Powder-only Canada guide · Labels and prices checked August 2026
Best electrolyte powders in Canada
The direct answer: the best powder is conditional. Choose by the sodium concentration you intend to mix, whether you want carbohydrate, the sweetener you tolerate, and the real Canadian cost—not by a universal podium. This page narrows the broader Canada electrolyte comparison to powders only.
Exact powder variants
18
Current dataset records with a Canadian or Canadian-facing listing; this count does not imply every item was in stock.
Directed concentration
16/18
Rows with enough label-direction data to calculate a one-serving sodium concentration or range.
Zero-sugar labels
7
Exact variants recording 0 g sugar. Zero sugar does not mean unsweetened; check the sweetener column.
First-hand status
0
Powder rows currently marked Founder tested. All other comparisons are published-label research.
Conditional answers · Not overall winners
Start with the comparison that matches the job
Highest sodium per listed serving
LMNT
1,000 mg per 1 stick. This does not establish the highest concentration when the water volume is flexible.
Highest fixed directed concentration
PH 1500
1,500 mg/L (SALTBLAST calculation) using the label-recorded serving and fixed water volume. This is a concentration fact, not a recommendation.
Lowest recorded cost per serving
Organika Electrolytes
$0.67 CAD per label serving, calculated from the checked package price and count. Shipping, tax, membership, and stock are not included.
Data-derived comparison · Exact variants
Electrolyte powders with Canadian listings
Sodium is shown both per label serving and, where valid, per litre at the directed water volume. Learn why those bases matter in our electrolyte label guide.
| Exact product and evidence | Serving / format | Sodium / directed concentration | Sugar / carbohydrate / sweetener | CAD snapshot | Sources / Canada caveat |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
BioSteel Hydration Mix Blue Raspberry, 7 packets Label researchedCurrent label with caveat Row caveats
| 1 packet (7 g) Powder packet 1 packet in 250–500 mL liquid | 140 mg sodium 280–560 mg/L, depending on water volume | 0 g sugar 1 g carbohydrate Stevia | $9.99 CAD $1.43 CAD / serving calculated Checked 2026-08-26 Voilà | Stock not recorded · checked 2026-08-26 A Canadian retailer or Canadian-facing listing was recorded; stock was not inferred from the listing alone. |
Cure Hydrating Electrolyte Mix Lemonade, 14 sticks Label researchedCurrent label verified Row caveats
| 1 packet (7.3 g) ORS powder stick 1 packet in 237–473 mL water | 240 mg sodium 507–1,013 mg/L, depending on water volume | 4 g sugar 6 g carbohydrate Stevia, Monk fruit, Coconut-water sugar | $40.44 CAD $2.89 CAD / serving calculated Checked 2026-08-26 iHerb Canada | Stock not recorded · checked 2026-08-26 A Canadian retailer or Canadian-facing listing was recorded; stock was not inferred from the listing alone. |
DripDrop Original Electrolyte Powder Bold Variety Pack, 32 sticks Label researchedCurrent label with caveat Row caveats
| 1 stick (10 g) ORS powder stick 1 stick in 237 mL water | 330 mg sodium 1,392 mg/L (SALTBLAST calculation) | 7 g sugar 9 g carbohydrate Sugar, Fructose, Dextrose, Sucralose | $87.99 CAD $2.75 CAD / serving calculated Checked 2026-08-26 Best Buy Canada Marketplace | Stock not recorded · checked 2026-08-26 Third-party marketplace listing, not sold directly by Best Buy. |
Gatorade Zero Sugar Electrolyte Powder Grape, 10 × 2.9 g packets Label researchedCurrent label with caveat Row caveats
| 1 packet (2.9 g) Powder packet 1 packet in 500 mL water | 230 mg sodium 460 mg/L (SALTBLAST calculation) | 0 g sugar 2 g carbohydrate Sucralose, Acesulfame potassium | $7.98 CAD $0.80 CAD / serving calculated Checked 2026-08-26 Walmart Canada | Out of stock when checked · checked 2026-08-26 Canadian listing found; Grape 10-pack was out of stock when checked. |
GU Roctane Energy & Hydration Mix Grape, caffeine-free Label researchedCurrent label with caveat Row caveats
| 2 scoops (65 g) Fuel powder 2 scoops in 620 mL water | 320 mg sodium 516 mg/L (SALTBLAST calculation) | 15 g sugar 59 g carbohydrate Maltodextrin, Fructose | $92.00 CAD $3.83 CAD / serving calculated Checked 2026-08-26 Fuel Kit Canada | Stock not recorded · checked 2026-08-26 A Canadian retailer or Canadian-facing listing was recorded; stock was not inferred from the listing alone. |
Hydrant HYDRATE Lemon Lime, traditional-sugar formula Label researchedCurrent label with caveat Row caveats
| 1 stick Powder stick Manufacturer pages currently show conflicting 237–355 mL and 237–473 mL directions | 260 mg sodium Not normalized — no usable one-serving water volume | 4 g sugar Carbohydrate not recorded Cane sugar, Monk fruit | $92.32 CAD $3.08 CAD / serving calculated Checked 2026-08-26 Nutricity Canada | Stock not recorded · checked 2026-08-26 Imported Canadian-facing listing. |
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier Lemon Lime, 16-pack Label researchedCurrent label verified Row caveats
| 1 stick (16 g) Powder stick 1 stick in 500 mL water | 570 mg sodium 1,140 mg/L (SALTBLAST calculation) | 11 g sugar 12 g carbohydrate Cane sugar, Dextrose, Stevia (Rebiana) | $29.74 CAD $1.86 CAD / serving calculated Checked 2026-08-26 Healthy Planet Canada | Stock not recorded · checked 2026-08-26 A Canadian retailer or Canadian-facing listing was recorded; stock was not inferred from the listing alone. |
LMNT Citrus Salt drink mix Label researchedCurrent label verified Row caveats
| 1 stick Powder stick 1 stick in 473–946 mL (16–32 US fl oz) water, to taste | 1,000 mg sodium 1,057–2,114 mg/L, depending on water volume | 0 g sugar Carbohydrate not recorded Stevia | $58.99 CAD $1.64 CAD / serving calculated Checked 2026-08-26 Costco Canada | Stock not recorded · checked 2026-08-26 The price snapshot is for Costco Canada's 36-stick variety pack (18 Citrus Salt and 18 Watermelon Salt), not a Citrus-only box; stock varies by location. |
Maurten Drink Mix 320 Original non-caffeinated, current 83 g formula Label researchedCurrent label verified Row caveats
| 1 sachet (83 g) Fuel powder packet 1 sachet in 500 mL water | 245 mg sodium 490 mg/L (SALTBLAST calculation) | 37 g sugar 78 g carbohydrate Maltodextrin, Fructose | $71.00 CAD $5.07 CAD / serving calculated Checked 2026-08-26 Maurten Canada | Stock not recorded · checked 2026-08-26 A Canadian retailer or Canadian-facing listing was recorded; stock was not inferred from the listing alone. |
Organika Electrolytes Lemon Iced Tea, 210 g Label researchedCurrent label verified Row caveats
| 1 scoop (3.5 g) Powder tub 1 scoop in 500 mL water | 30 mg sodium 60 mg/L (SALTBLAST calculation) | 0 g sugar 2 g carbohydrate Stevia | $39.99 CAD $0.67 CAD / serving calculated Checked 2026-08-26 National Nutrition | Stock not recorded · checked 2026-08-26 A Canadian retailer or Canadian-facing listing was recorded; stock was not inferred from the listing alone. |
Pedialyte Sport Electrolyte Powder Lemon Lime + Fruit Punch, 24 packets Label researchedCurrent label with caveat Row caveats
| 1 packet (14.1 g) ORS powder packet 1 packet in 473 mL water | 650 mg sodium 1,374 mg/L (SALTBLAST calculation) | 7 g sugar 10 g carbohydrate Dextrose, Sucralose, Acesulfame potassium | $96.70 CAD $4.03 CAD / serving calculated Checked 2026-08-26 Nutricity Canada | Stock not recorded · checked 2026-08-26 U.S.-label import; Abbott Canada does not list Pedialyte Sport in its Canadian range. |
PH 1000 Electrolyte drink mix packet Label researchedCurrent label verified | 1 packet Powder packet 1 packet in 500 mL water | 500 mg sodium 1,000 mg/L (SALTBLAST calculation) | 16 g sugar 17 g carbohydrate No sweetener recorded | Not recorded | Stock not recorded · checked 2026-08-26 A Canadian retailer or Canadian-facing listing was recorded; stock was not inferred from the listing alone. |
PH 1500 Electrolyte drink mix packet Label researchedCurrent label verified Row caveats
| 1 packet (20 g) Powder packet 1 packet in 500 mL water | 750 mg sodium 1,500 mg/L (SALTBLAST calculation) | 15 g sugar 15 g carbohydrate Sugar | $19.99 CAD $2.50 CAD / serving calculated Checked 2026-08-26 Precision Fuel & Hydration Canada | Stock not recorded · checked 2026-08-26 A Canadian retailer or Canadian-facing listing was recorded; stock was not inferred from the listing alone. |
Propel Zero Sugar Electrolyte Water Mix Berry, 10 × 2.5 g packets, UPC 052000010879 Label researchedCurrent label with caveat Row caveats
| 1 packet (2.5 g) Powder packet 1 packet in approximately 500 mL water | 210 mg sodium 420 mg/L (SALTBLAST calculation) | 0 g sugar 0 g carbohydrate Sucralose, Acesulfame potassium | Not recorded Checked 2026-08-26 Instacart Canada | Stock not recorded · checked 2026-08-26 A Canadian retailer or Canadian-facing listing was recorded; stock was not inferred from the listing alone. |
Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix Lemon + Lime, 440 g bag Label researchedCurrent label verified Row caveats
| 1 scoop (22 g) Powder bag 1 scoop in 355–475 mL water | 400 mg sodium 842–1,127 mg/L, depending on water volume | 19 g sugar 20 g carbohydrate Cane sugar, Dextrose | $32.99 CAD $1.65 CAD / serving calculated Checked 2026-08-26 Skratch Labs Canada | Stock not recorded · checked 2026-08-26 A Canadian retailer or Canadian-facing listing was recorded; stock was not inferred from the listing alone. |
Tailwind Endurance Fuel Lemon, non-caffeinated Label researchedCurrent label with caveat Row caveats
| 1 scoop (27 g) Fuel powder Directions begin at 2–3 scoops in 532–710 mL; no one-scoop water volume is stated | 310 mg sodium Not normalized — no usable one-serving water volume | 25 g sugar 25 g carbohydrate Dextrose, Cane sugar | $44.99 CAD $1.50 CAD / serving calculated Checked 2026-08-26 Spry Active | Stock not recorded · checked 2026-08-26 A Canadian retailer or Canadian-facing listing was recorded; stock was not inferred from the listing alone. |
Ultima Replenisher Daily Electrolyte Mix Lemonade, 30-serving canister Label researchedCurrent label with caveat | 1 scoop Powder tub 1 scoop in 473 mL water | 55 mg sodium 116 mg/L (SALTBLAST calculation) | 0 g sugar 0 g carbohydrate Stevia (Rebaudioside A) | $31.49 CAD $1.05 CAD / serving calculated Checked 2026-08-26 Natura Market | Out of stock when checked · checked 2026-08-26 Canadian listing was out of stock when checked. |
Vega Sport Electrolyte Hydration Lemon Lime, 168 g tub Label researchedCurrent label with caveat Row caveats
| 1 scoop (4.2 g) Powder tub 1 scoop in 480 mL water | 105 mg sodium 219 mg/L (SALTBLAST calculation) | 0 g sugar 1 g carbohydrate Stevia | $34.99 CAD $0.87 CAD / serving calculated Checked 2026-08-26 Voilà | Stock not recorded · checked 2026-08-26 A Canadian retailer or Canadian-facing listing was recorded; stock was not inferred from the listing alone. |
How this shortlist is built
Same format, honest differences
- Included: exact variants whose dataset record is current, has a Canadian or Canadian-facing listing, and whose format contains powder. Stock is reported separately when it was captured.
- Still separated: everyday mixes, ORS-style powders, and carbohydrate fuel powders stay visibly labelled because they do different jobs.
- Excluded: capsules, chewables, effervescent tablets, and historical records or records without a Canadian listing. Compare those format tradeoffs in capsules vs. powders.
Normalization limits
We do not invent a litre value
A fixed sodium-per-litre calculation requires a label serving and a fixed directed water volume. When directions give a valid range, the table shows a range. When the volume is flexible, disputed, or starts at multiple servings, the row remains unnormalized. Do not change a product's directions merely to force a preferred concentration.
Canada checkout check
Verify the delivered variant, not just the brand
Formula: match the flavour, package count, label basis, and country-specific panel to the row.
Availability: an out-of-stock item or a U.S.-label marketplace import is not equivalent to ordinary Canadian distribution.
Landed cost: compare the final package total after shipping, membership, duties, and tax—not only the recorded shelf price.
Check current listings
Check current Canadian powder listings
Use the dated label and cost comparison above first, then confirm the exact package and live price with the retailer.
LMNT
Citrus Salt drink mix
Destination: LMNT 36-stick variety pack (Citrus Salt and Watermelon Salt)
- Listed sodium
- 1,000 mg
- Listed sugar
- 0 g
Snapshot: $58.99 at Costco Canada, checked Aug 26, 2026. Live price may differ.
The price snapshot is for Costco Canada's 36-stick variety pack (18 Citrus Salt and 18 Watermelon Salt), not a Citrus-only box; stock varies by location.
Check at Costco Canada →Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier
Lemon Lime, 16-pack
Destination: Liquid I.V. Lemon Lime, 16 × 16 g listing
- Listed sodium
- 570 mg
- Listed sugar
- 11 g
Snapshot: $29.74 at Healthy Planet Canada, checked Aug 26, 2026. Live price may differ.
Check at Healthy Planet Canada →Organika Electrolytes
Lemon Iced Tea, 210 g
Destination: Organika Electrolytes Lemon Iced Tea, 210 g listing
- Listed sodium
- 30 mg
- Listed sugar
- 0 g
Snapshot: $39.99 at National Nutrition, checked Aug 26, 2026. Live price may differ.
Check at National Nutrition →Skratch Labs Hydration Sport Drink Mix
Lemon + Lime, 440 g bag
Destination: Skratch Hydration Sport Lemon + Lime, 20 servings listing
- Listed sodium
- 400 mg
- Listed sugar
- 19 g
Snapshot: $32.99 at Skratch Labs Canada, checked Aug 26, 2026. Live price may differ.
Check at Skratch Labs Canada →Retailer links are convenience links, not stock guarantees. Match the exact variant and current package label before buying. Commercial relationships never change SALTBLAST's test-status labels or conclusions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best electrolyte powder in Canada?
There is no universal best powder. A useful shortlist depends on the job: desired sodium per serving and per directed water volume, whether carbohydrate is wanted, sweetener preference, package format, the dated Canadian listing and stock state, and total delivered cost.
Can I compare electrolyte powders by sodium per packet?
Only partly. Sodium per packet or scoop describes the serving, but concentration also depends on the directed water volume. This guide calculates sodium per litre only when the current product record provides a usable one-serving water amount or range.
Are the Canadian prices on this page guaranteed?
No. They are dated CAD snapshots from the recorded retailer. Promotions, stock, package counts, shipping, membership, duties, tax, and marketplace sellers can change the final cost.
Has SALTBLAST tested every powder in this guide?
No. Each row displays its evidence status. Label researched means SALTBLAST compared published manufacturer and retailer information, not taste, tolerance, mixability, or exercise performance. Only a row explicitly marked Founder tested represents first-hand founder use.