BodyArmor 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.
BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink Mix and Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier have about the same sodium per 12 fl oz (383 mg vs 375 mg). Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has 8.3 g sugar per 12 fl oz; BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink Mix has none. BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink Mix costs less per liter as mixed ($2.28 vs $3.30 for Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier).
BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink Mix vs Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier, side by side
| Nutrient | BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink Mix | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder stick | powder stick |
| Drink volume | 12 fl oz (355 mL) | 12 fl oz (355 mL) |
| Calories | 11 kcal | 38 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 0.8 g | 8.3 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 8.3 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 8.3 g |
| Sodium | 383 mg | 375 mg |
| Potassium | 525 mg | 278 mg |
| Magnesium | 49 mg | not on label |
| Calcium | 60 mg | not on label |
| Chloride | 645 mg | not on label |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink Mix | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder stick | powder stick |
| Drink volume | 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) | 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) |
| Calories | 32 kcal | 106 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 2.1 g | 23 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 23 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 23 g |
| Sodium | 1,078 mg | 1,057 mg |
| Potassium | 1,480 mg | 782 mg |
| Magnesium | 137 mg | not on label |
| Calcium | 169 mg | not on label |
| Chloride | 1,818 mg | not on label |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink Mix | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder stick | powder stick |
| Drink volume | 16 fl oz (473 mL) | 16 fl oz (473 mL) |
| Calories | 15 kcal | 50 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 1 g | 11 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 11 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 11 g |
| Sodium | 510 mg | 500 mg |
| Potassium | 700 mg | 370 mg |
| Magnesium | 65 mg | not on label |
| Calcium | 80 mg | not on label |
| Chloride | 860 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.
BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink Mix 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 | BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink Mix | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| Price checked | $6.47 for 6 sticks (Strawberry Kiwi), sold and shipped by Walmart.com | $24.99 for 16 sticks (1 pouch) |
| Cost per serving | $1.08 | $1.56 |
| Cost per liter | $2.28 | $3.30 |
| Cost per 1,000 mg sodium | $2.11 | $3.12 |
BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink Mix price checked at Walmart . 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
- No sugar sources in the ingredients. Sweetened with stevia.
- BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink Mix has no caffeine.
- 0.2% carbohydrate as mixed, which we estimate as hypotonic.
Ingredients
Citric Acid, Potassium Citrate (Electrolyte), Salt (Electrolyte), Potassium Chloride (Electrolyte), Sodium Citrate (Electrolyte), Calcium Carbonate (Electrolyte), Stevia rebaudiana Leaf Extract, Magnesium Oxide (Electrolyte), Coconut Water Powder, Natural Lemon Lime Flavor with other Natural Flavors, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Zinc Oxide (Electrolyte), Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Turmeric Extract (Color), Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12).
- 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. Nothing in the label data favours Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier over BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink Mix.
Pick BodyArmor if
- you want no sugar: 0 g vs 8.3 g per 12 fl oz
- you want more potassium: 525 mg vs 278 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want magnesium: 49 mg per 12 fl oz vs not on the label
- you want the lower cost per liter: $2.28 vs $3.30
- you want the cheapest sodium: $2.11 vs $3.12 per 1,000 mg
Where to buy
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Other BodyArmor vs Liquid I.V. matchups
BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink Mix vs Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free
BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink Mix and Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free have about the same sodium per 12 fl oz (383 mg vs 375 mg). Neither has any sugar.
| Per 12 fl oz | BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink Mix | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 383 mg | 375 mg |
| Potassium | 525 mg | 278 mg |
| Magnesium | 49 mg | not on label |
| Carbohydrate | 0.8 g | 3.8 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Calories | 11 kcal | 15 kcal |
| Cost per liter | $2.28 | $3.30 |
BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink Mix label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink Mix price checked at Walmart . Source (opens in a new tab)
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free 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 BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink Mix at Walmart 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. BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink Mix and Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier list different values for some flavors; this page uses the main label.
FAQ
Which has more electrolytes, BodyArmor or Liquid I.V.?
Per 12 fl oz, BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink Mix has 383 mg sodium, 525 mg potassium and 49 mg magnesium. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has 375 mg sodium and 278 mg potassium. Per liter that is 1,078 mg vs 1,057 mg sodium. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier doesn't list magnesium on the label.
Does BodyArmor or Liquid I.V. have more sugar?
BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink Mix: 0 g sugar and 11 kcal per 12 fl oz, sweetened with stevia. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier: 8.3 g sugar and 38 kcal per 12 fl oz, sweetened with stevia.
Which is cheaper, BodyArmor or Liquid I.V.?
BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink Mix worked out at $1.08 a serving, $2.28 a liter and $2.11 per 1,000 mg sodium (6 sticks (Strawberry Kiwi), sold and shipped by Walmart.com at Walmart, 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 BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink Mix compare with Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free?
BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink Mix and Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free have about the same sodium per 12 fl oz (383 mg vs 375 mg). Neither has any sugar. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free has 5 times the total carbohydrate of BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink Mix per 12 fl oz (3.8 g vs 0.8 g). Per liter as mixed, BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink Mix costs $2.28 and Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free costs $3.30.