Skratch Labs vs Gatorade: sodium, sugar and cost compared
Label data checked . Amounts are per 12 fl oz of finished drink unless a table says otherwise.
Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix has 85% more sodium than Gatorade Thirst Quencher per 12 fl oz (300 mg vs 162 mg). Gatorade Thirst Quencher has 47% more sugar than Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix per 12 fl oz (21 g vs 14 g). Gatorade Thirst Quencher costs less per liter as mixed ($1.48 vs $2.53 for Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix).
Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix vs Gatorade Thirst Quencher, side by side
Serving sizes differ. Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix's label is for one scoop serving in 16 fl oz (473 mL) of water; Gatorade Thirst Quencher's is for a 20 fl oz (591 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 | Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix | Gatorade Thirst Quencher |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder tub | ready-to-drink bottle |
| Drink volume | 12 fl oz (355 mL) | 12 fl oz (355 mL) |
| Calories | 60 kcal | 84 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 15 g | 21 g |
| Sugars | 14 g | 21 g |
| Added sugars | 14 g | 21 g |
| Sodium | 300 mg | 162 mg |
| Potassium | 38 mg | 48 mg |
| Magnesium | 38 mg | not on label |
| Calcium | 38 mg | not on label |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix | Gatorade Thirst Quencher |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder tub | ready-to-drink bottle |
| Drink volume | 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) | 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) |
| Calories | 169 kcal | 237 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 42 g | 59 g |
| Sugars | 40 g | 59 g |
| Added sugars | 40 g | 59 g |
| Sodium | 846 mg | 457 mg |
| Potassium | 106 mg | 135 mg |
| Magnesium | 106 mg | not on label |
| Calcium | 106 mg | not on label |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix | Gatorade Thirst Quencher |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder tub | ready-to-drink bottle |
| Drink volume | 16 fl oz (473 mL) | 20 fl oz (591 mL) |
| Calories | 80 kcal | 140 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 20 g | 35 g |
| Sugars | 19 g | 35 g |
| Added sugars | 19 g | 35 g |
| Sodium | 400 mg | 270 mg |
| Potassium | 50 mg | 80 mg |
| Magnesium | 50 mg | not on label |
| Calcium | 50 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. Neither label lists chloride.
Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Gatorade Thirst Quencher 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 | Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix | Gatorade Thirst Quencher |
|---|---|---|
| Price checked | $23.95 for Resealable bag, 20 servings (440 g) | $6.99 for 8 x 20 fl oz bottles |
| Cost per serving | $1.20 | $0.87 |
| Cost per liter | $2.53 | $1.48 |
| Cost per 1,000 mg sodium | $2.99 | $3.24 |
Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix price checked at Skratch Labs . Source (opens in a new tab)
Gatorade Thirst Quencher price checked at Target . Source (opens in a new tab)
Sugar, sweeteners and caffeine
- Sugar from cane sugar and dextrose. No low-calorie sweeteners listed.
- Some Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix flavors have caffeine (up to 50 mg per serving); the others have none.
- 4.2% carbohydrate as mixed, which we estimate as hypotonic.
Ingredients
Cane Sugar, Sodium Citrate, Dextrose, Citric Acid, Calcium Citrate, Magnesium Carbonate, Potassium Citrate, Lemon Oil, Lime Oil, Lemon Juice, Lime Juice, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C).
- Sugar from sugar and dextrose. No low-calorie sweeteners listed.
- Gatorade Thirst Quencher has no caffeine.
- 5.9% carbohydrate as mixed, which we estimate as hypotonic.
Ingredients
Water, Sugar, Dextrose, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Monopotassium Phosphate, Gum Arabic, Ascorbic Acid (to Protect Color), Natural Flavor, Glycerol Ester of Rosin, Sucrose Acetate Isobutyrate, Beta Carotene (Color).
Which to pick
Each reason below is a measured difference in the label data.
Pick Skratch Labs if
- you want more sodium: 300 mg vs 162 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want less sugar: 14 g vs 21 g per 12 fl oz
- you want magnesium: 38 mg per 12 fl oz vs not on the label
- you want the option of a caffeinated flavor: up to 50 mg per serving
- you want a powder tub that is light to carry and mixes into your own water
Pick Gatorade if
- you want more potassium: 48 mg vs 38 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want the lower cost per liter: $1.48 vs $2.53
- you want a ready-to-drink bottle with nothing to mix
Where to buy
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Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix
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Other Skratch Labs vs Gatorade matchups
Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix vs Gatorade Thirst Quencher Powder
Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix has twice the sodium of Gatorade Thirst Quencher Powder per 12 fl oz (300 mg vs 150 mg). Gatorade Thirst Quencher Powder has 47% more sugar than Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix per 12 fl oz (21 g vs 14 g).
Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix's label is for one scoop serving in 16 fl oz (473 mL) of water; Gatorade Thirst Quencher Powder's is for one scoop serving in 12 fl oz (355 mL) of water. The table converts both to 12 fl oz.
| Per 12 fl oz | Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix | Gatorade Thirst Quencher Powder |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 300 mg | 150 mg |
| Potassium | 38 mg | 50 mg |
| Magnesium | 38 mg | not on label |
| Carbohydrate | 15 g | 21 g |
| Sugars | 14 g | 21 g |
| Calories | 60 kcal | 80 kcal |
| Cost per liter | $2.53 | $0.55 |
Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
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Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix price checked at Skratch Labs . Source (opens in a new tab)
Gatorade Thirst Quencher Powder 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 Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix at Skratch Labs on Sep 24, 2026 and Gatorade Thirst Quencher 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. Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix lists different values for some flavors; this page uses the main label.
FAQ
Which has more electrolytes, Skratch Labs or Gatorade?
Per 12 fl oz, Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix has 300 mg sodium, 38 mg potassium and 38 mg magnesium. Gatorade Thirst Quencher has 162 mg sodium and 48 mg potassium. Per liter that is 846 mg vs 457 mg sodium. Gatorade Thirst Quencher doesn't list magnesium on the label.
Does Skratch Labs or Gatorade have more sugar?
Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix: 14 g sugar and 60 kcal per 12 fl oz, no low-calorie sweeteners listed. Gatorade Thirst Quencher: 21 g sugar and 84 kcal per 12 fl oz, no low-calorie sweeteners listed.
Why do Skratch Labs and Gatorade list different serving sizes?
Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix's label is for one scoop serving in 16 fl oz (473 mL) of water and Gatorade Thirst Quencher's is for a 20 fl oz (591 mL) bottle serving. Comparing the labels as printed gives 400 mg vs 270 mg sodium, but on the same 12 fl oz it is 300 mg vs 162 mg.
Which is cheaper, Skratch Labs or Gatorade?
Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix worked out at $1.20 a serving, $2.53 a liter and $2.99 per 1,000 mg sodium (Resealable bag, 20 servings (440 g) at Skratch Labs, checked Sep 24, 2026). Gatorade Thirst Quencher worked out at $0.87 a serving, $1.48 a liter and $3.24 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 Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix compare with Gatorade Thirst Quencher Powder?
Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix has twice the sodium of Gatorade Thirst Quencher Powder per 12 fl oz (300 mg vs 150 mg). Gatorade Thirst Quencher Powder has 47% more sugar than Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix per 12 fl oz (21 g vs 14 g). Per liter as mixed, Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix costs $2.53 and Gatorade Thirst Quencher Powder costs $0.55.
Does Skratch Labs or Gatorade have caffeine?
Some Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix flavors have caffeine (up to 50 mg per serving); the others have none. Gatorade Thirst Quencher has no caffeine.