Label to label
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 stick. 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. You can pay with your HSA/FSA card at checkout.
