Compare Electrolyte Powders
Sodium, potassium, magnesium, sugar, sweeteners, HSA/FSA eligibility, and real cost per serving, side by side. Every figure comes from each brand's published label and updates as prices and formulas change.
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| Saltivate | BPN Electrolytes | Buoy | Carnivore | Cure | Dr. Berg's Electrolyte Powder | DripDrop | DryWater | Gatorade | GHOST Hydration | Good Intentions | HRDWRK | Hydrate Pro | HydroMATE | Just Ingredients Electrolytes | Liquid I.V. | LMNT | Magna | Nectar Hydration | NormaLyte | Nuun Sport | Pedialyte | Prime Hydration+ Sticks | Promix Electrolyte Drink Mix | Propel | Re-Lyte | SALTT | Santa Cruz Paleo | Skratch | Thorne Catalyte | Trevi | Ultima | Vitassium | Waterboy Daily Hydration | Nothing found with these criteria | |
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| Serving size | 1 stick (6g) | 1 scoop (5.6g) | 1.5 mL (1 squeeze) | 1 scoop (~3g) | 1 scoop (8.3g) | 1 scoop (6g) | 1 stick (10g) | 1 stick (11g) | 1 powder stick (35g) | 1 scoop (9g) | 1 scoop | 1 scoop (3g) | 1 scoop (4.93g) | 1 stick (5.4g) | 1 scoop (5.7g) | 1 scoop | 1 stick (6g) | 1 stick (5 to 6.5g) | 1 packet (3.4g) | 1 stick (10.5g) | 1 tablet (5g) | 1 packet (8.5g) | 1 stick (9.8g) | 1 scoop (5.18g) | 1 stick (3g) | 1 scoop (5g) | 1 stick (6.6g) | 1 scoop (4.1g) | 1 packet (22g) | 1 scoop (10.4g) | 1 stick (4.8g) | 1 stick/scoop | 2 capsules | 1 stick (3.0g) | — |
| Sodium | 800mg (from salt) | 500mg (from himalayan pink salt, citrate) | 50mg | 500mg (from citrate) | 240mg (from salt) | 40mg (from pink himalayan salt) | 330mg (from citrate, salt) | 380mg (from citrate, pink sea salt) | 230mg (from salt, citrate) | 150mg (from citrate, himalayan pink salt) | 500mg (from salt) | 600mg (from citrate, bicarbonate, chloride) | 1000mg (from salt) | 250mg (from salt) | 100mg (from salt) | 510mg (from salt, citrate) | 1000mg (from salt) | 300mg (from salt) | 100mg (from himalayan pink salt) | 851mg (from citrate, salt) | 300mg (from bicarbonate) | 260mg (from salt, citrate) | 40mg (from sea salt) | 1000mg (from salt (himalayan pink)) | 260mg (from salt, citrate) | 810mg (from salt) | 968mg (from chloride (solarsea salts)) | 1000mg (from salt) | 400mg (from citrate) | 485mg (from salt, disodium phosphate) | 230mg (from pink himalayan salt) | 55mg (from salt) | 500mg (from salt) | 550mg (from pink himalayan salt) | — |
| Potassium | 240mg (from citrate) | 200mg (from chloride) | 10mg | 300mg (from citrate, bicarbonate) | 310mg (from coconut water) | 1000mg (from citrate) | 185mg (from citrate) | 1000mg (from citrate) | 70mg (from phosphate) | 375mg (from citrate) | 100mg (from chloride) | 300mg (from bicarbonate) | 200mg (from chloride) | 200mg (from chloride) | 300mg (from citrate) | 390mg (from citrate) | 200mg (from chloride) | 150mg (from citrate) | 250mg (from citrate) | 393mg (from chloride) | 150mg (from bicarbonate) | 180mg (from citrate) | 700mg (from dipotassium phosphate, coconut water) | 200mg (from chloride) | 80mg (from phosphate) | 400mg (from citrate) | 408mg (from chloride) | 200mg (from chloride) | 49mg (from citrate) | 96mg (from citrate) | 250mg (from phosphate, citrate) | 250mg (from phosphate) | 100mg (from chloride) | 140mg (from citrate) | — |
| Magnesium | 60mg (from malate) | 25mg (from bisglycinate chelate) | 0mg | 40mg (from oxide, citrate) | 0mg | 120mg (from citrate) | 39mg (from citrate) | 40mg (from citrate) | 0mg | 83mg (from citrate) | 30mg (from malate) | 150mg (from glycinate, citrate) | 60mg (from glycinate) | 15mg (from oxide) | 50mg (from citrate) | 0mg | 60mg (from malate) | 210mg (from malate, gluconate, glycinate) | 50mg (from citrate) | 0mg | 25mg (from oxide) | 0mg | 124mg (from citrate) | 60mg (from malate) | 0mg | 50mg (from glycinate, malate) | 178mg (from chloride (solarsea salts)) | 60mg (from glycinate) | 48mg (from carbonate) | 40mg (from lysinate glycinate) | 100mg (from citrate) | 100mg (from citrate) | 0mg | 20mg (from malate) | — |
| Sugar | 0g | 0g | 0g | 0g | 0g | 0g | 7g | 0g | 32g | 0g | 0g | 0g | 0g | 2.5g | 0g | 11g | 0g | 0g | 0g | 7g | 1g | 6g | 2g | 0g | 0g | 0g | 0g | 0g | 19g | <1g | 0g | 0g | 0g | 0g | — |
| Sweetener | Reb M (not from stevia) | Stevia (steviol glycosides) | None | Stevia | Stevia, monk fruit | Stevia | Sugar, sucralose | Stevia, monk fruit | Sugar, dextrose | Sucralose | Stevia extract | Sucralose | Stevia | Sugar, sucralose | Stevia, monk fruit | Cane sugar, dextrose, stevia | Stevia | Stevia | Stevia | Sucralose | Stevia | Dextrose, sucralose, Ace-K | Sucralose, acesulfame potassium | Monk fruit (lightly sweetened versions) | Sucralose, ace-K | Stevia | Stevia (RebD and RebM) | Stevia | Cane sugar, dextrose | Stevia (Rebaudioside A) | Sucralose, stevia | Stevia | None | Organic stevia leaf extract | — |
| Artificial ingredients | None | — | — | — | — | — | Sucralose | — | Artificial flavors, dyes (Yellow 5, Red 40) | Sucralose, Artificial flavors, dyes (Red 40, Blue 1) | — | Sucralose, Artificial flavors | — | Sucralose, Artificial flavors | — | — | — | — | — | Sucralose, Artificial flavors | — | Sucralose, Ace-K, Artificial flavors, dyes (Red 40, Blue 1) | Sucralose, Acesulfame | — | Sucralose, Ace-K | — | — | — | — | — | Sucralose | — | — | — | — |
| Pay with HSA/FSA card | Yes | No | — | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | — |
| Made in | USA | Unknown | — | USA | USA | USA | USA | USA | USA | USA | Unknown | Unknown | USA | USA | USA | USA | USA | USA | USA | India | USA | USA | Unknown | USA | USA | USA | USA | Unknown | USA | USA | USA | USA | USA | USA | — |
| Servings per unit | 30 sticks | 50 (jar) | 40 servings | 90 (jar) | 28 (jar) | 50 (jar) | 32 sticks | 12 sticks | 30 sticks | 40 (jar) | 100 (jar) | 100 (jar) | 45 (jar) | 30 sticks | 30 (jar) | 30 (jar) | 30 sticks | 28 sticks | 30 sticks | 30 sticks | 10 tablets | 8 packets | 6 sticks | 30 (jar) | 40 sticks | 75 (jar) | 30 sticks | 30 (jar) | 20 servings | 30 (jar) | 45 (jar) | 20 sticks | 50 (100 ct) | 60 (jar) | — |
| Price per serving | $1.33 | $0.90 | $0.98 | $0.46 | $1.37 | $0.97 | $1.12 | $2.50 | $0.90 | $0.82 | $0.22 | $0.30 | $0.78 | $1.20 | $0.83 | $1.39 | $1.50 | $1.96 | $1.47 | $1.33 | $0.75 | $1.25 | $2.33 | $1.40 | $0.75 | $0.60 | $1.20 | $1.00 | $1.20 | $1.13 | $0.67 | $1.05 | $0.50 | $0.50 | — |
| Price per 1,000mg key electrolytes i | $1.20 | $1.24 | $16.33 | $0.54 | $2.49 | $0.83 | $2.02 | $1.76 | $3.00 | $1.34 | $0.34 | $0.28 | $0.61 | $2.58 | $1.84 | $1.54 | $1.19 | $2.96 | $3.67 | $1.06 | $1.57 | $2.84 | $2.69 | $1.11 | $2.20 | $0.47 | $0.77 | $0.79 | $2.41 | $1.81 | $1.15 | $2.59 | $0.83 | $0.70 | — |
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Per serving, from each brand's published label. Values can vary by flavor and change over time.
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Saltivate vs BPN ElectrolytesBPN Electrolytes is a mid-sodium mix at 500mg per serving, sweetened with stevia. Saltivate delivers 800mg sodium with 240mg potassium and 60mg mag...Read comparison
Saltivate vs BuoyBuoy is an unflavored liquid electrolyte and trace-mineral drop you add to any drink. It carries roughly 50mg of sodium per serving, so it is built...Read comparison
Saltivate vs CarnivoreCarnivore Electrolytes reformulated to a lighter mix: 500mg sodium, 300mg potassium, and 40mg magnesium per serving, with stevia in the flavored tu...Read comparison
Saltivate vs CureCure Hydration is a coconut-water mix with 240mg sodium per serving, sweetened with stevia and monk fruit. Saltivate carries more than three times ...Read comparison
Saltivate vs Dr. Berg's Electrolyte PowderDr. Berg's Electrolyte Powder runs light on sodium at 40mg per serving and leads with 1000mg potassium, sweetened with stevia. Saltivate delivers 8...Read comparison
Saltivate vs DripDropDripDrop is an oral rehydration solution with 330mg sodium, 7g of sugar, and sucralose per stick. Saltivate brings 800mg sodium with zero sugar and...Read comparison
Saltivate vs DryWaterDryWater runs light on sodium at 380mg per serving, sweetened with stevia. Saltivate delivers 800mg sodium with 240mg potassium and 60mg magnesium,...Read comparison
Saltivate vs GatoradeGatorade powder leans on sugar: 32g per serving with artificial flavors and dyes like Yellow 5 and Red 40, and just 230mg sodium. Saltivate flips t...Read comparison
Saltivate vs GHOST HydrationGHOST Hydration runs light on sodium at 150mg per serving, with artificial flavors on the label. Saltivate delivers 800mg sodium with 240mg potassi...Read comparison
Saltivate vs Good IntentionsGood Intentions Club makes a clean unflavored mix, but at 500mg sodium it runs lighter than Saltivate's 800mg, with less potassium and magnesium. S...Read comparison
Saltivate vs HRDWRKHRDWRK is a keto workout-hydration tub with added amino acids, sweetened with sucralose in its flavored tubs. Saltivate is sugar-free with no artif...Read comparison
Saltivate vs Hydrate ProHydrate Pro matches the high-sodium approach at 1000mg per serving, sweetened with stevia. Saltivate delivers 800mg sodium with 240mg potassium and...Read comparison
Saltivate vs HydroMATEHydroMATE runs light on sodium at 250mg per serving, with artificial flavors on the label. Saltivate delivers 800mg sodium with 240mg potassium and...Read comparison
Saltivate vs Just Ingredients ElectrolytesJust Ingredients Electrolytes runs light on sodium at 100mg per serving, sweetened with stevia. Saltivate delivers 800mg sodium with 240mg potassiu...Read comparison
Saltivate vs Liquid I.V.Liquid I.V. adds 11g of sugar per serving and runs light on sodium. Saltivate delivers 800mg of sodium with zero sugar, no stevia, and HSA/FSA elig...Read comparison
Saltivate vs LMNTLMNT is sweetened with stevia leaf and runs about 1000mg of sodium per stick. If the stevia finish is your dealbreaker, Saltivate is the clean swap...Read comparison
Saltivate vs MagnaMagna runs light on sodium at 300mg per serving, sweetened with stevia. Saltivate delivers 800mg sodium with 240mg potassium and 60mg magnesium, ze...Read comparison
Saltivate vs Nectar HydrationNectar Hydration runs light on sodium at 100mg per serving, sweetened with stevia. Saltivate delivers 800mg sodium with 240mg potassium and 60mg ma...Read comparison
Saltivate vs NormaLyteNormaLyte is an oral rehydration mix often used for POTS, but it is made in India and sweetened with sucralose. Saltivate is made in the USA with 8...Read comparison
Saltivate vs Nuun SportNuun Sport tablets carry a light 300mg of sodium each, sweetened with stevia. Saltivate delivers 800mg sodium per serving with Reb M (not from stev...Read comparison
Saltivate vs PedialytePedialyte powder packs are built for sick-day rehydration: 260mg sodium with dextrose, sucralose, Ace-K, and Red 40 on the label. Saltivate is buil...Read comparison
Saltivate vs Prime Hydration+ SticksPrime Hydration+ Sticks runs light on sodium at 40mg per serving, sweetened with sucralose and Ace-K. Saltivate delivers 800mg sodium with 240mg po...Read comparison
Saltivate vs Promix Electrolyte Drink MixPromix Electrolyte Drink Mix matches the high-sodium approach at 1000mg per serving. Saltivate delivers 800mg sodium with 240mg potassium and 60mg ...Read comparison
Saltivate vs PropelPropel packets run light on minerals at 260mg sodium with no magnesium, sweetened with sucralose and Ace-K. Saltivate carries 800mg sodium plus pot...Read comparison
Saltivate vs Re-LyteRe-Lyte, from the Redmond Real Salt company, is a clean high-sodium mix, but its flavored canisters are sweetened with stevia, and HSA/FSA spending...Read comparison
Saltivate vs SALTTSALTT matches the high-sodium approach at 968mg per serving, sweetened with stevia. Saltivate delivers 800mg sodium with 240mg potassium and 60mg m...Read comparison
Saltivate vs Santa Cruz PaleoSanta Cruz Paleo matches LMNT's high-sodium formula but leans on stevia. Saltivate gives you 800mg of sodium with no stevia leaf, a clean Reb M swe...Read comparison
Saltivate vs SkratchSkratch Labs Sport Hydration is an endurance fuel mix: 19g of cane sugar and dextrose alongside 400mg sodium. Saltivate delivers 800mg sodium with ...Read comparison
Saltivate vs Thorne CatalyteThorne Catalyte is a mid-sodium mix at 485mg per serving, sweetened with stevia. Saltivate delivers 800mg sodium with 240mg potassium and 60mg magn...Read comparison
Saltivate vs TreviTrevi runs light on sodium at 230mg per serving, sweetened with sucralose and stevia. Saltivate delivers 800mg sodium with 240mg potassium and 60mg...Read comparison
Saltivate vs UltimaUltima Replenisher is flavor-first and sodium-light at 55mg per serving, sweetened with stevia. Saltivate is sodium-first: 800mg per serving with z...Read comparison
Saltivate vs VitassiumVitassium by SaltStick is the go-to capsule for POTS and dysautonomia, with 500mg sodium and 100mg potassium per 2-capsule serving and no magnesium...Read comparison
Saltivate vs Waterboy Daily HydrationWaterboy Daily Hydration is a mid-sodium mix at 550mg per serving, sweetened with stevia. Saltivate delivers 800mg sodium with 240mg potassium and ...Read comparison
Comparing electrolyte brands: FAQ
How do you compare electrolyte brands?
Every value comes from each brand's published label or product page: sodium, potassium, magnesium, sugar, sweeteners, and pack sizes. Prices are per serving from each brand's own store. We also show price per 1,000mg of electrolytes, so a cheap, near-empty serving can't hide behind a low sticker price.
Which electrolyte powder can you buy with an HSA/FSA card?
Saltivate is directly HSA/FSA eligible: pay with your benefits card at checkout, no Letter of Medical Necessity. Most other brands either do not qualify or route eligibility through a telehealth letter. The 'Pay with HSA/FSA card' row shows who takes the card directly.
What does price per 1,000mg of key electrolytes mean?
It divides the price of one serving by the combined milligrams of sodium, potassium, and magnesium in it, scaled to 1,000mg. It is the easiest way to spot mixes that cost little but also contain little.
Which electrolyte powders are sugar-free?
Several are sugar-free, including Saltivate at 0g with Reb M (not from stevia). Others carry real sugar: some popular mixes list 11g or more per serving. The Sugar and Sweetener rows show each brand's label values, including artificial sweeteners.
How is Saltivate different from LMNT?
LMNT has 1000mg sodium but uses stevia and runs about $1.50 a stick. Saltivate has 800mg sodium plus 240mg potassium and 60mg magnesium, uses Reb M instead of stevia, and takes HSA/FSA cards directly at checkout. Full breakdown on the Saltivate vs LMNT page.
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More sodium, no sugar, no stevia
800mg sodium, 240mg potassium, 60mg magnesium per serving. Zero sugar, no stevia, HSA/FSA eligible.
