Cure vs LMNT: sodium, sugar and cost compared
Label data checked . Amounts are per 12 fl oz of finished drink unless a table says otherwise.
LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes has 2.1 times the sodium of Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Mix per 12 fl oz (750 mg vs 359 mg). Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Mix has 6 g sugar per 12 fl oz; LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes has none. LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes costs less per liter as mixed ($3.17 vs $7.23 for Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Mix).
Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Mix vs LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes, side by side
Serving sizes differ. Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Mix's label is for one stick in 8 fl oz (237 mL) of water; LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes' 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 | LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder stick | powder stick |
| Drink volume | 12 fl oz (355 mL) | 12 fl oz (355 mL) |
| Calories | 37 kcal | 4 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 9 g | 0.8 g |
| Sugars | 6 g | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g | not on label |
| Sodium | 359 mg | 750 mg |
| Potassium | 524 mg | 150 mg |
| Magnesium | not on label | 45 mg |
| Calcium | 4.5 mg | not on label |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Mix | LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder stick | powder stick |
| Drink volume | 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) | 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) |
| Calories | 105 kcal | 11 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 25 g | 2.1 g |
| Sugars | 17 g | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g | not on label |
| Sodium | 1,013 mg | 2,114 mg |
| Potassium | 1,477 mg | 423 mg |
| Magnesium | not on label | 127 mg |
| Calcium | 13 mg | not on label |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Mix | LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder stick | powder stick |
| Drink volume | 8 fl oz (237 mL) | 16 fl oz (473 mL) |
| Calories | 25 kcal | 5 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 6 g | 1 g |
| Sugars | 4 g | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g | not on label |
| Sodium | 240 mg | 1,000 mg |
| Potassium | 350 mg | 200 mg |
| Magnesium | not on label | 60 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 chloride.
Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Mix label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes 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 | LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes |
|---|---|---|
| Price checked | $23.99 for 14 stick packs | $45.00 for 30-count box of stick packs (one-time purchase) |
| Cost per serving | $1.71 | $1.50 |
| Cost per liter | $7.23 | $3.17 |
| Cost per 1,000 mg sodium | $7.14 | $1.50 |
Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Mix price checked at Cure Hydration . Source (opens in a new tab)
LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes price checked at LMNT . 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.
- No sugar sources in the ingredients. Sweetened with stevia.
- Some LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes flavors have caffeine (up to 50 mg per serving); the others have none.
- 0.2% carbohydrate as mixed, which we estimate as hypotonic.
Ingredients
Salt (Sodium Chloride), Citric Acid, Magnesium Malate, Potassium Chloride, Natural Lemon & Lime Flavors, Stevia Leaf Extract.
Which to pick
Each reason below is a measured difference in the label data.
Pick Cure if
- you want a lighter salt dose: 359 mg vs 750 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want more potassium: 524 mg vs 150 mg per 12 fl oz
Pick LMNT if
- you want more sodium: 750 mg vs 359 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want no sugar: 0 g vs 6 g per 12 fl oz
- you want magnesium: 45 mg per 12 fl oz vs not on the label
- you want the option of a caffeinated flavor: up to 50 mg per serving
- you want the lower cost per liter: $3.17 vs $7.23
- you want the cheapest sodium: $1.50 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
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 LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes at LMNT 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 LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes list different values for some flavors; this page uses the main label.
FAQ
Which has more electrolytes, Cure or LMNT?
Per 12 fl oz, Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Mix has 359 mg sodium and 524 mg potassium. LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes has 750 mg sodium, 150 mg potassium and 45 mg magnesium. Per liter that is 1,013 mg vs 2,114 mg sodium. Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Mix doesn't list magnesium on the label.
Does Cure or LMNT have more sugar?
Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Mix: 6 g sugar and 37 kcal per 12 fl oz, sweetened with stevia and monk fruit. LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes: 0 g sugar and 4 kcal per 12 fl oz, sweetened with stevia.
Why do Cure and LMNT list different serving sizes?
Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Mix's label is for one stick in 8 fl oz (237 mL) of water and LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes' is for one stick in 16 fl oz (473 mL) of water. Comparing the labels as printed gives 240 mg vs 1,000 mg sodium, but on the same 12 fl oz it is 359 mg vs 750 mg.
Which is cheaper, Cure or LMNT?
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). LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes worked out at $1.50 a serving, $3.17 a liter and $1.50 per 1,000 mg sodium (30-count box of stick packs (one-time purchase) at LMNT, checked Sep 24, 2026). Prices change often, so treat these as a snapshot.
Does Cure or LMNT have caffeine?
Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Mix has no caffeine. Some LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes flavors have caffeine (up to 50 mg per serving); the others have none.