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Waterboy Workout vs Liquid I.V.
Waterboy Daily Hydration is a sugar-free electrolyte mix sweetened with stevia, and Liquid I.V. is a sugar-based hydration powder with 11g of sugar per packet. Here is how they compare, from their published labels.
| Per serving | Waterboy Workout | Liquid I.V. |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 1000mg | 510mg |
| Potassium | 400mg | 390mg |
| Magnesium | 50mg | 0mg |
| Added sugar | 0g | 11g |
| Sweetener | Organic stevia | Cane sugar, dextrose, stevia |
| Serving size | 1 stick (6.6g) | 1 stick (16g) |
| Servings per unit | 36 sticks | 16 sticks |
| Unit price (MSRP) | $65.00 | $24.99 |
| Price per serving | $1.81 | $1.56 |
| Pay with HSA/FSA card | No | No |
| Made in | USA | USA |
Ingredients, from the published labels
Waterboy Workout: Workout Hydration: Pink Himalayan Salt, Potassium Citrate, Citric Acid, Natural Flavor, L-Glutamine, Magnesium Citrate, Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Organic Stevia Leaf Extract, Spirulina Extract [Color], Vitamin B12 [Methylcobalamin]. Per 1 stick (6.6g): 1000mg sodium, 400mg potassium, 50mg magnesium, 1510mg chloride, 0g sugar. (www.waterboy.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 August 2026.
Where Saltivate fits
Saltivate takes a different approach: 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.