Ultima 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 9.1 times the sodium of Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix per 12 fl oz (375 mg vs 41 mg). Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has 8.3 g sugar per 12 fl oz; Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix has none. Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix costs less per liter as mixed ($2.22 vs $3.30 for Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier).
Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix vs Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier, side by side
| Nutrient | Ultima Replenisher Daily 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 | 0 kcal | 38 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 8.3 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 8.3 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 8.3 g |
| Sodium | 41 mg | 375 mg |
| Potassium | 188 mg | 278 mg |
| Magnesium | 75 mg | not on label |
| Calcium | 35 mg | not on label |
| Chloride | 59 mg | not on label |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | Ultima Replenisher Daily 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 | 0 kcal | 106 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 23 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 23 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 23 g |
| Sodium | 116 mg | 1,057 mg |
| Potassium | 529 mg | 782 mg |
| Magnesium | 211 mg | not on label |
| Calcium | 99 mg | not on label |
| Chloride | 165 mg | not on label |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | Ultima Replenisher Daily 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 | 0 kcal | 50 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 11 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 11 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 11 g |
| Sodium | 55 mg | 500 mg |
| Potassium | 250 mg | 370 mg |
| Magnesium | 100 mg | not on label |
| Calcium | 47 mg | not on label |
| Chloride | 78 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.
Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte 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 | Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| Price checked | $20.99 for 20-serving stickpacks | $24.99 for 16 sticks (1 pouch) |
| Cost per serving | $1.05 | $1.56 |
| Cost per liter | $2.22 | $3.30 |
| Cost per 1,000 mg sodium | $19.08 | $3.12 |
Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix price checked at Ultima Replenisher . 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.
- Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix has no caffeine.
- 0% carbohydrate as mixed, which we estimate as hypotonic.
Ingredients
Citric Acid, Magnesium Citrate, Potassium Phosphate, Natural Lemon Flavor (with other Natural Flavors), Potassium Aspartate, Salt (Sodium Chloride), Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium Citrate, Rebaudioside A (Organic Stevia Leaf Extract), Calcium Lactate, Zinc Citrate and Manganese Citrate.
- 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 Ultima if
- you want a lighter salt dose: 41 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: 75 mg per 12 fl oz vs not on the label
- you want the lower cost per liter: $2.22 vs $3.30
Pick Liquid I.V. if
- you want more sodium: 375 mg vs 41 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want more potassium: 278 mg vs 188 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want the cheapest sodium: $3.12 vs $19.08 per 1,000 mg
Where to buy
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Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix
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Other Ultima vs Liquid I.V. matchups
Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix vs Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free has 9.1 times the sodium of Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix per 12 fl oz (375 mg vs 41 mg). Neither has any sugar.
| Per 12 fl oz | Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 41 mg | 375 mg |
| Potassium | 188 mg | 278 mg |
| Magnesium | 75 mg | not on label |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 3.8 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Calories | 0 kcal | 15 kcal |
| Cost per liter | $2.22 | $3.30 |
Ultima Replenisher Daily 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)
Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix price checked at Ultima Replenisher . 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 Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix at Ultima Replenisher 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, Ultima or Liquid I.V.?
Per 12 fl oz, Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix has 41 mg sodium, 188 mg potassium and 75 mg magnesium. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has 375 mg sodium and 278 mg potassium. Per liter that is 116 mg vs 1,057 mg sodium. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier doesn't list magnesium on the label.
Does Ultima or Liquid I.V. have more sugar?
Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix: 0 g sugar and 0 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, Ultima or Liquid I.V.?
Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix worked out at $1.05 a serving, $2.22 a liter and $19.08 per 1,000 mg sodium (20-serving stickpacks at Ultima Replenisher, 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 Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix compare with Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free?
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free has 9.1 times the sodium of Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix per 12 fl oz (375 mg vs 41 mg). Neither has any sugar. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free has 3.8 g total carbohydrate per 12 fl oz; Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix has none. Per liter as mixed, Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix costs $2.22 and Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free costs $3.30.