Compare Electrolyte Drinks
Electrolytes are everywhere these days, but not all of them do the same job. Some focus on flavour. Some lean on sugar. Others are built for sweat, heat and real mineral loss.
This page compares popular electrolyte brands available in Australia so you can choose what fits your body, your routine and how you actually use electrolytes day to day.
Serve prices are approximate and may vary by pack size, flavour and promotions.
Why Electrolytes Matter (And Why Water Isn’t Enough)
Electrolytes are minerals that help your body hold onto fluid, support muscle contraction, nerve signalling, and how “switched on” you feel through the day.
In Australia, the big triggers are simple: heat, sweat, long days on your feet, training, travel, low-carb eating, fasting, and even a few drinks the night before.
Plain water replaces fluid. Electrolytes help your body use that fluid properly. That’s why you can drink heaps of water and still feel flat, foggy or crampy.
Electrolyte Brand Comparison
| Brand | Sugar | Na | Key minerals | Sweetener | $/serve |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SALTT | 0g | ~1,000mg | K, Mg, Trace | Stevia | ~$2.23 |
| LMNT | 0g | ~1,000mg | K, Mg | Stevia | ~$2.20 |
| Sodii | 0g | ~1,000mg | K, Mg | Stevia | ~$2.30 |
| Re-Lyte | 0g | ~800mg | K, Mg, Ca, Trace | Stevia | ~$1.25 |
| Dr Hydrate | 0g | Moderate | Na/K/Mg + extras | Flavoured | ~$1.67 |
| Revitalise | 0g | Low–Mod | K, Mg | Stevia | ~$1.40 |
| Revitalise Sodium+ | 0g | High | K, Mg | Stevia | ~$1.60 |
| Ancient Lakes (450g) | 0g | Low | Mg, Trace | None | ~$0.70 |
| Ultima Replenisher | 0g | Low | K, Mg | Stevia | ~$1.30 |
| Botanika Blends | 0g | Low | K, Mg | Natural flavours | ~$1.50 |
| Hydrate or Die | 0g | Moderate | K, Mg | Stevia | ~$1.80 |
| Powerade | 6–8g | Low | Na/K | Sugar | ~$1.20 |
Na = sodium, K = potassium, Mg = magnesium, Ca = calcium, Trace = trace minerals.
SALTT
SALTT is designed for people who want hydration they can use every day, not just during workouts. It combines meaningful sodium with potassium and magnesium, plus trace minerals, without relying on sugar.
This makes it popular with Australians dealing with heat, long days, low-carb eating, fasting, or anyone who drinks plenty of water but still feels flat or crampy.
LMNT
LMNT is known for its very high sodium content and stripped-back formula. It’s intentionally salty and avoids sugar entirely.
Many people use LMNT when they sweat heavily, train hard, or follow strict keto or carnivore diets where sodium needs are higher than average.
Sodii
Sodii uses Australian lake salt and leans hard into a “salt-first” approach to hydration. The flavour is deliberately savoury rather than sweet.
It’s commonly chosen by outdoor workers, tradies and people exposed to long periods of heat, where sodium loss is the main concern.
Re-Lyte
Re-Lyte is a high-sodium electrolyte range built around a balanced mineral profile, typically including potassium, magnesium and calcium.
It’s often chosen by people who like a noticeably salty taste and want strong value per serve, especially when buying tubs for regular use.
Dr Hydrate
Dr Hydrate goes beyond basic electrolytes by including additional performance-focused ingredients such as vitamins and other supportive compounds.
This makes it popular with people who train regularly and want hydration to double as part of a broader recovery or performance routine.
Revitalise
Revitalise offers lighter electrolyte blends that prioritise flavour and everyday drinkability. Sodium levels are lower than performance-focused options.
The Sodium+ line is aimed at people who want more salt without moving into very strong, aggressively salty formulas.
Revitalise Sodium+
Sodium+ is Revitalise’s higher-sodium option for people who know they lose salt through sweat but still want something that’s easy to drink day to day.
If standard electrolyte blends feel too light in the heat, Sodium+ is the step-up before you jump into the strongest, saltiest formulas.
Ancient Lakes – Mineral Balance (Essential Electrolytes, 450g)
This product focuses on magnesium and naturally occurring trace minerals rather than sodium. It’s not designed as a sweat replacement electrolyte.
Many people use it as a mineral top-up, particularly if they’re more concerned about magnesium intake than fluid retention.
Ultima Replenisher
Ultima Replenisher is designed to taste good first, with light electrolyte levels and no sugar. Sodium content is low compared to performance electrolytes.
It suits casual daily use but may fall short if you’re sweating heavily or working in hot conditions.
Botanika Blends – Hydration Potions
Botanika Blends positions hydration as part of a broader wellness routine. Sodium levels are low and flavours are designed to be easy to drink.
This places it firmly in the light hydration category rather than serious sweat replacement.
Hydrate or Die
Hydrate or Die sits between lifestyle and performance. Sodium levels are higher than wellness-style products but lower than hardcore electrolyte mixes.
It’s commonly used around gym training and everyday activity rather than extreme heat or endurance events.
Powerade
Powerade is a traditional sports drink that uses sugar and carbohydrates to support short-term hydration and energy during sport.
Compared to modern electrolyte powders, it delivers lower mineral density with a higher sugar load, which makes it less suitable for daily hydration.
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