Gatorlyte 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 30% more sodium than Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration per 12 fl oz (383 mg vs 294 mg). Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration has 56% more sugar than Pedialyte Classic per 12 fl oz (7.2 g vs 4.6 g). Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration costs less per liter as mixed ($4.72 vs $5.49 for Pedialyte Classic).
Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration vs Pedialyte Classic, side by side
Serving sizes differ. Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration's label is for a 20 fl oz (591 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 | Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration | Pedialyte Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Format | ready-to-drink bottle | ready-to-drink bottle |
| Drink volume | 12 fl oz (355 mL) | 12 fl oz (355 mL) |
| Calories | 30 kcal | 25 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 7.2 g | 6.7 g |
| Sugars | 7.2 g | 4.6 g |
| Added sugars | 7.2 g | 4.6 g |
| Sodium | 294 mg | 383 mg |
| Potassium | 210 mg | 277 mg |
| Magnesium | 63 mg | not on label |
| Calcium | 72 mg | not on label |
| Chloride | 624 mg | 440 mg |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration | 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 | 85 kcal | 70 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 20 g | 19 g |
| Sugars | 20 g | 13 g |
| Added sugars | 20 g | 13 g |
| Sodium | 829 mg | 1,080 mg |
| Potassium | 592 mg | 780 mg |
| Magnesium | 178 mg | not on label |
| Calcium | 203 mg | not on label |
| Chloride | 1,760 mg | 1,240 mg |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration | Pedialyte Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Format | ready-to-drink bottle | ready-to-drink bottle |
| Drink volume | 20 fl oz (591 mL) | 33.8 fl oz (1,000 mL) |
| Calories | 50 kcal | 70 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 12 g | 19 g |
| Sugars | 12 g | 13 g |
| Added sugars | 12 g | 13 g |
| Sodium | 490 mg | 1,080 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg | 780 mg |
| Magnesium | 105 mg | not on label |
| Calcium | 120 mg | not on label |
| Chloride | 1,040 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.
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Pedialyte Classic label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Gatorlyte is a Gatorade line (PepsiCo). Pedialyte is an Abbott brand.
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 | Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration | Pedialyte Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Price checked | $2.79 for 1 x 20 fl oz bottle | $5.49 for 1 x 33.8 fl oz (1 L) bottle |
| Cost per serving | $2.79 | $5.49 |
| Cost per liter | $4.72 | $5.49 |
| Cost per 1,000 mg sodium | $5.69 | $5.08 |
Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration 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 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.
- 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 Gatorlyte if
- you want magnesium: 63 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: $4.72 vs $5.49
Pick Pedialyte if
- you want more sodium: 383 mg vs 294 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want less sugar: 4.6 g vs 7.2 g per 12 fl oz
- you want more potassium: 277 mg vs 210 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want the cheapest sodium: $5.08 vs $5.69 per 1,000 mg
Where to buy
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Other Gatorlyte vs Pedialyte matchups
Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration vs Pedialyte Sport Powder Packs
Pedialyte Sport Powder Packs has 66% more sodium than Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration per 12 fl oz (488 mg vs 294 mg). Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration has 37% more sugar than Pedialyte Sport Powder Packs per 12 fl oz (7.2 g vs 5.3 g).
Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration's label is for a 20 fl oz (591 mL) bottle serving; Pedialyte Sport 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 | Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration | Pedialyte Sport Powder Packs |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 294 mg | 488 mg |
| Potassium | 210 mg | 450 mg |
| Magnesium | 63 mg | 41 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 7.2 g | 7.5 g |
| Sugars | 7.2 g | 5.3 g |
| Calories | 30 kcal | 30 kcal |
| Cost per liter | $4.72 | $4.22 |
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Pedialyte Sport Powder Packs label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration price checked at Target . Source (opens in a new tab)
Pedialyte Sport Powder Packs price checked at Target . Source (opens in a new tab)
Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration Powder Sticks vs Pedialyte Classic Powder Packs
Pedialyte Classic Powder Packs has 17% more sodium than Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration Powder Sticks per 12 fl oz (368 mg vs 315 mg). Pedialyte Classic Powder Packs has 33% more sugar than Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration Powder Sticks per 12 fl oz (9 g vs 6.8 g).
| Per 12 fl oz | Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration Powder Sticks | Pedialyte Classic Powder Packs |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 315 mg | 368 mg |
| Potassium | 225 mg | 278 mg |
| Magnesium | 71 mg | not on label |
| Carbohydrate | 7.5 g | 11 g |
| Sugars | 6.8 g | 9 g |
| Calories | 34 kcal | 45 kcal |
| Cost per liter | price not checked | $4.69 |
Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration Powder Sticks label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Pedialyte Classic Powder Packs label checked . 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 Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration 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.
- Every flavor. Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration lists different values for some flavors; this page uses the main label.
- 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, Gatorlyte or Pedialyte?
Per 12 fl oz, Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration has 294 mg sodium, 210 mg potassium and 63 mg magnesium. Pedialyte Classic has 383 mg sodium and 277 mg potassium. Per liter that is 829 mg vs 1,080 mg sodium. Pedialyte Classic doesn't list magnesium on the label.
Does Gatorlyte or Pedialyte have more sugar?
Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration: 7.2 g sugar and 30 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 Gatorlyte and Pedialyte list different serving sizes?
Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration's label is for a 20 fl oz (591 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 490 mg vs 1,080 mg sodium, but on the same 12 fl oz it is 294 mg vs 383 mg.
Which is cheaper, Gatorlyte or Pedialyte?
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). 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 Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration compare with Pedialyte Sport Powder Packs?
Pedialyte Sport Powder Packs has 66% more sodium than Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration per 12 fl oz (488 mg vs 294 mg). Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration has 37% more sugar than Pedialyte Sport Powder Packs per 12 fl oz (7.2 g vs 5.3 g). Per liter as mixed, Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration costs $4.72 and Pedialyte Sport Powder Packs costs $4.22.
Is Gatorlyte 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, Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration has 294 mg sodium and 7.2 g sugar, and Pedialyte Classic has 383 mg sodium and 4.6 g sugar.