LMNT vs Skratch Labs: 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 2.5 times the sodium of Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix per 12 fl oz (750 mg vs 300 mg). Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix has 14 g sugar per 12 fl oz; LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes has none. Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix costs less per liter as mixed ($2.53 vs $3.17 for LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes).
LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes vs Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix, side by side
| Nutrient | LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes | Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder stick | powder tub |
| Drink volume | 12 fl oz (355 mL) | 12 fl oz (355 mL) |
| Calories | 4 kcal | 60 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 0.8 g | 15 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 14 g |
| Added sugars | not on label | 14 g |
| Sodium | 750 mg | 300 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg | 38 mg |
| Magnesium | 45 mg | 38 mg |
| Calcium | not on label | 38 mg |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes | Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder stick | powder tub |
| Drink volume | 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) | 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) |
| Calories | 11 kcal | 169 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 2.1 g | 42 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 40 g |
| Added sugars | not on label | 40 g |
| Sodium | 2,114 mg | 846 mg |
| Potassium | 423 mg | 106 mg |
| Magnesium | 127 mg | 106 mg |
| Calcium | not on label | 106 mg |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes | Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder stick | powder tub |
| Drink volume | 16 fl oz (473 mL) | 16 fl oz (473 mL) |
| Calories | 5 kcal | 80 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 1 g | 20 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 19 g |
| Added sugars | not on label | 19 g |
| Sodium | 1,000 mg | 400 mg |
| Potassium | 200 mg | 50 mg |
| Magnesium | 60 mg | 50 mg |
| Calcium | not on label | 50 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)
Skratch Labs Hydration Sport 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 | Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix |
|---|---|---|
| Price checked | $45.00 for 30-count box of stick packs (one-time purchase) | $23.95 for Resealable bag, 20 servings (440 g) |
| Cost per serving | $1.50 | $1.20 |
| Cost per liter | $3.17 | $2.53 |
| Cost per 1,000 mg sodium | $1.50 | $2.99 |
LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes price checked at LMNT . Source (opens in a new tab)
Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix price checked at Skratch Labs . 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. No low-calorie sweeteners listed.
- Some Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix flavors have caffeine (up to 50 mg per serving); the others have none.
- 4.2% carbohydrate as mixed, which we estimate as hypotonic.
Ingredients
Cane Sugar, Sodium Citrate, Dextrose, Citric Acid, Calcium Citrate, Magnesium Carbonate, Potassium Citrate, Lemon Oil, Lime Oil, Lemon Juice, Lime Juice, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C).
Which to pick
Each reason below is a measured difference in the label data.
Pick LMNT if
- you want more sodium: 750 mg vs 300 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want no sugar: 0 g vs 14 g per 12 fl oz
- you want more potassium: 150 mg vs 38 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want the cheapest sodium: $1.50 vs $2.99 per 1,000 mg
Pick Skratch Labs if
- you want a lighter salt dose: 300 mg vs 750 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want carbohydrate for energy during long sessions: 15 g vs 0.8 g per 12 fl oz
- you want the lower cost per liter: $2.53 vs $3.17
Where to buy
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LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes
Other LMNT vs Skratch Labs matchups
LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes vs Skratch Labs Unsweetened Hydration Sport Drink Mix
LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes has 88% more sodium than Skratch Labs Unsweetened Hydration Sport Drink Mix per 12 fl oz (750 mg vs 400 mg). Neither has any sugar.
LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes' label is for one stick in 16 fl oz (473 mL) of water; Skratch Labs Unsweetened Hydration Sport Drink Mix's is for one scoop serving in 12 fl oz (355 mL) of water. The table converts both to 12 fl oz.
| Per 12 fl oz | LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes | Skratch Labs Unsweetened Hydration Sport Drink Mix |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 750 mg | 400 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg | 100 mg |
| Magnesium | 45 mg | 50 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 0.8 g | 1 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Calories | 4 kcal | 10 kcal |
| Cost per liter | $3.17 | $2.62 |
LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Skratch Labs Unsweetened Hydration Sport Drink Mix label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes price checked at LMNT . Source (opens in a new tab)
Skratch Labs Unsweetened Hydration Sport Drink Mix price checked at Skratch Labs . 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 Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix at Skratch Labs 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 Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix list different values for some flavors; this page uses the main label.
FAQ
Which has more electrolytes, LMNT or Skratch Labs?
Per 12 fl oz, LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes has 750 mg sodium, 150 mg potassium and 45 mg magnesium. Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix has 300 mg sodium, 38 mg potassium and 38 mg magnesium. Per liter that is 2,114 mg vs 846 mg sodium.
Does LMNT or Skratch Labs have more sugar?
LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes: 0 g sugar and 4 kcal per 12 fl oz, sweetened with stevia. Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix: 14 g sugar and 60 kcal per 12 fl oz, no low-calorie sweeteners listed.
Which is cheaper, LMNT or Skratch Labs?
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). Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix worked out at $1.20 a serving, $2.53 a liter and $2.99 per 1,000 mg sodium (Resealable bag, 20 servings (440 g) at Skratch Labs, checked Sep 24, 2026). Prices change often, so treat these as a snapshot.
How does LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes compare with Skratch Labs Unsweetened Hydration Sport Drink Mix?
LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes has 88% more sodium than Skratch Labs Unsweetened Hydration Sport Drink Mix per 12 fl oz (750 mg vs 400 mg). Neither has any sugar. Per liter as mixed, LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes costs $3.17 and Skratch Labs Unsweetened Hydration Sport Drink Mix costs $2.62.
Does LMNT or Skratch Labs have caffeine?
Some LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes flavors have caffeine (up to 50 mg per serving); the others have none. Some Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix flavors have caffeine (up to 50 mg per serving); the others have none.