LMNT vs BodyArmor: sodium, sweeteners and cost compared
Label data checked . Amounts are per 12 fl oz of finished drink unless a table says otherwise.
LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes has twice the sodium of BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink Mix per 12 fl oz (750 mg vs 383 mg). Neither has any sugar. BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink Mix costs less per liter as mixed ($2.28 vs $3.17 for LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes).
LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes vs BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink Mix, side by side
| Nutrient | LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes | BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink Mix |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder stick | powder stick |
| Drink volume | 12 fl oz (355 mL) | 12 fl oz (355 mL) |
| Calories | 4 kcal | 11 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 0.8 g | 0.8 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Added sugars | not on label | 0 g |
| Sodium | 750 mg | 383 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg | 525 mg |
| Magnesium | 45 mg | 49 mg |
| Calcium | not on label | 60 mg |
| Chloride | not on label | 645 mg |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes | BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink Mix |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder stick | powder stick |
| Drink volume | 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) | 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) |
| Calories | 11 kcal | 32 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 2.1 g | 2.1 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Added sugars | not on label | 0 g |
| Sodium | 2,114 mg | 1,078 mg |
| Potassium | 423 mg | 1,480 mg |
| Magnesium | 127 mg | 137 mg |
| Calcium | not on label | 169 mg |
| Chloride | not on label | 1,818 mg |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes | BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink Mix |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder stick | powder stick |
| Drink volume | 16 fl oz (473 mL) | 16 fl oz (473 mL) |
| Calories | 5 kcal | 15 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 1 g | 1 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Added sugars | not on label | 0 g |
| Sodium | 1,000 mg | 510 mg |
| Potassium | 200 mg | 700 mg |
| Magnesium | 60 mg | 65 mg |
| Calcium | not on label | 80 mg |
| Chloride | not on label | 860 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.
LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink Mix 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 | LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes | BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink Mix |
|---|---|---|
| Price checked | $45.00 for 30-count box of stick packs (one-time purchase) | $6.47 for 6 sticks (Strawberry Kiwi), sold and shipped by Walmart.com |
| Cost per serving | $1.50 | $1.08 |
| Cost per liter | $3.17 | $2.28 |
| Cost per 1,000 mg sodium | $1.50 | $2.11 |
LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes price checked at LMNT . Source (opens in a new tab)
BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink Mix price checked at Walmart . Source (opens in a new tab)
Sugar, sweeteners and caffeine
- No sugar sources in the ingredients. Sweetened with stevia.
- Some LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes flavors have caffeine (up to 50 mg per serving); the others have none.
- 0.2% carbohydrate as mixed, which we estimate as hypotonic.
Ingredients
Salt (Sodium Chloride), Citric Acid, Magnesium Malate, Potassium Chloride, Natural Lemon & Lime Flavors, Stevia Leaf Extract.
- No sugar sources in the ingredients. Sweetened with stevia.
- BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink Mix has no caffeine.
- 0.2% carbohydrate as mixed, which we estimate as hypotonic.
Ingredients
Citric Acid, Potassium Citrate (Electrolyte), Salt (Electrolyte), Potassium Chloride (Electrolyte), Sodium Citrate (Electrolyte), Calcium Carbonate (Electrolyte), Stevia rebaudiana Leaf Extract, Magnesium Oxide (Electrolyte), Coconut Water Powder, Natural Lemon Lime Flavor with other Natural Flavors, Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Zinc Oxide (Electrolyte), Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Turmeric Extract (Color), Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12).
Which to pick
Each reason below is a measured difference in the label data.
Pick LMNT if
- you want more sodium: 750 mg vs 383 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want fewer calories: 4 kcal vs 11 kcal per 12 fl oz
- you want the option of a caffeinated flavor: up to 50 mg per serving
- you want the cheapest sodium: $1.50 vs $2.11 per 1,000 mg
Pick BodyArmor if
- you want more potassium: 525 mg vs 150 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want the lower cost per liter: $2.28 vs $3.17
Where to buy
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LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes
Other LMNT vs BodyArmor matchups
LMNT Sparkling Electrolyte Water vs BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Zero Sugar Electrolyte Drink (Ready to Drink)
LMNT Sparkling Electrolyte Water has 2.4 times the sodium of BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Zero Sugar Electrolyte Drink (Ready to Drink) per 12 fl oz (750 mg vs 318 mg). Neither has any sugar.
LMNT Sparkling Electrolyte Water's label is for a 16 fl oz (473 mL) bottle serving; BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Zero Sugar Electrolyte Drink (Ready to Drink)'s is for a 20 fl oz (591 mL) bottle serving. The table converts both to 12 fl oz.
| Per 12 fl oz | LMNT Sparkling Electrolyte Water | BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Zero Sugar Electrolyte Drink (Ready to Drink) |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 750 mg | 318 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg | 432 mg |
| Magnesium | 45 mg | 39 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 0.8 g | 1.8 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Calories | 4 kcal | 12 kcal |
| Cost per liter | $5.29 | price not checked |
LMNT Sparkling Electrolyte Water label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Zero Sugar Electrolyte Drink (Ready to Drink) label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
LMNT Sparkling Electrolyte Water price checked at LMNT . 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 LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes at LMNT on Sep 24, 2026 and BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink Mix at Walmart on Sep 24, 2026.
- How much sodium you lose. That depends on your sweat; the sweat rate calculator gives an estimate.
- Every flavor. LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes and BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink Mix list different values for some flavors; this page uses the main label.
FAQ
Which has more electrolytes, LMNT or BodyArmor?
Per 12 fl oz, LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes has 750 mg sodium, 150 mg potassium and 45 mg magnesium. BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink Mix has 383 mg sodium, 525 mg potassium and 49 mg magnesium. Per liter that is 2,114 mg vs 1,078 mg sodium.
Do LMNT and BodyArmor have sugar?
LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes: 0 g sugar and 4 kcal per 12 fl oz, sweetened with stevia. BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink Mix: 0 g sugar and 11 kcal per 12 fl oz, sweetened with stevia.
Which is cheaper, LMNT or BodyArmor?
LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes worked out at $1.50 a serving, $3.17 a liter and $1.50 per 1,000 mg sodium (30-count box of stick packs (one-time purchase) at LMNT, checked Sep 24, 2026). BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink Mix worked out at $1.08 a serving, $2.28 a liter and $2.11 per 1,000 mg sodium (6 sticks (Strawberry Kiwi), sold and shipped by Walmart.com at Walmart, checked Sep 24, 2026). Prices change often, so treat these as a snapshot.
How does LMNT Sparkling Electrolyte Water compare with BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Zero Sugar Electrolyte Drink (Ready to Drink)?
LMNT Sparkling Electrolyte Water has 2.4 times the sodium of BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Zero Sugar Electrolyte Drink (Ready to Drink) per 12 fl oz (750 mg vs 318 mg). Neither has any sugar. BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Zero Sugar Electrolyte Drink (Ready to Drink) has 2.4 times the total carbohydrate of LMNT Sparkling Electrolyte Water per 12 fl oz (1.8 g vs 0.8 g).
Does LMNT or BodyArmor have caffeine?
Some LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes flavors have caffeine (up to 50 mg per serving); the others have none. BODYARMOR Flash I.V. Electrolyte Drink Mix has no caffeine.