| IV Liquid Hydration Multiplier | Tons of flavors, most high in carbs and sugar. | Sugar and carbs can be too much for some people. Some flavors are intense. | Calories: 50. Sodium: 500 mg. Total carbohydrates: 13 g. Total sugars: 11 g. Added sugars: 11 g. Potassium: 370 mg. Vitamin C: 62 mg. Niacin: 19.3 mg. Vitamin B6: 1.93 mg. Vitamin B12: 5.79 mcg. Pantothenic acid: 9.6 mg. | Medium to high | 20+ | Artificial colors, artificial flavors, artificial sweeteners. | Yes |
| Skratch Labs Hydrating Sports Drink Mix | Sweet, salty and drinkable. Fantastic food. | This might be overkill for non-athletes. | Calories: 80. Sodium: 400 mg. Total carbohydrates: 20 g. Total sugars: 19 g. Added sugars: 19 g. Calcium: 50 mg. Iron: 0.2 mg. Potassium: 50 mg. Vitamin C: 18 mg. Magnesium: 50 mg. | High | 6 | Artificial sweeteners, artificial colors, artificial flavors. | Yes |
| SaltStick Electrolyte FastChews | Tasty. Practical format. | Small concentrations of ingredients mean you may need to refill frequently. | Calories: 10. Sodium: 100 mg. Total carbohydrates: 2 g. Total sugars: 2 g. Added sugars: 2g. Potassium: 30 mg. Calcium: 10 mg. Magnesium: 6 mg. | Low to medium | 8 | Artificial flavors, artificial sweeteners, artificial colors. | Yes |
| Electrolit Electrolyte Powder Sachets | It’s delicious. Very soft. | Maybe it’s too sweet. I don’t like artificial coloring. | Calories: 40. Sodium: 330 mg. Total carbohydrates: 10 g. Total sugars: 10 g. Added sugars: 10 g. Potassium: 370 mg. Calcium: 40 mg. Chloride: 370 mg. | Medium to high | 4+ | Artificial sweeteners. | Yes |
| Celsius Hydration Drink Mix | Tasty. Rich in potassium and magnesium. | Low in sodium. Packaging difficult to open. | Calories: 15. Sodium: 210 mg. Total carbohydrates: 1 g. Potassium: 700 mg. Niacin: 16 mg. Vitamin B6: 1.7 mg. Vitamin B12: 2.4 mcg. Pantothenic acid: 5 mg. Magnesium: 65 mg. | AVERAGE | 5 | Artificial colors, artificial flavors. | Yes |
| Bodyarmor Flash IV Hydration Booster Packs | Easy to drink. There are caffeinated options. | Taste is best at very high concentrations of water. The color may be too neon for some. Low carb. | Calories: 15. Sodium: 510 mg. Total carbohydrates: 1g. Potassium: 700 mg. Calcium: 80 mg. Vitamin B12: 2.4 mcg. Magnesium: 65 mg. Vitamin C: 9 mg. Zinc: 11 mg. Niacin: 16 mg. Chloride: 860 mg. Vitamin B6: 1.7 mg. | AVERAGE | 7 | Artificial flavors, artificial sweeteners. | Yes |
| Thorne Daily Electrolytes | Deliciously good. Low calorie content. | Low in carbs and sugar. | Calories: 5. Sodium: 480 mg. Total carbohydrates: 1 g. Potassium: 99 mg. Calcium: 70 mg. Magnesium: 40 mg. Chloride: 750 mg. | High | 3 | Artificial flavors, artificial colors, artificial sweeteners. | Yes |
| Shaklee Electrolyte+ Hydration and Focus | Pleasant taste. Added ingredients for cognitive function. | Shaklee is a multi-level marketer | Calories: 20. Sodium: 300 mg. Total carbohydrates: 5 g. Total sugars: 4 g. Added sugars: 4 g. Potassium: 215 mg. Chloride: 340 mg. | High | 2 | Artificial colors, artificial sweeteners, artificial flavors. | Yes |
| DryWater Complete Hydration Powder | Nuanced, subtle and fruity flavor. Vitamins added. | Unremarkable sugar and carbohydrate content. Some people may want more flavor. | Calories: 15. Sodium: 380 mg. Total carbohydrates: 2 g. Total sugars: Less than 1 g. Added sugars: 0 g. Potassium: 1,000 mg. Chloride: 150 mg. Calcium: 40 mg. Vi5amine C: 70 mg. Niacin: 20 mg. Vitamin B6: 2.5 mg. Vitamin B12: 10 mcg. Pantothenic acid: 6 mg. Magnesium: 40 mg. Zinc: 1.5 mg. | Weak | 4 | Artificial colors, artificial sweeteners, artificial flavors. | Yes |
| Klar Energy + Hydration Drink Mix | Very caffeinated. Vitamins added. | Maybe too caffeinated. Poor nutritional profile, caffeine aside. | Calories: 10. Sodium: 200 mg. Total carbohydrates: 0 g. Potassium: 128 mg. Vitamin B1: 15 mg. Vitamin B3: 15 mg. Vitamin B6: 10 mg. Vitamin B12: 100 mg. Klar Focus Pile: 2 mg. Klar Hydration Blend: 328 mg. | AVERAGE | 4 | Sugar, gluten, animal products, artificial sweeteners and flavors. | Yes |
| Plink Sparkling Electrolyte Drink Tablets | Fun tablet format. Subtle flavor. | Some people may want more flavor. The sparkling formula doesn’t work well with bottled water. | Calories: 10. Sodium: 250 mg. Total carbohydrates: 3 g. Potassium: 180 mg. Magnesium: 25 mg. Sugars: 1 g. | Weak | 3 | Gluten, animal products, artificial sweeteners and flavors. | Yes |
| IQBAR IQMIX Electrolyte Powder | Added ingredients for cognitive function. Unconventional and appealing flavors. | Earthy aftertaste. Low sugar content. | Calories: 10. Sodium: 500 mg. Total carbohydrates: 3 g. Potassium: 450 mg. Magnesium: 65 mg. Sugars: 0 g. Vitamin A: 120 mcg. Iron: 0.4 mg. | Low to medium | 9 | Sugar, gluten, animal products, artificial sweeteners and flavors. | Yes |
| LMNT Electrolyte Drink Mix | Fun flavors. Very high sodium content could be ideal for athletes. | Low in carbs and sugar. Very high sodium may not be ideal for anyone who is not an athlete. | Calories: 10. Sodium: 1,000 mg. Total carbohydrates: 2 g. Potassium: 200 mg. Magnesium: 60 mg. Sugars: – g. | AVERAGE | 10 | Sugar, gluten, animal products, artificial sweeteners and flavors. | Yes |
| Electrolyte drops for buoy | Flavorless (mostly). Practical. Many options. | It’s bad if you add too much. | Hydration Drops: Calories: 0. Thiamine HCL: 0.5 mg. Vitamin B6: 0.5 mg. Pantothenic acid: 1.5 mg. Calcium: 0.5 mg. Magnesium: 0.5 mg. Chloride: 80 mg. Sodium: 50 mg. Potassium: 10 mg. | None | 6 varieties (none flavored) | Sugar, sweeteners, flavors, additives, animal by-products, GMO ingredients. | Yes |
| Quince Recovery Zero Sugar Hydration | Convenient packaging. Tasty. Affordable. | I don’t like the aftertaste. | Calories: 10. Carbohydrates: 0 g. Sugars: 0 g. Calcium: 20 mg. Magnesium: 100 mg. Zinc: 2 mg. Sodium: 1000 mg. Potassium: 250 mg. | Medium to high | 2 | GMOs, preservatives, artificial colors, artificial flavors, stevia, sugar alcohols, major allergens. | No |