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LMNT vs Liquid I.V.
LMNT is a high-sodium electrolyte packet with zero sugar, while Liquid I.V. is a sugar-based hydration mix with 11g of sugar per packet. Here is how they compare, from their published labels.
| Per serving | LMNT | Liquid I.V. |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 1000mg | 510mg |
| Potassium | 200mg | 390mg |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 0mg |
| Added sugar | 0g | 11g |
| Sweetener | Stevia | Cane sugar, dextrose, stevia |
| Serving size | 1 stick (6g) | 1 stick (16g) |
| Servings per unit | 30 sticks | 16 sticks |
| Unit price (MSRP) | $45.00 | $24.99 |
| Price per serving | $1.50 | $1.56 |
| Pay with HSA/FSA card | No | No |
| Made in | USA | USA |
Ingredients, from the published labels
LMNT: Citrus Salt: Salt (Sodium Chloride), Citric Acid, Magnesium Malate, Potassium Chloride, Natural Lemon & Lime Flavors, Stevia Leaf Extract (drinklmnt.com)
Liquid I.V.: Lemon Lime: Pure Cane Sugar, Dextrose, Citric Acid, Salt, Potassium Citrate, Sodium Citrate, Dipotassium Phosphate, Silicon Dioxide, Rebaudioside-A (Stevia Leaf Extract), Natural Flavor, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin B3 (Niacinamide), Vitamin B5 (D-Calcium Pantothenate), Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) (www.fairwaymarket.com)
Label data checked June 2026.
Where Saltivate fits
Saltivate is in the same high-sodium category as LMNT: 800mg sodium, 240mg potassium, and 60mg magnesium per serving, zero sugar, and sweetened with Reb M, not from stevia. Its unflavored electrolyte powder has no sweetener. You can pay with your HSA/FSA card at checkout.