Label to label
Liquid I.V. vs Gatorade
Liquid I.V. and Gatorade are both sugar-based drink mixes: Liquid I.V. carries 11g of sugar per stick and Gatorade Thirst Quencher powder carries 32g. Here is how they compare, from their published labels.
| Per serving | Liquid I.V. | Gatorade |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 510mg | 230mg |
| Potassium | 390mg | 70mg |
| Magnesium | 0mg | 0mg |
| Added sugar | 11g | 32g |
| Sweetener | Cane sugar, dextrose, stevia | Sugar, dextrose |
| Serving size | 1 stick (16g) | 1 powder stick (35g) |
| Servings per unit | 16 sticks | 30 sticks |
| Unit price (MSRP) | $24.99 | $26.97 |
| Price per serving | $1.56 | $0.90 |
| Pay with HSA/FSA card | No | No |
| Made in | USA | USA |
Ingredients, from the published labels
Liquid I.V.: Lemon Lime: Pure Cane Sugar, Dextrose, Citric Acid, Salt, Potassium Citrate, Sodium Citrate, Dipotassium Phosphate, Silicon Dioxide, Rebaudioside-A (Stevia Leaf Extract), Natural Flavor, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide), Vitamin B5 (D-Calcium Pantothenate), Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) (www.fairwaymarket.com)
Gatorade: Lemon-Lime: Sugar, Dextrose, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Salt, Monopotassium Phosphate, Calcium Silicate, Natural And Artificial Flavor, Yellow 5. (www.brookshires.com)
Label data checked June 2026.
Where Saltivate fits
Saltivate takes a different approach: 800mg sodium, 240mg potassium, and 60mg magnesium per serving, 0g sugar, and sweetened with Reb M, not from stevia. You can pay with your HSA/FSA card at checkout.
