SALTT vs LMNT: sodium, sweeteners and cost compared
Label data checked . Amounts are per 12 fl oz of finished drink unless a table says otherwise.
SALTT Electrolyte Drink Mix and LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes have about the same sodium per 12 fl oz (726 mg vs 750 mg). Neither has any sugar. LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes costs less per liter as mixed ($3.17 vs $3.74 for SALTT Electrolyte Drink Mix).
SALTT Electrolyte Drink Mix vs LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes, side by side
| Nutrient | SALTT Electrolyte Drink Mix | LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder stick | powder stick |
| Drink volume | 12 fl oz (355 mL) | 12 fl oz (355 mL) |
| Calories | 2 kcal | 4 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 0.1 g | 0.8 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g | not on label |
| Sodium | 726 mg | 750 mg |
| Potassium | 307 mg | 150 mg |
| Magnesium | 134 mg | 45 mg |
| Calcium | 1.5 mg | not on label |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | SALTT Electrolyte Drink Mix | LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder stick | powder stick |
| Drink volume | 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) | 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) |
| Calories | 6 kcal | 11 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 0.4 g | 2.1 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g | not on label |
| Sodium | 2,047 mg | 2,114 mg |
| Potassium | 865 mg | 423 mg |
| Magnesium | 376 mg | 127 mg |
| Calcium | 4.2 mg | not on label |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | SALTT Electrolyte Drink Mix | LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder stick | powder stick |
| Drink volume | 16 fl oz (473 mL) | 16 fl oz (473 mL) |
| Calories | 3 kcal | 5 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 0.2 g | 1 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g | not on label |
| Sodium | 968 mg | 1,000 mg |
| Potassium | 409 mg | 200 mg |
| Magnesium | 178 mg | 60 mg |
| 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)
LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes 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 | LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes |
|---|---|---|
| Price checked | $53.00 for 30-stick pouch | $45.00 for 30-count box of stick packs (one-time purchase) |
| Cost per serving | $1.77 | $1.50 |
| Cost per liter | $3.74 | $3.17 |
| Cost per 1,000 mg sodium | $1.83 | $1.50 |
SALTT Electrolyte Drink Mix price checked at SALTT . Source (opens in a new tab)
LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes price checked at LMNT . 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
- 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.
Which to pick
Each reason below is a measured difference in the label data.
Pick SALTT if
- you want fewer calories: 2 kcal vs 4 kcal per 12 fl oz
- you want more potassium: 307 mg vs 150 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want more magnesium: 134 mg vs 45 mg per 12 fl oz
Pick LMNT if
- you want the lower cost per liter: $3.17 vs $3.74
- you want the cheapest sodium: $1.50 vs $1.83 per 1,000 mg
Where to buy
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SALTT Electrolyte Drink Mix
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 LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes at LMNT 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 LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes list different values for some flavors; this page uses the main label.
FAQ
Which has more electrolytes, SALTT or LMNT?
Per 12 fl oz, SALTT Electrolyte Drink Mix has 726 mg sodium, 307 mg potassium and 134 mg magnesium. LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes has 750 mg sodium, 150 mg potassium and 45 mg magnesium. Per liter that is 2,047 mg vs 2,114 mg sodium.
Do SALTT and LMNT have sugar?
SALTT Electrolyte Drink Mix: 0 g sugar and 2 kcal per 12 fl oz, sweetened with stevia. LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes: 0 g sugar and 4 kcal per 12 fl oz, sweetened with stevia.
Which is cheaper, SALTT or LMNT?
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). 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). Prices change often, so treat these as a snapshot.
Does SALTT or LMNT have caffeine?
Some SALTT Electrolyte Drink Mix flavors have caffeine (up to 100 mg per serving); the others have none. Some LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes flavors have caffeine (up to 50 mg per serving); the others have none.