DripDrop vs Nuun: 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 2.2 times the sodium of Nuun Sport per 12 fl oz (494 mg vs 225 mg). DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder has 14 times the sugar of Nuun Sport per 12 fl oz (10 g vs 0.8 g). Nuun Sport costs less per liter as mixed ($1.58 vs $4.75 for DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder).
DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder vs Nuun Sport, side by side
Serving sizes differ. DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder's label is for one stick in 8 fl oz (237 mL) of water; Nuun Sport's is for one tablet 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 | Nuun Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder stick | tablet |
| Drink volume | 12 fl oz (355 mL) | 12 fl oz (355 mL) |
| Calories | 52 kcal | 11 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 13 g | 3 g |
| Sugars | 10 g | 0.8 g |
| Added sugars | 10 g | 0.8 g |
| Sodium | 494 mg | 225 mg |
| Potassium | 270 mg | 113 mg |
| Magnesium | 60 mg | 19 mg |
| Calcium | not on label | 9.8 mg |
| Chloride | not on label | 30 mg |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder | Nuun Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder stick | tablet |
| Drink volume | 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) | 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) |
| Calories | 148 kcal | 32 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 38 g | 8.5 g |
| Sugars | 30 g | 2.1 g |
| Added sugars | 30 g | 2.1 g |
| Sodium | 1,392 mg | 634 mg |
| Potassium | 759 mg | 317 mg |
| Magnesium | 169 mg | 53 mg |
| Calcium | not on label | 27 mg |
| Chloride | not on label | 85 mg |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder | Nuun Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder stick | tablet |
| Drink volume | 8 fl oz (237 mL) | 16 fl oz (473 mL) |
| Calories | 35 kcal | 15 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 9 g | 4 g |
| Sugars | 7 g | 1 g |
| Added sugars | 7 g | 1 g |
| Sodium | 330 mg | 300 mg |
| Potassium | 180 mg | 150 mg |
| Magnesium | 40 mg | 25 mg |
| Calcium | not on label | 13 mg |
| Chloride | not on label | 40 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.
DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Nuun Sport label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Nuun is owned by Nestlé Health Science.
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 | Nuun Sport |
|---|---|---|
| Price checked | $35.99 for 32 sticks | $7.49 for 1 tube, 10 tablets |
| Cost per serving | $1.12 | $0.75 |
| Cost per liter | $4.75 | $1.58 |
| Cost per 1,000 mg sodium | $3.41 | $2.50 |
DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder price checked at DripDrop (brand store) . Source (opens in a new tab)
Nuun Sport price checked at Nuun . 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 dextrose. Sweetened with stevia.
- Some Nuun Sport flavors have caffeine (up to 40 mg per serving); the others have none.
- 0.8% carbohydrate as mixed, which we estimate as hypotonic.
Ingredients
Citric Acid, Dextrose, Sodium Bicarbonate, Potassium Bicarbonate, Sodium Carbonate, And Less Than 2% Of Natural Flavor, Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Oxide, Calcium Carbonate, Stevia Leaf Extract, Avocado Oil, Beet Juice (For Color)
Which to pick
Each reason below is a measured difference in the label data.
Pick DripDrop if
- you want more sodium: 494 mg vs 225 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want carbohydrate for energy during long sessions: 13 g vs 3 g per 12 fl oz
- you want more potassium: 270 mg vs 113 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want more magnesium: 60 mg vs 19 mg per 12 fl oz
Pick Nuun if
- you want a lighter salt dose: 225 mg vs 494 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want less sugar: 0.8 g vs 10 g per 12 fl oz
- you want to avoid sucralose
- you want the option of a caffeinated flavor: up to 40 mg per serving
- you want the lower cost per liter: $1.58 vs $4.75
- you want the cheapest sodium: $2.50 vs $3.41 per 1,000 mg
Where to buy
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DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder
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Other DripDrop vs Nuun matchups
DripDrop Zero Sugar Electrolyte Powder vs Nuun Zero Sugar
DripDrop Zero Sugar Electrolyte Powder has 3.3 times the sodium of Nuun Zero Sugar per 12 fl oz (494 mg vs 150 mg). Neither has any sugar.
DripDrop Zero Sugar Electrolyte Powder's label is for one stick in 8 fl oz (237 mL) of water; Nuun Zero Sugar's is for one tablet 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 | Nuun Zero Sugar |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 494 mg | 150 mg |
| Potassium | 270 mg | 94 mg |
| Magnesium | 60 mg | 15 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 4.5 g | 3 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Calories | 15 kcal | 11 kcal |
| Cost per liter | $4.75 | $1.58 |
DripDrop Zero Sugar Electrolyte Powder label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Nuun Zero Sugar 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)
Nuun Zero Sugar price checked at Nuun . 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 Nuun Sport at Nuun on Sep 24, 2026.
- How much sodium you lose. That depends on your sweat; the sweat rate calculator gives an estimate.
- Older records. The USDA food database has older figures for Nuun Sport that differ by more than 10%. We use the current label.
FAQ
Which has more electrolytes, DripDrop or Nuun?
Per 12 fl oz, DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder has 494 mg sodium, 270 mg potassium and 60 mg magnesium. Nuun Sport has 225 mg sodium, 113 mg potassium and 19 mg magnesium. Per liter that is 1,392 mg vs 634 mg sodium.
Does DripDrop or Nuun have more sugar?
DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder: 10 g sugar and 52 kcal per 12 fl oz, sweetened with sucralose. Nuun Sport: 0.8 g sugar and 11 kcal per 12 fl oz, sweetened with stevia.
Why do DripDrop and Nuun list different serving sizes?
DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder's label is for one stick in 8 fl oz (237 mL) of water and Nuun Sport's is for one tablet in 16 fl oz (473 mL) of water. Comparing the labels as printed gives 330 mg vs 300 mg sodium, but on the same 12 fl oz it is 494 mg vs 225 mg.
Which is cheaper, DripDrop or Nuun?
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). Nuun Sport worked out at $0.75 a serving, $1.58 a liter and $2.50 per 1,000 mg sodium (1 tube, 10 tablets at Nuun, checked Sep 24, 2026). Prices change often, so treat these as a snapshot.
How does DripDrop Zero Sugar Electrolyte Powder compare with Nuun Zero Sugar?
DripDrop Zero Sugar Electrolyte Powder has 3.3 times the sodium of Nuun Zero Sugar per 12 fl oz (494 mg vs 150 mg). Neither has any sugar. Per liter as mixed, DripDrop Zero Sugar Electrolyte Powder costs $4.75 and Nuun Zero Sugar costs $1.58.
Does DripDrop or Nuun have caffeine?
DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder has no caffeine. Some Nuun Sport flavors have caffeine (up to 40 mg per serving); the others have none.