Nuun 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 70% more sodium than Nuun Sport per 12 fl oz (383 mg vs 225 mg). Pedialyte Classic has 6.1 times the sugar of Nuun Sport per 12 fl oz (4.6 g vs 0.8 g). Nuun Sport costs less per liter as mixed ($1.58 vs $5.49 for Pedialyte Classic).
Nuun Sport vs Pedialyte Classic, side by side
Serving sizes differ. Nuun Sport's label is for one tablet in 16 fl oz (473 mL) of water; 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 | Nuun Sport | Pedialyte Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Format | tablet | ready-to-drink bottle |
| Drink volume | 12 fl oz (355 mL) | 12 fl oz (355 mL) |
| Calories | 11 kcal | 25 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 3 g | 6.7 g |
| Sugars | 0.8 g | 4.6 g |
| Added sugars | 0.8 g | 4.6 g |
| Sodium | 225 mg | 383 mg |
| Potassium | 113 mg | 277 mg |
| Magnesium | 19 mg | not on label |
| Calcium | 9.8 mg | not on label |
| Chloride | 30 mg | 440 mg |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | Nuun Sport | Pedialyte Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Format | tablet | ready-to-drink bottle |
| Drink volume | 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) | 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) |
| Calories | 32 kcal | 70 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 8.5 g | 19 g |
| Sugars | 2.1 g | 13 g |
| Added sugars | 2.1 g | 13 g |
| Sodium | 634 mg | 1,080 mg |
| Potassium | 317 mg | 780 mg |
| Magnesium | 53 mg | not on label |
| Calcium | 27 mg | not on label |
| Chloride | 85 mg | 1,240 mg |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | Nuun Sport | Pedialyte Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Format | tablet | ready-to-drink bottle |
| Drink volume | 16 fl oz (473 mL) | 33.8 fl oz (1,000 mL) |
| Calories | 15 kcal | 70 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 4 g | 19 g |
| Sugars | 1 g | 13 g |
| Added sugars | 1 g | 13 g |
| Sodium | 300 mg | 1,080 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg | 780 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg | not on label |
| Calcium | 13 mg | not on label |
| Chloride | 40 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.
Nuun Sport label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Pedialyte Classic label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Nuun is owned by Nestlé Health Science. 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 | Nuun Sport | Pedialyte Classic |
|---|---|---|
| Price checked | $7.49 for 1 tube, 10 tablets | $5.49 for 1 x 33.8 fl oz (1 L) bottle |
| Cost per serving | $0.75 | $5.49 |
| Cost per liter | $1.58 | $5.49 |
| Cost per 1,000 mg sodium | $2.50 | $5.08 |
Nuun Sport price checked at Nuun . 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. Sweetened with stevia.
- Some Nuun Sport flavors have caffeine (up to 40 mg per serving); the others have none.
- 0.8% carbohydrate as mixed, which we estimate as hypotonic.
Ingredients
Citric Acid, Dextrose, Sodium Bicarbonate, Potassium Bicarbonate, Sodium Carbonate, And Less Than 2% Of Natural Flavor, Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Oxide, Calcium Carbonate, Stevia Leaf Extract, Avocado Oil, Beet Juice (For Color)
- 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 Nuun if
- you want less sugar: 0.8 g vs 4.6 g per 12 fl oz
- you want magnesium: 19 mg per 12 fl oz vs not on the label
- you want to avoid sucralose and acesulfame potassium
- you want the option of a caffeinated flavor: up to 40 mg per serving
- you want the lower cost per liter: $1.58 vs $5.49
- you want the cheapest sodium: $2.50 vs $5.08 per 1,000 mg
- you want a tablet that is light to carry and mixes into your own water
Pick Pedialyte if
- you want more sodium: 383 mg vs 225 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want more potassium: 277 mg vs 113 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want a ready-to-drink bottle with nothing to mix
Where to buy
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Nuun Sport
Other Nuun vs Pedialyte matchups
Nuun Sport vs Pedialyte Classic Powder Packs
Pedialyte Classic Powder Packs has 63% more sodium than Nuun Sport per 12 fl oz (368 mg vs 225 mg). Pedialyte Classic Powder Packs has 12 times the sugar of Nuun Sport per 12 fl oz (9 g vs 0.8 g).
| Per 12 fl oz | Nuun Sport | Pedialyte Classic Powder Packs |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 225 mg | 368 mg |
| Potassium | 113 mg | 278 mg |
| Magnesium | 19 mg | not on label |
| Carbohydrate | 3 g | 11 g |
| Sugars | 0.8 g | 9 g |
| Calories | 11 kcal | 45 kcal |
| Cost per liter | $1.58 | $4.69 |
Nuun Sport label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Pedialyte Classic Powder Packs label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Nuun Sport price checked at Nuun . 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 Nuun Sport at Nuun 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 Nuun Sport and Pedialyte Classic that differ by more than 10%. We use the current label.
FAQ
Which has more electrolytes, Nuun or Pedialyte?
Per 12 fl oz, Nuun Sport has 225 mg sodium, 113 mg potassium and 19 mg magnesium. Pedialyte Classic has 383 mg sodium and 277 mg potassium. Per liter that is 634 mg vs 1,080 mg sodium. Pedialyte Classic doesn't list magnesium on the label.
Does Nuun or Pedialyte have more sugar?
Nuun Sport: 0.8 g sugar and 11 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 Nuun and Pedialyte list different serving sizes?
Nuun Sport's label is for one tablet in 16 fl oz (473 mL) of water and Pedialyte Classic's is for a 33.8 fl oz (1,000 mL) bottle serving. Comparing the labels as printed gives 300 mg vs 1,080 mg sodium, but on the same 12 fl oz it is 225 mg vs 383 mg.
Which is cheaper, Nuun or Pedialyte?
Nuun Sport worked out at $0.75 a serving, $1.58 a liter and $2.50 per 1,000 mg sodium (1 tube, 10 tablets at Nuun, 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 Nuun Sport compare with Pedialyte Classic Powder Packs?
Pedialyte Classic Powder Packs has 63% more sodium than Nuun Sport per 12 fl oz (368 mg vs 225 mg). Pedialyte Classic Powder Packs has 12 times the sugar of Nuun Sport per 12 fl oz (9 g vs 0.8 g). Per liter as mixed, Nuun Sport costs $1.58 and Pedialyte Classic Powder Packs costs $4.69.
Does Nuun or Pedialyte have caffeine?
Some Nuun Sport flavors have caffeine (up to 40 mg per serving); the others have none. Pedialyte Classic has no caffeine.