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Trace Minerals 40000 Volts Electrolyte Concentrate 8 oz bottle

Trace Minerals 40,000 Volts!

8.2

Minimalists who want unflavored electrolyte concentrate to add to any drink

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Key Nutrients Electrolyte Recovery Plus Lemonade powder tub 90 servings

Key Nutrients Electrolyte Recovery Plus

8.1

Budget-conscious daily users who want zero-calorie electrolytes with vitamin supplementation

David Nakamura
David Nakamura

Score Comparison

Criteria
Trace Minerals 40,000 Volts!
Key Nutrients Electrolyte Recovery Plus
Overall Score
8.2
8.1
Ingredient Transparency
7.0
7.5
Electrolyte Profile
8.5
8.0
Ingredient Quality
8.5
7.5
Sugar Content
10.0
9.0
Taste & Mixability
5.5
8.0
Value
8.5
9.0
Versatility
9.0
8.5

Pricing & Features

Specification
Trace Minerals 40,000 Volts!
Key Nutrients Electrolyte Recovery Plus
Price
$0.54/serving
$0.44/serving
Package Price
$25.99 for 48 servings
$39.99 for 90 servings

Making Your Decision

Trace Minerals 40,000 Volts! logo

When to Choose Trace Minerals 40,000 Volts!

Minimalists who want unflavored electrolyte concentrate to add to any drink

Trace Minerals 40,000 Volts takes a unique approach — a pure liquid electrolyte concentrate with zero sugar, flavoring, or additives. Add it to water, juice, or smoothies for electrolytes without committing to a specific flavor. The trade-off is taste and convenience.

Strengths

  • Liquid concentrate format — add to any beverage without changing flavor significantly
  • Zero sugar, zero calories, zero carbs — purest electrolyte delivery method
  • 48 servings from one bottle at ~$0.54/serving with full mineral spectrum

Limitations

  • Concentrate has a strong mineral/salty taste if not diluted enough
  • Requires measuring — no pre-portioned convenience like stick packs
  • Some users report a metallic aftertaste at higher concentrations
Key Nutrients Electrolyte Recovery Plus logo

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

Ready to Get Started?

Trace Minerals 40000 Volts Electrolyte Concentrate 8 oz bottle

Trace Minerals 40,000 Volts!

Score: 8.2
Key Nutrients Electrolyte Recovery Plus Lemonade powder tub 90 servings

Key Nutrients Electrolyte Recovery Plus

Score: 8.1