Our Verdict
Gatorlyte has the most complete electrolyte profile in the mainstream category (all 5 electrolytes with meaningful doses) and carries NSF Certified for Sport -- a gold-standard certification most competitors lack. However, it's the most expensive mainstream option ($2.67/serving), uses Magnesium Oxide (poor bioavailability), contains maltodextrin filler, and some flavors include artificial colors. The electrolyte amounts are strong but the ingredient quality is middling.
Evident Ratings
Gatorade Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration Electrolyte Powder
Scored across 5 dimensions on a 5-point scale
About Gatorade
Launched by Gatorade (PepsiCo) as a premium rehydration line. Positioned as a medical-grade alternative with 5 electrolytes and lower sugar than traditional Gatorade. NSF Certified for Sport gives it credibility with professional athletes.
Product specifications
- Form
- powder
- Serving Size
- 1 packet (15g), mix with 16.9 oz water
- Calories
- 45
- Sugar
- 10g
- Made In
- USA
How we scored this
Every data point below is tagged as Verified (independently confirmed) or Claimed (brand-stated).
Material Safety
- No Artificial Sweeteners
- Yes — Uses sugar + stevia (no artificial sweeteners)Verified
- No Artificial Flavors
- Yes — Uses natural flavors onlyVerified
- No Artificial Colors
- No — Some flavors contain Yellow 6, Red 40Verified
- No Natural Flavors
- No — Contains 'Natural Flavor'Verified
- No Fillers
- No — Contains Maltodextrin, Silicon DioxideVerified
- Transparent Label
- Yes — All 5 electrolyte amounts individually listedVerified
- No Proprietary Blends
- YesVerified
- Clean Mineral Sources
- No — Uses Magnesium Oxide (4-15% bioavailability)Verified
- Sweetener
- Sugar, Purified Stevia Leaf ExtractVerified
- Full Ingredients
- Sugar, Citric Acid, Salt, Monopotassium Phosphate, Calcium Lactate, Maltodextrin, Magnesium Oxide, Natural Flavor, Purified Stevia Leaf Extract, Silicon Dioxide, Yellow 6 (varies by flavor)Verified
Testing & Trust
- Third-Party Tested
- Yes — NSF Certified for Sport (Gatorade products)Verified
- COA Available
- Unknown
- Heavy Metals Tested
- Unknown
- Certifications
- nsf certified sport, gmp certifiedVerified
Value & Policy
- Price Per Serving
- $2.67Verified
- Package Price
- $15.99 (6 servings)Verified
- Return Policy
- Retailer dependentClaimed
Product Features
- Sodium
- 420mgVerified
- Potassium
- 300mgVerified
- Magnesium
- 95mgVerified
- Calcium
- 100mgVerified
- Chloride
- 640mgVerified
- Sodium Source
- SaltVerified
- Magnesium Source
- Magnesium Oxide (poor bioavailability)Verified
- Amazon Rating
- 4.6 stars (12,000 reviews)Verified
- Red Flags
- Magnesium Oxide (cheapest, poorest bioavailability form); Contains maltodextrin filler; Some flavors contain artificial colors (Yellow 6, Red 40); Owned by PepsiCo (large CPG conglomerate); Highest per-serving price in mainstream category ($2.67)Verified
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