Keto electrolytes, ranked by what the label says
The best keto electrolytes keep total carbohydrate very low in every flavor and cover all three minerals on the label: sodium near the middle of the typical sweat range, potassium, and magnesium. We count total carbs as net carbs, because labels do not list fiber and sugar alcohols consistently. That can only overstate carbs.
On current label data the top three are BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Zero Sugar Electrolyte Drink (Ready to Drink), UCAN Hydrate + Aminos and Gatorlyte Zero Sugar.
64 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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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.
- 3 g total carbohydrate per serving.
- 110 mg magnesium per liter as mixed.
- 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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Number 2: UCAN Hydrate + Aminos
Why it ranks here
- 845 mg sodium per liter as mixed, in the moderate band (in the lower half of the typical sweat sodium range).
- 287 mg potassium per liter as mixed.
- $4.99 per 1,000 mg sodium.
- 1 g total carbohydrate per serving.
- 141 mg magnesium per liter as mixed.
- Non-sugar sweeteners on the label: stevia.
Sodium per liter as mixed
UCAN Hydrate + Aminos sodium per liter: 845 mg/L, in the Moderate band (230 to 920 mg/L). Scale 0 to 2,500 mg/L.UCAN Hydrate + Aminos label numbers per 12 fl oz and per liter Nutrient 12 fl oz Liter Sodium 300 mg 845 mg Potassium 102 mg 287 mg Magnesium 50 mg 141 mg Carbs 1 g 2.8 g Sugars 0 g 0 g Calories 10 kcal 28 kcal - Per serving
- $1.50
- Per 1,000 mg sodium
- $4.99
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Price checked Sep 24, 2026 at UCAN (Bag, 20 servings (200 g)).
Label serving: 1 Scoop (10g), mixed to 12 fl oz (355 mL).
Number 3: Gatorlyte Zero Sugar
Why it ranks here
- 829 mg sodium per liter as mixed, in the moderate band (in the lower half of the typical sweat sodium range).
- 592 mg potassium per liter as mixed.
- $5.69 per 1,000 mg sodium.
- 1 g total carbohydrate per serving.
- 178 mg magnesium per liter as mixed.
- Non-sugar sweeteners on the label: stevia.
Sodium per liter as mixed
Gatorlyte Zero Sugar sodium per liter: 829 mg/L, in the Moderate band (230 to 920 mg/L). Scale 0 to 2,500 mg/L.Gatorlyte Zero Sugar label numbers per 12 fl oz and per liter Nutrient 12 fl oz Liter Sodium 294 mg 829 mg Potassium 210 mg 592 mg Magnesium 63 mg 178 mg Carbs 0.6 g 1.7 g Sugars 0 g 0 g Calories 9 kcal 25 kcal - Per serving
- $2.79
- Per 1,000 mg sodium
- $5.69
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Price checked Sep 24, 2026 at Target (1 x 20 fl oz bottle).
Label serving: 1 bottle (591 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).
- 275 mg potassium per liter as mixed.
- $2.40 per 1,000 mg sodium.
- 3 g total carbohydrate per serving.
- 21 mg magnesium per liter as mixed.
- Non-sugar sweeteners on the label: sucralose.
Sodium per liter as mixed
Precision Fuel & Hydration PH 1000 Electrolyte Tablets 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 Tablets label numbers per 12 fl oz and per liter Nutrient 12 fl oz Liter Sodium 375 mg 1,057 mg Potassium 98 mg 275 mg Magnesium 7.5 mg 21 mg Carbs 2.3 g 6.3 g Sugars 1.5 g 4.2 g Calories 8 kcal 21 kcal - Per serving
- $1.20
- Per 1,000 mg sodium
- $2.40
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Price checked Sep 24, 2026 at Precision Fuel & Hydration (US store) (Tube of 10 tablets).
Label serving: 1 tablet (6.0g), mixed to 16 fl oz (473 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).
- 994 mg potassium per liter as mixed.
- $3.67 per 1,000 mg sodium.
- 1 g total carbohydrate per serving.
- 211 mg magnesium per liter as mixed.
- Non-sugar sweeteners on the label: stevia, monk fruit.
Sodium per liter as mixed
Instant Hydration Premium 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.Instant Hydration Premium Electrolyte Drink Mix label numbers per 12 fl oz and per liter Nutrient 12 fl oz Liter Sodium 375 mg 1,057 mg Potassium 353 mg 994 mg Magnesium 75 mg 211 mg Carbs 0.8 g 2.1 g Sugars 0 g 0 g Calories 8 kcal 21 kcal - Per serving
- $1.83
- Per 1,000 mg sodium
- $3.67
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Price checked Sep 24, 2026 at Instant Hydration (30-stick box).
Label serving: 1 Stick (7.3g), mixed to 16 fl oz (473 mL).
Number 6: Redmond Re-Lyte Energy Electrolyte Mix
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).
- 740 mg potassium per liter as mixed.
- $2.18 per 1,000 mg sodium.
- 0 g total carbohydrate per serving.
- 85 mg magnesium per liter as mixed.
- Non-sugar sweeteners on the label: stevia.
Sodium per liter as mixed
Redmond Re-Lyte Energy Electrolyte 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.Redmond Re-Lyte Energy Electrolyte Mix label numbers per 12 fl oz and per liter Nutrient 12 fl oz Liter Sodium 375 mg 1,057 mg Potassium 263 mg 740 mg Magnesium 30 mg 85 mg Carbs 0 g 0 g Sugars 0 g 0 g Calories 0 kcal 0 kcal - Per serving
- $1.09
- Per 1,000 mg sodium
- $2.18
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Price checked Sep 24, 2026 at Redmond (Jar, 45 servings).
Label serving: 1 level scoop (6 g), mixed to 16 fl oz (473 mL).
Number 7: Liquid I.V. Energy Multiplier Sugar-Free
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).
- 782 mg potassium per liter as mixed.
- $3.34 per 1,000 mg sodium.
- 4 g total carbohydrate per serving.
- 180 mg magnesium per liter as mixed.
- Non-sugar sweeteners on the label: allulose, stevia.
Sodium per liter as mixed
Liquid I.V. Energy Multiplier Sugar-Free sodium per liter: 1,057 mg/L, in the High band (920 to 1,610 mg/L). Scale 0 to 2,500 mg/L.Liquid I.V. Energy Multiplier Sugar-Free label numbers per 12 fl oz and per liter Nutrient 12 fl oz Liter Sodium 375 mg 1,057 mg Potassium 278 mg 782 mg Magnesium 64 mg 180 mg Carbs 3 g 8.5 g Sugars 0 g 0 g Calories 15 kcal 42 kcal - Per serving
- $1.67
- Per 1,000 mg sodium
- $3.34
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Price checked Sep 24, 2026 at Target (10 sticks (Strawberry Kiwi)).
Label serving: 1 stick (14g), mixed to 16 fl oz (473 mL).
Why it ranks here
- 1,078 mg sodium per liter as mixed, in the high band (in the upper half of the typical sweat sodium range).
- 1,480 mg potassium per liter as mixed.
- $2.11 per 1,000 mg sodium.
- 1 g total carbohydrate per serving.
- 137 mg magnesium per liter as mixed.
- Non-sugar sweeteners on the label: stevia.
Sodium per liter as mixed
BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink Mix sodium per liter: 1,078 mg/L, in the High band (920 to 1,610 mg/L). Scale 0 to 2,500 mg/L.BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink Mix label numbers per 12 fl oz and per liter Nutrient 12 fl oz Liter Sodium 383 mg 1,078 mg Potassium 525 mg 1,480 mg Magnesium 49 mg 137 mg Carbs 0.8 g 2.1 g Sugars 0 g 0 g Calories 11 kcal 32 kcal - Per serving
- $1.08
- Per 1,000 mg sodium
- $2.11
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Price checked Sep 24, 2026 at Walmart (6 sticks (Strawberry Kiwi), sold and shipped by Walmart.com).
Label serving: 1 Packet (7g), mixed to 16 fl oz (473 mL).
Why it ranks here
- 698 mg sodium per liter as mixed, in the moderate band (in the lower half of the typical sweat sodium range).
- 402 mg potassium per liter as mixed.
- No recorded price, so it goes last in any tie.
- 2 g total carbohydrate per serving.
- 116 mg magnesium per liter as mixed.
- Non-sugar sweeteners on the label: acesulfame potassium, sucralose.
Sodium per liter as mixed
Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix Zero Sugar sodium per liter: 698 mg/L, in the Moderate band (230 to 920 mg/L). Scale 0 to 2,500 mg/L.Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix Zero Sugar label numbers per 12 fl oz and per liter Nutrient 12 fl oz Liter Sodium 248 mg 698 mg Potassium 143 mg 402 mg Magnesium 41 mg 116 mg Carbs 1.5 g 4.2 g Sugars 0 g 0 g Calories 4 kcal 11 kcal - Per serving
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- Per 1,000 mg sodium
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Label serving: 1 packet (3.5 g), mixed to 16 fl oz (473 mL).
Number 10: Electrolit Zero Electrolyte Beverage
Why it ranks here
- 688 mg sodium per liter as mixed, in the moderate band (in the lower half of the typical sweat sodium range).
- 784 mg potassium per liter as mixed.
- No recorded price, so it goes last in any tie.
- 0 g total carbohydrate per serving.
- 48 mg magnesium per liter as mixed.
- Non-sugar sweeteners on the label: stevia.
Sodium per liter as mixed
Electrolit Zero Electrolyte Beverage sodium per liter: 688 mg/L, in the Moderate band (230 to 920 mg/L). Scale 0 to 2,500 mg/L.Electrolit Zero Electrolyte Beverage label numbers per 12 fl oz and per liter Nutrient 12 fl oz Liter Sodium 244 mg 688 mg Potassium 278 mg 784 mg Magnesium 17 mg 48 mg Carbs 0 g 0 g Sugars 0 g 0 g Calories 0 kcal 0 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 | BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Zero Sugar Electrolyte Drink (Ready to Drink) | 897 mg | 1,218 mg | 0 g | 12 kcal | price not checked | 99.2 of 100 |
| 2 | UCAN Hydrate + Aminos | 845 mg | 287 mg | 0 g | 10 kcal | $4.99 | 97.3 of 100 |
| 3 | Gatorlyte Zero Sugar | 829 mg | 592 mg | 0 g | 9 kcal | $5.69 | 96.7 of 100 |
| 4 | Precision Fuel & Hydration PH 1000 Electrolyte Tablets | 1,057 mg | 275 mg | 1.5 g | 8 kcal | $2.40 | 95 of 100 |
| 5 | Instant Hydration Premium Electrolyte Drink Mix | 1,057 mg | 994 mg | 0 g | 8 kcal | $3.67 | 95 of 100 |
| 6 | Redmond Re-Lyte Energy Electrolyte Mix | 1,057 mg | 740 mg | 0 g | 0 kcal | $2.18 | 95 of 100 |
| 7 | Liquid I.V. Energy Multiplier Sugar-Free | 1,057 mg | 782 mg | 0 g | 15 kcal | $3.34 | 95 of 100 |
| 8 | BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink Mix | 1,078 mg | 1,480 mg | 0 g | 11 kcal | $2.11 | 94.3 of 100 |
| 9 | Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix Zero Sugar | 698 mg | 402 mg | 0 g | 4 kcal | price not checked | 91.9 of 100 |
| 10 | Electrolit Zero Electrolyte Beverage | 688 mg | 784 mg | 0 g | 0 kcal | price not checked | 91.6 of 100 |
How we ranked
Any format qualifies if every flavor stays under the carb cutoff in the filter rule below and the label lists sodium. “Keto friendly” is not an FDA term, so the cutoff is our own and is shown in full. Products that pass are scored on sodium and potassium per liter as mixed, plus points if the label lists magnesium.
- Who qualifies
- Any format with 5 g or less total carbohydrate per serving in every flavor. Labels do not list fiber and sugar alcohols consistently, so we count total carbs as net carbs. 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 50 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 25 points for potassium per liter, with full points at 196 mg/L, the average potassium in sweat. 25 points if the label lists magnesium, since a keto electrolyte is usually bought to cover all three. 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 in keto electrolytes
Total carbs per serving. Some “zero sugar” mixes still carry several grams of carbohydrate from allulose, maltodextrin or other ingredients. The carbs row under each product shows the amount per 12 fl oz and per liter.
Sodium, potassium and magnesium. Every product shows sodium and potassium per 12 fl oz and per liter, and magnesium when the label lists it. Listing magnesium earns points on this list.
The sweetener. Most keto-friendly mixes use stevia, monk fruit or sucralose. Each product lists its sweeteners in the notes.
No health claims here. We have no study on keto diets and electrolytes in our reference list, so we compare label contents only.
FAQ
What electrolytes are keto friendly?
The products ranked above all stay under our total carb cutoff per serving in every flavor, shown in the filter rule. They are ordered by sodium and potassium per liter, with points for listing magnesium. Most are zero-sugar powders sweetened with stevia or monk fruit, plus a few zero-sugar bottles.
Are sports drinks keto friendly?
Classic sports drinks are not, because their energy comes from sugar. Zero-sugar versions often are, as long as total carbs per serving stay low. A few zero-sugar bottles appear in this ranking. Check the carbs row under each product rather than relying on “zero” on the front of the bottle.
How do you count net carbs?
We do not subtract anything. Labels list fiber and sugar alcohols inconsistently, so we count total carbohydrate as net carbs. That is stricter than most keto apps, which subtract fiber and some sugar alcohols. A product that passes here will pass a looser net-carb count too.
Do electrolytes help with keto flu?
We cannot say. Our reference list has no study on keto flu, and we do not make health claims. What we can show is how much sodium, potassium and magnesium each product contains per serving and per liter, taken straight from the label with the check date shown.
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