Amazon Basic Care Electrolyte Powder Variety Pack, Apple, Fruit Punch, Grape, Strawberry, 8 Count

I picked up this Amazon Basic Care Electrolyte Powder variety pack as a budget-friendly alternative to the bigger name brands, and I’m honestly impressed. The flavors—Apple, Fruit Punch, Grape, and Strawberry—are all solid, with Apple and Strawberry being my personal favorites. They’re sweet but not overly sugary, and they mix easily without leaving gritty residue at the bottom. In terms of hydration, these work exactly as advertised. They’re great for long days, workouts, or anytime you feel a little run-down or dehydrated. I also appreciate that the packets are small and easy to toss into a bag or keep in the car. For the price, the value is hard to beat. You get four different flavors to try, and the performance is right on par with more expensive electrolyte mixes. If you want something affordable, convenient, and effective, this is a great pick.

Fantastic for what it is, and the price. Doesn't taste as weird and chemical as gatorade. It's not great, but it's overall very mild, which is kind of nice given how strong most electrolytes tatste. Every other electrolyte mix is half the strength of liquid IV, so if you actually need the electrolytes, I cannot reccomend this, but otherwise it's one of the nicer options.

If you’re like me, you have recently been upset by the name brand’s shrinkflation change to 8 packets (1 per 8oz water) versus the previous 6 packets (1 per 6oz water). I saw these, and decided it was time to try the generic: the name brand was now more money for even less, so why bother with it? First off: it does NOT taste the same. However, this is NOT a bad thing. Let’s be honest: the name brand tasted like someone tried to make strawberry lemonade flavor without having ever actually had strawberry lemonade. It’s like how grape candy tastes: you associate it with that flavor, but if you had both the fake and real flavor back-to-back, you’d be so shocked by the difference that you’d have a mini existential crisis about how easily our taste buds can be tricked. The flavor of Amazon’s equivalent is FAR closer to actual strawberry lemonade. You can TASTE a sourness of lemon in it, unlike the name brand. Makes you do that tiny pucker interaction to the mild tartness after drinking, just like real lemonade! Not overly sour, either. Amazon’s is more transparent, I’ve noticed, but not sure if that means anything in the long run other than a mere aesthetic difference. Now, the technical stuff: the comparison is based off the last 6-pack box I have of the name brand, so these will be identical in serving size (see photo). The ingredients are almost entirely identical, other than Amazon Basic’s having sodium citrate before the natural flavors (don’t quote me, but I believe the order indicates how much of the ingredient is in something: highest to lowest?). Amazon Basics’ is 10 calories less (50 vs 60), 1% less total carbs (12g/4% vs 15g/5%). Amazon’s has slightly more chloride (590mg vs 570mg, both are still considered 25% of Daily Value). In short: if you’re looking for more bang for your buck, virtually identical ingredients to the name-brand, and don’t mind a change in flavor? This is 100% worth the buy. (Only taking a star off because I became pretty used to the name brand flavor and now I kinda miss it, so it’s not a 1-to-1 dupe, but pretty close!!)

These are great! Well priced, great taste, and will keep your hydrated.

Works but tastes gross

Is delicious great for hydration great on pain relief and very effective. Texture smooth there's no chalk taste or chunks later.

These are very tasty and work very well! They are different from other brands in that they don’t have all the things but a good buy.

This electrolyte pack is perfect for staying hydrated during workouts, outdoor activities, or whenever you need a quick boost. It mixes easily with water and provides essential minerals to replenish your body. The taste is pleasant and not overly sweet, making it enjoyable to drink. Compact and convenient to carry, it’s ideal for athletes, travelers, or anyone looking to maintain hydration. Effective, practical, and refreshing—highly recommended!