DripDrop 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 52% more sodium than DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder per 12 fl oz (750 mg vs 494 mg). DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder has 10 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 $4.75 for DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder).
DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder vs LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes, side by side
Serving sizes differ. DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder'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 | DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder | LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder stick | powder stick |
| Drink volume | 12 fl oz (355 mL) | 12 fl oz (355 mL) |
| Calories | 52 kcal | 4 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 13 g | 0.8 g |
| Sugars | 10 g | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 10 g | not on label |
| Sodium | 494 mg | 750 mg |
| Potassium | 270 mg | 150 mg |
| Magnesium | 60 mg | 45 mg |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder | LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder stick | powder stick |
| Drink volume | 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) | 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) |
| Calories | 148 kcal | 11 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 38 g | 2.1 g |
| Sugars | 30 g | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 30 g | not on label |
| Sodium | 1,392 mg | 2,114 mg |
| Potassium | 759 mg | 423 mg |
| Magnesium | 169 mg | 127 mg |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder | LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder stick | powder stick |
| Drink volume | 8 fl oz (237 mL) | 16 fl oz (473 mL) |
| Calories | 35 kcal | 5 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 9 g | 1 g |
| Sugars | 7 g | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 7 g | not on label |
| Sodium | 330 mg | 1,000 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg | 200 mg |
| Magnesium | 40 mg | 60 mg |
| 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)
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 | DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder | LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes |
|---|---|---|
| Price checked | $35.99 for 32 sticks | $45.00 for 30-count box of stick packs (one-time purchase) |
| Cost per serving | $1.12 | $1.50 |
| Cost per liter | $4.75 | $3.17 |
| Cost per 1,000 mg sodium | $3.41 | $1.50 |
DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder price checked at DripDrop (brand store) . 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 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.
- 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 DripDrop if
- you want carbohydrate for energy during long sessions: 13 g vs 0.8 g per 12 fl oz
- you want more potassium: 270 mg vs 150 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want more magnesium: 60 mg vs 45 mg per 12 fl oz
Pick LMNT if
- you want more sodium: 750 mg vs 494 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want no sugar: 0 g vs 10 g per 12 fl oz
- you want to avoid sucralose
- you want the option of a caffeinated flavor: up to 50 mg per serving
- you want the lower cost per liter: $3.17 vs $4.75
- you want the cheapest sodium: $1.50 vs $3.41 per 1,000 mg
Where to buy
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DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder
Full DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder labelAll DripDrop drinks
Other DripDrop vs LMNT matchups
DripDrop Zero Sugar Electrolyte Powder vs LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes
LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes has 52% more sodium than DripDrop Zero Sugar Electrolyte Powder per 12 fl oz (750 mg vs 494 mg). Neither has any sugar.
DripDrop Zero Sugar Electrolyte Powder'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 table converts both to 12 fl oz.
| Per 12 fl oz | DripDrop Zero Sugar Electrolyte Powder | LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 494 mg | 750 mg |
| Potassium | 270 mg | 150 mg |
| Magnesium | 60 mg | 45 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 4.5 g | 0.8 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Calories | 15 kcal | 4 kcal |
| Cost per liter | $4.75 | $3.17 |
DripDrop Zero Sugar Electrolyte Powder label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes 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)
LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes price checked at LMNT . 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 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. LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes lists different values for some flavors; this page uses the main label.
FAQ
Which has more electrolytes, DripDrop or LMNT?
Per 12 fl oz, DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder has 494 mg sodium, 270 mg potassium and 60 mg magnesium. LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes has 750 mg sodium, 150 mg potassium and 45 mg magnesium. Per liter that is 1,392 mg vs 2,114 mg sodium.
Does DripDrop or LMNT have more sugar?
DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder: 10 g sugar and 52 kcal per 12 fl oz, sweetened with sucralose. LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes: 0 g sugar and 4 kcal per 12 fl oz, sweetened with stevia.
Why do DripDrop and LMNT list different serving sizes?
DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder'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 330 mg vs 1,000 mg sodium, but on the same 12 fl oz it is 494 mg vs 750 mg.
Which is cheaper, DripDrop or LMNT?
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). 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.
How does DripDrop Zero Sugar Electrolyte Powder compare with LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes?
LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes has 52% more sodium than DripDrop Zero Sugar Electrolyte Powder per 12 fl oz (750 mg vs 494 mg). Neither has any sugar. DripDrop Zero Sugar Electrolyte Powder has 6 times the total carbohydrate of LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes per 12 fl oz (4.5 g vs 0.8 g). Per liter as mixed, DripDrop Zero Sugar Electrolyte Powder costs $4.75 and LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes costs $3.17.
Does DripDrop or LMNT have caffeine?
DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder has no caffeine. Some LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes flavors have caffeine (up to 50 mg per serving); the others have none.