Gnarly Nutrition Hydrate
Competitive athletes who need NSF certification and zero-sugar clean ingredients
Pedialyte AdvancedCare Plus
Illness recovery and clinical dehydration — the medical-grade rehydration standard
Score Comparison
Pricing & Features
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Gnarly Nutrition Hydrate
Competitive athletes who need NSF certification and zero-sugar clean ingredients
Gnarly Hydrate checks the boxes for competitive athletes: NSF Certified for Sport, zero sugar, monk fruit sweetened, and solid electrolyte ratios. The taste won't please everyone, but the clean formula and certification make it a strong choice for anyone subject to drug testing.
Strengths
- NSF Certified for Sport — safe for competitive athletes subject to drug testing
- Zero sugar with no artificial sweeteners — uses monk fruit extract
- Good electrolyte balance with 200mg sodium, 250mg potassium per serving
Limitations
- Monk fruit taste can be polarizing — some find it has a slight aftertaste
- Less widely available in retail stores compared to mainstream brands
- Resealable bag format can clump in humid conditions
When to Choose Pedialyte AdvancedCare Plus
Illness recovery and clinical dehydration — the medical-grade rehydration standard
Pedialyte is the undisputed standard for medical rehydration, trusted by hospitals worldwide. The AdvancedCare Plus formula adds prebiotics for gut support. However, artificial sweeteners and dyes significantly lower its ingredient quality score for health-conscious daily use.
Strengths
- Medical-grade rehydration formula backed by decades of pediatric clinical use
- PreActiv prebiotics support gut health during illness recovery
- Trusted by hospitals and pediatricians — the gold standard for dehydration treatment
Limitations
- Contains artificial sweeteners (sucralose and acesulfame potassium)
- Includes artificial flavors and dyes (Red 40, Blue 1) in some varieties
- Medicinal taste profile — not designed for everyday enjoyment
