Skratch Labs 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.
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has 25% more sodium than Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix per 12 fl oz (375 mg vs 300 mg). Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix has 73% more sugar than Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier per 12 fl oz (14 g vs 8.3 g). Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix costs less per liter as mixed ($2.53 vs $3.30 for Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier).
Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix vs Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier, side by side
| Nutrient | Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder tub | powder stick |
| Drink volume | 12 fl oz (355 mL) | 12 fl oz (355 mL) |
| Calories | 60 kcal | 38 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 15 g | 8.3 g |
| Sugars | 14 g | 8.3 g |
| Added sugars | 14 g | 8.3 g |
| Sodium | 300 mg | 375 mg |
| Potassium | 38 mg | 278 mg |
| Magnesium | 38 mg | not on label |
| Calcium | 38 mg | not on label |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder tub | powder stick |
| Drink volume | 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) | 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) |
| Calories | 169 kcal | 106 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 42 g | 23 g |
| Sugars | 40 g | 23 g |
| Added sugars | 40 g | 23 g |
| Sodium | 846 mg | 1,057 mg |
| Potassium | 106 mg | 782 mg |
| Magnesium | 106 mg | not on label |
| Calcium | 106 mg | not on label |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder tub | powder stick |
| Drink volume | 16 fl oz (473 mL) | 16 fl oz (473 mL) |
| Calories | 80 kcal | 50 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 20 g | 11 g |
| Sugars | 19 g | 11 g |
| Added sugars | 19 g | 11 g |
| Sodium | 400 mg | 500 mg |
| Potassium | 50 mg | 370 mg |
| Magnesium | 50 mg | not on label |
| Calcium | 50 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.
Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier 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 | Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| Price checked | $23.95 for Resealable bag, 20 servings (440 g) | $24.99 for 16 sticks (1 pouch) |
| Cost per serving | $1.20 | $1.56 |
| Cost per liter | $2.53 | $3.30 |
| Cost per 1,000 mg sodium | $2.99 | $3.12 |
Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix price checked at Skratch Labs . 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
- 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).
- 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 Skratch Labs if
- you want magnesium: 38 mg per 12 fl oz vs not on the label
- you want the option of a caffeinated flavor: up to 50 mg per serving
- you want the lower cost per liter: $2.53 vs $3.30
Pick Liquid I.V. if
- you want more sodium: 375 mg vs 300 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want less sugar: 8.3 g vs 14 g per 12 fl oz
- you want more potassium: 278 mg vs 38 mg per 12 fl oz
Where to buy
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Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix
Full Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix labelAll Skratch Labs drinks
Other Skratch Labs vs Liquid I.V. matchups
Skratch Labs Unsweetened Hydration Sport Drink Mix vs Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free
Skratch Labs Unsweetened Hydration Sport Drink Mix and Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free have about the same sodium per 12 fl oz (400 mg vs 375 mg). Neither has any sugar.
Skratch Labs Unsweetened Hydration Sport Drink Mix's label is for one scoop serving in 12 fl oz (355 mL) of water; Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free's is for one stick in 16 fl oz (473 mL) of water. The table converts both to 12 fl oz.
| Per 12 fl oz | Skratch Labs Unsweetened Hydration Sport Drink Mix | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 400 mg | 375 mg |
| Potassium | 100 mg | 278 mg |
| Magnesium | 50 mg | not on label |
| Carbohydrate | 1 g | 3.8 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Calories | 10 kcal | 15 kcal |
| Cost per liter | $2.62 | $3.30 |
Skratch Labs Unsweetened Hydration Sport 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)
Skratch Labs Unsweetened Hydration Sport Drink Mix price checked at Skratch Labs . 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 Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix at Skratch Labs 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. Skratch Labs Hydration Sport 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, Skratch Labs or Liquid I.V.?
Per 12 fl oz, Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix has 300 mg sodium, 38 mg potassium and 38 mg magnesium. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has 375 mg sodium and 278 mg potassium. Per liter that is 846 mg vs 1,057 mg sodium. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier doesn't list magnesium on the label.
Does Skratch Labs or Liquid I.V. have more sugar?
Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix: 14 g sugar and 60 kcal per 12 fl oz, no low-calorie sweeteners listed. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier: 8.3 g sugar and 38 kcal per 12 fl oz, sweetened with stevia.
Which is cheaper, Skratch Labs or Liquid I.V.?
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). 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 Skratch Labs Unsweetened Hydration Sport Drink Mix compare with Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free?
Skratch Labs Unsweetened Hydration Sport Drink Mix and Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free have about the same sodium per 12 fl oz (400 mg vs 375 mg). Neither has any sugar. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free has 3.8 times the total carbohydrate of Skratch Labs Unsweetened Hydration Sport Drink Mix per 12 fl oz (3.8 g vs 1 g). Per liter as mixed, Skratch Labs Unsweetened Hydration Sport Drink Mix costs $2.62 and Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free costs $3.30.
Does Skratch Labs or Liquid I.V. have caffeine?
Some Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix flavors have caffeine (up to 50 mg per serving); the others have none. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has no caffeine.