Label to label
LMNT vs Liquid I.V.
LMNT is a high-sodium electrolyte stick pack with zero sugar, while Liquid I.V. is a sugar-based hydration mix with 11g of sugar per stick. 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. You can pay with your HSA/FSA card at checkout.
