Electrolit vs Gatorade: sodium, sugar and cost compared
Label data checked . Amounts are per 12 fl oz of finished drink unless a table says otherwise.
Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage has 54% more sodium than Gatorade Thirst Quencher per 12 fl oz (250 mg vs 162 mg). Gatorade Thirst Quencher has 17% more sugar than Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage per 12 fl oz (21 g vs 18 g). Gatorade Thirst Quencher costs less per liter as mixed ($1.48 vs $4.81 for Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage).
Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage vs Gatorade Thirst Quencher, side by side
Serving sizes differ. Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage's label is for a 12 fl oz (355 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 | Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage | 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 | 70 kcal | 84 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 18 g | 21 g |
| Sugars | 18 g | 21 g |
| Added sugars | 18 g | 21 g |
| Sodium | 250 mg | 162 mg |
| Potassium | 280 mg | 48 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg | not on label |
| Calcium | 30 mg | not on label |
| Chloride | 380 mg | not on label |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage | 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 | 197 kcal | 237 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 51 g | 59 g |
| Sugars | 51 g | 59 g |
| Added sugars | 51 g | 59 g |
| Sodium | 704 mg | 457 mg |
| Potassium | 789 mg | 135 mg |
| Magnesium | 56 mg | not on label |
| Calcium | 85 mg | not on label |
| Chloride | 1,070 mg | not on label |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage | Gatorade Thirst Quencher |
|---|---|---|
| Format | ready-to-drink bottle | ready-to-drink bottle |
| Drink volume | 12 fl oz (355 mL) | 20 fl oz (591 mL) |
| Calories | 70 kcal | 140 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 18 g | 35 g |
| Sugars | 18 g | 35 g |
| Added sugars | 18 g | 35 g |
| Sodium | 250 mg | 270 mg |
| Potassium | 280 mg | 80 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg | not on label |
| Calcium | 30 mg | not on label |
| Chloride | 380 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.
Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Gatorade Thirst Quencher 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 | Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage | Gatorade Thirst Quencher |
|---|---|---|
| Price checked | $2.99 for 1 x 21 fl oz (625 ml) bottle | $6.99 for 8 x 20 fl oz bottles |
| Cost per serving | $1.71 | $0.87 |
| Cost per liter | $4.81 | $1.48 |
| Cost per 1,000 mg sodium | $6.83 | $3.24 |
Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage 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 dextrose and molasses. Sweetened with stevia.
- Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage has no caffeine.
- 5.1% carbohydrate as mixed, which we estimate as hypotonic.
Ingredients
Water, Dextrose monohydrate, Sodium lactate, Citric acid, Natural fruit punch flavor, Potassium chloride, Molasses, Magnesium chloride, Calcium chloride, Steviol glycosides, Salt, Sucrose acetate isobutyrate, glycerol ester of wood rosin, FD&C red No. 40
- 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 Electrolit if
- you want more sodium: 250 mg vs 162 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want more potassium: 280 mg vs 48 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want magnesium: 20 mg per 12 fl oz vs not on the label
Pick Gatorade if
- you want the lower cost per liter: $1.48 vs $4.81
- you want the cheapest sodium: $3.24 vs $6.83 per 1,000 mg
Where to buy
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Other Electrolit vs Gatorade matchups
Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage vs Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration
Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration has 18% more sodium than Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage per 12 fl oz (294 mg vs 250 mg). Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage has 2.5 times the sugar of Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration per 12 fl oz (18 g vs 7.2 g).
Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage's label is for a 12 fl oz (355 mL) bottle serving; Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration's is for a 20 fl oz (591 mL) bottle serving. The table converts both to 12 fl oz.
| Per 12 fl oz | Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage | Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 250 mg | 294 mg |
| Potassium | 280 mg | 210 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg | 63 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 18 g | 7.2 g |
| Sugars | 18 g | 7.2 g |
| Calories | 70 kcal | 30 kcal |
| Cost per liter | $4.81 | $4.72 |
Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage price checked at Target . Source (opens in a new tab)
Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration price checked at Target . Source (opens in a new tab)
Electrolit Zero Electrolyte Beverage vs Gatorade Zero Sugar
Electrolit Zero Electrolyte Beverage has 51% more sodium than Gatorade Zero Sugar per 12 fl oz (244 mg vs 162 mg). Neither has any sugar.
Electrolit Zero Electrolyte Beverage's label is for a 21.1 fl oz (625 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 | Electrolit Zero Electrolyte Beverage | Gatorade Zero Sugar |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 244 mg | 162 mg |
| Potassium | 278 mg | 48 mg |
| Magnesium | 17 mg | not on label |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 1.2 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Calories | 0 kcal | 3 kcal |
| Cost per liter | price not checked | $1.48 |
Electrolit Zero Electrolyte Beverage label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Gatorade Zero Sugar label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Gatorade Zero Sugar 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 Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage 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.
FAQ
Which has more electrolytes, Electrolit or Gatorade?
Per 12 fl oz, Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage has 250 mg sodium, 280 mg potassium and 20 mg magnesium. Gatorade Thirst Quencher has 162 mg sodium and 48 mg potassium. Per liter that is 704 mg vs 457 mg sodium. Gatorade Thirst Quencher doesn't list magnesium on the label.
Does Electrolit or Gatorade have more sugar?
Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage: 18 g sugar and 70 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 Electrolit and Gatorade list different serving sizes?
Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage's label is for a 12 fl oz (355 mL) bottle serving and Gatorade Thirst Quencher's is for a 20 fl oz (591 mL) bottle serving. Comparing the labels as printed gives 250 mg vs 270 mg sodium, but on the same 12 fl oz it is 250 mg vs 162 mg.
Which is cheaper, Electrolit or Gatorade?
Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage worked out at $1.71 a serving, $4.81 a liter and $6.83 per 1,000 mg sodium (1 x 21 fl oz (625 ml) bottle 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 Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage compare with Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration?
Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration has 18% more sodium than Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage per 12 fl oz (294 mg vs 250 mg). Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage has 2.5 times the sugar of Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration per 12 fl oz (18 g vs 7.2 g). Per liter as mixed, Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage costs $4.81 and Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration costs $4.72.