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Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Mix Berry Pomegranate pouch with single stick packet

Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Mix

7.8

Health-conscious consumers who prefer whole-food-based hydration with organic ingredients

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Nuun Sport electrolyte hydration tablet tube with effervescent tablets

Nuun Sport Hydration

7.7

Active people who want ultra-portable, low-calorie electrolytes for everyday hydration

David Nakamura
David Nakamura

Score Comparison

Criteria
Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Mix
Nuun Sport Hydration
Overall Score
7.8
7.7
Ingredient Transparency
8.5
7.5
Electrolyte Profile
7.5
7.0
Ingredient Quality
8.0
7.0
Sugar Content
7.0
8.5
Taste & Mixability
8.5
8.5
Value
7.0
8.5
Versatility
7.5
9.0

Pricing & Features

Specification
Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Mix
Nuun Sport Hydration
Price
$1.71/serving
$0.75/serving
Package Price
$23.99 for 14 servings
$7.49 for 10 servings

Making Your Decision

Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Mix logo

When to Choose Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Mix

Health-conscious consumers who prefer whole-food-based hydration with organic ingredients

Cure takes a whole-food approach to electrolytes with organic coconut water as the base. The ingredient quality is high and the taste is pleasant, but the electrolyte content is moderate. Best for everyday hydration rather than intense athletic performance.

Strengths

  • Made with organic coconut water and pink Himalayan salt for a whole-food base
  • No artificial sweeteners, flavors, or colors — plant-based ingredients
  • Convenient stick-pack format with pleasant, not-too-sweet taste

Limitations

  • Contains 4g sugar per serving from organic coconut water and cane sugar
  • Lower electrolyte content than performance-focused competitors
  • Premium pricing for the amount of electrolytes delivered per serving
Nuun Sport Hydration logo

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

Ready to Get Started?

Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Mix Berry Pomegranate pouch with single stick packet

Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Mix

Score: 7.8
Nuun Sport electrolyte hydration tablet tube with effervescent tablets

Nuun Sport Hydration

Score: 7.7