Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix
Endurance athletes and cyclists who want real-food ingredients during training
Pedialyte AdvancedCare Plus
Illness recovery and clinical dehydration — the medical-grade rehydration standard
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Pricing & Features
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix
Endurance athletes and cyclists who want real-food ingredients during training
Skratch Labs is a favorite among cyclists and endurance athletes for good reason — the real fruit ingredients create a genuinely pleasant taste without artificial additives. The sugar is intentional for fuel during exercise, but the moderate electrolyte content means heavier sweaters may need to supplement.
Strengths
- Real fruit flavoring — uses actual freeze-dried fruit instead of artificial flavors
- Non-GMO, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free with no artificial anything
- Light, refreshing taste that's easy to drink during exercise without stomach upset
Limitations
- Contains 9g sugar per serving from cane sugar — moderate but present
- Lower sodium (380mg) and overall electrolyte content than high-performance options
- Resealable bag format can be messy and harder to measure precisely
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
