LMNT 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.
LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes has twice the sodium of Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier per 12 fl oz (750 mg vs 375 mg). Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has 8.3 g sugar per 12 fl oz; LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes has none. They cost about the same per liter as mixed ($3.17 vs $3.30).
LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes vs Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier, side by side
| Nutrient | LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder stick | powder stick |
| Drink volume | 12 fl oz (355 mL) | 12 fl oz (355 mL) |
| Calories | 4 kcal | 38 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 0.8 g | 8.3 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 8.3 g |
| Added sugars | not on label | 8.3 g |
| Sodium | 750 mg | 375 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg | 278 mg |
| Magnesium | 45 mg | not on label |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder stick | powder stick |
| Drink volume | 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) | 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) |
| Calories | 11 kcal | 106 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 2.1 g | 23 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 23 g |
| Added sugars | not on label | 23 g |
| Sodium | 2,114 mg | 1,057 mg |
| Potassium | 423 mg | 782 mg |
| Magnesium | 127 mg | not on label |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder stick | powder stick |
| Drink volume | 16 fl oz (473 mL) | 16 fl oz (473 mL) |
| Calories | 5 kcal | 50 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 1 g | 11 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 11 g |
| Added sugars | not on label | 11 g |
| Sodium | 1,000 mg | 500 mg |
| Potassium | 200 mg | 370 mg |
| Magnesium | 60 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. Neither label lists calcium or chloride.
LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes 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 | LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| Price checked | $45.00 for 30-count box of stick packs (one-time purchase) | $24.99 for 16 sticks (1 pouch) |
| Cost per serving | $1.50 | $1.56 |
| Cost per liter | $3.17 | $3.30 |
| Cost per 1,000 mg sodium | $1.50 | $3.12 |
LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes price checked at LMNT . 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
- 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.
- 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 LMNT if
- you want more sodium: 750 mg vs 375 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want no sugar: 0 g vs 8.3 g per 12 fl oz
- you want magnesium: 45 mg per 12 fl oz vs not on the label
- you want the option of a caffeinated flavor: up to 50 mg per serving
- you want the cheapest sodium: $1.50 vs $3.12 per 1,000 mg
Pick Liquid I.V. if
- you want a lighter salt dose: 375 mg vs 750 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want more potassium: 278 mg vs 150 mg per 12 fl oz
Where to buy
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LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes
Other LMNT vs Liquid I.V. matchups
LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes vs Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free
LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes has twice the sodium of Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free per 12 fl oz (750 mg vs 375 mg). Neither has any sugar.
| Per 12 fl oz | LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 750 mg | 375 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg | 278 mg |
| Magnesium | 45 mg | not on label |
| Carbohydrate | 0.8 g | 3.8 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Calories | 4 kcal | 15 kcal |
| Cost per liter | $3.17 | $3.30 |
LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes price checked at LMNT . 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)
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 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. LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes and Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier list different values for some flavors; this page uses the main label.
FAQ
Which has more electrolytes, LMNT or Liquid I.V.?
Per 12 fl oz, LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes has 750 mg sodium, 150 mg potassium and 45 mg magnesium. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has 375 mg sodium and 278 mg potassium. Per liter that is 2,114 mg vs 1,057 mg sodium. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier doesn't list magnesium on the label.
Does LMNT or Liquid I.V. have more sugar?
LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes: 0 g sugar and 4 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.
Which is cheaper, LMNT or Liquid I.V.?
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). 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 LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes compare with Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free?
LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes has twice the sodium of Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free per 12 fl oz (750 mg vs 375 mg). Neither has any sugar. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free has 5 times the total carbohydrate of LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes per 12 fl oz (3.8 g vs 0.8 g). Per liter as mixed, LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes costs $3.17 and Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free costs $3.30.
Does LMNT or Liquid I.V. have caffeine?
Some LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes flavors have caffeine (up to 50 mg per serving); the others have none. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has no caffeine.
Is LMNT or Liquid I.V. better for a hangover?
Neither label is evidence about hangovers, and we don't rate drinks on that. What the labels show: per 12 fl oz, LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes has 750 mg sodium and 0 g sugar, and Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has 375 mg sodium and 8.3 g sugar.