Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier vs Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix
This comparison uses the declared product and label data we hold for Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier and Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix. Every figure below comes from the manufacturer's own panel or listing, on a per-serving basis. Where a brand does not declare a value we leave the cell blank instead of assuming zero.
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Per serving, as declared. Only attributes at least one product declares are shown.
| Attribute | Liquid I.V. Hydration MultiplierCotton Candy | Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink MixStrawberry |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 510mg | 330mg |
| Potassium | 380mg | 190mg |
| Magnesium | Not declared | 55mg |
| Sugar | 11g | 0g |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 2g |
| Calories | 45 | 5 |
| Caffeine | Caffeine-free | Caffeine-free |
| Serving size | 1 stick | 1 packet (3.5g) |
| Format | Powder stick | Powder packet |
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At a glance
Electrolytes
Caffeine
Sugar & sweeteners
Composition
Ingredients
Formula includes sodium/potassium electrolyte blend, glucose/sugar, vitamins, natural flavors and stevia; flavor-specific label should be retained as source.
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At a glance
Electrolytes
Caffeine
Sugar & sweeteners
Composition
Ingredients
Citric acid, salt, potassium citrate, magnesium citrate, sodium citrate, natural flavors, corn maltodextrin; sucralose, calcium silicate, acesulfame potassium, zinc gluconate
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| Per serving | LILiquid I.V.Hydration MultiplierCotton CandyPowder stick · 1 stick | PEPedialyteElectrolyte Drink MixStrawberryPowder packet · 1 packet (3.5g) |
|---|---|---|
| At a glance | ||
| 🧂 Sodium (mg) | 510← Highest | 330← Lowest |
| ⚡ Caffeine | Caffeine-free | Caffeine-free |
| 🍬 Sugar (g) | 11← Highest | 0← Lowest |
| 🔥 Calories | 45← Highest | 5← Lowest |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium (mg) | 510← Highest | 330← Lowest |
| Potassium (mg) | 380← Highest | 190← Lowest |
| Magnesium (mg) | Not declaredThe manufacturer/source we use does not provide enough information to establish a quantity. This does not necessarily mean the product contains zero. | 55 |
| Calcium (mg) | Not declaredThe manufacturer/source we use does not provide enough information to establish a quantity. This does not necessarily mean the product contains zero. | Not declaredThe manufacturer/source we use does not provide enough information to establish a quantity. This does not necessarily mean the product contains zero. |
| Chloride (mg) | Not declaredThe manufacturer/source we use does not provide enough information to establish a quantity. This does not necessarily mean the product contains zero. | 330 |
| Caffeine | ||
| Caffeine (mg) | 0Equal | 0Equal |
| Caffeine status | Verified caffeine-free | Verified caffeine-free |
| Caffeine notes | Verified caffeine-free | Verified caffeine-free |
| Sugar | ||
| Sugar (g) | 11← Highest | 0← Lowest |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 11← Highest | 2← Lowest |
| Calories | ||
| Calories | 45← Highest | 5← Lowest |
| Composition | ||
| Sodium source | Sodium citrate / salt | Sodium citrate, salt |
| Potassium source | Potassium citrate | Potassium citrate |
| Magnesium source | Not declaredThe manufacturer/source we use does not provide enough information to establish a quantity. This does not necessarily mean the product contains zero. | Magnesium citrate |
| Calcium source | Not declaredThe manufacturer/source we use does not provide enough information to establish a quantity. This does not necessarily mean the product contains zero. | Not declaredThe manufacturer/source we use does not provide enough information to establish a quantity. This does not necessarily mean the product contains zero. |
| Ingredients | ||
| Full ingredient list | Formula includes sodium/potassium electrolyte blend, glucose/sugar, vitamins, natural flavors and stevia; flavor-specific label should be retained as source. | Citric acid, salt, potassium citrate, magnesium citrate, sodium citrate, natural flavors, corn maltodextrin; sucralose, calcium silicate, acesulfame potassium, zinc gluconate |
| Sweeteners | ||
| Sweetener | Stevia | Sucralose + acesulfame potassium |
| Artificial sweeteners | No | Yes |
| Coloring | Not declaredThe manufacturer/source we use does not provide enough information to establish a quantity. This does not necessarily mean the product contains zero. | No artificial colors |
| Dietary certifications | Non-GMO, vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free | Gluten-free, kosher |
| Where to buy | ||
| Retailers | Amazon Click link for price Buy on Amazon →Paid link — Electrolyte Nerd may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. | Amazon Click link for price Buy on Amazon →Paid link — Electrolyte Nerd may earn a commission from qualifying purchases. |
| Verification | ||
| Last verified | 2026-08-15 | 2026-08-15 |
Key differences
Sodium
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier provides 510mg sodium per serving compared with 330mg in Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix, a difference of 180mg.
Sugar and carbohydrates
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier provides 11g sugar per serving compared with 0g in Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix, a difference of 11g. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier provides 11g carbohydrate per serving compared with 2g in Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix, a difference of 9g.
Mineral coverage
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier declares 2 of the five minerals we track: sodium, potassium. Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix declares 4 of the five minerals we track: sodium, potassium, magnesium, chloride. Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix additionally declares magnesium, chloride, which Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier does not list in our source.
Calories
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier provides 45 calories per serving compared with 5 in Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix, a difference of 40.
Format
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier is a powder stick, while Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix is a powder packet. Format changes how each product is carried, measured and mixed; it does not change the declared amounts above.
Serving and packaging
Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier states a serving of 1 stick, and Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix states a serving of 1 packet (3.5g).
Ingredients and sweeteners
Declared sweeteners differ: Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier → Stevia; Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix → Sucralose + acesulfame potassium. Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier, Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix declare an artificial sweetener; the others do not declare one either way. Dietary claims stored in our database: Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier → Vegan, Gluten Free, Dairy Free, Non-GMO; Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix → Gluten Free, Kosher.
We describe what each label declares. We do not say one product is healthier, better or more effective than another — that depends on your own context, and label data alone cannot answer it.