Electrolit vs Powerade: 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 and Powerade have about the same sodium per 12 fl oz (250 mg vs 240 mg). Powerade has 17% more sugar than Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage per 12 fl oz (21 g vs 18 g). Powerade costs less per liter as mixed ($1.16 vs $4.81 for Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage).
Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage vs Powerade, side by side
| Nutrient | Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage | Powerade |
|---|---|---|
| Format | ready-to-drink bottle | ready-to-drink bottle |
| Drink volume | 12 fl oz (355 mL) | 12 fl oz (355 mL) |
| Calories | 70 kcal | 80 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 18 g | 21 g |
| Sugars | 18 g | 21 g |
| Added sugars | 18 g | 21 g |
| Sodium | 250 mg | 240 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 |
| Nutrient | Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage | Powerade |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 225 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 51 g | 59 g |
| Sugars | 51 g | 59 g |
| Added sugars | 51 g | 59 g |
| Sodium | 704 mg | 676 mg |
| Potassium | 789 mg | 225 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 | Powerade |
|---|---|---|
| Format | ready-to-drink bottle | ready-to-drink bottle |
| Drink volume | 12 fl oz (355 mL) | 12 fl oz (355 mL) |
| Calories | 70 kcal | 80 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 18 g | 21 g |
| Sugars | 18 g | 21 g |
| Added sugars | 18 g | 21 g |
| Sodium | 250 mg | 240 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)
Powerade 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 | Powerade |
|---|---|---|
| Price checked | $2.99 for 1 x 21 fl oz (625 ml) bottle | $5.49 for 8 x 20 fl oz bottles |
| Cost per serving | $1.71 | $0.41 |
| Cost per liter | $4.81 | $1.16 |
| Cost per 1,000 mg sodium | $6.83 | $1.72 |
Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage price checked at Target . Source (opens in a new tab)
Powerade 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 high fructose corn syrup. No low-calorie sweeteners listed.
- Powerade has no caffeine.
- 5.9% carbohydrate as mixed, which we estimate as hypotonic.
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.
Which to pick
Each reason below is a measured difference in the label data.
Pick Electrolit if
- you want more potassium: 280 mg vs 80 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want magnesium: 20 mg per 12 fl oz vs not on the label
Pick Powerade if
- you want the lower cost per liter: $1.16 vs $4.81
- you want the cheapest sodium: $1.72 vs $6.83 per 1,000 mg
Where to buy
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Other Electrolit vs Powerade matchups
Electrolit Zero Electrolyte Beverage vs Powerade Zero Sugar
Electrolit Zero Electrolyte Beverage and Powerade Zero Sugar have about the same sodium per 12 fl oz (244 mg vs 240 mg). Neither has any sugar.
Electrolit Zero Electrolyte Beverage's label is for a 21.1 fl oz (625 mL) bottle serving; Powerade Zero Sugar's is for a 12 fl oz (355 mL) bottle serving. The table converts both to 12 fl oz.
| Per 12 fl oz | Electrolit Zero Electrolyte Beverage | Powerade Zero Sugar |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 244 mg | 240 mg |
| Potassium | 278 mg | 80 mg |
| Magnesium | 17 mg | not on label |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Calories | 0 kcal | 0 kcal |
| Cost per liter | price not checked | $1.16 |
Electrolit Zero Electrolyte Beverage label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Powerade Zero Sugar label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Powerade 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 Powerade 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 Powerade that differ by more than 10%. We use the current label.
FAQ
Which has more electrolytes, Electrolit or Powerade?
Per 12 fl oz, Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage has 250 mg sodium, 280 mg potassium and 20 mg magnesium. Powerade has 240 mg sodium and 80 mg potassium. Per liter that is 704 mg vs 676 mg sodium. Powerade doesn't list magnesium on the label.
Does Electrolit or Powerade have more sugar?
Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage: 18 g sugar and 70 kcal per 12 fl oz, sweetened with stevia. Powerade: 21 g sugar and 80 kcal per 12 fl oz, no low-calorie sweeteners listed.
Which is cheaper, Electrolit or Powerade?
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). Powerade worked out at $0.41 a serving, $1.16 a liter and $1.72 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 Zero Electrolyte Beverage compare with Powerade Zero Sugar?
Electrolit Zero Electrolyte Beverage and Powerade Zero Sugar have about the same sodium per 12 fl oz (244 mg vs 240 mg). Neither has any sugar.