Gatorade contains a blend of five key electrolytes designed to rapidly replace fluids and electrolytes lost in sweat. These electrolytes are:
- Sodium
- Potassium
- Chloride
- Magnesium
- Calcium
This specialized 5-electrolyte blend is found in products like Gatorlyte, which has approximately 490 mg sodium, 350 mg potassium, 1,040 mg chloride, 105 mg magnesium, and 120 mg calcium per 20 oz serving
. In the standard Gatorade Thirst Quencher formula, the main electrolytes are sodium and potassium, with sodium around 160-250 mg and potassium about 45-70 mg per 12-ounce (355 ml) serving. Magnesium is also present but in smaller amounts
. Thus, Gatorade typically contains five electrolytes, with sodium and potassium being the primary ones, supported by chloride, magnesium, and calcium to aid hydration and muscle function.
