Nuun Sport Hydration
Active people who want ultra-portable, low-calorie electrolytes for everyday hydration
BODYARMOR Flash I.V.
Budget-conscious shoppers who want affordable hydration from a familiar brand
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Pricing & Features
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Nuun Sport Hydration
Active people who want ultra-portable, low-calorie electrolytes for everyday hydration
Nuun's effervescent tablet format is unmatched for convenience — drop one in your water bottle and go. The low sugar and calorie count make it ideal for daily use. The trade-off is lower electrolyte content per serving, making it better for light activity than extreme exertion.
Strengths
- Unique effervescent tablet format — just drop in water, no scooping or stirring
- Only 1g sugar and 15 calories per tablet — among the lightest options
- Compact tube is ultra-portable for hiking, travel, and gym bags
Limitations
- Lower electrolyte content per tablet (300mg sodium) than powder competitors
- Contains stevia leaf extract which some find has a lingering aftertaste
- Tablets can be slow to fully dissolve in cold water
When to Choose BODYARMOR Flash I.V.
Budget-conscious shoppers who want affordable hydration from a familiar brand
BODYARMOR Flash I.V. is widely available and affordable, but the inclusion of sucralose and a proprietary blend without disclosed electrolyte amounts puts it near the bottom on ingredient transparency and quality. Fine for casual hydration, but health-conscious users should look elsewhere.
Strengths
- Very affordable at ~$0.58/stick — one of the cheapest per-serving options
- Good taste with wide mass-market appeal and retail availability
- Coconut water base provides some natural electrolyte content
Limitations
- Contains sucralose (artificial sweetener) despite marketing as "better for you"
- Ingredient label lacks specific electrolyte amounts — proprietary blend
- Owned by Coca-Cola — marketing emphasis on sports branding over ingredient quality
