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Exact LMNT record
LMNT Citrus Salt
One Citrus Salt powder stick. This page does not assume every LMNT flavour has the same ingredient details. The recorded directions give a water range (1 stick in 473–946 ml (16–32 us fl oz) water, to taste), so its prepared sodium concentration is a range rather than one fixed value.
Exact Liquid I.V. record
Hydration Multiplier Lemon Lime original
The Canadian variant uses 1 stick (16 g) and directs 1 stick in 500 ml water. It lists 11 g sugar. It is not Liquid I.V. Sugar-Free, Energy Multiplier, a different flavour, or a U.S.-only label.
Choose by the deciding trait
Three useful answers—none of them universal
Higher sodium · Zero listed sugar
LMNT Citrus Salt
It lists 1,000 mg sodium and 0 g sugar per 1 stick. It also lists Stevia, so zero sugar does not mean unsweetened.
Fixed mix · More potassium
Liquid I.V. original
It directs 1 stick in 500 ml water and lists 370 mg potassium, 12 g carbohydrate, and 11 g sugar per 1 stick (16 g).
Lower recorded cost per stick
LMNT in this snapshot
LMNT: $1.64 per serving. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier: $1.86 per serving. Tax, shipping, membership, and later price changes are not included.
Side-by-side label data
LMNT vs Liquid I.V. nutrition and mixing comparison
Every amount remains attached to its labelled serving. “Not recorded” is not treated as zero. Liquid I.V. uses a fixed directed volume and therefore has one calculated concentration (1,140 mg/L (SALTBLAST calculation)). LMNT provides a directed water range, so its calculated concentration is also a range (1,057–2,114 mg/L, depending on water volume).
| Compare | LMNT Citrus Salt | Liquid I.V. Lemon Lime original |
|---|---|---|
| Exact variant | Citrus Salt drink mix — not another LMNT flavour | Lemon Lime, 16-pack — Canadian original formula, not Sugar-Free |
| Label basis | 1 stick | 1 stick (16 g) |
| Format | Powder stick | Powder stick |
| Directed water | 1 stick in 473–946 mL (16–32 US fl oz) water, to taste | 1 stick in 500 mL water |
| Listed sodium | 1,000 mg | 570 mg |
| Prepared sodium concentration | 1,057–2,114 mg/L, depending on water volume | 1,140 mg/L (SALTBLAST calculation) |
| Listed potassium | 200 mg | 370 mg |
| Listed magnesium | 60 mg | Not quantitatively listed |
| Listed calcium | Not quantitatively listed | Not quantitatively listed |
| Listed carbohydrate | Not recorded in the current SALTBLAST dataset | 12 g |
| Listed sugar | 0 g | 11 g |
| Recorded sweeteners | Stevia | Cane sugar, Dextrose, Stevia (Rebiana) |
| SALTBLAST evidence status | Label researched; Current label verified | Label researched; Current label verified |
Canadian price and availability snapshot
Package price is not the same as cost per serving
Costco Canada
LMNT
Citrus Salt drink mix
- Package snapshot
- $58.99
- Calculated / serving
- $1.64
36 label servings; price checked August 26, 2026.
- The dated Costco price covers a mixed 36-stick package rather than 36 Citrus Salt sticks.
Healthy Planet Canada
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier
Lemon Lime, 16-pack
- Package snapshot
- $29.74
- Calculated / serving
- $1.86
16 label servings; price checked August 26, 2026.
- Displayed price was a sale price; regular price was CAD $34.99.
- The Canadian label does not quantify magnesium, calcium, or caffeine.
The LMNT package snapshot was $58.99 for 36 label servings at Costco Canada. The Liquid I.V. package snapshot was $29.74 for 16 label servings at Healthy Planet Canada. Prices and inventory can change by date, region, membership, and retailer. Calculated per-serving cost is package price divided by recorded serving count only; promotional context remains in the product notes above.
Methodology
How this comparison was built
- 1. Exact variants only. We selected the LMNT Citrus Salt and Canadian Liquid I.V. Lemon Lime original records by dataset slug, preserving flavour, formula, package, and country context.
- 2. Label bases stay visible. Nutrient amounts are shown per recorded stick, not converted into a suggested intake.
- 3. Concentration needs water. Liquid I.V. has a fixed direction (1 stick in 500 ml water), so its calculated result is 1,140 mg/L (SALTBLAST calculation). LMNT directs a range (1 stick in 473–946 ml (16–32 us fl oz) water, to taste), so the current dataset reports its corresponding 1,057–2,114 mg/l, depending on water volume instead of implying one fixed prepared strength.
- 4. Cost is transparent arithmetic. Recorded package price divided by recorded servings, with the date and retailer kept beside the result.
Product and price sources
Open the underlying records
LMNT
Citrus Salt drink mix. Product facts last checked August 26, 2026; availability last checked August 26, 2026.
Directions last checked August 27, 2026.
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier
Lemon Lime, 16-pack. Product facts last checked August 26, 2026; availability last checked August 26, 2026.
After the label comparison
Check both live listings
The LMNT and Liquid I.V. rows use different package and retailer snapshots. Confirm the exact variant and current total cost before choosing.
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 →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.
Direct answers
LMNT vs Liquid I.V. frequently asked questions
Does LMNT or Liquid I.V. have more sodium per stick?
For the exact variants compared, Citrus Salt drink mix lists 1,000 mg sodium per 1 stick, while Canadian Lemon Lime, 16-pack lists 570 mg sodium per 1 stick (16 g). These label amounts are comparison facts, not individualized dosing advice.
Is Liquid I.V. Lemon Lime sugar-free?
Not the Canadian original variant compared here. It lists 11 g sugar and 12 g carbohydrate per 1 stick (16 g), with Cane sugar, Dextrose, Stevia (Rebiana) recorded as sweeteners. Liquid I.V. Sugar-Free is a different product and should not be merged with this label.
Which costs less per serving in Canada, LMNT or Liquid I.V.?
In the August 26, 2026 LMNT snapshot, LMNT was $1.64 CAD per serving based on a $58.99 package and 36 label servings. In the August 26, 2026 Liquid I.V. snapshot, Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier was $1.86 CAD per serving based on a $29.74 package and 16 label servings. Shipping, tax, membership, stock, and later price changes are not included.
Is LMNT or Liquid I.V. better for everyone?
No. Citrus Salt drink mix is the closer match when the deciding label traits are 1,000 mg sodium, 0 g sugar, and Stevia per 1 stick. Lemon Lime, 16-pack is the closer match when you want its 1 stick in 500 ml water directions, 370 mg potassium, and carbohydrate-containing formula. Neither set of traits is universally better.