Nuun Sport Hydration
Active people who want ultra-portable, low-calorie electrolytes for everyday hydration
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier
Mainstream consumers who prioritize taste and convenience over clean-label credentials
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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 Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier
Mainstream consumers who prioritize taste and convenience over clean-label credentials
Liquid I.V. is the most recognizable name in electrolytes, and the taste delivers. However, 11g of added sugar per serving and opaque "natural flavors" labeling put it behind cleaner competitors on ingredient quality. Best for those who want something that tastes great and is available everywhere.
Strengths
- Uses Cellular Transport Technology (CTT) for enhanced water absorption
- Widest flavor variety and most widespread retail availability
- Great taste consistently praised in user reviews
Limitations
- 11g of added sugar per serving — significantly more than clean-label competitors
- Contains citric acid and natural flavors without full disclosure of sources
- Moderate electrolyte content (500mg sodium) relative to sugar load
