Pedialyte Sport Powder Packs review

Pedialyte Sport is Abbott's version of its rehydration drink for athletes, and the nutrition panel shows why it belongs here. One 14.1g packet has 650mg of sodium, 600mg of potassium, 55mg of magnesium, 190mg of phosphorus and 920mg of chloride, with 40 calories and 7g of sugars, mixed into 16 fl oz of water. Pedialyte states that Sport has 1,380mg of sodium and no more than 14g of sugars per liter, against about 460mg and 58g for the leading sports drink. That is a dense, low-sugar profile for recovery after hard sessions. The drawbacks: Pedialyte.com sends buyers to retailers rather than selling direct, so we could not record a verified price; the ingredient list includes sucralose, acesulfame potassium and Yellow 5, which some athletes avoid; and the page lists no banned-substance certification.

Who it is for

athletes who want high potassium and low sugar

Price

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Key features

• 650mg sodium, 600mg potassium, 55mg magnesium and 190mg phosphorus per packet
• 40 calories and 7g sugars per packet
• One packet mixes with 16 fl oz of water
• Five key electrolytes for rehydration and muscle support
• Pedialyte says Sport has 3x the electrolytes and 1/4 the sugar of the leading sports drink

Strengths and weaknesses

• Strength: 600mg potassium per packet, the highest on this list
• Strength: Only 7g of sugar per packet
• Strength: Sold widely by US retailers
• Weakness: Pedialyte.com does not sell directly, so we could not verify a price
• Weakness: Contains sucralose, acesulfame potassium and Yellow 5
• Weakness: No third-party sport certification on the product page

Key facts

• Sodium: 650mg
• Potassium: 600mg
• Magnesium: 55mg
• Sugars: 7g
• Water: 16 fl oz

Where it ranks

Pedialyte Sport Powder Packs is No. 6 in our Best Electrolyte Powders verdict.