Tailwind vs LMNT: sodium, sugar and cost compared
Label data checked . Amounts are per 12 fl oz of finished drink unless a table says otherwise.
LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes has twice the sodium of Tailwind Endurance Fuel per 12 fl oz (750 mg vs 372 mg). Tailwind Endurance Fuel has 30 g sugar per 12 fl oz; LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes has none. LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes costs less per liter as mixed ($3.17 vs $3.49 for Tailwind Endurance Fuel).
Tailwind Endurance Fuel vs LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes, side by side
Serving sizes differ. Tailwind Endurance Fuel's label is for one scoop serving in 10 fl oz (296 mL) of water; LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes' 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 | LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder tub | powder stick |
| Drink volume | 12 fl oz (355 mL) | 12 fl oz (355 mL) |
| Calories | 120 kcal | 4 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 30 g | 0.8 g |
| Sugars | 30 g | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 30 g | not on label |
| Sodium | 372 mg | 750 mg |
| Potassium | 108 mg | 150 mg |
| Magnesium | 14 mg | 45 mg |
| Calcium | 32 mg | not on label |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | Tailwind Endurance Fuel | LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder tub | powder stick |
| Drink volume | 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) | 1 liter (33.8 fl oz) |
| Calories | 338 kcal | 11 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 84 g | 2.1 g |
| Sugars | 84 g | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 84 g | not on label |
| Sodium | 1,047 mg | 2,114 mg |
| Potassium | 304 mg | 423 mg |
| Magnesium | 41 mg | 127 mg |
| Calcium | 91 mg | not on label |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | Tailwind Endurance Fuel | LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder tub | powder stick |
| Drink volume | 10 fl oz (296 mL) | 16 fl oz (473 mL) |
| Calories | 100 kcal | 5 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 25 g | 1 g |
| Sugars | 25 g | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 25 g | not on label |
| Sodium | 310 mg | 1,000 mg |
| Potassium | 90 mg | 200 mg |
| Magnesium | 12 mg | 60 mg |
| 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)
LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes 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 | LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes |
|---|---|---|
| Price checked | $30.99 for 30-serving bag | $45.00 for 30-count box of stick packs (one-time purchase) |
| Cost per serving | $1.03 | $1.50 |
| Cost per liter | $3.49 | $3.17 |
| Cost per 1,000 mg sodium | $3.33 | $1.50 |
Tailwind Endurance Fuel price checked at Tailwind Nutrition . Source (opens in a new tab)
LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes price checked at LMNT . 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
- 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 Tailwind if
- you want a lighter salt dose: 372 mg vs 750 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want carbohydrate for energy during long sessions: 30 g vs 0.8 g per 12 fl oz
Pick LMNT if
- you want more sodium: 750 mg vs 372 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want no sugar: 0 g vs 30 g per 12 fl oz
- you want more potassium: 150 mg vs 108 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want more magnesium: 45 mg vs 14 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want the lower cost per liter: $3.17 vs $3.49
- you want the cheapest sodium: $1.50 vs $3.33 per 1,000 mg
Where to buy
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Tailwind Endurance Fuel
Full Tailwind Endurance Fuel labelAll Tailwind Nutrition drinks
Other Tailwind vs LMNT matchups
Tailwind Rapid Hydration vs LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes
LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes has 3.1 times the sodium of Tailwind Rapid Hydration per 12 fl oz (750 mg vs 240 mg). Tailwind Rapid Hydration has 7.5 g sugar per 12 fl oz; LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes has none.
| Per 12 fl oz | Tailwind Rapid Hydration | LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 240 mg | 750 mg |
| Potassium | 68 mg | 150 mg |
| Magnesium | 7.5 mg | 45 mg |
| Carbohydrate | 9 g | 0.8 g |
| Sugars | 7.5 g | 0 g |
| Calories | 34 kcal | 4 kcal |
| Cost per liter | $2.54 | $3.17 |
Tailwind Rapid Hydration label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Tailwind Rapid Hydration price checked at Tailwind Nutrition . Source (opens in a new tab)
LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes price checked at LMNT . 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 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. LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes lists different values for some flavors; this page uses the main label.
FAQ
Which has more electrolytes, Tailwind or LMNT?
Per 12 fl oz, Tailwind Endurance Fuel has 372 mg sodium, 108 mg potassium and 14 mg magnesium. LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes has 750 mg sodium, 150 mg potassium and 45 mg magnesium. Per liter that is 1,047 mg vs 2,114 mg sodium.
Does Tailwind or LMNT have more sugar?
Tailwind Endurance Fuel: 30 g sugar and 120 kcal per 12 fl oz, no low-calorie sweeteners listed. LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes: 0 g sugar and 4 kcal per 12 fl oz, sweetened with stevia.
Why do Tailwind and LMNT list different serving sizes?
Tailwind Endurance Fuel's label is for one scoop serving in 10 fl oz (296 mL) of water and LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes' is for one stick in 16 fl oz (473 mL) of water. Comparing the labels as printed gives 310 mg vs 1,000 mg sodium, but on the same 12 fl oz it is 372 mg vs 750 mg.
Which is cheaper, Tailwind or LMNT?
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). 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.
How does Tailwind Rapid Hydration compare with LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes?
LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes has 3.1 times the sodium of Tailwind Rapid Hydration per 12 fl oz (750 mg vs 240 mg). Tailwind Rapid Hydration has 7.5 g sugar per 12 fl oz; LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes has none. Per liter as mixed, Tailwind Rapid Hydration costs $2.54 and LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes costs $3.17.
Does Tailwind or LMNT have caffeine?
Some Tailwind Endurance Fuel flavors have caffeine (up to 35 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.