Electrolyte drinks without artificial sweeteners
The best electrolytes without artificial sweeteners carry no sucralose, acesulfame potassium, aspartame, saccharin, neotame or advantame, and mix to a sodium level near the middle of the typical sweat range. Drinks with no non-sugar sweetener at all, not even stevia, earn a few extra points. Each entry lists what it uses.
On current label data the top three are Gatorade Endurance Formula Powder, Gatorade Endurance Formula (Ready to Drink) and Tailwind Endurance Fuel.
85 of 148 products qualify; the top 10 are shown. Oldest label check: Sep 24, 2026. Oldest price check: Sep 24, 2026. How we ranked
The ranking
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Number 1: Gatorade Endurance Formula Powder
Why it ranks here
- 873 mg sodium per liter as mixed, in the moderate band (in the lower half of the typical sweat sodium range).
- 394 mg potassium per liter as mixed.
- $2.45 per 1,000 mg sodium.
- No non-sugar sweeteners on the label.
Sodium per liter as mixed
Gatorade Endurance Formula Powder sodium per liter: 873 mg/L, in the Moderate band (230 to 920 mg/L). Scale 0 to 2,500 mg/L.Gatorade Endurance Formula Powder label numbers per 12 fl oz and per liter Nutrient 12 fl oz Liter Sodium 310 mg 873 mg Potassium 140 mg 394 mg Magnesium 0 mg 0 mg Carbs 21 g 59 g Sugars 13 g 37 g Calories 90 kcal 254 kcal - Per serving
- $0.76
- Per 1,000 mg sodium
- $2.45
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Price checked Sep 24, 2026 at Gatorade (brand store) (6 x 32 oz canisters (Lemon-Lime), about 38 servings each; listed as sold out on 2026-09-24).
Label serving: 1 1/2 scoops (24g), mixed to 12 fl oz (355 mL).
Why it ranks here
- 861 mg sodium per liter as mixed, in the moderate band (in the lower half of the typical sweat sodium range).
- 389 mg potassium per liter as mixed.
- No recorded price, so it goes last in any tie.
- No non-sugar sweeteners on the label.
Sodium per liter as mixed
Gatorade Endurance Formula (Ready to Drink) sodium per liter: 861 mg/L, in the Moderate band (230 to 920 mg/L). Scale 0 to 2,500 mg/L.Gatorade Endurance Formula (Ready to Drink) label numbers per 12 fl oz and per liter Nutrient 12 fl oz Liter Sodium 306 mg 861 mg Potassium 138 mg 389 mg Magnesium 0 mg 0 mg Carbs 22 g 61 g Sugars 13 g 36 g Calories 89 kcal 250 kcal - Per serving
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- Per 1,000 mg sodium
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Number 3: Tailwind Endurance Fuel
Why it ranks here
- 1,047 mg sodium per liter as mixed, in the high band (in the upper half of the typical sweat sodium range).
- 304 mg potassium per liter as mixed.
- $3.33 per 1,000 mg sodium.
- No non-sugar sweeteners on the label.
Sodium per liter as mixed
Tailwind Endurance Fuel sodium per liter: 1,047 mg/L, in the High band (920 to 1,610 mg/L). Scale 0 to 2,500 mg/L.Tailwind Endurance Fuel label numbers per 12 fl oz and per liter Nutrient 12 fl oz Liter Sodium 372 mg 1,047 mg Potassium 108 mg 304 mg Magnesium 14 mg 41 mg Carbs 30 g 84 g Sugars 30 g 84 g Calories 120 kcal 338 kcal - Per serving
- $1.03
- Per 1,000 mg sodium
- $3.33
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Price checked Sep 24, 2026 at Tailwind Nutrition (30-serving bag).
Label serving: 1 scoop (27g), mixed to 10 fl oz (296 mL).
Why it ranks here
- 1,057 mg sodium per liter as mixed, in the high band (in the upper half of the typical sweat sodium range).
- 264 mg potassium per liter as mixed.
- $3.50 per 1,000 mg sodium.
- No non-sugar sweeteners on the label.
Sodium per liter as mixed
Precision Fuel & Hydration PH 1000 Electrolyte Drink Mix sodium per liter: 1,057 mg/L, in the High band (920 to 1,610 mg/L). Scale 0 to 2,500 mg/L.Precision Fuel & Hydration PH 1000 Electrolyte Drink Mix label numbers per 12 fl oz and per liter Nutrient 12 fl oz Liter Sodium 375 mg 1,057 mg Potassium 94 mg 264 mg Magnesium 9 mg 25 mg Carbs 13 g 36 g Sugars 12 g 34 g Calories 49 kcal 137 kcal - Per serving
- $1.75
- Per 1,000 mg sodium
- $3.50
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Price checked Sep 24, 2026 at Precision Fuel & Hydration (US store) (Box of 8 x 20 g packets).
Label serving: 1 packet (20g), mixed to 16 fl oz (473 mL).
Number 5: Klean Athlete Klean Hydration
Why it ranks here
- 759 mg sodium per liter as mixed, in the moderate band (in the lower half of the typical sweat sodium range).
- 295 mg potassium per liter as mixed.
- No recorded price, so it goes last in any tie.
- No non-sugar sweeteners on the label.
Sodium per liter as mixed
Klean Athlete Klean Hydration sodium per liter: 759 mg/L, in the Moderate band (230 to 920 mg/L). Scale 0 to 2,500 mg/L.Klean Athlete Klean Hydration label numbers per 12 fl oz and per liter Nutrient 12 fl oz Liter Sodium 270 mg 759 mg Potassium 105 mg 295 mg Magnesium 37 mg 105 mg Carbs 24 g 68 g Sugars 18 g 51 g Calories 90 kcal 253 kcal - Per serving
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- Per 1,000 mg sodium
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Label serving: 1 Scoop (Approx. 17.9 g), mixed to 8 fl oz (237 mL).
Why it ranks here
- 1,127 mg sodium per liter as mixed, in the high band (in the upper half of the typical sweat sodium range).
- 282 mg potassium per liter as mixed.
- $2.33 per 1,000 mg sodium.
- No non-sugar sweeteners on the label.
Sodium per liter as mixed
Skratch Labs Unsweetened Hydration Sport Drink Mix sodium per liter: 1,127 mg/L, in the High band (920 to 1,610 mg/L). Scale 0 to 2,500 mg/L.Skratch Labs Unsweetened Hydration Sport Drink Mix label numbers per 12 fl oz and per liter Nutrient 12 fl oz Liter Sodium 400 mg 1,127 mg Potassium 100 mg 282 mg Magnesium 50 mg 141 mg Carbs 1 g 2.8 g Sugars 0 g 0 g Calories 10 kcal 28 kcal - Per serving
- $0.93
- Per 1,000 mg sodium
- $2.33
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Price checked Sep 24, 2026 at Skratch Labs (Resealable bag, 30 servings (120 g)).
Label serving: 1 scoop (3.8g), mixed to 12 fl oz (355 mL).
Number 7: Osmo Active Hydration
Why it ranks here
- 677 mg sodium per liter as mixed, in the moderate band (in the lower half of the typical sweat sodium range).
- 203 mg potassium per liter as mixed.
- $2.99 per 1,000 mg sodium.
- No non-sugar sweeteners on the label.
Sodium per liter as mixed
Osmo Active Hydration sodium per liter: 677 mg/L, in the Moderate band (230 to 920 mg/L). Scale 0 to 2,500 mg/L.Osmo Active Hydration label numbers per 12 fl oz and per liter Nutrient 12 fl oz Liter Sodium 240 mg 677 mg Potassium 72 mg 203 mg Magnesium 22 mg 61 mg Carbs 14 g 38 g Sugars 13 g 36 g Calories 53 kcal 148 kcal - Per serving
- $0.96
- Per 1,000 mg sodium
- $2.99
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Price checked Sep 24, 2026 at Osmo Nutrition (Tub, 420 g (about 23 servings per label)).
Label serving: 2 scoops (20g), mixed to 16 fl oz (473 mL).
Number 8: Powerade
Why it ranks here
- 676 mg sodium per liter as mixed, in the moderate band (in the lower half of the typical sweat sodium range).
- 225 mg potassium per liter as mixed.
- $1.72 per 1,000 mg sodium.
- No non-sugar sweeteners on the label.
Sodium per liter as mixed
Powerade sodium per liter: 676 mg/L, in the Moderate band (230 to 920 mg/L). Scale 0 to 2,500 mg/L.Powerade label numbers per 12 fl oz and per liter Nutrient 12 fl oz Liter Sodium 240 mg 676 mg Potassium 80 mg 225 mg Magnesium not on label not on label Carbs 21 g 59 g Sugars 21 g 59 g Calories 80 kcal 225 kcal - Per serving
- $0.41
- Per 1,000 mg sodium
- $1.72
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Price checked Sep 24, 2026 at Target (8 x 20 fl oz bottles).
Label serving: 12 fl oz (2.5 servings per 28 fl oz container).
Why it ranks here
- 897 mg sodium per liter as mixed, in the moderate band (in the lower half of the typical sweat sodium range).
- 1,218 mg potassium per liter as mixed.
- No recorded price, so it goes last in any tie.
- Non-sugar sweeteners on the label: stevia.
Sodium per liter as mixed
BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink (Ready to Drink) sodium per liter: 897 mg/L, in the Moderate band (230 to 920 mg/L). Scale 0 to 2,500 mg/L.BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink (Ready to Drink) label numbers per 12 fl oz and per liter Nutrient 12 fl oz Liter Sodium 318 mg 897 mg Potassium 432 mg 1,218 mg Magnesium 39 mg 110 mg Carbs 9.6 g 27 g Sugars 9 g 25 g Calories 48 kcal 135 kcal - Per serving
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- Per 1,000 mg sodium
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Why it ranks here
- 897 mg sodium per liter as mixed, in the moderate band (in the lower half of the typical sweat sodium range).
- 1,218 mg potassium per liter as mixed.
- No recorded price, so it goes last in any tie.
- Non-sugar sweeteners on the label: allulose, stevia.
Sodium per liter as mixed
BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Zero Sugar Electrolyte Drink (Ready to Drink) sodium per liter: 897 mg/L, in the Moderate band (230 to 920 mg/L). Scale 0 to 2,500 mg/L.BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Zero Sugar Electrolyte Drink (Ready to Drink) label numbers per 12 fl oz and per liter Nutrient 12 fl oz Liter Sodium 318 mg 897 mg Potassium 432 mg 1,218 mg Magnesium 39 mg 110 mg Carbs 1.8 g 5.1 g Sugars 0 g 0 g Calories 12 kcal 34 kcal - Per serving
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- Per 1,000 mg sodium
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Side by side
| # | Product | Sodium per liter | Potassium per liter | Sugars per 12 fl oz | Calories per 12 fl oz | Cost per 1,000 mg sodium | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gatorade Endurance Formula Powder | 873 mg | 394 mg | 13 g | 90 kcal | $2.45 | 98 of 100 |
| 2 | Gatorade Endurance Formula (Ready to Drink) | 861 mg | 389 mg | 13 g | 89 kcal | price not checked | 97.4 of 100 |
| 3 | Tailwind Endurance Fuel | 1,047 mg | 304 mg | 30 g | 120 kcal | $3.33 | 94.5 of 100 |
| 4 | Precision Fuel & Hydration PH 1000 Electrolyte Drink Mix | 1,057 mg | 264 mg | 12 g | 49 kcal | $3.50 | 94 of 100 |
| 5 | Klean Athlete Klean Hydration | 759 mg | 295 mg | 18 g | 90 kcal | price not checked | 93 of 100 |
| 6 | Skratch Labs Unsweetened Hydration Sport Drink Mix | 1,127 mg | 282 mg | 0 g | 10 kcal | $2.33 | 91 of 100 |
| 7 | Osmo Active Hydration | 677 mg | 203 mg | 13 g | 53 kcal | $2.99 | 89.4 of 100 |
| 8 | Powerade | 676 mg | 225 mg | 21 g | 80 kcal | $1.72 | 89.4 of 100 |
| 9 | BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink (Ready to Drink) | 897 mg | 1,218 mg | 9 g | 48 kcal | price not checked | 89 of 100 |
| 10 | BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Zero Sugar Electrolyte Drink (Ready to Drink) | 897 mg | 1,218 mg | 0 g | 12 kcal | price not checked | 89 of 100 |
How we ranked
Any format qualifies if its label lists sodium and none of the six synthetic sweeteners above. The FDA has no official definition of “artificial sweetener”, so this is our rule, stated in full below. Products that pass are scored on sodium and potassium per liter.
- Who qualifies
- Any format whose ingredients list has no sucralose, acesulfame potassium, aspartame, saccharin, neotame or advantame. Sugar, stevia, monk fruit, allulose and sugar alcohols are allowed. The label must list calories, carbohydrate, sugars, sodium (above 0 mg) and potassium. We do not rank a product whose panel we could not read in full.
- How the score works
- Up to 60 points for sodium per liter as mixed, with full points at 920 mg/L, the middle of the typical sweat sodium range. Points fall in a straight line either side: half points at 230 and 1,610 mg/L, the ends of that range, and none at 2,300 mg/L or more. Up to 30 points for potassium per liter, with full points at 196 mg/L, the average potassium in sweat. 10 points if the label lists no non-sugar sweetener at all, for people who also avoid stevia and monk fruit. Ties go to the product whose label lists more nutrients, then to the lower cost per 1,000 mg sodium. A product with no recorded price goes last in a tie.
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What to look for
Read the sweetener line. “No artificial sweeteners” on a front label can still mean stevia, monk fruit, allulose or a sugar alcohol. Each product above shows the non-sugar sweeteners from its ingredient list, or says there are none.
Stevia is the most common swap. Many salt-focused powders use stevia leaf extract. If you want to avoid stevia too, look for products that list no non-sugar sweeteners at all. Those usually use cane sugar or dextrose, or are unflavoured.
Sugar comes back in. Without synthetic sweeteners, some drinks lean on sugar for taste. The sugar column in the table shows how much per 12 fl oz.
Sodium per liter. Sweetener choice says nothing about electrolytes. The gauge under each product compares it with typical sweat sodium, 230 to 1,610 mg/L [1].
FAQ
Which electrolyte drinks have no artificial sweeteners?
Every product ranked above has none of sucralose, acesulfame potassium, aspartame, saccharin, neotame or advantame on its label. They are ordered by sodium and potassium per liter as mixed, with a few extra points for no non-sugar sweetener at all. The sweetener line under each product shows whether it uses stevia, monk fruit, allulose or nothing besides sugar.
Are there electrolytes without stevia?
Yes, but fewer. Most zero-sugar mixes that skip synthetic sweeteners use stevia or monk fruit instead. Look for products whose notes say “No non-sugar sweeteners on the label”. Those are sweetened with sugar or dextrose, or are unflavoured. Unflavoured powders taste salty, since nothing masks the salt.
Is stevia an artificial sweetener?
Not by our rule. Stevia comes from a plant extract, so we group it with monk fruit as a non-sugar sweetener that is not synthetic. The FDA does not define “artificial sweetener”. We state our list openly so you can apply your own line using the sweetener notes under each product.
Is there an electrolyte powder with no sugar and no artificial sweeteners?
Yes. Several zero-sugar powders use only stevia or monk fruit, and unflavoured powders use no sweetener at all. Check the sweetener line under each product and the sugar column in the table together to find one that fits both rules. The sugar-free electrolyte drink mix list ranks zero-sugar mixes of every kind.
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