Ultima vs LMNT: sodium, sweeteners 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 18.2 times the sodium of Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix per 12 fl oz (750 mg vs 41 mg). Neither has any sugar. Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix costs less per liter as mixed ($2.22 vs $3.17 for LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes).
Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix vs LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes, side by side
| Nutrient | Ultima Replenisher Daily 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 | 0 kcal | 4 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 0.8 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g | not on label |
| Sodium | 41 mg | 750 mg |
| Potassium | 188 mg | 150 mg |
| Magnesium | 75 mg | 45 mg |
| Calcium | 35 mg | not on label |
| Chloride | 59 mg | not on label |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | Ultima Replenisher Daily 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 | 0 kcal | 11 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 2.1 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g | not on label |
| Sodium | 116 mg | 2,114 mg |
| Potassium | 529 mg | 423 mg |
| Magnesium | 211 mg | 127 mg |
| Calcium | 99 mg | not on label |
| Chloride | 165 mg | not on label |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | Ultima Replenisher Daily 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 | 0 kcal | 5 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 0 g | 1 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g | not on label |
| Sodium | 55 mg | 1,000 mg |
| Potassium | 250 mg | 200 mg |
| Magnesium | 100 mg | 60 mg |
| 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)
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 | Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix | LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes |
|---|---|---|
| Price checked | $20.99 for 20-serving stickpacks | $45.00 for 30-count box of stick packs (one-time purchase) |
| Cost per serving | $1.05 | $1.50 |
| Cost per liter | $2.22 | $3.17 |
| Cost per 1,000 mg sodium | $19.08 | $1.50 |
Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix price checked at Ultima Replenisher . 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.
- 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.
- 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 Ultima if
- you want a lighter salt dose: 41 mg vs 750 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want fewer calories: 0 kcal vs 4 kcal per 12 fl oz
- you want more magnesium: 75 mg vs 45 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want the lower cost per liter: $2.22 vs $3.17
Pick LMNT if
- you want more sodium: 750 mg vs 41 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want the option of a caffeinated flavor: up to 50 mg per serving
- you want the cheapest sodium: $1.50 vs $19.08 per 1,000 mg
Where to buy
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Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix
Full Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix labelAll Ultima Replenisher drinks
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 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, Ultima or LMNT?
Per 12 fl oz, Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix has 41 mg sodium, 188 mg potassium and 75 mg magnesium. LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes has 750 mg sodium, 150 mg potassium and 45 mg magnesium. Per liter that is 116 mg vs 2,114 mg sodium.
Do Ultima and LMNT have sugar?
Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix: 0 g sugar and 0 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, Ultima or LMNT?
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). 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 Ultima or LMNT have caffeine?
Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Drink Mix has no caffeine. Some LMNT Zero-Sugar Electrolytes flavors have caffeine (up to 50 mg per serving); the others have none.