Same Electrolyte Dose. One Also Has Creatine.
LMNT's 1,000mg sodium dose is an exact match to Mike's Electrolytes. So this comparison isn't about dose. It's about what else you're getting for the price, and whether creatine is part of your routine or a separate purchase.
Best For
Anyone who wants a full sodium dose and a full creatine dose in one product, without paying for two subscriptions.
Best For
Anyone who wants electrolytes, and already has a different product for creatine.
Mike's Electrolytes vs. LMNT, Side by Side
| Mike's Electrolytes | LMNT | |
|---|---|---|
| Sodium | 1,000 mg | 1,000 mg |
| Potassium | 200 mg | 200 mg |
| Magnesium | 60 mg | 60 mg |
| Creatine Monohydrate | 5,000 mg | Not included |
| Added Sugar | 0 g | 0 g |
| Price / day, one-time | $1.97 | $1.50 |
| Price / day, subscribed | $1.63 | $1.25 |
| + full creatine dose separately | Already included | +$0.49/day |
| Total for electrolytes + creatine, one-time | $1.97 | $1.99 |
| Total for electrolytes + creatine, subscribed | $1.63 | $1.74 |
LMNT's electrolyte dose is identical to Mike's Electrolytes, so there's no dose math here — this is a straight, real comparison. LMNT is cheaper for electrolytes alone. Add a full creatine dose to match what's already in Mike's Electrolytes, and the totals flip.
Do You Take Creatine, or Not Yet?
LMNT matches the electrolyte dose exactly — same sodium, same potassium, same magnesium as Mike's Electrolytes. If all you want is electrolytes, LMNT costs less per stick.
But creatine monohydrate is one of the most studied, most effective supplements for strength, recovery, and cognitive performance (see the science here) — and LMNT doesn't include any. If creatine is already part of your routine, or something you've been meaning to start, buying it separately to pair with LMNT adds real cost. Mike's Electrolytes builds a full 5,000mg dose in from the start.
If you want electrolytes and creatine in one product, Mike's Electrolytes costs less than buying LMNT plus a separate creatine.
What's Actually in Each Dose
Mike's Electrolytes
- Sodium1,000 mg
- Potassium200 mg
- Magnesium60 mg
- Creatine Monohydrate5,000 mg
- Added Sugar0 g
LMNT
- Sodium1,000 mg
- Potassium200 mg
- Magnesium60 mg
- Creatine Monohydrate—
- Added Sugar0 g
Sodium, potassium, magnesium, and sugar are identical. Mike's Electrolytes adds a full 5,000mg creatine dose.
Cheaper Alone, Not Cheaper Combined
LMNT is cheaper per stick than Mike's Electrolytes — $1.50/day vs $1.97 one-time, $1.25 vs $1.63 subscribed.
But Mike's Electrolytes includes creatine and LMNT doesn't. Add a full-dose, NSF-certified creatine (an additional $0.49/day) to match what's already built into Mike's Electrolytes, and the combined cost runs $1.99/day one-time and $1.74/day subscribed.
Both are higher than Mike's Electrolytes' $1.97 and $1.63.
If you're only ever buying electrolytes, LMNT wins on price. If creatine is part of your routine too, Mike's Electrolytes ends up the same price or cheaper, in one product instead of two.
Two Formulas Built for Different Routines
The sodium and potassium doses in Mike's Electrolytes match what's in LMNT. Mike's Electrolytes adds a full creatine dose on top of that — something LMNT and most electrolyte brands don't include.
- Sodium, potassium, magnesium, and sugar are identical between the two. This isn't a dosing argument.
- Mike's Electrolytes includes a full 5,000mg creatine dose that LMNT doesn't have — and once you price in getting creatine from somewhere else, the total cost favors Mike's Electrolytes.
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A Few More Places to Look
The Science
What sodium, potassium, and creatine monohydrate do — and why the doses matter.
Electrolytes & Creatine Benefits →Is It Worth It?
See the ingredient-by-ingredient cost breakdown against standalone products.
Price by Ingredient →vs. Liquid I.V.
See how Mike's Electrolytes compares to the most mainstream electrolyte brand.
Longevity Farms vs. Liquid I.V. →Why We Built This
Longevity Farms and Mike Glover, and why they built Mike's Electrolytes together.
Why Mike's Electrolytes →LMNT formula and pricing: drinklmnt.com and Forbes Health (checked August 2026). Mike's Electrolytes formula and pricing: Longevity Farms Supplement Facts label. Creatine reference price: Thorne Creatine, thorne.com.
Product formulations, pricing, and other competitor information are based on publicly available information as of August 2026 and may change. Longevity Farms is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by LMNT. Product names and trademarks belong to their respective owners. These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. Not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.