LMNT vs Re-Lyte: 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 23% more sodium than Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Electrolyte Powder per 12 fl oz (750 mg vs 608 mg). Neither has any sugar. Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Electrolyte Powder costs less per liter as mixed ($1.62 vs $3.17 for LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes).
LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes vs Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Electrolyte Powder, side by side
| Nutrient | LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes | Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Electrolyte Powder |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder stick | powder tub |
| Drink volume | 12 fl oz (355 mL) | 12 fl oz (355 mL) |
| Calories | 4 kcal | 0 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 0.8 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Added sugars | not on label | 0 g |
| Sodium | 750 mg | 608 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg | 300 mg |
| Magnesium | 45 mg | 38 mg |
| Calcium | not on label | 45 mg |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes | Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Electrolyte Powder |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder stick | powder tub |
| Drink volume | 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) | 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) |
| Calories | 11 kcal | 0 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 2.1 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Added sugars | not on label | 0 g |
| Sodium | 2,114 mg | 1,712 mg |
| Potassium | 423 mg | 846 mg |
| Magnesium | 127 mg | 106 mg |
| Calcium | not on label | 127 mg |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes | Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Electrolyte Powder |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder stick | powder tub |
| Drink volume | 16 fl oz (473 mL) | 16 fl oz (473 mL) |
| Calories | 5 kcal | 0 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 1 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Added sugars | not on label | 0 g |
| Sodium | 1,000 mg | 810 mg |
| Potassium | 200 mg | 400 mg |
| Magnesium | 60 mg | 50 mg |
| Calcium | not on label | 60 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. Neither label lists chloride.
LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Electrolyte Powder 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 | Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Electrolyte Powder |
|---|---|---|
| Price checked | $45.00 for 30-count box of stick packs (one-time purchase) | $45.99 for 60-serving jar |
| Cost per serving | $1.50 | $0.77 |
| Cost per liter | $3.17 | $1.62 |
| Cost per 1,000 mg sodium | $1.50 | $0.95 |
LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes price checked at LMNT . Source (opens in a new tab)
Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Electrolyte Powder price checked at Redmond . 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.
- Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Electrolyte Powder has no caffeine.
- 0% carbohydrate as mixed, which we estimate as hypotonic.
Ingredients
Sea Salt (Redmond Real Salt ®), Tartaric Acid, Potassium Citrate, Natural Flavors (including Grape), Magnesium Glycinate, Magnesium Malate, Calcium Carbonate, Stevia Leaf Extract (Rebaudioside A), Coconut Water Powder.
Which to pick
Each reason below is a measured difference in the label data.
Pick LMNT if
- you want more sodium: 750 mg vs 608 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want the option of a caffeinated flavor: up to 50 mg per serving
Pick Re-Lyte if
- you want fewer calories: 0 kcal vs 4 kcal per 12 fl oz
- you want more potassium: 300 mg vs 150 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want the lower cost per liter: $1.62 vs $3.17
- you want the cheapest sodium: $0.95 vs $1.50 per 1,000 mg
Where to buy
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LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes
Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Electrolyte Powder
Full Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Electrolyte Powder labelAll Redmond Re-Lyte drinks
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 Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Electrolyte Powder at Redmond 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 Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Electrolyte Powder list different values for some flavors; this page uses the main label.
FAQ
Which has more electrolytes, LMNT or Re-Lyte?
Per 12 fl oz, LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes has 750 mg sodium, 150 mg potassium and 45 mg magnesium. Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Electrolyte Powder has 608 mg sodium, 300 mg potassium and 38 mg magnesium. Per liter that is 2,114 mg vs 1,712 mg sodium.
Do LMNT and Re-Lyte have sugar?
LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes: 0 g sugar and 4 kcal per 12 fl oz, sweetened with stevia. Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Electrolyte Powder: 0 g sugar and 0 kcal per 12 fl oz, sweetened with stevia.
Which is cheaper, LMNT or Re-Lyte?
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). Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Electrolyte Powder worked out at $0.77 a serving, $1.62 a liter and $0.95 per 1,000 mg sodium (60-serving jar at Redmond, checked Sep 24, 2026). Prices change often, so treat these as a snapshot.
Does LMNT or Re-Lyte have caffeine?
Some LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes flavors have caffeine (up to 50 mg per serving); the others have none. Redmond Re-Lyte Hydration Electrolyte Powder has no caffeine.