Cure 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.
Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Mix and Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier have about the same sodium per 12 fl oz (359 mg vs 375 mg). Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has 38% more sugar than Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Mix per 12 fl oz (8.3 g vs 6 g). Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier costs less per liter as mixed ($3.30 vs $7.23 for Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Mix).
Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Mix vs Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier, side by side
Serving sizes differ. Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Mix's label is for one stick in 8 fl oz (237 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 | Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Mix | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder stick | powder stick |
| Drink volume | 12 fl oz (355 mL) | 12 fl oz (355 mL) |
| Calories | 37 kcal | 38 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 9 g | 8.3 g |
| Sugars | 6 g | 8.3 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 8.3 g |
| Sodium | 359 mg | 375 mg |
| Potassium | 524 mg | 278 mg |
| Calcium | 4.5 mg | not on label |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | Cure Hydrating Electrolyte 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 | 105 kcal | 106 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 25 g | 23 g |
| Sugars | 17 g | 23 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 23 g |
| Sodium | 1,013 mg | 1,057 mg |
| Potassium | 1,477 mg | 782 mg |
| Calcium | 13 mg | not on label |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Mix | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder stick | powder stick |
| Drink volume | 8 fl oz (237 mL) | 16 fl oz (473 mL) |
| Calories | 25 kcal | 50 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 6 g | 11 g |
| Sugars | 4 g | 11 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 11 g |
| Sodium | 240 mg | 500 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg | 370 mg |
| Calcium | 3 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 magnesium or chloride.
Cure Hydrating Electrolyte 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 | Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Mix | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| Price checked | $23.99 for 14 stick packs | $24.99 for 16 sticks (1 pouch) |
| Cost per serving | $1.71 | $1.56 |
| Cost per liter | $7.23 | $3.30 |
| Cost per 1,000 mg sodium | $7.14 | $3.12 |
Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Mix price checked at Cure Hydration . 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 coconut water powder. Sweetened with stevia and monk fruit.
- Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Mix has no caffeine.
- 2.5% carbohydrate as mixed, which we estimate as hypotonic.
Ingredients
Coconut Water Powder, Citric Acid, Organic Natural Flavor, Pink Himalayan Salt, Sodium Citrate, Lemon Juice Powder, Organic Stevia Extract, Monk Fruit Extract.
- 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 Cure if
- you want less sugar: 6 g vs 8.3 g per 12 fl oz
- you want more potassium: 524 mg vs 278 mg per 12 fl oz
Pick Liquid I.V. if
- you want the lower cost per liter: $3.30 vs $7.23
- you want the cheapest sodium: $3.12 vs $7.14 per 1,000 mg
Where to buy
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Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Mix
Full Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Mix labelAll Cure Hydration drinks
Other Cure vs Liquid I.V. matchups
Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Mix vs Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free
Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Mix and Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free have about the same sodium per 12 fl oz (359 mg vs 375 mg). Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Mix has 6 g sugar per 12 fl oz; Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free has none.
Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Mix's label is for one stick in 8 fl oz (237 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 | Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Mix | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 359 mg | 375 mg |
| Potassium | 524 mg | 278 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 9 g | 3.8 g |
| Sugars | 6 g | 0 g |
| Calories | 37 kcal | 15 kcal |
| Cost per liter | $7.23 | $3.30 |
Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Mix label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Mix price checked at Cure Hydration . 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 Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Mix at Cure Hydration 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. Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Mix and Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier list different values for some flavors; this page uses the main label.
FAQ
Which has more electrolytes, Cure or Liquid I.V.?
Per 12 fl oz, Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Mix has 359 mg sodium and 524 mg potassium. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has 375 mg sodium and 278 mg potassium. Per liter that is 1,013 mg vs 1,057 mg sodium. Neither label lists magnesium.
Does Cure or Liquid I.V. have more sugar?
Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Mix: 6 g sugar and 37 kcal per 12 fl oz, sweetened with stevia and monk fruit. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier: 8.3 g sugar and 38 kcal per 12 fl oz, sweetened with stevia.
Why do Cure and Liquid I.V. list different serving sizes?
Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Mix's label is for one stick in 8 fl oz (237 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 240 mg vs 500 mg sodium, but on the same 12 fl oz it is 359 mg vs 375 mg.
Which is cheaper, Cure or Liquid I.V.?
Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Mix worked out at $1.71 a serving, $7.23 a liter and $7.14 per 1,000 mg sodium (14 stick packs at Cure Hydration, 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 Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Mix compare with Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free?
Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Mix and Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free have about the same sodium per 12 fl oz (359 mg vs 375 mg). Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Mix has 6 g sugar per 12 fl oz; Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free has none. Per liter as mixed, Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Mix costs $7.23 and Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free costs $3.30.