Propel vs BodyArmor: sodium, sugar and cost compared
Label data checked . Amounts are per 12 fl oz of finished drink unless a table says otherwise.
Propel Fitness Water has 7.3 times the sodium of BODYARMOR Sports Drink per 12 fl oz (163 mg vs 23 mg). BODYARMOR Sports Drink has 19 g sugar per 12 fl oz; Propel Fitness Water has none. Propel Fitness Water costs less per liter as mixed ($1.76 vs $2.53 for BODYARMOR Sports Drink).
Propel Fitness Water vs BODYARMOR Sports Drink, side by side
Serving sizes differ. Propel Fitness Water's label is for a 16.9 fl oz (500 mL) bottle serving; BODYARMOR Sports Drink's is for a 16 fl oz (473 mL) bottle serving. The per-serving numbers on the two labels can't be compared directly, so this page converts both to 12 fl oz and 1 liter of finished drink.
| Nutrient | Propel Fitness Water | BODYARMOR Sports Drink |
|---|---|---|
| Format | ready-to-drink bottle | ready-to-drink bottle |
| Drink volume | 12 fl oz (355 mL) | 12 fl oz (355 mL) |
| Calories | 0 kcal | 83 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 19 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 19 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 17 g |
| Sodium | 163 mg | 23 mg |
| Potassium | 43 mg | 510 mg |
| Magnesium | not on label | 56 mg |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | Propel Fitness Water | BODYARMOR Sports Drink |
|---|---|---|
| Format | ready-to-drink bottle | ready-to-drink bottle |
| Drink volume | 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) | 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) |
| Calories | 0 kcal | 233 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 53 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 53 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 49 g |
| Sodium | 460 mg | 63 mg |
| Potassium | 120 mg | 1,438 mg |
| Magnesium | not on label | 159 mg |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | Propel Fitness Water | BODYARMOR Sports Drink |
|---|---|---|
| Format | ready-to-drink bottle | ready-to-drink bottle |
| Drink volume | 16.9 fl oz (500 mL) | 16 fl oz (473 mL) |
| Calories | 0 kcal | 110 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 25 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 25 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 23 g |
| Sodium | 230 mg | 30 mg |
| Potassium | 60 mg | 680 mg |
| Magnesium | not on label | 75 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 calcium or chloride.
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BODYARMOR Sports Drink label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Propel is a PepsiCo brand and BodyArmor is a Coca-Cola brand.
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 | Propel Fitness Water | BODYARMOR Sports Drink |
|---|---|---|
| Price checked | $5.29 for 6 x 16.9 fl oz bottles | $7.19 for 6 x 16 fl oz bottles |
| Cost per serving | $0.88 | $1.20 |
| Cost per liter | $1.76 | $2.53 |
| Cost per 1,000 mg sodium | $3.83 | $39.94 |
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BODYARMOR Sports Drink price checked at Target . Source (opens in a new tab)
Sugar, sweeteners and caffeine
- No sugar sources in the ingredients. Sweetened with sucralose and acesulfame potassium.
- Propel Fitness Water has no caffeine.
- 0% carbohydrate as mixed, which we estimate as hypotonic.
Ingredients
Water, Citric Acid, Sodium Hexametaphosphate (To Protect Flavor), Natural Flavor, Salt, Potassium Sorbate (Preserves Freshness), Potassium Citrate, Sodium Citrate, Ascorbic Acid (Vitamin C), Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium, Calcium Disodium EDTA (To Protect Flavor), Calcium Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), Vitamin E Acetate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6).
- Sugar from cane sugar and coconut water concentrate. Sweetened with stevia.
- BODYARMOR Sports Drink has no caffeine.
- 5.3% carbohydrate as mixed, which we estimate as hypotonic.
Ingredients
Filtered Water, Cane Sugar, Coconut Water Concentrate, Citric Acid, Electrolyte Blend (Dipotassium Phosphate, Magnesium Oxide, Zinc Oxide), Fruit and Vegetable Juice (Color), Vitamins (Ascorbic Acid [Vitamin C], Calcium D-Pantothenate [Vitamin B5], Niacinamide [Vitamin B3], alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate [Vitamin E], Pyridoxine Hydrochloride [Vitamin B6], Vitamin A Palmitate [Vitamin A], Folic Acid [Vitamin B9], Cyanocobalamin [Vitamin B12]), Gum Arabic, Natural Strawberry Banana Flavor with other Natural Flavors, Ester Gum, Steviol Glycosides (Stevia Sweetener), beta-Apo-8'-carotenal (Color).
Which to pick
Each reason below is a measured difference in the label data.
Pick Propel if
- you want more sodium: 163 mg vs 23 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want no sugar: 0 g vs 19 g per 12 fl oz
- you want the lower cost per liter: $1.76 vs $2.53
- you want the cheapest sodium: $3.83 vs $39.94 per 1,000 mg
Pick BodyArmor if
- you want a lighter salt dose: 23 mg vs 163 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want carbohydrate for energy during long sessions: 19 g vs 0 g per 12 fl oz
- you want more potassium: 510 mg vs 43 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want magnesium: 56 mg per 12 fl oz vs not on the label
- you want to avoid sucralose and acesulfame potassium
Where to buy
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Other Propel vs BodyArmor matchups
Propel Fitness Water vs BODYARMOR ZERO Sugar Sports Drink
Propel Fitness Water has 21.8 times the sodium of BODYARMOR ZERO Sugar Sports Drink per 12 fl oz (163 mg vs 7.5 mg). Neither has any sugar.
Propel Fitness Water's label is for a 16.9 fl oz (500 mL) bottle serving; BODYARMOR ZERO Sugar Sports Drink's is for a 16 fl oz (473 mL) bottle serving. The table converts both to 12 fl oz.
| Per 12 fl oz | Propel Fitness Water | BODYARMOR ZERO Sugar Sports Drink |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 163 mg | 7.5 mg |
| Potassium | 43 mg | 465 mg |
| Magnesium | not on label | 53 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Calories | 0 kcal | 8 kcal |
| Cost per liter | $1.76 | $3.15 |
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BODYARMOR ZERO Sugar Sports Drink label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Propel Fitness Water price checked at Target . Source (opens in a new tab)
BODYARMOR ZERO Sugar Sports Drink price checked at Target . Source (opens in a new tab)
Propel Fitness Water vs BODYARMOR LYTE
Propel Fitness Water has 7.3 times the sodium of BODYARMOR LYTE per 12 fl oz (163 mg vs 23 mg). BODYARMOR LYTE has 1.5 g sugar per 12 fl oz; Propel Fitness Water has none.
Propel Fitness Water's label is for a 16.9 fl oz (500 mL) bottle serving; BODYARMOR LYTE's is for a 16 fl oz (473 mL) bottle serving. The table converts both to 12 fl oz.
| Per 12 fl oz | Propel Fitness Water | BODYARMOR LYTE |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 163 mg | 23 mg |
| Potassium | 43 mg | 510 mg |
| Magnesium | not on label | 56 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 3.8 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 1.5 g |
| Calories | 0 kcal | 15 kcal |
| Cost per liter | $1.76 | $2.53 |
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BODYARMOR LYTE label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Propel Fitness Water price checked at Target . Source (opens in a new tab)
BODYARMOR LYTE price checked at Target . 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 Propel Fitness Water at Target on Sep 24, 2026 and BODYARMOR Sports Drink at Target on Sep 24, 2026.
- How much sodium you lose. That depends on your sweat; the sweat rate calculator gives an estimate.
- Every flavor. BODYARMOR Sports Drink lists different values for some flavors; this page uses the main label.
- Older records. The USDA food database has older figures for BODYARMOR Sports Drink that differ by more than 10%. We use the current label.
FAQ
Which has more electrolytes, Propel or BodyArmor?
Per 12 fl oz, Propel Fitness Water has 163 mg sodium and 43 mg potassium. BODYARMOR Sports Drink has 23 mg sodium, 510 mg potassium and 56 mg magnesium. Per liter that is 460 mg vs 63 mg sodium. Propel Fitness Water doesn't list magnesium on the label.
Does Propel or BodyArmor have more sugar?
Propel Fitness Water: 0 g sugar and 0 kcal per 12 fl oz, sweetened with sucralose and acesulfame potassium. BODYARMOR Sports Drink: 19 g sugar and 83 kcal per 12 fl oz, sweetened with stevia.
Why do Propel and BodyArmor list different serving sizes?
Propel Fitness Water's label is for a 16.9 fl oz (500 mL) bottle serving and BODYARMOR Sports Drink's is for a 16 fl oz (473 mL) bottle serving. Comparing the labels as printed gives 230 mg vs 30 mg sodium, but on the same 12 fl oz it is 163 mg vs 23 mg.
Which is cheaper, Propel or BodyArmor?
Propel Fitness Water worked out at $0.88 a serving, $1.76 a liter and $3.83 per 1,000 mg sodium (6 x 16.9 fl oz bottles at Target, checked Sep 24, 2026). BODYARMOR Sports Drink worked out at $1.20 a serving, $2.53 a liter and $39.94 per 1,000 mg sodium (6 x 16 fl oz bottles at Target, checked Sep 24, 2026). Prices change often, so treat these as a snapshot.
How does Propel Fitness Water compare with BODYARMOR ZERO Sugar Sports Drink?
Propel Fitness Water has 21.8 times the sodium of BODYARMOR ZERO Sugar Sports Drink per 12 fl oz (163 mg vs 7.5 mg). Neither has any sugar. Per liter as mixed, Propel Fitness Water costs $1.76 and BODYARMOR ZERO Sugar Sports Drink costs $3.15.