SALTT 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.
SALTT Electrolyte Drink Mix has 94% more sodium than Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier per 12 fl oz (726 mg vs 375 mg). Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has 8.3 g sugar per 12 fl oz; SALTT Electrolyte Drink Mix has none. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier costs less per liter as mixed ($3.30 vs $3.74 for SALTT Electrolyte Drink Mix).
SALTT Electrolyte Drink Mix vs Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier, side by side
| Nutrient | SALTT Electrolyte Drink Mix | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder stick | powder stick |
| Drink volume | 12 fl oz (355 mL) | 12 fl oz (355 mL) |
| Calories | 2 kcal | 38 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 0.1 g | 8.3 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 8.3 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 8.3 g |
| Sodium | 726 mg | 375 mg |
| Potassium | 307 mg | 278 mg |
| Magnesium | 134 mg | not on label |
| Calcium | 1.5 mg | not on label |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | SALTT Electrolyte Drink Mix | 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 | 6 kcal | 106 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 0.4 g | 23 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 23 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 23 g |
| Sodium | 2,047 mg | 1,057 mg |
| Potassium | 865 mg | 782 mg |
| Magnesium | 376 mg | not on label |
| Calcium | 4.2 mg | not on label |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | SALTT Electrolyte Drink Mix | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder stick | powder stick |
| Drink volume | 16 fl oz (473 mL) | 16 fl oz (473 mL) |
| Calories | 3 kcal | 50 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 0.2 g | 11 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 11 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 11 g |
| Sodium | 968 mg | 500 mg |
| Potassium | 409 mg | 370 mg |
| Magnesium | 178 mg | not on label |
| Calcium | 2 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 chloride.
SALTT Electrolyte Drink Mix label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
SALTT is made by Keto Chow LLC.
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 | SALTT Electrolyte Drink Mix | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| Price checked | $53.00 for 30-stick pouch | $24.99 for 16 sticks (1 pouch) |
| Cost per serving | $1.77 | $1.56 |
| Cost per liter | $3.74 | $3.30 |
| Cost per 1,000 mg sodium | $1.83 | $3.12 |
SALTT Electrolyte Drink Mix price checked at SALTT . 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 SALTT Electrolyte Drink Mix flavors have caffeine (up to 100 mg per serving); the others have none.
- 0% carbohydrate as mixed, which we estimate as hypotonic.
Ingredients
SolarSea® Salts AC (Contains Sodium Chloride and Magnesium Chloride), Malic Acid, Acacia Gum, Natural Flavors, Potassium Chloride, RebD & RebM 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 SALTT if
- you want more sodium: 726 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: 134 mg per 12 fl oz vs not on the label
- you want the option of a caffeinated flavor: up to 100 mg per serving
- you want the cheapest sodium: $1.83 vs $3.12 per 1,000 mg
Pick Liquid I.V. if
- you want the lower cost per liter: $3.30 vs $3.74
Where to buy
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SALTT Electrolyte Drink Mix
Other SALTT vs Liquid I.V. matchups
SALTT Electrolyte Drink Mix vs Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free
SALTT Electrolyte Drink Mix has 94% more sodium than Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free per 12 fl oz (726 mg vs 375 mg). Neither has any sugar.
| Per 12 fl oz | SALTT Electrolyte Drink Mix | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 726 mg | 375 mg |
| Potassium | 307 mg | 278 mg |
| Magnesium | 134 mg | not on label |
| Carbohydrate | 0.1 g | 3.8 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Calories | 2 kcal | 15 kcal |
| Cost per liter | $3.74 | $3.30 |
SALTT Electrolyte Drink Mix label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
SALTT Electrolyte Drink Mix price checked at SALTT . 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 SALTT Electrolyte Drink Mix at SALTT 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. SALTT Electrolyte Drink Mix and Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier list different values for some flavors; this page uses the main label.
FAQ
Which has more electrolytes, SALTT or Liquid I.V.?
Per 12 fl oz, SALTT Electrolyte Drink Mix has 726 mg sodium, 307 mg potassium and 134 mg magnesium. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has 375 mg sodium and 278 mg potassium. Per liter that is 2,047 mg vs 1,057 mg sodium. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier doesn't list magnesium on the label.
Does SALTT or Liquid I.V. have more sugar?
SALTT Electrolyte Drink Mix: 0 g sugar and 2 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, SALTT or Liquid I.V.?
SALTT Electrolyte Drink Mix worked out at $1.77 a serving, $3.74 a liter and $1.83 per 1,000 mg sodium (30-stick pouch at SALTT, 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 SALTT Electrolyte Drink Mix compare with Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free?
SALTT Electrolyte Drink Mix has 94% more sodium than Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free per 12 fl oz (726 mg vs 375 mg). Neither has any sugar. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free has 29.4 times the total carbohydrate of SALTT Electrolyte Drink Mix per 12 fl oz (3.8 g vs 0.1 g). Per liter as mixed, SALTT Electrolyte Drink Mix costs $3.74 and Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free costs $3.30.
Does SALTT or Liquid I.V. have caffeine?
Some SALTT Electrolyte Drink Mix flavors have caffeine (up to 100 mg per serving); the others have none. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has no caffeine.