Celsius 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.
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has 2.5 times the sodium of CELSIUS Hydration per 12 fl oz (375 mg vs 149 mg). Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has 8.3 g sugar per 12 fl oz; CELSIUS Hydration has none. CELSIUS Hydration costs less per liter as mixed ($2.71 vs $3.30 for Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier).
CELSIUS Hydration vs Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier, side by side
Serving sizes differ. CELSIUS Hydration's label is for one stick in 16.9 fl oz (500 mL) of water; Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier's is for one stick in 16 fl oz (473 mL) of water. The per-serving numbers on the two labels can't be compared directly, so this page converts both to 12 fl oz and 1 liter of finished drink.
| Nutrient | CELSIUS Hydration | 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 | 0.7 g | 8.3 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 8.3 g |
| Added sugars | not on label | 8.3 g |
| Sodium | 149 mg | 375 mg |
| Potassium | 497 mg | 278 mg |
| Magnesium | 46 mg | not on label |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | CELSIUS Hydration | 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 | 30 kcal | 106 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 2 g | 23 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 23 g |
| Added sugars | not on label | 23 g |
| Sodium | 420 mg | 1,057 mg |
| Potassium | 1,400 mg | 782 mg |
| Magnesium | 130 mg | not on label |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | CELSIUS Hydration | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder stick | powder stick |
| Drink volume | 16.9 fl oz (500 mL) | 16 fl oz (473 mL) |
| Calories | 15 kcal | 50 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 1 g | 11 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 11 g |
| Added sugars | not on label | 11 g |
| Sodium | 210 mg | 500 mg |
| Potassium | 700 mg | 370 mg |
| Magnesium | 65 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 or chloride.
CELSIUS Hydration label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Celsius is best known for its energy drinks. This page compares Celsius Hydration, the brand's electrolyte drink mix.
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 | CELSIUS Hydration | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| Price checked | $18.99 for 14-stick box | $24.99 for 16 sticks (1 pouch) |
| Cost per serving | $1.36 | $1.56 |
| Cost per liter | $2.71 | $3.30 |
| Cost per 1,000 mg sodium | $6.46 | $3.12 |
CELSIUS Hydration price checked at Target Plus (sold by iHerb) . 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 maltodextrin. Sweetened with sucralose.
- CELSIUS Hydration has no caffeine.
- 0.2% carbohydrate as mixed, which we estimate as hypotonic.
Ingredients
Citric Acid, Dipotassium Phosphate, Sodium Citrate, Maltodextrin, Sucralose, Magnesium Oxide, Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Natural Flavor, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Cyanocobalamin.
- 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 Celsius if
- you want a lighter salt dose: 149 mg vs 375 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want no sugar: 0 g vs 8.3 g per 12 fl oz
- you want more potassium: 497 mg vs 278 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want magnesium: 46 mg per 12 fl oz vs not on the label
- you want the lower cost per liter: $2.71 vs $3.30
Pick Liquid I.V. if
- you want more sodium: 375 mg vs 149 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want to avoid sucralose
- you want the cheapest sodium: $3.12 vs $6.46 per 1,000 mg
Where to buy
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CELSIUS Hydration
Other Celsius vs Liquid I.V. matchups
CELSIUS Hydration vs Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free has 2.5 times the sodium of CELSIUS Hydration per 12 fl oz (375 mg vs 149 mg). Neither has any sugar.
CELSIUS Hydration's label is for one stick in 16.9 fl oz (500 mL) of water; Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free's is for one stick in 16 fl oz (473 mL) of water. The table converts both to 12 fl oz.
| Per 12 fl oz | CELSIUS Hydration | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 149 mg | 375 mg |
| Potassium | 497 mg | 278 mg |
| Magnesium | 46 mg | not on label |
| Carbohydrate | 0.7 g | 3.8 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Calories | 11 kcal | 15 kcal |
| Cost per liter | $2.71 | $3.30 |
CELSIUS Hydration label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
CELSIUS Hydration price checked at Target Plus (sold by iHerb) . 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 CELSIUS Hydration at Target Plus (sold by iHerb) 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, Celsius or Liquid I.V.?
Per 12 fl oz, CELSIUS Hydration has 149 mg sodium, 497 mg potassium and 46 mg magnesium. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has 375 mg sodium and 278 mg potassium. Per liter that is 420 mg vs 1,057 mg sodium. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier doesn't list magnesium on the label.
Does Celsius or Liquid I.V. have more sugar?
CELSIUS Hydration: 0 g sugar and 11 kcal per 12 fl oz, sweetened with sucralose. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier: 8.3 g sugar and 38 kcal per 12 fl oz, sweetened with stevia.
Why do Celsius and Liquid I.V. list different serving sizes?
CELSIUS Hydration's label is for one stick in 16.9 fl oz (500 mL) of water and Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier's is for one stick in 16 fl oz (473 mL) of water. Comparing the labels as printed gives 210 mg vs 500 mg sodium, but on the same 12 fl oz it is 149 mg vs 375 mg.
Which is cheaper, Celsius or Liquid I.V.?
CELSIUS Hydration worked out at $1.36 a serving, $2.71 a liter and $6.46 per 1,000 mg sodium (14-stick box at Target Plus (sold by iHerb), 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 CELSIUS Hydration compare with Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free?
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free has 2.5 times the sodium of CELSIUS Hydration per 12 fl oz (375 mg vs 149 mg). Neither has any sugar. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free has 5.3 times the total carbohydrate of CELSIUS Hydration per 12 fl oz (3.8 g vs 0.7 g). Per liter as mixed, CELSIUS Hydration costs $2.71 and Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free costs $3.30.