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Electrolyte support, typically high in sodium and potassium
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 tablespoon (medium) of Electrolyte supplement powder (10 g) has 11 calories. That works out to 108 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.8 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 200 mg of Potassium covers 6% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 70 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 tablespoon (medium) · 10 g
11
KCAL / 10G
Carbs
2.8g
· 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 | 11 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 350 mg | 15% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.8 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 | 11 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 5 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 pack (mini) | 5 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 8 g | 9 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 10 g | 11 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 12 g | 13 kcal |
| 2 tablespoon (double) | 20 g | 22 kcal |
| 1 serving (large) | 20 g | 22 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 20 g | 22 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 108 kcal |
Calculated from 108 calories per 100 g.
Mix electrolyte supplement powder with the amount of water specified on its package. Don’t swallow it dry or use less water than directed: the concentration and sodium or potassium content vary between products.
Take electrolyte supplement powder during or after prolonged exercise or heavy sweating, when you may lose more fluids and electrolytes. For ordinary daily activity, water and regular meals are usually enough.
Electrolyte supplement powder may help replace fluids after drinking, but it does not cure a hangover or speed up alcohol breakdown. Drink water, rest, and seek medical help for severe symptoms such as confusion or repeated vomiting.
No, electrolyte supplement powder is not necessarily the same as oral rehydration salts. Oral rehydration products are formulated with specific proportions for fluid loss from diarrhea; don’t assume a sports or general-use powder can replace them.
Most people don’t need electrolyte supplement powder every day if they eat and drink normally. Some products contain substantial sodium or potassium; people with kidney disease or medicines affecting these minerals should ask a healthcare professional before using them.
Sometimes, but electrolyte supplement powder and sports drinks aren’t automatically interchangeable. Both vary in electrolytes and sugar, so consider the exercise duration and your need for carbohydrates, and follow the powder’s mixing directions.
Some electrolyte supplement powders contain sugar and others use little or none. Formulas vary, so check the ingredients and nutrition information for the specific product, especially if you’re choosing it to limit added sugar.
Yes, you can drink electrolyte supplement powder before bed if you have a reason to replace fluid or electrolytes. It isn’t a sleep aid, and drinking a large amount just before bed may mean waking to urinate.
Usually, electrolyte supplement powder is intended to be mixed with water, not juice. Use juice only if the product directions allow it; otherwise, it can change the drink’s sugar content and make the intended dilution less predictable.
Not every electrolyte supplement powder is suitable for children; the mineral amounts and directions differ by product. For fluid loss from vomiting or diarrhea, use an oral rehydration product intended for children rather than an adult supplement.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
0µg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
B3
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Sodium
350mg · 15% DV
Potassium ⭐
200mg · 6% DV
Calcium
15mg · 2% DV
Magnesium
6mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 11 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 supplement powder is a packaged mix intended to be dissolved in water. Formulas commonly include minerals such as sodium and potassium, and may be flavoured; the exact ingredients and directions vary by product.
People often mix it into a bottle of water for use during or after exercise, while travelling, or in hot weather. It can taste lightly salty, sweet, or fruit-flavoured, and is generally sipped rather than eaten. Nutritionally, it contains no fat or protein and provides 27.5 g of carbohydrate per 100 g. If you choose to use it, follow the serving and dilution directions on the label; an unflavoured option may suit you if you prefer a less sweet 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 4
Ultra-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
— Not 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.