Electrolit vs Gatorlyte: sodium, sugar and cost compared
Label data checked . Amounts are per 12 fl oz of finished drink unless a table says otherwise.
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). They cost about the same per liter as mixed ($4.81 vs $4.72).
Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage vs Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration, side by side
Serving sizes differ. 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 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 | Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration |
|---|---|---|
| Format | ready-to-drink bottle | ready-to-drink bottle |
| Drink volume | 12 fl oz (355 mL) | 12 fl oz (355 mL) |
| Calories | 70 kcal | 30 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 18 g | 7.2 g |
| Sugars | 18 g | 7.2 g |
| Added sugars | 18 g | 7.2 g |
| Sodium | 250 mg | 294 mg |
| Potassium | 280 mg | 210 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg | 63 mg |
| Calcium | 30 mg | 72 mg |
| Chloride | 380 mg | 624 mg |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage | Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 85 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 51 g | 20 g |
| Sugars | 51 g | 20 g |
| Added sugars | 51 g | 20 g |
| Sodium | 704 mg | 829 mg |
| Potassium | 789 mg | 592 mg |
| Magnesium | 56 mg | 178 mg |
| Calcium | 85 mg | 203 mg |
| Chloride | 1,070 mg | 1,760 mg |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage | Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration |
|---|---|---|
| Format | ready-to-drink bottle | ready-to-drink bottle |
| Drink volume | 12 fl oz (355 mL) | 20 fl oz (591 mL) |
| Calories | 70 kcal | 50 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 18 g | 12 g |
| Sugars | 18 g | 12 g |
| Added sugars | 18 g | 12 g |
| Sodium | 250 mg | 490 mg |
| Potassium | 280 mg | 350 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg | 105 mg |
| Calcium | 30 mg | 120 mg |
| Chloride | 380 mg | 1,040 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.
Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration 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 | Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration |
|---|---|---|
| Price checked | $2.99 for 1 x 21 fl oz (625 ml) bottle | $2.79 for 1 x 20 fl oz bottle |
| Cost per serving | $1.71 | $2.79 |
| Cost per liter | $4.81 | $4.72 |
| Cost per 1,000 mg sodium | $6.83 | $5.69 |
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)
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. Sweetened with stevia.
- Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration has no caffeine.
- 2% carbohydrate as mixed, which we estimate as hypotonic.
Ingredients
Water, Sugar, Citric Acid, Salt, Calcium Lactate, Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Oxide, Modified Food Starch, Purified Stevia Leaf Extract, Natural Flavor, Glycerol Ester of Rosin, Blue 1.
Which to pick
Each reason below is a measured difference in the label data.
Pick Electrolit if
- you want carbohydrate for energy during long sessions: 18 g vs 7.2 g per 12 fl oz
- you want more potassium: 280 mg vs 210 mg per 12 fl oz
Pick Gatorlyte if
- you want more sodium: 294 mg vs 250 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want less sugar: 7.2 g vs 18 g per 12 fl oz
- you want more magnesium: 63 mg vs 20 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want the cheapest sodium: $5.69 vs $6.83 per 1,000 mg
Where to buy
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Other Electrolit vs Gatorlyte matchups
Electrolit Zero Electrolyte Beverage vs Gatorlyte Zero Sugar
Gatorlyte Zero Sugar has 21% more sodium than Electrolit Zero Electrolyte Beverage per 12 fl oz (294 mg vs 244 mg). Neither has any sugar.
Electrolit Zero Electrolyte Beverage's label is for a 21.1 fl oz (625 mL) bottle serving; Gatorlyte 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 | Gatorlyte Zero Sugar |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 244 mg | 294 mg |
| Potassium | 278 mg | 210 mg |
| Magnesium | 17 mg | 63 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0.6 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Calories | 0 kcal | 9 kcal |
| Cost per liter | price not checked | $4.72 |
Electrolit Zero Electrolyte Beverage label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Gatorlyte Zero Sugar label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Gatorlyte Zero Sugar price checked at Target . Source (opens in a new tab)
Electrolit Electrolyte Powder Packets vs Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration Powder Sticks
Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration Powder Sticks has 27% more sodium than Electrolit Electrolyte Powder Packets per 12 fl oz (315 mg vs 248 mg). Electrolit Electrolyte Powder Packets has 11% more sugar than Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration Powder Sticks per 12 fl oz (7.5 g vs 6.8 g).
| Per 12 fl oz | Electrolit Electrolyte Powder Packets | Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration Powder Sticks |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 248 mg | 315 mg |
| Potassium | 278 mg | 225 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg | 71 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 7.5 g | 7.5 g |
| Sugars | 7.5 g | 6.8 g |
| Calories | 30 kcal | 34 kcal |
| Cost per liter | $3.13 | price not checked |
Electrolit Electrolyte Powder Packets label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration Powder Sticks label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Electrolit Electrolyte Powder Packets price checked at Electrolit . 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 Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration 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. Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration lists different values for some flavors; this page uses the main label.
FAQ
Which has more electrolytes, Electrolit or Gatorlyte?
Per 12 fl oz, Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage has 250 mg sodium, 280 mg potassium and 20 mg magnesium. Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration has 294 mg sodium, 210 mg potassium and 63 mg magnesium. Per liter that is 704 mg vs 829 mg sodium.
Does Electrolit or Gatorlyte have more sugar?
Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage: 18 g sugar and 70 kcal per 12 fl oz, sweetened with stevia. Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration: 7.2 g sugar and 30 kcal per 12 fl oz, sweetened with stevia.
Why do Electrolit and Gatorlyte list different serving sizes?
Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage's label is for a 12 fl oz (355 mL) bottle serving and Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration's is for a 20 fl oz (591 mL) bottle serving. Comparing the labels as printed gives 250 mg vs 490 mg sodium, but on the same 12 fl oz it is 250 mg vs 294 mg.
Which is cheaper, Electrolit or Gatorlyte?
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). Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration worked out at $2.79 a serving, $4.72 a liter and $5.69 per 1,000 mg sodium (1 x 20 fl oz bottle at Target, checked Sep 24, 2026). Prices change often, so treat these as a snapshot.
How does Electrolit Zero Electrolyte Beverage compare with Gatorlyte Zero Sugar?
Gatorlyte Zero Sugar has 21% more sodium than Electrolit Zero Electrolyte Beverage per 12 fl oz (294 mg vs 244 mg). Neither has any sugar. Gatorlyte Zero Sugar has 0.6 g total carbohydrate per 12 fl oz; Electrolit Zero Electrolyte Beverage has none.