Key Nutrients Electrolyte Recovery Plus
Budget-conscious daily users who want zero-calorie electrolytes with vitamin supplementation
Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix
Endurance athletes and cyclists who want real-food ingredients during training
Score Comparison
Pricing & Features
Making Your Decision
When to Choose Key Nutrients Electrolyte Recovery Plus
Budget-conscious daily users who want zero-calorie electrolytes with vitamin supplementation
Key Nutrients offers the best per-serving value in this comparison with 90 servings at under $0.50 each. The zero-sugar formula with added vitamins makes it a solid daily hydration choice, though the moderate electrolyte amounts may not suffice for heavy athletic use.
Strengths
- Outstanding value at ~$0.44/serving with 90 servings per tub
- Zero sugar and zero calories with 6 key electrolytes plus 12 vitamins
- Wide flavor variety with 10+ options including unique picks like peach mango
Limitations
- Uses stevia which can taste bitter to some people at this concentration
- Contains "natural flavors" without full disclosure of sourcing
- Electrolyte amounts per serving are moderate — may need double-scooping for intense activity
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
