Waterboy 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.
Waterboy Workout Hydration has twice the sodium of Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier per 12 fl oz (750 mg vs 375 mg). Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has 8.3 g sugar per 12 fl oz; Waterboy Workout Hydration has none. They cost about the same per liter as mixed ($3.52 vs $3.30).
Waterboy Workout Hydration vs Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier, side by side
| Nutrient | Waterboy Workout Hydration | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder stick | powder stick |
| Drink volume | 12 fl oz (355 mL) | 12 fl oz (355 mL) |
| Calories | 8 kcal | 38 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 0.8 g | 8.3 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 8.3 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 8.3 g |
| Sodium | 750 mg | 375 mg |
| Potassium | 300 mg | 278 mg |
| Magnesium | 38 mg | not on label |
| Calcium | 0 mg | not on label |
| Chloride | 1,133 mg | not on label |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | Waterboy Workout Hydration | 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 | 21 kcal | 106 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 2.1 g | 23 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 23 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 23 g |
| Sodium | 2,114 mg | 1,057 mg |
| Potassium | 846 mg | 782 mg |
| Magnesium | 106 mg | not on label |
| Calcium | 0 mg | not on label |
| Chloride | 3,192 mg | not on label |
| Caffeine | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | Waterboy Workout Hydration | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| Format | powder stick | powder stick |
| Drink volume | 16 fl oz (473 mL) | 16 fl oz (473 mL) |
| Calories | 10 kcal | 50 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 1 g | 11 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 11 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 11 g |
| Sodium | 1,000 mg | 500 mg |
| Potassium | 400 mg | 370 mg |
| Magnesium | 50 mg | not on label |
| Calcium | 0 mg | not on label |
| Chloride | 1,510 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.
Waterboy Workout Hydration 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 | Waterboy Workout Hydration | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| Price checked | $24.99 for 15-stick pouch | $24.99 for 16 sticks (1 pouch) |
| Cost per serving | $1.67 | $1.56 |
| Cost per liter | $3.52 | $3.30 |
| Cost per 1,000 mg sodium | $1.67 | $3.12 |
Waterboy Workout Hydration price checked at Waterboy . 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.
- Waterboy Workout Hydration has no caffeine.
- 0.2% carbohydrate as mixed, which we estimate as hypotonic.
Ingredients
Pink Himalayan Salt, Potassium Citrate, Citric Acid, L-Glutamine, Magnesium Citrate, Natural Flavor, Vitamin C [Ascorbic Acid], Organic Stevia Leaf Extract, Vitamin B12 [Methylcobalamin].
- 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 Waterboy if
- you want more sodium: 750 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: 38 mg per 12 fl oz vs not on the label
- you want the cheapest sodium: $1.67 vs $3.12 per 1,000 mg
Pick Liquid I.V. if
- you want a lighter salt dose: 375 mg vs 750 mg per 12 fl oz
Where to buy
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Waterboy Workout Hydration
Other Waterboy vs Liquid I.V. matchups
Waterboy Workout Hydration vs Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free
Waterboy Workout Hydration has twice the sodium of Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free per 12 fl oz (750 mg vs 375 mg). Neither has any sugar.
| Per 12 fl oz | Waterboy Workout Hydration | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 750 mg | 375 mg |
| Potassium | 300 mg | 278 mg |
| Magnesium | 38 mg | not on label |
| Carbohydrate | 0.8 g | 3.8 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Calories | 8 kcal | 15 kcal |
| Cost per liter | $3.52 | $3.30 |
Waterboy Workout Hydration label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Waterboy Workout Hydration price checked at Waterboy . 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 Waterboy Workout Hydration at Waterboy 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, Waterboy or Liquid I.V.?
Per 12 fl oz, Waterboy Workout Hydration has 750 mg sodium, 300 mg potassium and 38 mg magnesium. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has 375 mg sodium and 278 mg potassium. Per liter that is 2,114 mg vs 1,057 mg sodium. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier doesn't list magnesium on the label.
Does Waterboy or Liquid I.V. have more sugar?
Waterboy Workout Hydration: 0 g sugar and 8 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, Waterboy or Liquid I.V.?
Waterboy Workout Hydration worked out at $1.67 a serving, $3.52 a liter and $1.67 per 1,000 mg sodium (15-stick pouch at Waterboy, 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 Waterboy Workout Hydration compare with Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free?
Waterboy Workout Hydration has twice the sodium of Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free per 12 fl oz (750 mg vs 375 mg). Neither has any sugar. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free has 5 times the total carbohydrate of Waterboy Workout Hydration per 12 fl oz (3.8 g vs 0.8 g). Per liter as mixed, Waterboy Workout Hydration costs $3.52 and Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Sugar-Free costs $3.30.
Is Waterboy or Liquid I.V. better for a hangover?
Neither label is evidence about hangovers, and we don't rate drinks on that. What the labels show: per 12 fl oz, Waterboy Workout Hydration has 750 mg sodium and 0 g sugar, and Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has 375 mg sodium and 8.3 g sugar.