Electrolyte Packets Compared, Supplement by Supplement (2026) Beta
Every brand markets itself differently, but a packet is a specific dose of sodium, potassium, and magnesium (plus sugar and flavor) at a specific price. Below is the published label data for the four best-known brands, with a row per brand and a column per supplement, so you can read one nutrient straight down a column and see who doses what. We don't sell any of them. The last row is what the same minerals cost if you mix them yourself.
| Brand | Sodium | Potassium | Magnesium | Calcium | Chloride | Sugar | Vitamin C | Zinc | B vitamins | Calories | Price/serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LMNT per 1 stick pack |
1,000 mg | 200 mg | 60 mg | — | — | 0 g | — | — | — | 10 | $1.50 ~$1.50 per stick pack ($1.25 on subscription) |
| Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier per 1 stick pack (16 g) |
500 mg | 370 mg | — | — | — | 11 g | 73 mg | — | B3, B5, B6, B12 | 45 | $1.25 ~$1.00–$1.56 per stick pack |
| Nuun Sport per 1 tablet |
300 mg | 150 mg | 25 mg | 13 mg | 40 mg | 1 g | — | — | — | 15 | $0.70 ~$0.67–$0.75 per tablet |
| DripDrop ORS per 1 stick pack (10 g) |
330 mg | 185 mg | 39 mg | — | — | 7 g | 70 mg | 1.5 mg | — | 35 | $1.10 ~$1.00–$1.25 per stick pack |
| Your own blend | Every dose is yours to set. Build your blend → | ~$0.13–$0.19 mixed from bulk salts |
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A year of one a day
365 servings at each brand's price per serving, next to the same year mixed from bulk salts.
- LMNT $548
- Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier $456
- Nuun Sport $255
- DripDrop ORS $402
- Your own blendDIY $49–$71
To price a blend for your own goal and doses, open the mix builder →
- Your own blend
- Sweetener, tartness, and flavor are optional, and each is priced separately
- LMNT
- Stevia-sweetened · Keto-friendly · No sugar
- Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier
- Sugar + dextrose "CTT" absorption blend
- Nuun Sport
- NSF Certified for Sport
- DripDrop ORS
- ORS-style glucose:sodium ratio
How to read the grid
- The bar behind a dose is its size against the biggest in that column. Each column is scaled on its own, so compare down a column rather than across a row.
- Sodium is the number that separates them. It runs from 300 mg a serving to 1,000 mg, a 3× spread. Everything else on the label moves far less.
- Sugar is there on purpose. The higher-sugar packets use glucose to help sodium absorb; the zero-sugar ones skip it. Which suits you depends on why you're drinking it.
- A dash means the label doesn't list it. We don't put a number in a cell we can't source.
What none of the columns say
Taste, texture, and how a formula sits in your stomach don't fit in a grid, and they're usually why people stick with one packet over another. Nothing above is a recommendation to buy any of these. They're here so you can see what dose you're paying for now, and what the same numbers would cost to mix yourself.
Mixing the same minerals yourself
Every brand above sells the same handful of minerals in a flavored, pre-dosed packet. Bought in bulk, those minerals cost cents. The electrolyte calculator works out the savings for your own habit. In the mix builder you pick what you want electrolytes for (everyday hydration, workouts, endurance, keto, or sick days), start from a suggested blend, change any dose, and get a shopping list with live cost per serving.
Doses and prices above come from publicly available product labels and retail listings as of July 2026. Formulations and prices change, so always check the current label before buying or consuming any product.
Health, accuracy & trademark disclaimer
Health & medical disclaimer. DrinkIY is a cost-comparison and educational tool, not a source of medical, nutritional, or health advice, and nothing on this site creates a doctor–patient relationship. Electrolyte needs vary widely from person to person. Consuming too much sodium, potassium, or magnesium can be dangerous, particularly for people with kidney disease, heart conditions, high blood pressure, or diabetes, people taking medications such as ACE inhibitors, ARBs, or potassium-sparing diuretics, and people who are pregnant or nursing. Consult a qualified healthcare provider before using any recipe or product shown here, and before making any significant change to your electrolyte or fluid intake. For dehydration caused by illness, use a commercially prepared oral rehydration solution and seek medical care. Do not rely on a homemade mix. These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration; nothing here is intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.
Accuracy. Nutrition-label doses and prices shown were collected from publicly available product labels and retail listings as of July 2026. Formulations and prices change; always verify the current label before purchasing or consuming any product. All information is provided "as is," without warranty of any kind, and your use of it is at your own risk. To the fullest extent permitted by law, DrinkIY disclaims all liability arising from use of this site's calculators, recipes, and comparisons.
Trademarks. LMNT, Liquid I.V., Nuun, DripDrop, and other brand names are trademarks of their respective owners. DrinkIY is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by any of these companies; references are for identification and comparison only.