Same salts,
a fraction of the packet.
A $1.50 electrolyte packet is mostly salt you can buy in bulk for pennies. Tell us what you drink now and what you want out of it, and we’ll suggest the blend — and show what it saves.
Beta Electrolytes are our newest calculator and still in beta — the blends are starting points built from published bulk-ingredient prices, not prescriptions, and the numbers may change as we refine them.
What you buy out now — the spending we compare against.
1 Your electrolyte habit
How many electrolyte drinks a day or week? Tap Edit prices to match what your packets cost.
2 Fine-tune upkeep
There is no equipment to maintain here, so upkeep is close to nothing. Edit it if you like.
Counted against your at-home cost for the whole projection.
Why you drink them — and the blend that matches.
3 What do you want electrolytes for?
Sodium needs swing by 3× between sitting at a desk and sweating through a long run, so this is the input that actually shapes the recipe. Pick the closest — you can change it any time.
Costs are per 16 oz serving, mixed from bulk salts with tartness and sweetener included. Nothing here is fixed: Custom blend lets you set every dose yourself.
Your savings
Add your usual drinks above to see what you'd save.
Cost of one serving
Your money over time
Break-even progress
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Build your DIY kit
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What the packets actually contain
The four best-known brands, one row each, compared on the supplements they deliver per serving. We don't sell any of them — this is here so you can see which dose you're currently paying for, and hit the same numbers for cents.
| Brand | Sodium | Potassium | Magnesium | Calcium | Sugar | Price/serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LMNT per 1 stick pack |
1,000 mg | 200 mg | 60 mg | — | 0 g | $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 | $1.25 ~$1.00–$1.56 per stick pack |
| Nuun Sport per 1 tablet |
300 mg | 150 mg | 25 mg | 13 mg | 1 g | $0.70 ~$0.67–$0.75 per tablet |
| DripDrop ORS per 1 stick pack (10 g) |
330 mg | 185 mg | 39 mg | — | 7 g | $1.10 ~$1.00–$1.25 per stick pack |
| 🪑 Your own blend mixed from bulk salts |
any | any | any | any | any | ~$0.03–$0.15 build your blend → |
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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.