magnesium: 60 mg per 12 fl oz vs not on the label
- you want the lower cost per liter: $4.75 vs $5.49
- you want the cheapest sodium: $3.41 vs $5.08 per 1,000 mg
- you want a powder stick that is light to carry and mixes into your own water
Pick Pedialyte if
- you want less sugar: 4.6 g vs 10 g per 12 fl oz
- you want a ready-to-drink bottle with nothing to mix
Where to buy
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DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder
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Other DripDrop vs Pedialyte matchups
DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder vs Pedialyte Classic Powder Packs
DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder has 34% more sodium than Pedialyte Classic Powder Packs per 12 fl oz (494 mg vs 368 mg). DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder has 16% more sugar than Pedialyte Classic Powder Packs per 12 fl oz (10 g vs 9 g).
DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder's label is for one stick in 8 fl oz (237 mL) of water; Pedialyte Classic Powder Packs' is for one stick in 16 fl oz (473 mL) of water. The table converts both to 12 fl oz.
| Per 12 fl oz | DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder | Pedialyte Classic Powder Packs |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 494 mg | 368 mg |
| Potassium | 270 mg | 278 mg |
| Magnesium | 60 mg | not on label |
| Carbohydrate | 13 g | 11 g |
| Sugars | 10 g | 9 g |
| Calories | 52 kcal | 45 kcal |
| Cost per liter | $4.75 | $4.69 |
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Pedialyte Classic Powder Packs label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder price checked at DripDrop (brand store) . Source (opens in a new tab)
Pedialyte Classic Powder Packs price checked at Walmart . Source (opens in a new tab)
DripDrop Zero Sugar Electrolyte Powder vs Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix Zero Sugar
DripDrop Zero Sugar Electrolyte Powder has twice the sodium of Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix Zero Sugar per 12 fl oz (494 mg vs 248 mg). Neither has any sugar.
DripDrop Zero Sugar Electrolyte Powder's label is for one stick in 8 fl oz (237 mL) of water; Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix Zero Sugar's is for one stick in 16 fl oz (473 mL) of water. The table converts both to 12 fl oz.
| Per 12 fl oz | DripDrop Zero Sugar Electrolyte Powder | Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix Zero Sugar |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 494 mg | 248 mg |
| Potassium | 270 mg | 143 mg |
| Magnesium | 60 mg | 41 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 4.5 g | 1.5 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Calories | 15 kcal | 4 kcal |
| Cost per liter | $4.75 | price not checked |
DripDrop Zero Sugar Electrolyte Powder label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix Zero Sugar label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
DripDrop Zero Sugar Electrolyte Powder price checked at DripDrop (brand store) . 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 DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder at DripDrop (brand store) on Sep 24, 2026 and Pedialyte Classic at Target on Sep 24, 2026.
- How much sodium you lose. That depends on your sweat; the sweat rate calculator gives an estimate.
- Older records. The USDA food database has older figures for Pedialyte Classic that differ by more than 10%. We use the current label.
FAQ
Which has more electrolytes, DripDrop or Pedialyte?
Per 12 fl oz, DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder has 494 mg sodium, 270 mg potassium and 60 mg magnesium. Pedialyte Classic has 383 mg sodium and 277 mg potassium. Per liter that is 1,392 mg vs 1,080 mg sodium. Pedialyte Classic doesn't list magnesium on the label.
Does DripDrop or Pedialyte have more sugar?
DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder: 10 g sugar and 52 kcal per 12 fl oz, sweetened with sucralose. Pedialyte Classic: 4.6 g sugar and 25 kcal per 12 fl oz, sweetened with sucralose and acesulfame potassium.
Why do DripDrop and Pedialyte list different serving sizes?
DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder's label is for one stick in 8 fl oz (237 mL) of water and Pedialyte Classic's is for a 33.8 fl oz (1,000 mL) bottle serving. Comparing the labels as printed gives 330 mg vs 1,080 mg sodium, but on the same 12 fl oz it is 494 mg vs 383 mg.
Which is cheaper, DripDrop or Pedialyte?
DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder worked out at $1.12 a serving, $4.75 a liter and $3.41 per 1,000 mg sodium (32 sticks at DripDrop (brand store), checked Sep 24, 2026). Pedialyte Classic worked out at $5.49 a serving, $5.49 a liter and $5.08 per 1,000 mg sodium (1 x 33.8 fl oz (1 L) bottle at Target, checked Sep 24, 2026). Prices change often, so treat these as a snapshot.
How does DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder compare with Pedialyte Classic Powder Packs?
DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder has 34% more sodium than Pedialyte Classic Powder Packs per 12 fl oz (494 mg vs 368 mg). DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder has 16% more sugar than Pedialyte Classic Powder Packs per 12 fl oz (10 g vs 9 g). Per liter as mixed, DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder costs $4.75 and Pedialyte Classic Powder Packs costs $4.69.