Compare two actual labels
The inspected US Zero Sugar Re-hydrate Pineapple Passionfruit lists 210 mg sodium and 50 mg potassium per 16.9 fl oz bottle. Zero Sugar Rise Orange lists 0 mg sodium and 190 mg potassium per 20 fl oz bottle. Those are different serving sizes and different electrolyte profiles. [1]
An ingredient list is not an amount comparison
Seeing a magnesium or calcium salt among ingredients does not establish a substantial contribution. Use the mineral quantities or daily-value percentages on the panel. The word electrolytes does not make a beverage equivalent to every sports drink or a clinically formulated oral rehydration product. [1][2]
Match the number to the reason for choosing it
Imagine selecting a drink specifically for sodium after a clinician-directed plan. A flavor listing 0 mg sodium would not meet that purpose just because other electrolytes are present. Check the exact formula and amount rather than carrying one flavor’s numbers across the range. [1]
| Label detail | Interpretation |
|---|---|
| Sodium and potassium | Different minerals with separate amounts |
| Bottle size | Needed for a fair comparison |
| Electrolyte branding | Does not specify a replacement formula |
Sources for this article
- vitaminwater® zero sugar flavors, ingredients, & nutrition facts | Coca-Cola US
Source consulted: 2026-09-20. This is a reference resource, not a claim that we conducted the studies or tested a product. - How to Understand and Use the Nutrition Facts Label | FDA
Source consulted: 2026-09-20. This is a reference resource, not a claim that we conducted the studies or tested a product.