Liquid I.V. vs Gatorlyte: 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 27% more sodium than Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration per 12 fl oz (375 mg vs 294 mg). Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has 15% more sugar than Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration per 12 fl oz (8.3 g vs 7.2 g). Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier costs less per liter as mixed ($3.30 vs $4.72 for Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration).
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier vs Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration, side by side
Serving sizes differ. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier's label is for one stick in 16 fl oz (473 mL) of water; Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration's is for a 20 fl oz (591 mL) bottle serving. 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 | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier | Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder stick | ready-to-drink bottle |
| Drink volume | 12 fl oz (355 mL) | 12 fl oz (355 mL) |
| Calories | 38 kcal | 30 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 8.3 g | 7.2 g |
| Sugars | 8.3 g | 7.2 g |
| Added sugars | 8.3 g | 7.2 g |
| Sodium | 375 mg | 294 mg |
| Potassium | 278 mg | 210 mg |
| Magnesium | not on label | 63 mg |
| Calcium | not on label | 72 mg |
| Chloride | not on label | 624 mg |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier | Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder stick | ready-to-drink bottle |
| Drink volume | 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) | 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) |
| Calories | 106 kcal | 85 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 23 g | 20 g |
| Sugars | 23 g | 20 g |
| Added sugars | 23 g | 20 g |
| Sodium | 1,057 mg | 829 mg |
| Potassium | 782 mg | 592 mg |
| Magnesium | not on label | 178 mg |
| Calcium | not on label | 203 mg |
| Chloride | not on label | 1,760 mg |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier | Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder stick | ready-to-drink bottle |
| Drink volume | 16 fl oz (473 mL) | 20 fl oz (591 mL) |
| Calories | 50 kcal | 50 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 11 g | 12 g |
| Sugars | 11 g | 12 g |
| Added sugars | 11 g | 12 g |
| Sodium | 500 mg | 490 mg |
| Potassium | 370 mg | 350 mg |
| Magnesium | not on label | 105 mg |
| Calcium | not on label | 120 mg |
| Chloride | not on label | 1,040 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.
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration 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 | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier | Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration |
|---|---|---|
| Price checked | $24.99 for 16 sticks (1 pouch) | $2.79 for 1 x 20 fl oz bottle |
| Cost per serving | $1.56 | $2.79 |
| Cost per liter | $3.30 | $4.72 |
| Cost per 1,000 mg sodium | $3.12 | $5.69 |
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier price checked at Liquid I.V. (brand store) . Source (opens in a new tab)
Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration price checked at Target . Source (opens in a new tab)
Sugar, sweeteners and caffeine
- 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).
- Sugar from sugar. Sweetened with stevia.
- Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration has no caffeine.
- 2% carbohydrate as mixed, which we estimate as hypotonic.
Ingredients
Water, Sugar, Citric Acid, Salt, Calcium Lactate, Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Oxide, Modified Food Starch, Purified Stevia Leaf Extract, Natural Flavor, Glycerol Ester of Rosin, Blue 1.
Which to pick
Each reason below is a measured difference in the label data.
Pick Liquid I.V. if
- you want more sodium: 375 mg vs 294 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want more potassium: 278 mg vs 210 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want the lower cost per liter: $3.30 vs $4.72
- you want the cheapest sodium: $3.12 vs $5.69 per 1,000 mg
- you want a powder stick that is light to carry and mixes into your own water
Pick Gatorlyte if
- you want magnesium: 63 mg per 12 fl oz vs not on the label
- you want a ready-to-drink bottle with nothing to mix
Where to buy
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Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier
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Other Liquid I.V. vs Gatorlyte matchups
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier vs Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration Powder Sticks
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has 19% more sodium than Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration Powder Sticks per 12 fl oz (375 mg vs 315 mg). Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has 22% more sugar than Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration Powder Sticks per 12 fl oz (8.3 g vs 6.8 g).
| Per 12 fl oz | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier | Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration Powder Sticks |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 375 mg | 315 mg |
| Potassium | 278 mg | 225 mg |
| Magnesium | not on label | 71 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 8.3 g | 7.5 g |
| Sugars | 8.3 g | 6.8 g |
| Calories | 38 kcal | 34 kcal |
| Cost per liter | $3.30 | price not checked |
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration Powder Sticks label checked . 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)
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free vs Gatorlyte Zero Sugar
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free has 27% more sodium than Gatorlyte Zero Sugar per 12 fl oz (375 mg vs 294 mg). Neither has any sugar.
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free's label is for one stick in 16 fl oz (473 mL) of water; Gatorlyte Zero Sugar's is for a 20 fl oz (591 mL) bottle serving. The table converts both to 12 fl oz.
| Per 12 fl oz | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free | Gatorlyte Zero Sugar |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 375 mg | 294 mg |
| Potassium | 278 mg | 210 mg |
| Magnesium | not on label | 63 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 3.8 g | 0.6 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Calories | 15 kcal | 9 kcal |
| Cost per liter | $3.30 | $4.72 |
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Gatorlyte Zero Sugar label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free price checked at Liquid I.V. (brand store) . Source (opens in a new tab)
Gatorlyte Zero Sugar price checked at Target . 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 Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier at Liquid I.V. (brand store) on Sep 24, 2026 and Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration at Target 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 and Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration list different values for some flavors; this page uses the main label.
FAQ
Which has more electrolytes, Liquid I.V. or Gatorlyte?
Per 12 fl oz, Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has 375 mg sodium and 278 mg potassium. Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration has 294 mg sodium, 210 mg potassium and 63 mg magnesium. Per liter that is 1,057 mg vs 829 mg sodium. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier doesn't list magnesium on the label.
Does Liquid I.V. or Gatorlyte have more sugar?
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier: 8.3 g sugar and 38 kcal per 12 fl oz, sweetened with stevia. Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration: 7.2 g sugar and 30 kcal per 12 fl oz, sweetened with stevia.
Why do Liquid I.V. and Gatorlyte list different serving sizes?
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier's label is for one stick in 16 fl oz (473 mL) of water and Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration's is for a 20 fl oz (591 mL) bottle serving. Comparing the labels as printed gives 500 mg vs 490 mg sodium, but on the same 12 fl oz it is 375 mg vs 294 mg.
Which is cheaper, Liquid I.V. or Gatorlyte?
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). Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration worked out at $2.79 a serving, $4.72 a liter and $5.69 per 1,000 mg sodium (1 x 20 fl oz bottle at Target, checked Sep 24, 2026). Prices change often, so treat these as a snapshot.
How does Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier compare with Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration Powder Sticks?
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has 19% more sodium than Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration Powder Sticks per 12 fl oz (375 mg vs 315 mg). Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has 22% more sugar than Gatorlyte Rapid Rehydration Powder Sticks per 12 fl oz (8.3 g vs 6.8 g).