Zipfizz vs Liquid I.V.: sodium, sugar, caffeine 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 7.1 times the sodium of Zipfizz Energy Drink Mix per 12 fl oz (375 mg vs 53 mg). Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has 8.3 g sugar per 12 fl oz; Zipfizz Energy Drink Mix has none. Zipfizz Energy Drink Mix has 100 mg caffeine per serving. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has none. They cost about the same per liter as mixed ($3.17 vs $3.30).
Zipfizz Energy Drink Mix vs Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier, side by side
| Nutrient | Zipfizz Energy 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 | 15 kcal | 38 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 2.3 g | 8.3 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 8.3 g |
| Added sugars | not on label | 8.3 g |
| Sodium | 53 mg | 375 mg |
| Potassium | 713 mg | 278 mg |
| Magnesium | 79 mg | not on label |
| Calcium | 45 mg | not on label |
| Caffeine | 75 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | Zipfizz Energy 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 | 42 kcal | 106 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 6.3 g | 23 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 23 g |
| Added sugars | not on label | 23 g |
| Sodium | 148 mg | 1,057 mg |
| Potassium | 2,008 mg | 782 mg |
| Magnesium | 222 mg | not on label |
| Calcium | 127 mg | not on label |
| Caffeine | 211 mg | 0 mg |
| Nutrient | Zipfizz Energy 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 | 20 kcal | 50 kcal |
| Carbohydrate | 3 g | 11 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 11 g |
| Added sugars | not on label | 11 g |
| Sodium | 70 mg | 500 mg |
| Potassium | 950 mg | 370 mg |
| Magnesium | 105 mg | not on label |
| Calcium | 60 mg | not on label |
| Caffeine | 100 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.
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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 | Zipfizz Energy Drink Mix | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier |
|---|---|---|
| Price checked | $29.99 for 20 tubes | $24.99 for 16 sticks (1 pouch) |
| Cost per serving | $1.50 | $1.56 |
| Cost per liter | $3.17 | $3.30 |
| Cost per 1,000 mg sodium | $21.42 | $3.12 |
Zipfizz Energy Drink Mix price checked at Zipfizz . 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 glucose polymers. Sweetened with sucralose and xylitol.
- Zipfizz Energy Drink Mix has 100 mg caffeine per serving.
- 0.6% carbohydrate as mixed, which we estimate as hypotonic.
Ingredients
Botanical Antioxidant Blend 205 mg: Caffeine (from caffeine anhydrous and guarana seed extract), Green tea leaf extract, Alpha-Lipoic acid, Green coffee bean extract, Grape seed extract, Grape skin extract. Other Ingredients: Citric acid, glucose polymers, potassium carbonate, tartaric acid, calcium ascorbate, natural grape flavor, magnesium amino acid chelate, potassium bicarbonate, sodium bicarbonate, silica, grape skin extract (color), potassium citrate, taurine, sucralose, dl-alpha-tocopheryl acetate, zinc bisglycinate chelate, manganese gluconate, grape seed extract, niacin, selenium-L-methionine complex, cyanocobalamin, D-calcium pantothenate, green tea leaf extract, pyridoxal-5-phosphate, riboflavin-5-phosphate, xylitol, thiamin mononitrate, chromium nicotinate glycinate chelate, copper citrate and 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 Zipfizz if
- you want a lighter salt dose: 53 mg vs 375 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want no sugar: 0 g vs 8.3 g per 12 fl oz
- you want more potassium: 713 mg vs 278 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want magnesium: 79 mg per 12 fl oz vs not on the label
- you want caffeine: 100 mg per serving
Pick Liquid I.V. if
- you want more sodium: 375 mg vs 53 mg per 12 fl oz
- you want to avoid sucralose
- you want no caffeine
- you want the cheapest sodium: $3.12 vs $21.42 per 1,000 mg
Where to buy
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Zipfizz Energy Drink Mix
Other Zipfizz vs Liquid I.V. matchups
Zipfizz Energy Drink Mix vs Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier + Energy
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier + Energy has 7.1 times the sodium of Zipfizz Energy Drink Mix per 12 fl oz (375 mg vs 53 mg). Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier + Energy has 7.5 g sugar per 12 fl oz; Zipfizz Energy Drink Mix has none.
| Per 12 fl oz | Zipfizz Energy Drink Mix | Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier + Energy |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 53 mg | 375 mg |
| Potassium | 713 mg | 285 mg |
| Magnesium | 79 mg | not on label |
| Carbohydrate | 2.3 g | 7.5 g |
| Sugars | 0 g | 7.5 g |
| Calories | 15 kcal | 34 kcal |
| Cost per liter | $3.17 | $3.77 |
Zipfizz Energy Drink Mix label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier + Energy label checked . Source (opens in a new tab)
Zipfizz Energy Drink Mix price checked at Zipfizz . Source (opens in a new tab)
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier + Energy 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 Zipfizz Energy Drink Mix at Zipfizz 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. Zipfizz Energy Drink Mix and Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier list different values for some flavors; this page uses the main label.
FAQ
Which has more electrolytes, Zipfizz or Liquid I.V.?
Per 12 fl oz, Zipfizz Energy Drink Mix has 53 mg sodium, 713 mg potassium and 79 mg magnesium. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has 375 mg sodium and 278 mg potassium. Per liter that is 148 mg vs 1,057 mg sodium. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier doesn't list magnesium on the label.
Does Zipfizz or Liquid I.V. have more sugar?
Zipfizz Energy Drink Mix: 0 g sugar and 15 kcal per 12 fl oz, sweetened with sucralose and xylitol. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier: 8.3 g sugar and 38 kcal per 12 fl oz, sweetened with stevia.
Which is cheaper, Zipfizz or Liquid I.V.?
Zipfizz Energy Drink Mix worked out at $1.50 a serving, $3.17 a liter and $21.42 per 1,000 mg sodium (20 tubes at Zipfizz, 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 Zipfizz Energy Drink Mix compare with Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier + Energy?
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier + Energy has 7.1 times the sodium of Zipfizz Energy Drink Mix per 12 fl oz (375 mg vs 53 mg). Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier + Energy has 7.5 g sugar per 12 fl oz; Zipfizz Energy Drink Mix has none. Per liter as mixed, Zipfizz Energy Drink Mix costs $3.17 and Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier + Energy costs $3.77.
Does Zipfizz or Liquid I.V. have caffeine?
Zipfizz Energy Drink Mix has 100 mg caffeine per serving. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier has no caffeine.