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Electrolyte powder
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (medium) of Electrolyte powder (10 g) has 6 calories. That works out to 60 calories per 100 g. It contains 1.5 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its glycemic index is 70 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 10 g
6
KCAL / 10G
Carbs
1.5g
· 1% DV
Protein
0g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 100% · Protein 0% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 6 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 300 mg | 13% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1.5 g | 1% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 10 g | 6 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 3 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 pack (mini) | 5 g | 3 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (large) | 20 g | 12 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 20 g | 12 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 60 kcal |
| 1 cup (whole) | 100 g | 60 kcal |
Calculated from 60 calories per 100 g.
Electrolyte powder adds minerals such as sodium and potassium to a drink, helping replace losses from heavy sweating. It is most useful during prolonged exercise, hot-weather exertion, or other substantial fluid loss—not as a necessary addition to everyday water.
No, electrolyte powder is not automatically the same as oral rehydration salts. Sports mixes can have different amounts of sugar and sodium, while oral rehydration products are formulated for fluid loss from illness; the intended use matters.
Not usually for routine hydration: water is generally enough when you have not lost much salt through sweat. Electrolyte powder can be more useful than water alone after prolonged, heavy sweating because it supplies sodium as well as fluid.
Use the amount of water specified for that product. Mixing electrolyte powder into too little water makes the drink more concentrated and can provide more sodium or sugar per sip than intended; dissolving it in a larger bottle also changes the serving concentration.
For a long, sweaty workout, you can sip electrolyte powder mixed with water during exercise or drink it afterward. Taking it before a brief, low-intensity session is usually unnecessary when you are normally hydrated.
Electrolyte powder may replace some fluid and salts if drinking alcohol has left you dehydrated, but it does not sober you up or cure a hangover. Drink water as well, and do not use it to justify more alcohol.
Usually, electrolyte powder dissolves in cool or room-temperature water, and hot water is not needed. Follow the product’s preparation directions; adding it to hot drinks can alter the taste, and some mixes are not designed for heating.
Yes, electrolyte powder can cause stomach discomfort, bloating, or loose stools in some people, particularly if the drink is too concentrated or contains sweeteners that upset digestion. Mix it as directed and stop using it if symptoms continue.
Keep a prepared electrolyte drink refrigerated if you cannot finish it right away, and follow the product’s storage instructions for how long it remains usable. Discard it if it has been left out for an extended time or its smell or appearance changes.
People with kidney or heart disease may need to limit sodium or potassium, and some medicines affect these minerals. If either applies to you, ask your clinician before using electrolyte powder regularly rather than choosing a product by its sports claims.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
0µg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
B3
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Sodium
300mg · 13% DV
Potassium ⭐
100mg · 3% DV
Magnesium
6mg · 1% DV
Calcium
10mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 6 calories in 1 tablespoon (medium) (10 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 km/h)
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Cycling
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Swimming
Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
Electrolyte powder is a mix-in drink product designed to dissolve in water and provide electrolytes such as sodium and potassium. The exact ingredients vary by brand and type; some versions also contain sweeteners, flavourings or carbohydrate. Its fine granules are made to be stirred or shaken into a drink rather than eaten on their own.
The taste may be lightly salty, plain or fruit-flavoured. People commonly use it around exercise or in hot weather, mixing it with water as part of their fluid routine; it is not a substitute for meals. The nutrition profile depends on the formula: the figures here show no fat and 15 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. Follow the serving directions on the pack, and use enough water for a less concentrated drink.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 3
Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.