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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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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
Trace Minerals 40,000 Volts!
Nuun Sport Hydration
Overall Score
8.2
7.7
Ingredient Transparency
7.0
7.5
Electrolyte Profile
8.5
7.0
Ingredient Quality
8.5
7.0
Sugar Content
10.0
8.5
Taste & Mixability
5.5
8.5
Value
8.5
8.5
Versatility
9.0
9.0

Pricing & Features

Specification
Trace Minerals 40,000 Volts!
Nuun Sport Hydration
Price
$0.54/serving
$0.75/serving
Package Price
$25.99 for 48 servings
$7.49 for 10 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
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

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Trace Minerals 40000 Volts Electrolyte Concentrate 8 oz bottle

Trace Minerals 40,000 Volts!

Score: 8.2
Nuun Sport electrolyte hydration tablet tube with effervescent tablets

Nuun Sport Hydration

Score: 7.7