Nuun vs Ultima: sodium, sugar and cost compared
Label data checked . Amounts are per 12 fl oz of finished drink unless a table says otherwise.
Nuun Sport has 5.5 times the sodium of Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix per 12 fl oz (225 mg vs 41 mg). Nuun Sport has 0.8 g sugar per 12 fl oz; Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix has none. Nuun Sport costs less per liter as mixed ($1.58 vs $2.22 for Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix).
Nuun Sport vs Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix, side by side
| Nutrient | Nuun Sport | Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix |
|---|---|---|
| Format | tablet | powder stick |
| Drink volume | 12 fl oz (355 mL) | 12 fl oz (355 mL) |
| Calories | 11 kcal | 0 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 3 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0.8 g | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0.8 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 225 mg | 41 mg |
| Potassium | 113 mg | 188 mg |
| Magnesium | 19 mg | 75 mg |
| Calcium | 9.8 mg | 35 mg |
| Chloride | 30 mg | 59 mg |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | Nuun Sport | Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix |
|---|---|---|
| Format | tablet | powder stick |
| Drink volume | 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) | 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) |
| Calories | 32 kcal | 0 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 8.5 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 2.1 g | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 2.1 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 634 mg | 116 mg |
| Potassium | 317 mg | 529 mg |
| Magnesium | 53 mg | 211 mg |
| Calcium | 27 mg | 99 mg |
| Chloride | 85 mg | 165 mg |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | Nuun Sport | Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix |
|---|---|---|
| Format | tablet | powder stick |
| Drink volume | 16 fl oz (473 mL) | 16 fl oz (473 mL) |
| Calories | 15 kcal | 0 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 4 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 1 g | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 1 g | 0 g |
| Sodium | 300 mg | 55 mg |
| Potassium | 150 mg | 250 mg |
| Magnesium | 25 mg | 100 mg |
| Calcium | 13 mg | 47 mg |
| Chloride | 40 mg | 78 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.
Nuun Sport label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Nuun is owned by Nestlé Health Science.
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 | Nuun Sport | Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix |
|---|---|---|
| Price checked | $7.49 for 1 tube, 10 tablets | $20.99 for 20-serving stickpacks |
| Cost per serving | $0.75 | $1.05 |
| Cost per liter | $1.58 | $2.22 |
| Cost per 1,000 mg sodium | $2.50 | $19.08 |
Nuun Sport price checked at Nuun . Source (opens in a new tab)
Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix price checked at Ultima Replenisher . Source (opens in a new tab)
Sugar, sweeteners and caffeine
- Sugar from dextrose. Sweetened with stevia.
- Some Nuun Sport flavors have caffeine (up to 40 mg per serving); the others have none.
- 0.8% carbohydrate as mixed, which we estimate as hypotonic.
Ingredients
Citric Acid, Dextrose, Sodium Bicarbonate, Potassium Bicarbonate, Sodium Carbonate, And Less Than 2% Of Natural Flavor, Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Oxide, Calcium Carbonate, Stevia Leaf Extract, Avocado Oil, Beet Juice (For Color)
- No sugar sources in the ingredients. Sweetened with stevia.
- Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix has no caffeine.
- 0% carbohydrate as mixed, which we estimate as hypotonic.
Ingredients
Citric Acid, Magnesium Citrate, Potassium Phosphate, Natural Lemon Flavor (with other Natural Flavors), Potassium Aspartate, Salt (Sodium Chloride), Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium Citrate, Rebaudioside A (Organic Stevia Leaf Extract), Calcium Lactate, Zinc Citrate and Manganese Citrate.
Which to pick
Each reason below is a measured difference in the label data.
Pick Nuun if
- you want more sodium: 225 mg vs 41 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want the option of a caffeinated flavor: up to 40 mg per serving
- you want the lower cost per liter: $1.58 vs $2.22
- you want the cheapest sodium: $2.50 vs $19.08 per 1,000 mg
Pick Ultima if
- you want a lighter salt dose: 41 mg vs 225 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want no sugar: 0 g vs 0.8 g per 12 fl oz
- you want more potassium: 188 mg vs 113 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want more magnesium: 75 mg vs 19 mg per 12 fl oz
Where to buy
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Nuun Sport
Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix
Full Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix labelAll Ultima Replenisher drinks
Other Nuun vs Ultima matchups
Nuun Zero Sugar vs Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix
Nuun Zero Sugar has 3.6 times the sodium of Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix per 12 fl oz (150 mg vs 41 mg). Neither has any sugar.
| Per 12 fl oz | Nuun Zero Sugar | Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 150 mg | 41 mg |
| Potassium | 94 mg | 188 mg |
| Magnesium | 15 mg | 75 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 3 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Calories | 11 kcal | 0 kcal |
| Cost per liter | $1.58 | $2.22 |
Nuun Zero Sugar label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Nuun Zero Sugar price checked at Nuun . Source (opens in a new tab)
Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix price checked at Ultima Replenisher . 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 Nuun Sport at Nuun on Sep 24, 2026 and Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix at Ultima Replenisher on Sep 24, 2026.
- How much sodium you lose. That depends on your sweat; the sweat rate calculator gives an estimate.
- Older records. The USDA food database has older figures for Nuun Sport that differ by more than 10%. We use the current label.
FAQ
Which has more electrolytes, Nuun or Ultima?
Per 12 fl oz, Nuun Sport has 225 mg sodium, 113 mg potassium and 19 mg magnesium. Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix has 41 mg sodium, 188 mg potassium and 75 mg magnesium. Per liter that is 634 mg vs 116 mg sodium.
Does Nuun or Ultima have more sugar?
Nuun Sport: 0.8 g sugar and 11 kcal per 12 fl oz, sweetened with stevia. Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix: 0 g sugar and 0 kcal per 12 fl oz, sweetened with stevia.
Which is cheaper, Nuun or Ultima?
Nuun Sport worked out at $0.75 a serving, $1.58 a liter and $2.50 per 1,000 mg sodium (1 tube, 10 tablets at Nuun, checked Sep 24, 2026). Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix worked out at $1.05 a serving, $2.22 a liter and $19.08 per 1,000 mg sodium (20-serving stickpacks at Ultima Replenisher, checked Sep 24, 2026). Prices change often, so treat these as a snapshot.
How does Nuun Zero Sugar compare with Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix?
Nuun Zero Sugar has 3.6 times the sodium of Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix per 12 fl oz (150 mg vs 41 mg). Neither has any sugar. Nuun Zero Sugar has 3 g total carbohydrate per 12 fl oz; Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix has none. Per liter as mixed, Nuun Zero Sugar costs $1.58 and Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix costs $2.22.
Does Nuun or Ultima have caffeine?
Some Nuun Sport flavors have caffeine (up to 40 mg per serving); the others have none. Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix has no caffeine.