Compare Electrolyte Drinks
Quick answer: LMNT, SALTT and Sodii pack the most sodium (about 1,000mg per serve) with zero sugar, which suits heavy sweaters, endurance athletes and keto or fasting diets. Ultima Replenisher and Ancient Lakes cost less per serve and use lighter sodium levels, which suits everyday, casual hydration. Re-Lyte and Dr Hydrate sit in between. Use the table below or take our 60-second Electrolyte Finder quiz for a personalised match.
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 the electrolyte brands we stock in Australia so you can choose what fits your body, your routine and how you actually use electrolytes day to day.
Sodium, sugar, sweetener and price-per-serve figures below are pulled live from our product catalogue, so they update automatically if a brand changes its formula or price.
Electrolyte brand comparisonServe for serve, based on the flagship product we stock from each brand.
| Brand | Sodium | Sugar | Sweetener | Format | Price / serve |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SALTT | 969mg | 0g | Stevia | Stick / Sachet | $2.23 |
| LMNT | 1000mg | 0g | Stevia | Stick / Sachet | $2.17 |
| Sodii | 1000mg | 0g | Stevia | Stick / Sachet | $2.30 |
| Re-Lyte | Not currently stocked | ||||
| Dr Hydrate | 210mg | 0g | Sucralose | Tub / Powder | $1.67 |
| Ancient Lakes | 728mg | 0g | None | Tub / Powder | $0.18 |
| Trace Minerals | 105mg | 0g | None | Liquid Drops | $1.79 |
| Ultima Replenisher | 55mg | 0g | Stevia | Tub / Powder | $1.00 |
| Botanika Blends | 775mg | 0g | Stevia | Tub / Powder | $0.71 |
| BUBS Naturals (Hydrate or Die) | 650mg | 7g | Cane sugar, Monk fruit | Stick / Sachet | $3.50 |
| Powerade | Typically ~6-8g sugar per serve, uses added sugar — not sold by LYTES | ||||
Prices and specs shown are for the flagship product listed per brand and can vary by flavour, pack size and promotions. Figures update automatically from our product catalogue.
Which electrolyte brand is right for you?A closer look at how each brand is formulated and who it suits.
SALTT
969mg sodium0g sugarStevia$2.23/serve
SALTT is an Australian brand designed for hydration you can use every day, not just during workouts. It combines meaningful sodium with potassium and magnesium, without relying on sugar.
Best for: Daily hydration, hot conditions, fasting, low-carb lifestyles
View SALTT productsLMNT
1000mg sodium0g sugarStevia$2.17/serve
LMNT is known for its very high sodium content and stripped-back formula. It's intentionally salty and avoids sugar entirely, which suits people who sweat heavily or follow strict keto or carnivore diets.
Best for: Heavy sweaters, endurance training, keto and carnivore diets
View LMNT productsSodii
1000mg sodium0g sugarStevia$2.30/serve
Sodii uses Australian lake salt and leans into a salt-first approach to hydration, with a deliberately savoury rather than sweet flavour. It's commonly chosen by outdoor workers and tradies.
Best for: Outdoor work, extreme heat, high salt loss through sweat
View Sodii productsRe-Lyte
Re-Lyte is a high-sodium range built around a balanced mineral profile, including potassium, magnesium and trace minerals. It's a strong value pick for people using electrolytes regularly.
Best for: Regular electrolyte users, salty taste preference, value-focused buyers
View Re-Lyte productsDr Hydrate
210mg sodium0g sugarSucralose$1.67/serve
Dr Hydrate goes beyond basic electrolytes with additional performance-focused ingredients, making it popular with people who want hydration to double as part of a broader recovery routine.
Best for: Training, recovery routines, people wanting more than just electrolytes
View Dr Hydrate productsAncient Lakes
728mg sodium0g sugarNone$0.18/serve
Ancient Lakes' Mineral Balance is unflavoured, unsweetened, made in Australia and one of the most affordable electrolyte options per serve, while still delivering solid sodium and magnesium.
Best for: Magnesium supplementation, trace minerals, budget-friendly hydration
View Ancient Lakes productsTrace Minerals
105mg sodium0g sugarNone$1.79/serve
Trace Minerals' Keto Electrolyte Drops are a portable, unsweetened liquid option with a broad mineral profile, popular with people fasting or following a strict low-carb diet.
Best for: Keto, fasting, portable liquid drops
View Trace Minerals productsUltima Replenisher
55mg sodium0g sugarStevia$1.00/serve
Ultima Replenisher is designed to taste good first, with lighter electrolyte levels and no sugar. It suits casual daily use but may fall short if you're sweating heavily or working in hot conditions.
Best for: Casual hydration, flavour preference, low sweat loss
View Ultima Replenisher productsBotanika Blends
775mg sodium0g sugarStevia$0.71/serve
Botanika Blends' Hydration Potions carry a surprisingly high sodium level for a wellness-positioned brand, alongside a flavour-forward, easy-to-drink formula.
Best for: Wellness routines wanting a genuinely high sodium hit
View Botanika Blends productsBUBS Naturals (Hydrate or Die)
650mg sodium7g sugarCane sugar, Monk fruit$3.50/serve
Hydrate or Die sits between lifestyle and performance, using cane sugar and monk fruit rather than a zero-sugar formula. It's commonly used around gym training and everyday activity.
Best for: Gym training, lifestyle hydration, moderate sweat loss
View Hydrate or Die productsPowerade
6-8g sugarSugar
Powerade is a traditional sports drink that uses sugar and carbohydrates for short-term hydration and energy during sport. It isn't sold by LYTES, but it's included here because it's what many people compare modern electrolyte powders against.
Best for: Short-term sport sessions, quick energy, carb-based hydration
Read: Re-Lyte vs PoweradeStill not sure which one?
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Questions, answeredThe same answers shoppers ask us most — and what powers the FAQ schema on this page.
It depends on what you need. For maximum sodium replacement with zero sugar, LMNT, SALTT and Sodii lead with around 1,000mg of sodium per serve. For everyday, lighter hydration at a lower cost per serve, Ultima Replenisher or Ancient Lakes are strong picks.
They do different jobs. Water replaces fluid; electrolytes help your body actually use that fluid, supporting muscle contraction and nerve signalling. That's why you can drink plenty of water and still feel flat, foggy or crampy without enough sodium and potassium.
Stevia is a plant-derived sweetener generally recognised as safe by food regulators, including in Australia. If you'd rather avoid all sweeteners, look for an unflavoured or "no sweeteners" option like Ancient Lakes or unflavoured Re-Lyte.
Based on our live pricing, Ancient Lakes' Mineral Balance and Botanika Blends' Hydration Potions are typically the lowest cost per serve, while stick-pack formats like LMNT and Sodii cost more per serve in exchange for portability.
It depends on how much you sweat, the heat, and your diet. Heavy sweaters, endurance athletes and people on keto or fasting protocols generally need more sodium (700mg-1,000mg+ per serve), while casual, everyday hydration usually needs less.
If you have specific medical sodium or fluid requirements, please seek advice from a qualified health professional.