DripDrop 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.
DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder has 32% more sodium than Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier per 12 fl oz (494 mg vs 375 mg). DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder has 27% more sugar than Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier per 12 fl oz (10 g vs 8.3 g). Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier costs less per liter as mixed ($3.30 vs $4.75 for DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder).
DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder vs Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier, side by side
Serving sizes differ. DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder'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 | DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder stick | powder stick |
| Drink volume | 12 fl oz (355 mL) | 12 fl oz (355 mL) |
| Calories | 52 kcal | 38 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 13 g | 8.3 g |
| Sugars | 10 g | 8.3 g |
| Added sugars | 10 g | 8.3 g |
| Sodium | 494 mg | 375 mg |
| Potassium | 270 mg | 278 mg |
| Magnesium | 60 mg | not on label |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder | 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 | 148 kcal | 106 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 38 g | 23 g |
| Sugars | 30 g | 23 g |
| Added sugars | 30 g | 23 g |
| Sodium | 1,392 mg | 1,057 mg |
| Potassium | 759 mg | 782 mg |
| Magnesium | 169 mg | not on label |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder stick | powder stick |
| Drink volume | 8 fl oz (237 mL) | 16 fl oz (473 mL) |
| Calories | 35 kcal | 50 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 9 g | 11 g |
| Sugars | 7 g | 11 g |
| Added sugars | 7 g | 11 g |
| Sodium | 330 mg | 500 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg | 370 mg |
| Magnesium | 40 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.
DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder 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 | DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| Price checked | $35.99 for 32 sticks | $24.99 for 16 sticks (1 pouch) |
| Cost per serving | $1.12 | $1.56 |
| Cost per liter | $4.75 | $3.30 |
| Cost per 1,000 mg sodium | $3.41 | $3.12 |
DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder price checked at DripDrop (brand store) . 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 sugar, fructose and dextrose. Sweetened with sucralose.
- DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder has no caffeine.
- 3.8% carbohydrate as mixed, which we estimate as hypotonic.
Ingredients
SUGAR, FRUCTOSE, SODIUM CITRATE, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM CITRATE, DEXTROSE, NATURAL FLAVOR, MAGNESIUM CITRATE, SALT, SILICON DIOXIDE, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), SUCRALOSE, TURMERIC FOR COLOR, ZINC ASPARTATE.
- 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 DripDrop if
- you want more sodium: 494 mg vs 375 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want magnesium: 60 mg per 12 fl oz vs not on the label
Pick Liquid I.V. if
- you want less sugar: 8.3 g vs 10 g per 12 fl oz
- you want to avoid sucralose
- you want the lower cost per liter: $3.30 vs $4.75
Where to buy
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DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder
Full DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder labelAll DripDrop drinks
Other DripDrop vs Liquid I.V. matchups
DripDrop Zero Sugar Electrolyte Powder vs Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free
DripDrop Zero Sugar Electrolyte Powder has 32% more sodium than Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free per 12 fl oz (494 mg vs 375 mg). Neither has any sugar.
DripDrop Zero Sugar Electrolyte Powder'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 | DripDrop Zero Sugar Electrolyte Powder | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 494 mg | 375 mg |
| Potassium | 270 mg | 278 mg |
| Magnesium | 60 mg | not on label |
| Carbohydrate | 4.5 g | 3.8 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Calories | 15 kcal | 15 kcal |
| Cost per liter | $4.75 | $3.30 |
DripDrop Zero Sugar Electrolyte Powder label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
DripDrop Zero Sugar Electrolyte Powder price checked at DripDrop (brand store) . 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 DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder at DripDrop (brand store) 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, DripDrop or Liquid I.V.?
Per 12 fl oz, DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder has 494 mg sodium, 270 mg potassium and 60 mg magnesium. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has 375 mg sodium and 278 mg potassium. Per liter that is 1,392 mg vs 1,057 mg sodium. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier doesn't list magnesium on the label.
Does DripDrop or Liquid I.V. have more sugar?
DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder: 10 g sugar and 52 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 DripDrop and Liquid I.V. list different serving sizes?
DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder'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 330 mg vs 500 mg sodium, but on the same 12 fl oz it is 494 mg vs 375 mg.
Which is cheaper, DripDrop or Liquid I.V.?
DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder worked out at $1.12 a serving, $4.75 a liter and $3.41 per 1,000 mg sodium (32 sticks at DripDrop (brand store), 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 DripDrop Zero Sugar Electrolyte Powder compare with Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free?
DripDrop Zero Sugar Electrolyte Powder has 32% more sodium than Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free per 12 fl oz (494 mg vs 375 mg). Neither has any sugar. Per liter as mixed, DripDrop Zero Sugar Electrolyte Powder costs $4.75 and Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free costs $3.30.
Is DripDrop or Liquid I.V. better for a hangover?
Neither label is evidence about hangovers, and we don't rate drinks on that. What the labels show: per 12 fl oz, DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder has 494 mg sodium and 10 g sugar, and Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has 375 mg sodium and 8.3 g sugar.