Tailwind 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.
Tailwind Endurance Fuel and Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier have about the same sodium per 12 fl oz (372 mg vs 375 mg). Tailwind Endurance Fuel has 3.6 times the sugar of Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier per 12 fl oz (30 g vs 8.3 g). They cost about the same per liter as mixed ($3.49 vs $3.30).
Tailwind Endurance Fuel vs Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier, side by side
Serving sizes differ. Tailwind Endurance Fuel's label is for one scoop serving in 10 fl oz (296 mL) of water; Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier's is for one stick in 16 fl oz (473 mL) of water. 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 | Tailwind Endurance Fuel | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder tub | powder stick |
| Drink volume | 12 fl oz (355 mL) | 12 fl oz (355 mL) |
| Calories | 120 kcal | 38 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 30 g | 8.3 g |
| Sugars | 30 g | 8.3 g |
| Added sugars | 30 g | 8.3 g |
| Sodium | 372 mg | 375 mg |
| Potassium | 108 mg | 278 mg |
| Magnesium | 14 mg | not on label |
| Calcium | 32 mg | not on label |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | Tailwind Endurance Fuel | 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 | 338 kcal | 106 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 84 g | 23 g |
| Sugars | 84 g | 23 g |
| Added sugars | 84 g | 23 g |
| Sodium | 1,047 mg | 1,057 mg |
| Potassium | 304 mg | 782 mg |
| Magnesium | 41 mg | not on label |
| Calcium | 91 mg | not on label |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | Tailwind Endurance Fuel | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder tub | powder stick |
| Drink volume | 10 fl oz (296 mL) | 16 fl oz (473 mL) |
| Calories | 100 kcal | 50 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 25 g | 11 g |
| Sugars | 25 g | 11 g |
| Added sugars | 25 g | 11 g |
| Sodium | 310 mg | 500 mg |
| Potassium | 90 mg | 370 mg |
| Magnesium | 12 mg | not on label |
| Calcium | 27 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.
Tailwind Endurance Fuel 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 | Tailwind Endurance Fuel | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| Price checked | $30.99 for 30-serving bag | $24.99 for 16 sticks (1 pouch) |
| Cost per serving | $1.03 | $1.56 |
| Cost per liter | $3.49 | $3.30 |
| Cost per 1,000 mg sodium | $3.33 | $3.12 |
Tailwind Endurance Fuel price checked at Tailwind Nutrition . 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 dextrose and sucrose. No low-calorie sweeteners listed.
- Some Tailwind Endurance Fuel flavors have caffeine (up to 35 mg per serving); the others have none.
- 8.4% carbohydrate as mixed, which we estimate as hypertonic.
Ingredients
Dextrose (Glucose)*, Sucrose*, Citric Acid, Sodium Citrate, Sea Salt, Potassium Chloride, Organic Mandarin Orange, Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Oxide. *Non-GMO
- 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 Tailwind if
- you want carbohydrate for energy during long sessions: 30 g vs 8.3 g per 12 fl oz
- you want magnesium: 14 mg per 12 fl oz vs not on the label
- you want the option of a caffeinated flavor: up to 35 mg per serving
Pick Liquid I.V. if
- you want less sugar: 8.3 g vs 30 g per 12 fl oz
- you want more potassium: 278 mg vs 108 mg per 12 fl oz
Where to buy
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Tailwind Endurance Fuel
Full Tailwind Endurance Fuel labelAll Tailwind Nutrition drinks
Other Tailwind vs Liquid I.V. matchups
Tailwind Rapid Hydration vs Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has 56% more sodium than Tailwind Rapid Hydration per 12 fl oz (375 mg vs 240 mg). Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has 10% more sugar than Tailwind Rapid Hydration per 12 fl oz (8.3 g vs 7.5 g).
| Per 12 fl oz | Tailwind Rapid Hydration | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 240 mg | 375 mg |
| Potassium | 68 mg | 278 mg |
| Magnesium | 7.5 mg | not on label |
| Carbohydrate | 9 g | 8.3 g |
| Sugars | 7.5 g | 8.3 g |
| Calories | 34 kcal | 38 kcal |
| Cost per liter | $2.54 | $3.30 |
Tailwind Rapid Hydration label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Tailwind Rapid Hydration price checked at Tailwind Nutrition . 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)
What the data can't tell you
- How they taste. We compare labels, not flavor.
- What they cost near you today. We checked Tailwind Endurance Fuel at Tailwind Nutrition 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. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier lists different values for some flavors; this page uses the main label.
FAQ
Which has more electrolytes, Tailwind or Liquid I.V.?
Per 12 fl oz, Tailwind Endurance Fuel has 372 mg sodium, 108 mg potassium and 14 mg magnesium. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has 375 mg sodium and 278 mg potassium. Per liter that is 1,047 mg vs 1,057 mg sodium. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier doesn't list magnesium on the label.
Does Tailwind or Liquid I.V. have more sugar?
Tailwind Endurance Fuel: 30 g sugar and 120 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.
Why do Tailwind and Liquid I.V. list different serving sizes?
Tailwind Endurance Fuel's label is for one scoop serving in 10 fl oz (296 mL) of water and Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier's is for one stick in 16 fl oz (473 mL) of water. Comparing the labels as printed gives 310 mg vs 500 mg sodium, but on the same 12 fl oz it is 372 mg vs 375 mg.
Which is cheaper, Tailwind or Liquid I.V.?
Tailwind Endurance Fuel worked out at $1.03 a serving, $3.49 a liter and $3.33 per 1,000 mg sodium (30-serving bag at Tailwind Nutrition, 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 Tailwind Rapid Hydration compare with Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier?
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has 56% more sodium than Tailwind Rapid Hydration per 12 fl oz (375 mg vs 240 mg). Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has 10% more sugar than Tailwind Rapid Hydration per 12 fl oz (8.3 g vs 7.5 g). Per liter as mixed, Tailwind Rapid Hydration costs $2.54 and Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier costs $3.30.
Does Tailwind or Liquid I.V. have caffeine?
Some Tailwind Endurance Fuel flavors have caffeine (up to 35 mg per serving); the others have none. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has no caffeine.