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Electrolyte & hydration drinks: compare ingredients, then choose.
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Compare electrolyte powders and drink mixes by sodium, sugar, sweeteners, and flavoring.
The short answer
Our picks for electrolyte & hydration drinks
Top of the shelfGreat Value Organic Coconut Water, Kirkland Signature Organic Coconut Water, and O Organics Organic Coconut Water, Pineapple each score 100/100. 4 products tie at 100; these 3 have the shortest labels. Use Compare by in the table to separate the rest.
Also strongGoodOnya Organic Hydration Electrolyte Drink Mix (100), 365 by Whole Foods Market Coconut Water (71), and Simple Truth Artesian Water (71).
Clear noPropel Liquid Water Enhancer, Berry (lists artificial dyes, artificial sweeteners and artificial preservatives), Pedialyte Electrolyte Solution, Cherry Punch (lists artificial dyes and artificial sweeteners), Pedialyte Grape Electrolyte Powder (lists artificial dyes and artificial sweeteners), plus 7 more with a listed group. We also can’t vouch for the 32 products without a verified current label; treat them as “not yet”.
Ranked from 47 of 79 products with current labels. Every product is in the table below; a score reflects labels and claims, not nutrition, allergies or safety.
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“No …” columns: None found on the label · Listed on the label · Unknown. Diet fit: Fits · Doesn’t fit · Unknown (rules; not medical advice). Claims: verified · not established. Default: most check marks first; not a health score.
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| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Organic Lemon Juice Powder, Magnesium, Organic Coconut Water Powder, Organic Stevia Leaf Extract, Pink Himalayan Salt, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C) Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-16 Producer claims Organic The exact source catalog title states: “Organic Hydration Electrolyte Drink Mix”. Source catalog claims are shown separately from ingredient checks. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed 2026-10-16 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients ORGANIC COCONUT WATER. Label checked 2026-10-18 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2543959 · data date 2023-05-25 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-18 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients ORGANIC COCONUT WATER, ORGANIC SUGAR, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C). Label checked 2026-10-18 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2266149 · data date 2022-05-23 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-18 | ||||||||
| 100 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · organic | Product details → | 5 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients ORGANIC COCONUT WATER, NATURAL PINEAPPLE FLAVOR, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C). Label checked 2026-10-18 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2432408 · data date 2022-12-22 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). Sourcing claim evidence ↗ · reviewed 2026-10-18 | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients COCONUT WATER. Label checked 2026-10-18 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2425152 · data date 2022-12-22 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients REVERSE OSMOSIS WATER, POTASSIUM BICARBONATE, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2509186 · data date 2023-03-16 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients FILTERED WATER, PURE CANE SUGAR, COCONUT WATER CONCENTRATE, CITRIC ACID, DIPOTASSIUM PHOSPHATE (ELECTROLYTE), VEGETABLE JUICE CONCENTRATE (COLOR), ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), MAGNESIUM OXIDE (ELECTROLYTE), CALCIUM D-PANTOTHENATE (VITAMIN B5), NIACINAMIDE (VITAMIN B3), NATURAL FRUIT PUNCH FLAVOR WITH OTHER NATURAL FLAVORS, ALPHA-TOCOPHERYL ACETATE (VITAMIN E), ZINC OXIDE (ELECTROLYTE), PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE (VITAMIN B6), VITAMIN A PALMITATE (VITAMIN A), FOLIC ACID (VITAMIN B9), CYANOCOBALAMIN (VITAMIN B12). Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2670378 · data date 2023-11-16 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients REVERSE OSMOSIS WATER, CALCIUM CHLORIDE, MAGNESIUM CHLORIDE AND POTASSIUM BICARBONATE (ELECTROLYTE & MINERAL SOURCES) FOR TASTE AND HYDRATION. Label checked 2026-10-16 · US Source: USDA FoodData Central ↗ · FDC ID 2314644 · data date 2022-05-23 · release 2026-04-30. Brand-submitted label record, public domain (CC0). | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Coconut Water Powder, Organic Natural Flavor, Citric Acid, Pink Himalayan Salt, Organic Caffeine, Organic Stevia Extract, Fruit and Vegetable Juice (For Color), L-Theanine, Monk Fruit Extract, Ginseng Extract. Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Coconut Water Powder, Organic Natural Flavor, Citric Acid, Pink Himalayan Salt, Sodium Citrate, Organic Pomegranate Juice Powder, Organic Beet Powder (For Color), Organic Stevia Extract, Lemon Juice Powder, Monk Fruit Extract. Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Coconut Water Powder, Citric Acid, Pink Himalayan Salt, Vegetable Juice (For Color), Sodium Citrate, Organic Natural Flavor, Lemon Juice Powder, Organic Stevia Extract, Monk Fruit Extract. Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Coconut Water Powder, Organic Natural Flavor, Orange Juice Powder, Citric Acid, Pink Himalayan Salt, Sodium Citrate, Organic Stevia Extract, Lemon Juice Powder, Beet Powder (For Color), Monk Fruit Extract. Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Coconut Water Powder, Citric Acid, Pink Himalayan Salt, Natural Lemon Flavor, Sodium Citrate, Lemon Juice Powder, Organic Stevia Extract, Monk Fruit Extract. Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Coconut Water Powder, Citric Acid, Organic Natural Flavor, Pink Himalayan Salt, Sodium Citrate, Lemon Juice Powder, Organic Stevia Extract, Monk Fruit Extract. Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Coconut Water Powder, Citric Acid, Organic Natural Flavor, Pink Himalayan Salt, Sodium Citrate, Turmeric and Vegetable Juice (For Color), Lemon Juice Powder, Organic Stevia Extract, Monk Fruit Extract. Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Coconut Water Powder, Citric Acid, Organic Natural Flavor, Black Tea Powder, Pink Himalayan Salt, Organic Caffeine, Organic Stevia Extract, L-Theanine, Monk Fruit Extract, Ginseng Extract, Lemon Juice Powder Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Coconut Water Powder, Organic Natural Flavor, Citric Acid, Pink Himalayan Salt, Sodium Citrate, Vegetable Juice (for color) Organic Stevia Extract, Lemon Juice Powder, Monk Fruit Extract Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Coconut Water Powder, Citric Acid, Organic Natural Flavor, Pink Himalayan Salt, Sodium Citrate, Lemon Juice Powder, Organic Stevia Extract, Monk Fruit Extract, Beet Powder (For Color). Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Coconut Water Powder, Citric Acid, Organic Natural Flavor, Pink Himalayan Salt, Vegetable Juice (For Color), Sodium Citrate, Lemon Juice Powder, Organic Stevia Extract, Monk Fruit Extract. Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
| 71 / 1009 of 9 groups clear · no organic claim | Find where to buy ↗Product details → | 4 | ||||||
Recorded ingredients Coconut Water Powder, Citric Acid, Pink Himalayan Salt, Sodium Citrate, Organic Natural Flavor, Organic Stevia Extract, Lemon Juice Powder, Organic Beet Powder (For Color), Monk Fruit Extract. Label checked 2026-10-11 · US Ingredient evidence source ↗Producer claims Sourcing claim not reviewed The catalog establishes this product’s name and photograph. Sourcing claims and a complete ingredient label may still need review. Producer claim source ↗Reviewed | ||||||||
How the clean score works
No setup needed, and strict: a full 100 needs every additive group clear and a verified organic claim (animal foods also need a verified grass-fed or pasture-raised claim; wild seafood and salt, which have no USDA organic standard, are scored without the organic points, and plant-based milks, cheeses and proteins without the feeding claim). Points: the nine additive groups (seed oils, artificial dyes, MSG, artificial sweeteners, carrageenan, artificial preservatives, hydrogenated oils, corn syrups, banned-abroad additives) share 60 points equally — not found earns a group’s full share, “may contain” earns half, listed earns 0; a verified organic claim is worth 25; a verified grass-fed or pasture-raised claim is worth 15 and counts only for animal foods. No claim, or an expired or unverified claim, earns nothing, so products without those claims cannot reach 100. Unverified or expired ingredient labels receive no score. Equal scores are equal. Ties are ordered by brand. Unknown and stale evidence never passes “Only show matches.” Producer claims and prices do not affect this score. This is not a nutrition, allergy, or safety rating.
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The full guide · Beverages
Choosing electrolyte & hydration drinks: what to check before you buy
Compare electrolyte products by sodium per prepared drink, not the size of the scoop or stick. Check the mixing directions, sugar or other sweetener, and the amount of fluid each serving is intended to make.
A sports drink mix and a medical oral rehydration product serve different purposes. Follow the product directions for its intended use, and include other drinks or food when considering the sodium and sugar you consume.
What the labels on this shelf show
We track 79 products from 28 brands on the electrolyte & hydration drinks shelf. 47 have a complete, current ingredient label on record (59%), which is what lets us score them. The other 32 stay unscored until the maker publishes a full label; a missing label is “not yet”, never a pass.
Of the 47 scored labels, 37 (79%) list none of the nine additive groups we check. The group that appears most is artificial dyes, listed on 9 labels, followed by artificial sweeteners on 5. 4 scored products carry a verified organic claim, which adds points. Scores here run from 47 to 100, and the typical label lists 10 ingredients.
What to compare
- Sodium per prepared drink
- Use the stated dilution and serving count when comparing sodium.
- Sugar and sweeteners
- Check the exact mix, including non-sugar sweeteners.
- Intended use
- Distinguish a sports drink mix from a medical oral rehydration product.
- Mixing instructions
- Compare how much fluid each stick or scoop is intended to make.
The best picks, in detail
These are the highest-scoring electrolyte & hydration drinks products on current labels. 4 products tie at 100, so we put the shortest ingredient lists first; Always match the exact flavor and package before you buy.
Great Value Organic Coconut Water 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “ORGANIC COCONUT WATER.”
Maker’s label sourceKirkland Signature Organic Coconut Water 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “ORGANIC COCONUT WATER, ORGANIC SUGAR, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C).”
Maker’s label sourceO Organics Organic Coconut Water, Pineapple 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “ORGANIC COCONUT WATER, NATURAL PINEAPPLE FLAVOR, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C).”
Maker’s label sourceGoodOnya Organic Hydration Electrolyte Drink Mix 100/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, a verified organic claim. Label: “Organic Lemon Juice Powder, Magnesium, Organic Coconut Water Powder, Organic Stevia Leaf Extract, Pink Himalayan Salt, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C)”
Find where to buy ↗Maker’s label source365 by Whole Foods Market Coconut Water 71/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, no verified organic claim. Label: “COCONUT WATER.”
Maker’s label sourceSimple Truth Artesian Water 71/100
Why it ranks here: no tracked additive group on the label, no verified organic claim. Label: “WATER.”
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What to skip, and why
These scored products list at least one group on their current label. That is the clearest reason to pass if you are avoiding those ingredients.
- Propel Liquid Water Enhancer, Berry lists artificial dyes, artificial sweeteners and artificial preservatives (47/100)
- Pedialyte Electrolyte Solution, Cherry Punch lists artificial dyes and artificial sweeteners (55/100)
- Pedialyte Grape Electrolyte Powder lists artificial dyes and artificial sweeteners (55/100)
The 32 products without a verified label are a separate “not yet”: we have no recorded ingredient list to check, so we cannot say they are clean or flagged.
Your preferences, explained
The clean score is strict and needs no setup: nine additive groups not found in a current ingredient statement, plus a verified organic claim (and a grass-fed or pasture-raised claim for animal foods), are needed for 100; a possible match earns half and a missing claim earns nothing. Missing or expired evidence stays unknown. It does not assess nutrition, allergies, contaminants, or safety.
References
- Electrolytes MedlinePlus, National Library of Medicine
- How much sodium should I eat per day? American Heart Association
- Sodium in your diet U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Added sugars on the Nutrition Facts label U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control World Health Organization
An ingredient check is not a nutrition, contaminant, allergy or safety assessment. How we verify labels →
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