Powerade vs BodyArmor: sodium, sugar and cost compared
Label data checked . Amounts are per 12 fl oz of finished drink unless a table says otherwise.
Powerade has 10.7 times the sodium of BODYARMOR Sports Drink per 12 fl oz (240 mg vs 23 mg). Powerade has 12% more sugar than BODYARMOR Sports Drink per 12 fl oz (21 g vs 19 g). Powerade costs less per liter as mixed ($1.16 vs $2.53 for BODYARMOR Sports Drink).
Powerade vs BODYARMOR Sports Drink, side by side
Serving sizes differ. Powerade's label is for a 12 fl oz (355 mL) bottle serving; BODYARMOR Sports Drink's is for a 16 fl oz (473 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 | Powerade | BODYARMOR Sports Drink |
|---|---|---|
| Format | ready-to-drink bottle | ready-to-drink bottle |
| Drink volume | 12 fl oz (355 mL) | 12 fl oz (355 mL) |
| Calories | 80 kcal | 83 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 21 g | 19 g |
| Sugars | 21 g | 19 g |
| Added sugars | 21 g | 17 g |
| Sodium | 240 mg | 23 mg |
| Potassium | 80 mg | 510 mg |
| Magnesium | not on label | 56 mg |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | Powerade | BODYARMOR Sports Drink |
|---|---|---|
| Format | ready-to-drink bottle | ready-to-drink bottle |
| Drink volume | 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) | 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) |
| Calories | 225 kcal | 233 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 59 g | 53 g |
| Sugars | 59 g | 53 g |
| Added sugars | 59 g | 49 g |
| Sodium | 676 mg | 63 mg |
| Potassium | 225 mg | 1,438 mg |
| Magnesium | not on label | 159 mg |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | Powerade | BODYARMOR Sports Drink |
|---|---|---|
| Format | ready-to-drink bottle | ready-to-drink bottle |
| Drink volume | 12 fl oz (355 mL) | 16 fl oz (473 mL) |
| Calories | 80 kcal | 110 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 21 g | 25 g |
| Sugars | 21 g | 25 g |
| Added sugars | 21 g | 23 g |
| Sodium | 240 mg | 30 mg |
| Potassium | 80 mg | 680 mg |
| Magnesium | not on label | 75 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. Neither label lists calcium or chloride.
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BODYARMOR Sports Drink label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Powerade and BodyArmor are both Coca-Cola brands.
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 | Powerade | BODYARMOR Sports Drink |
|---|---|---|
| Price checked | $5.49 for 8 x 20 fl oz bottles | $7.19 for 6 x 16 fl oz bottles |
| Cost per serving | $0.41 | $1.20 |
| Cost per liter | $1.16 | $2.53 |
| Cost per 1,000 mg sodium | $1.72 | $39.94 |
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BODYARMOR Sports Drink price checked at Target . Source (opens in a new tab)
Sugar, sweeteners and caffeine
- 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.
- Sugar from cane sugar and coconut water concentrate. Sweetened with stevia.
- BODYARMOR Sports Drink has no caffeine.
- 5.3% carbohydrate as mixed, which we estimate as hypotonic.
Ingredients
Filtered Water, Cane Sugar, Coconut Water Concentrate, Citric Acid, Electrolyte Blend (Dipotassium Phosphate, Magnesium Oxide, Zinc Oxide), Fruit and Vegetable Juice (Color), Vitamins (Ascorbic Acid [Vitamin C], Calcium D-Pantothenate [Vitamin B5], Niacinamide [Vitamin B3], alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate [Vitamin E], Pyridoxine Hydrochloride [Vitamin B6], Vitamin A Palmitate [Vitamin A], Folic Acid [Vitamin B9], Cyanocobalamin [Vitamin B12]), Gum Arabic, Natural Strawberry Banana Flavor with other Natural Flavors, Ester Gum, Steviol Glycosides (Stevia Sweetener), beta-Apo-8'-carotenal (Color).
Which to pick
Each reason below is a measured difference in the label data.
Pick Powerade if
- you want more sodium: 240 mg vs 23 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want the lower cost per liter: $1.16 vs $2.53
- you want the cheapest sodium: $1.72 vs $39.94 per 1,000 mg
Pick BodyArmor if
- you want a lighter salt dose: 23 mg vs 240 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want more potassium: 510 mg vs 80 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want magnesium: 56 mg per 12 fl oz vs not on the label
Where to buy
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Other Powerade vs BodyArmor matchups
Powerade Zero Sugar vs BODYARMOR ZERO Sugar Sports Drink
Powerade Zero Sugar has 32 times the sodium of BODYARMOR ZERO Sugar Sports Drink per 12 fl oz (240 mg vs 7.5 mg). Neither has any sugar.
Powerade Zero Sugar's label is for a 12 fl oz (355 mL) bottle serving; BODYARMOR ZERO Sugar Sports Drink's is for a 16 fl oz (473 mL) bottle serving. The table converts both to 12 fl oz.
| Per 12 fl oz | Powerade Zero Sugar | BODYARMOR ZERO Sugar Sports Drink |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 240 mg | 7.5 mg |
| Potassium | 80 mg | 465 mg |
| Magnesium | not on label | 53 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Calories | 0 kcal | 8 kcal |
| Cost per liter | $1.16 | $3.15 |
Powerade Zero Sugar label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
BODYARMOR ZERO Sugar Sports Drink label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Powerade Zero Sugar price checked at Target . Source (opens in a new tab)
BODYARMOR ZERO Sugar Sports Drink 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 Powerade at Target on Sep 24, 2026 and BODYARMOR Sports Drink 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. BODYARMOR Sports Drink lists different values for some flavors; this page uses the main label.
- Older records. The USDA food database has older figures for Powerade and BODYARMOR Sports Drink that differ by more than 10%. We use the current label.
FAQ
Which has more electrolytes, Powerade or BodyArmor?
Per 12 fl oz, Powerade has 240 mg sodium and 80 mg potassium. BODYARMOR Sports Drink has 23 mg sodium, 510 mg potassium and 56 mg magnesium. Per liter that is 676 mg vs 63 mg sodium. Powerade doesn't list magnesium on the label.
Does Powerade or BodyArmor have more sugar?
Powerade: 21 g sugar and 80 kcal per 12 fl oz, no low-calorie sweeteners listed. BODYARMOR Sports Drink: 19 g sugar and 83 kcal per 12 fl oz, sweetened with stevia.
Why do Powerade and BodyArmor list different serving sizes?
Powerade's label is for a 12 fl oz (355 mL) bottle serving and BODYARMOR Sports Drink's is for a 16 fl oz (473 mL) bottle serving. Comparing the labels as printed gives 240 mg vs 30 mg sodium, but on the same 12 fl oz it is 240 mg vs 23 mg.
Which is cheaper, Powerade or BodyArmor?
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). BODYARMOR Sports Drink worked out at $1.20 a serving, $2.53 a liter and $39.94 per 1,000 mg sodium (6 x 16 fl oz bottles at Target, checked Sep 24, 2026). Prices change often, so treat these as a snapshot.
How does Powerade Zero Sugar compare with BODYARMOR ZERO Sugar Sports Drink?
Powerade Zero Sugar has 32 times the sodium of BODYARMOR ZERO Sugar Sports Drink per 12 fl oz (240 mg vs 7.5 mg). Neither has any sugar. Per liter as mixed, Powerade Zero Sugar costs $1.16 and BODYARMOR ZERO Sugar Sports Drink costs $3.15.