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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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Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix resealable bag

Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix

8.0

Endurance athletes and cyclists who want real-food ingredients during training

David Nakamura
David Nakamura

Score Comparison

Criteria
Trace Minerals 40,000 Volts!
Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix
Overall Score
8.2
8.0
Ingredient Transparency
7.0
8.5
Electrolyte Profile
8.5
8.0
Ingredient Quality
8.5
8.5
Sugar Content
10.0
6.5
Taste & Mixability
5.5
9.0
Value
8.5
8.0
Versatility
9.0
7.0

Pricing & Features

Specification
Trace Minerals 40,000 Volts!
Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix
Price
$0.54/serving
$1.10/serving
Package Price
$25.99 for 48 servings
$21.95 for 20 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
Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix logo

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

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Trace Minerals 40000 Volts Electrolyte Concentrate 8 oz bottle

Trace Minerals 40,000 Volts!

Score: 8.2
Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix resealable bag

Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix

Score: 8.0