Biolyte vs Liquid I.V.: sodium, sugar and cost compared
Label data checked . Amounts are per 12 fl oz of finished drink unless a table says otherwise.
Biolyte Ready to Drink has 40% more sodium than Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier per 12 fl oz (525 mg vs 375 mg). Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has 10% more sugar than Biolyte Ready to Drink per 12 fl oz (8.3 g vs 7.5 g). Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier costs less per liter as mixed ($3.30 vs $7.05 for Biolyte Ready to Drink).
Biolyte Ready to Drink vs Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier, side by side
| Nutrient | Biolyte Ready to Drink | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| Format | ready-to-drink bottle | powder stick |
| Drink volume | 12 fl oz (355 mL) | 12 fl oz (355 mL) |
| Calories | 34 kcal | 38 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 9 g | 8.3 g |
| Sugars | 7.5 g | 8.3 g |
| Added sugars | 7.5 g | 8.3 g |
| Sodium | 525 mg | 375 mg |
| Potassium | 300 mg | 278 mg |
| Magnesium | 12 mg | not on label |
| Chloride | 825 mg | not on label |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | Biolyte Ready to Drink | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| Format | ready-to-drink bottle | powder stick |
| Drink volume | 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) | 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) |
| Calories | 95 kcal | 106 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 25 g | 23 g |
| Sugars | 21 g | 23 g |
| Added sugars | 21 g | 23 g |
| Sodium | 1,480 mg | 1,057 mg |
| Potassium | 846 mg | 782 mg |
| Magnesium | 34 mg | not on label |
| Chloride | 2,326 mg | not on label |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | Biolyte Ready to Drink | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| Format | ready-to-drink bottle | powder stick |
| Drink volume | 16 fl oz (473 mL) | 16 fl oz (473 mL) |
| Calories | 45 kcal | 50 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 12 g | 11 g |
| Sugars | 10 g | 11 g |
| Added sugars | 10 g | 11 g |
| Sodium | 700 mg | 500 mg |
| Potassium | 400 mg | 370 mg |
| Magnesium | 16 mg | not on label |
| Chloride | 1,100 mg | not on label |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
Shaded cells mark more electrolytes, or less sugar and fewer calories. Carbohydrate and caffeine are not marked, since more or less depends on your use. Neither label lists calcium.
Biolyte Ready to Drink label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Sodium per liter
Sweat carries about 230 to 1,610 mg of sodium per liter[1]. Both gauges use the same scale, so the markers line up.
Cost per serving and per 1,000 mg sodium
| Measure | Biolyte Ready to Drink | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| Price checked | $39.99 for 12 x 16 fl oz bottles | $24.99 for 16 sticks (1 pouch) |
| Cost per serving | $3.33 | $1.56 |
| Cost per liter | $7.05 | $3.30 |
| Cost per 1,000 mg sodium | $4.76 | $3.12 |
Biolyte Ready to Drink price checked at Biolyte . Source (opens in a new tab)
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier price checked at Liquid I.V. (brand store) . Source (opens in a new tab)
Sugar, sweeteners and caffeine
- Sugar from dextrose. Sweetened with monk fruit and stevia.
- Biolyte Ready to Drink has no caffeine.
- 2.5% carbohydrate as mixed, which we estimate as hypotonic.
Ingredients
Proprietary Blend 10.8g: Dextrose, Glucuronolactone, N-Acetyl L-Cysteine, L-Carnitine, Ginger Root Extract, Milk Thistle Seed Extract. Additional Ingredients: Water, Natural Flavors, Citric Acid, Monk Fruit Extract, Stevia Extract Reb M
- Sugar from cane sugar and dextrose. Sweetened with stevia.
- Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has no caffeine.
- 2.3% carbohydrate as mixed, which we estimate as hypotonic.
Ingredients
Cane Sugar, Dextrose, Citric Acid, Salt, Potassium Citrate, Sodium Citrate, Dipotassium Phosphate, Silicon Dioxide, Stevia Leaf Extract (Rebaudioside A), Natural Flavors, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide), Vitamin B5 (Calcium D-Pantothenate), Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin).
Which to pick
Each reason below is a measured difference in the label data.
Pick Biolyte if
- you want more sodium: 525 mg vs 375 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want magnesium: 12 mg per 12 fl oz vs not on the label
- you want a ready-to-drink bottle with nothing to mix
Pick Liquid I.V. if
- you want the lower cost per liter: $3.30 vs $7.05
- you want the cheapest sodium: $3.12 vs $4.76 per 1,000 mg
- you want a powder stick that is light to carry and mixes into your own water
Where to buy
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Biolyte Ready to Drink
Other Biolyte vs Liquid I.V. matchups
Biolyte On the Go Electrolyte Powder vs Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier
Biolyte On the Go Electrolyte Powder has 46% more sodium than Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier per 12 fl oz (548 mg vs 375 mg). Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has 22% more sugar than Biolyte On the Go Electrolyte Powder per 12 fl oz (8.3 g vs 6.8 g).
| Per 12 fl oz | Biolyte On the Go Electrolyte Powder | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 548 mg | 375 mg |
| Potassium | 300 mg | 278 mg |
| Magnesium | 12 mg | not on label |
| Carbohydrate | 8.3 g | 8.3 g |
| Sugars | 6.8 g | 8.3 g |
| Calories | 34 kcal | 38 kcal |
| Cost per liter | $3.30 | $3.30 |
Biolyte On the Go Electrolyte Powder label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Biolyte On the Go Electrolyte Powder price checked at Biolyte . Source (opens in a new tab)
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier price checked at Liquid I.V. (brand store) . Source (opens in a new tab)
What the data can't tell you
- How they taste. We compare labels, not flavor.
- What they cost near you today. We checked Biolyte Ready to Drink at Biolyte on Sep 24, 2026 and Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier at Liquid I.V. (brand store) on Sep 24, 2026.
- How much sodium you lose. That depends on your sweat; the sweat rate calculator gives an estimate.
- Every flavor. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier lists different values for some flavors; this page uses the main label.
FAQ
Which has more electrolytes, Biolyte or Liquid I.V.?
Per 12 fl oz, Biolyte Ready to Drink has 525 mg sodium, 300 mg potassium and 12 mg magnesium. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has 375 mg sodium and 278 mg potassium. Per liter that is 1,480 mg vs 1,057 mg sodium. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier doesn't list magnesium on the label.
Does Biolyte or Liquid I.V. have more sugar?
Biolyte Ready to Drink: 7.5 g sugar and 34 kcal per 12 fl oz, sweetened with monk fruit and stevia. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier: 8.3 g sugar and 38 kcal per 12 fl oz, sweetened with stevia.
Which is cheaper, Biolyte or Liquid I.V.?
Biolyte Ready to Drink worked out at $3.33 a serving, $7.05 a liter and $4.76 per 1,000 mg sodium (12 x 16 fl oz bottles at Biolyte, checked Sep 24, 2026). Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier worked out at $1.56 a serving, $3.30 a liter and $3.12 per 1,000 mg sodium (16 sticks (1 pouch) at Liquid I.V. (brand store), checked Sep 24, 2026). Prices change often, so treat these as a snapshot.
How does Biolyte On the Go Electrolyte Powder compare with Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier?
Biolyte On the Go Electrolyte Powder has 46% more sodium than Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier per 12 fl oz (548 mg vs 375 mg). Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has 22% more sugar than Biolyte On the Go Electrolyte Powder per 12 fl oz (8.3 g vs 6.8 g). Per liter as mixed, Biolyte On the Go Electrolyte Powder costs $3.30 and Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier costs $3.30.