Electrolit vs Pedialyte: sodium, sugar and cost compared
Label data checked . Amounts are per 12 fl oz of finished drink unless a table says otherwise.
Pedialyte Classic has 53% more sodium than Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage per 12 fl oz (383 mg vs 250 mg). Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage has 3.9 times the sugar of Pedialyte Classic per 12 fl oz (18 g vs 4.6 g). Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage costs less per liter as mixed ($4.81 vs $5.49 for Pedialyte Classic).
Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage vs Pedialyte Classic, side by side
Serving sizes differ. Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage's label is for a 12 fl oz (355 mL) bottle serving; 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 | Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage | Pedialyte Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Format | ready-to-drink bottle | ready-to-drink bottle |
| Drink volume | 12 fl oz (355 mL) | 12 fl oz (355 mL) |
| Calories | 70 kcal | 25 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 18 g | 6.7 g |
| Sugars | 18 g | 4.6 g |
| Added sugars | 18 g | 4.6 g |
| Sodium | 250 mg | 383 mg |
| Potassium | 280 mg | 277 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg | not on label |
| Calcium | 30 mg | not on label |
| Chloride | 380 mg | 440 mg |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage | Pedialyte Classic |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 70 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 51 g | 19 g |
| Sugars | 51 g | 13 g |
| Added sugars | 51 g | 13 g |
| Sodium | 704 mg | 1,080 mg |
| Potassium | 789 mg | 780 mg |
| Magnesium | 56 mg | not on label |
| Calcium | 85 mg | not on label |
| Chloride | 1,070 mg | 1,240 mg |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage | Pedialyte Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Format | ready-to-drink bottle | ready-to-drink bottle |
| Drink volume | 12 fl oz (355 mL) | 33.8 fl oz (1,000 mL) |
| Calories | 70 kcal | 70 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 18 g | 19 g |
| Sugars | 18 g | 13 g |
| Added sugars | 18 g | 13 g |
| Sodium | 250 mg | 1,080 mg |
| Potassium | 280 mg | 780 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg | not on label |
| Calcium | 30 mg | not on label |
| Chloride | 380 mg | 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.
Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage 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 | Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage | Pedialyte Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Price checked | $2.99 for 1 x 21 fl oz (625 ml) bottle | $5.49 for 1 x 33.8 fl oz (1 L) bottle |
| Cost per serving | $1.71 | $5.49 |
| Cost per liter | $4.81 | $5.49 |
| Cost per 1,000 mg sodium | $6.83 | $5.08 |
Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage price checked at Target . Source (opens in a new tab)
Pedialyte Classic 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 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 Electrolit if
- you want carbohydrate for energy during long sessions: 18 g vs 6.7 g per 12 fl oz
- you want magnesium: 20 mg per 12 fl oz vs not on the label
- you want to avoid sucralose and acesulfame potassium
- you want the lower cost per liter: $4.81 vs $5.49
Pick Pedialyte if
- you want more sodium: 383 mg vs 250 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want less sugar: 4.6 g vs 18 g per 12 fl oz
- you want the cheapest sodium: $5.08 vs $6.83 per 1,000 mg
Where to buy
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Other Electrolit vs Pedialyte matchups
Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage vs Pedialyte AdvancedCare Plus
Pedialyte AdvancedCare Plus has twice the sodium of Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage per 12 fl oz (490 mg vs 250 mg). Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage has 2.7 times the sugar of Pedialyte AdvancedCare Plus per 12 fl oz (18 g vs 6.7 g).
Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage's label is for a 12 fl oz (355 mL) bottle serving; Pedialyte AdvancedCare Plus' is for a 33.8 fl oz (1,000 mL) bottle serving. The table converts both to 12 fl oz.
| Per 12 fl oz | Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage | Pedialyte AdvancedCare Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 250 mg | 490 mg |
| Potassium | 280 mg | 277 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg | not on label |
| Carbohydrate | 18 g | 9.9 g |
| Sugars | 18 g | 6.7 g |
| Calories | 70 kcal | 35 kcal |
| Cost per liter | $4.81 | $5.99 |
Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Pedialyte AdvancedCare Plus label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage price checked at Target . Source (opens in a new tab)
Pedialyte AdvancedCare Plus price checked at Target . Source (opens in a new tab)
Electrolit Electrolyte Powder Packets vs Pedialyte Classic Powder Packs
Pedialyte Classic Powder Packs has 48% more sodium than Electrolit Electrolyte Powder Packets per 12 fl oz (368 mg vs 248 mg). Pedialyte Classic Powder Packs has 20% more sugar than Electrolit Electrolyte Powder Packets per 12 fl oz (9 g vs 7.5 g).
| Per 12 fl oz | Electrolit Electrolyte Powder Packets | Pedialyte Classic Powder Packs |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 248 mg | 368 mg |
| Potassium | 278 mg | 278 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg | not on label |
| Carbohydrate | 7.5 g | 11 g |
| Sugars | 7.5 g | 9 g |
| Calories | 30 kcal | 45 kcal |
| Cost per liter | $3.13 | $4.69 |
Electrolit Electrolyte Powder Packets label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Pedialyte Classic Powder Packs label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Electrolit Electrolyte Powder Packets price checked at Electrolit . Source (opens in a new tab)
Pedialyte Classic Powder Packs price checked at Walmart . 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 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, Electrolit or Pedialyte?
Per 12 fl oz, Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage has 250 mg sodium, 280 mg potassium and 20 mg magnesium. Pedialyte Classic has 383 mg sodium and 277 mg potassium. Per liter that is 704 mg vs 1,080 mg sodium. Pedialyte Classic doesn't list magnesium on the label.
Does Electrolit or Pedialyte have more sugar?
Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage: 18 g sugar and 70 kcal per 12 fl oz, sweetened with stevia. Pedialyte Classic: 4.6 g sugar and 25 kcal per 12 fl oz, sweetened with sucralose and acesulfame potassium.
Why do Electrolit and Pedialyte list different serving sizes?
Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage's label is for a 12 fl oz (355 mL) bottle serving and Pedialyte Classic's is for a 33.8 fl oz (1,000 mL) bottle serving. Comparing the labels as printed gives 250 mg vs 1,080 mg sodium, but on the same 12 fl oz it is 250 mg vs 383 mg.
Which is cheaper, Electrolit or Pedialyte?
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). 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 Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage compare with Pedialyte AdvancedCare Plus?
Pedialyte AdvancedCare Plus has twice the sodium of Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage per 12 fl oz (490 mg vs 250 mg). Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage has 2.7 times the sugar of Pedialyte AdvancedCare Plus per 12 fl oz (18 g vs 6.7 g). Per liter as mixed, Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage costs $4.81 and Pedialyte AdvancedCare Plus costs $5.99.
Is Electrolit or Pedialyte better for a hangover?
Neither label is evidence about hangovers, and we don't rate drinks on that. What the labels show: per 12 fl oz, Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage has 250 mg sodium and 18 g sugar, and Pedialyte Classic has 383 mg sodium and 4.6 g sugar.