Electrolit 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.
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has 50% more sodium than Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage per 12 fl oz (375 mg vs 250 mg). Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage has 2.2 times the sugar of Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier per 12 fl oz (18 g vs 8.3 g). Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier costs less per liter as mixed ($3.30 vs $4.81 for Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage).
Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage vs Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier, side by side
Serving sizes differ. Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage's label is for a 12 fl oz (355 mL) bottle serving; 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 | Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| Format | ready-to-drink bottle | powder stick |
| Drink volume | 12 fl oz (355 mL) | 12 fl oz (355 mL) |
| Calories | 70 kcal | 38 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 18 g | 8.3 g |
| Sugars | 18 g | 8.3 g |
| Added sugars | 18 g | 8.3 g |
| Sodium | 250 mg | 375 mg |
| Potassium | 280 mg | 278 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg | not on label |
| Calcium | 30 mg | not on label |
| Chloride | 380 mg | not on label |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| Format | ready-to-drink bottle | powder stick |
| Drink volume | 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) | 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) |
| Calories | 197 kcal | 106 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 51 g | 23 g |
| Sugars | 51 g | 23 g |
| Added sugars | 51 g | 23 g |
| Sodium | 704 mg | 1,057 mg |
| Potassium | 789 mg | 782 mg |
| Magnesium | 56 mg | not on label |
| Calcium | 85 mg | not on label |
| Chloride | 1,070 mg | not on label |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| Format | ready-to-drink bottle | powder stick |
| Drink volume | 12 fl oz (355 mL) | 16 fl oz (473 mL) |
| Calories | 70 kcal | 50 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 18 g | 11 g |
| Sugars | 18 g | 11 g |
| Added sugars | 18 g | 11 g |
| Sodium | 250 mg | 500 mg |
| Potassium | 280 mg | 370 mg |
| Magnesium | 20 mg | not on label |
| Calcium | 30 mg | not on label |
| Chloride | 380 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.
Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage 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 | Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| Price checked | $2.99 for 1 x 21 fl oz (625 ml) bottle | $24.99 for 16 sticks (1 pouch) |
| Cost per serving | $1.71 | $1.56 |
| Cost per liter | $4.81 | $3.30 |
| Cost per 1,000 mg sodium | $6.83 | $3.12 |
Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage price checked at Target . 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 dextrose and molasses. Sweetened with stevia.
- Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage has no caffeine.
- 5.1% carbohydrate as mixed, which we estimate as hypotonic.
Ingredients
Water, Dextrose monohydrate, Sodium lactate, Citric acid, Natural fruit punch flavor, Potassium chloride, Molasses, Magnesium chloride, Calcium chloride, Steviol glycosides, Salt, Sucrose acetate isobutyrate, glycerol ester of wood rosin, FD&C red No. 40
- 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 Electrolit if
- you want carbohydrate for energy during long sessions: 18 g vs 8.3 g per 12 fl oz
- you want magnesium: 20 mg per 12 fl oz vs not on the label
- you want a ready-to-drink bottle with nothing to mix
Pick Liquid I.V. if
- you want more sodium: 375 mg vs 250 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want less sugar: 8.3 g vs 18 g per 12 fl oz
- you want the lower cost per liter: $3.30 vs $4.81
- you want the cheapest sodium: $3.12 vs $6.83 per 1,000 mg
- you want a powder stick that is light to carry and mixes into your own water
Where to buy
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Other Electrolit vs Liquid I.V. matchups
Electrolit Electrolyte Powder Packets vs Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has 52% more sodium than Electrolit Electrolyte Powder Packets per 12 fl oz (375 mg vs 248 mg). Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has 10% more sugar than Electrolit Electrolyte Powder Packets per 12 fl oz (8.3 g vs 7.5 g).
| Per 12 fl oz | Electrolit Electrolyte Powder Packets | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 248 mg | 375 mg |
| Potassium | 278 mg | 278 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg | not on label |
| Carbohydrate | 7.5 g | 8.3 g |
| Sugars | 7.5 g | 8.3 g |
| Calories | 30 kcal | 38 kcal |
| Cost per liter | $3.13 | $3.30 |
Electrolit Electrolyte Powder Packets label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Electrolit Electrolyte Powder Packets price checked at Electrolit . 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)
What the data can't tell you
- How they taste. We compare labels, not flavor.
- What they cost near you today. We checked Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage at Target 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, Electrolit or Liquid I.V.?
Per 12 fl oz, Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage has 250 mg sodium, 280 mg potassium and 20 mg magnesium. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has 375 mg sodium and 278 mg potassium. Per liter that is 704 mg vs 1,057 mg sodium. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier doesn't list magnesium on the label.
Does Electrolit or Liquid I.V. have more sugar?
Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage: 18 g sugar and 70 kcal per 12 fl oz, sweetened with stevia. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier: 8.3 g sugar and 38 kcal per 12 fl oz, sweetened with stevia.
Why do Electrolit and Liquid I.V. list different serving sizes?
Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage's label is for a 12 fl oz (355 mL) bottle serving 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 250 mg vs 500 mg sodium, but on the same 12 fl oz it is 250 mg vs 375 mg.
Which is cheaper, Electrolit or Liquid I.V.?
Electrolit Electrolyte Hydration Beverage worked out at $1.71 a serving, $4.81 a liter and $6.83 per 1,000 mg sodium (1 x 21 fl oz (625 ml) bottle at Target, 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 Electrolit Electrolyte Powder Packets compare with Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier?
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has 52% more sodium than Electrolit Electrolyte Powder Packets per 12 fl oz (375 mg vs 248 mg). Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has 10% more sugar than Electrolit Electrolyte Powder Packets per 12 fl oz (8.3 g vs 7.5 g). Per liter as mixed, Electrolit Electrolyte Powder Packets costs $3.13 and Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier costs $3.30.