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Liquid I.V. vs Gatorade
Liquid I.V. and Gatorade are both sugar-based drink mixes: Liquid I.V. carries 11g of sugar per packet 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. Its unflavored electrolyte powder has no sweetener. You can pay with your HSA/FSA card at checkout.