Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix
Endurance athletes and cyclists who want real-food ingredients during training
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 Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix
Endurance athletes and cyclists who want real-food ingredients during training
Skratch Labs is a favorite among cyclists and endurance athletes for good reason — the real fruit ingredients create a genuinely pleasant taste without artificial additives. The sugar is intentional for fuel during exercise, but the moderate electrolyte content means heavier sweaters may need to supplement.
Strengths
- Real fruit flavoring — uses actual freeze-dried fruit instead of artificial flavors
- Non-GMO, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free with no artificial anything
- Light, refreshing taste that's easy to drink during exercise without stomach upset
Limitations
- Contains 9g sugar per serving from cane sugar — moderate but present
- Lower sodium (380mg) and overall electrolyte content than high-performance options
- Resealable bag format can be messy and harder to measure precisely
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
