LMNT Drink Mix vs Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix
This comparison uses the declared product and label data we hold for LMNT Drink Mix 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.
Quick comparison
Per serving, as declared. Only attributes at least one product declares are shown.
| Attribute | LMNT Drink MixCitrus Salt | Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink MixStrawberry |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 1000mg | 330mg |
| Potassium | 200mg | 190mg |
| Magnesium | 60mg | 55mg |
| Sugar | 0g | 0g |
| Carbohydrates | Not declared | 2g |
| Calories | 10 | 5 |
| Caffeine | Caffeine-free | Caffeine-free |
| Serving size | 1 stick | 1 packet (3.5g) |
| Format | Powder | Powder packet |
Full side-by-side data
At a glance
Electrolytes
Caffeine
Sugar & sweeteners
Composition
Ingredients
Salt (Sodium Chloride), Citric Acid, Magnesium Malate, Potassium Chloride, Natural Lemon & Lime Flavors, Stevia Leaf Extract.
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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
Where to buy
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| Per serving | LMLMNTLMNT Drink MixCitrus SaltPowder · 1 stick | PEPedialyteElectrolyte Drink MixStrawberryPowder packet · 1 packet (3.5g) |
|---|---|---|
| At a glance | ||
| 🧂 Sodium (mg) | 1,000← Highest | 330← Lowest |
| ⚡ Caffeine | Caffeine-free | Caffeine-free |
| 🍬 Sugar (g) | 0Equal | 0Equal |
| 🔥 Calories | 10← Highest | 5← Lowest |
| Electrolytes | ||
| Sodium (mg) | 1,000← Highest | 330← Lowest |
| Potassium (mg) | 200← Highest | 190← Lowest |
| Magnesium (mg) | 60← Highest | 55← Lowest |
| 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 | Manufacturer states LMNT does not have caffeine; current drink-mix ingredient lists contain no caffeine source. | Verified caffeine-free |
| Sugar | ||
| Sugar (g) | 0Equal | 0Equal |
| Carbohydrates (g) | Not declaredThe manufacturer/source we use does not provide enough information to establish a quantity. This does not necessarily mean the product contains zero. | 2 |
| Calories | ||
| Calories | 10← Highest | 5← Lowest |
| Composition | ||
| Sodium source | Sodium Chloride, Salt | Sodium citrate, salt |
| Potassium source | Potassium Chloride | Potassium citrate |
| Magnesium source | Magnesium Malate | 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 | Salt (Sodium Chloride), Citric Acid, Magnesium Malate, Potassium Chloride, Natural Lemon & Lime Flavors, Stevia Leaf Extract. | 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 artificial sweeteners declared | Yes |
| Coloring | No coloring declared | No artificial colors |
| Dietary certifications | Paleo/Keto friendly, vegan-friendly | 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 | 2026-08-14 | 2026-08-15 |
Key differences
Sodium
LMNT Drink Mix provides 1000mg sodium per serving compared with 330mg in Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix, a difference of 670mg.
Sugar and carbohydrates
Both declare the same sugar per serving: 0g.
Mineral coverage
LMNT Drink Mix declares 3 of the five minerals we track: sodium, potassium, magnesium. Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix declares 4 of the five minerals we track: sodium, potassium, magnesium, chloride. Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix additionally declares chloride, which LMNT Drink Mix does not list in our source.
Calories
LMNT Drink Mix provides 10 calories per serving compared with 5 in Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix, a difference of 5.
Format
LMNT Drink Mix is a powder, 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
LMNT Drink Mix 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: LMNT Drink Mix → Stevia; Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix → Sucralose + acesulfame potassium. Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix list coloring ingredients, while LMNT Drink Mix declare none in the cited formula. Pedialyte Electrolyte Drink Mix declare an artificial sweetener; LMNT Drink Mix explicitly declare none.
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.