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doingwell vs LMNT: How Do They Compare?

We respect LMNT — they helped build the high-sodium electrolyte category. Here’s an honest, side-by-side look at how doingwell Performance Electrolytes compare on ingredients, sweeteners, flavor system, and banned substance testing. No spin — just the labels. The side-by-side - Sodium per stick: doingwell Performance ~1,000 mg (Himalayan Pink Salt) · LMNT Recharge 1,000 mg - Potassium: doingwell ~220 mg · LMNT 200 mg - Magnesium: doingwell ~150 mg (DiMagnesium Malate) · LMNT 60 mg - Sugar: doingwell 0 g · LMNT 0 g - Sweetener: doingwell organic monk fruit (Luo Han Guo) · LMNT stevia leaf extract - Flavor system: doingwell maltodextrin-free organic natural flavors · LMNT natural flavors (carriers vary by SKU) - Banned substance testing: doingwell Certified with Informed Sport (every batch, 285+ substances, full line) · LMNT not certified with Informed Sport - Proprietary blends: doingwell none — every mg disclosed · LMNT none disclosed - Format: both single-serve stick packs The main differences Sodium that respects the work. At ~1,000 mg per stick, doingwell sits in the same sodium tier as LMNT — because at real training intensity, that’s where meaningful electrolyte replacement starts. Monk fruit, not stevia. We chose organic monk fruit for taste and tolerance — no metallic finish and no “diet drink” aftertaste. Banned substance tested. Coconut Lime, Raspberry, and Mango 500 are all Certified with Informed Sport — every batch tested for 285+ substances banned in sport. Built for athletes who actually get tested. FAQ Is doingwell just an LMNT clone? No. The sodium tier is similar on purpose — that’s the training-appropriate dose. The differences are in sweetener (organic monk fruit instead of stevia), magnesium dose (~150 mg vs 60 mg), and banned substance testing (the full doingwell line is Certified with Informed Sport). Why monk fruit instead of stevia? Taste and tolerance. Monk fruit gives a cleaner sweetness without the metallic finish that turns a lot of people off stevia. What does “Certified with Informed Sport” mean? Every batch is independently tested for 285+ substances banned in sport using ISO 17025 accredited methods. It’s the same program trusted by pro and Olympic athletes. Is the higher sodium level right for me? If you sweat hard regularly, it’s designed for that use case. If you want a milder daily option, see our Mango 500 Daily Hydration stick. This comparison uses publicly available nutrition and ingredient information for other brands as of the date this article was published. Formulas, ingredients, and certifications can change at any time, and other brands may update their products without notice — so always check the current product label before you buy. If you spot something out of date, email help@doingwell.health and we’ll update it. doingwell products are designed to help support hydration. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Last updated on Jun 04, 2026

Why Does doingwell Skip Stevia?

A lot of zero-sugar electrolyte brands lean on stevia. It’s inexpensive, plant-based, and works on a spec sheet — but the aftertaste is real, and so is the customer feedback. Here’s why doingwell is built without it. The side-by-side - Primary sweetener: doingwell organic monk fruit (Luo Han Guo) · typical stevia stick — stevia leaf extract (often Reb A or Reb M) - Common aftertaste complaints: doingwell none reported as a category issue · stevia stick — metallic / bitter / lingering, varies by person - Sugar alcohols: doingwell none · stevia stick — sometimes added (erythritol, xylitol) to mask stevia - Maltodextrin: doingwell none · stevia stick — often present as a flavor / sweetener carrier - Artificial sweeteners, flavors, colors: doingwell none · stevia stick — varies - Salt source: doingwell Himalayan Pink Salt across every SKU · stevia stick — varies Why we made the call Monk fruit gives a clean sweetness without the metallic finish of stevia, without diet-soda vibes, and without digestive roulette from sugar alcohols. It does its job and politely disappears. FAQ Why does stevia bother some people but not others? The bitter, metallic taste comes from compounds that interact with bitter taste receptors. Sensitivity is partly genetic — some people taste it strongly, others barely notice it. We chose organic monk fruit so the question never comes up. Is monk fruit actually different from stevia? Yes. Monk fruit (Luo Han Guo) gets its sweetness from mogrosides, which most people perceive as cleaner and rounder than stevia’s steviol glycosides. Both are zero-calorie and plant-based. They just taste different. Are sugar alcohols in any doingwell product? No. Zero erythritol, zero xylitol, zero of the rest. This comparison uses publicly available nutrition and ingredient information for other brands as of the date this article was published. Formulas, ingredients, and certifications can change at any time, and other brands may update their products without notice — so always check the current product label before you buy. If you spot something out of date, email help@doingwell.health and we’ll update it. doingwell products are designed to help support hydration. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Last updated on Jun 04, 2026

doingwell vs Liquid I.V.: How Do They Compare?

Liquid I.V. helped a lot of people learn what an electrolyte stick is. We built Mango 500 for the next step — the same daily-hydration use case, with zero sugar, organic monk fruit, and a maltodextrin-free flavor system. The side-by-side - Sodium per stick: doingwell Mango 500 — 500 mg (Himalayan Pink Salt) · Liquid I.V. Hydration Multiplier — ~500 mg - Potassium: doingwell 220 mg · Liquid I.V. ~370 mg - Magnesium: doingwell 150 mg (DiMagnesium Malate) · Liquid I.V. not a primary electrolyte in the formula - Sugar: doingwell 0 g · Liquid I.V. ~11 g added sugar (Hydration Multiplier original) - Sweetener: doingwell organic monk fruit · Liquid I.V. cane sugar + stevia (varies by SKU) - Maltodextrin: doingwell none · Liquid I.V. contains dextrose / sugar in the carrier system - Flavor system: doingwell maltodextrin-free organic natural flavors · Liquid I.V. natural flavors - Designed for: doingwell daily hydration, recovery days, travel, lighter activity · Liquid I.V. everyday hydration The main differences Same use case, cleaner build. Mango 500 is designed for the same daily-hydration moments as Liquid I.V. — minus the added sugar and stevia. No sugar, no maltodextrin. We built the flavor system without sugar or maltodextrin. Sweetness comes from a small amount of organic monk fruit. Built to travel. Stick packs sized for a backpack, gym bag, or carry-on — made for hotel water, airplane water, and post-coffee resets. FAQ Is 500 mg sodium enough? For daily hydration, light-to-moderate activity, travel, and recovery days — yes, it’s designed for that. If you’re sweating hard or training in heat, look at our 1,000 mg Performance sticks. Why no added sugar? A small amount of glucose can speed sodium absorption — but the original Hydration Multiplier ships with about 11 grams of added sugar per stick. We built Mango 500 without it because most of our customers don’t want a daily dose of added sugar in a hydration drink. Is Mango Certified with Informed Sport? Yes. Mango 500 is Certified with Informed Sport, joining Coconut Lime and Raspberry. Every batch is independently tested for 285+ substances banned in sport using ISO 17025 accredited methods. This comparison uses publicly available nutrition and ingredient information for other brands as of the date this article was published. Formulas, ingredients, and certifications can change at any time, and other brands may update their products without notice — so always check the current product label before you buy. If you spot something out of date, email help@doingwell.health and we’ll update it. doingwell products are designed to help support hydration. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Last updated on Jun 04, 2026

doingwell vs DripDrop: How Do They Compare?

DripDrop was originally built as an oral rehydration solution (ORS). It works — but it leans medical, and it leans on added sugar. Here’s how Mango 500 compares for everyday use. The side-by-side - Sodium per stick: doingwell Mango 500 — 500 mg · DripDrop ORS — ~330 mg - Potassium: doingwell 220 mg · DripDrop ~185 mg - Magnesium: doingwell 150 mg · DripDrop trace - Sugar: doingwell 0 g · DripDrop ~7 g added sugar - Sweetener: doingwell organic monk fruit · DripDrop sugar + sucralose / stevia (varies) - Positioning: doingwell daily hydration, clean label · DripDrop ORS / rapid rehydration Where each one fits Reach for DripDrop when you specifically want an ORS-style sugar-glucose carrier system (some people prefer this during illness or in heat). Reach for Mango 500 when you want a daily hydration ritual without the added sugar — built for everyday use, recovery days, travel, and lighter activity. FAQ Is Mango 500 an ORS? No. DripDrop is positioned as an oral rehydration solution with a sugar-glucose carrier system. Mango 500 is a zero-sugar daily hydration stick. Different tool, different job. Why no glucose in Mango 500? A small amount of glucose can speed sodium absorption — but most of our customers don’t want a daily dose of added sugar in a hydration drink. We optimized for daily use first. Is Mango 500 Certified with Informed Sport? Yes. Every batch is independently tested for 285+ substances banned in sport using ISO 17025 accredited methods. Coconut Lime and Raspberry are also certified. This comparison uses publicly available nutrition and ingredient information for other brands as of the date this article was published. Formulas, ingredients, and certifications can change at any time, and other brands may update their products without notice — so always check the current product label before you buy. If you spot something out of date, email help@doingwell.health and we’ll update it. doingwell products are designed to help support hydration. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Last updated on Jun 04, 2026

doingwell vs Cure Hydration: How Do They Compare?

Cure helped popularize “clean ingredient” hydration, and we respect the work. Here’s where doingwell goes a step further on sodium, sweetener choice, magnesium dose, and banned substance testing. The side-by-side - Sodium per stick: doingwell 1,000 mg (Performance) / 500 mg (Mango 500) · Cure Hydration mid-sodium (varies by SKU) - Potassium: doingwell 220 mg · Cure ~300 mg (from coconut water) - Magnesium: doingwell 150 mg (DiMagnesium Malate) · Cure lower / not primary - Sweetener: doingwell organic monk fruit · Cure organic stevia - Banned substance testing: doingwell Certified with Informed Sport (full line — Coconut Lime, Raspberry, Mango 500) · Cure not certified with Informed Sport - Athlete positioning: doingwell built around real training & combat sports · Cure general wellness Why this matters Clean ingredients are the starting line, not the finish line. doingwell layers in training-appropriate sodium, monk-fruit sweetness instead of stevia, and banned substance testing across the full line — built for people who push themselves and want to know what’s in the stick. FAQ Is doingwell organic? Many of our ingredients are organic (monk fruit, natural flavors, coconut water powder, bamboo silica). The full ingredient list and sourcing are disclosed on every product page. Why is the sodium higher than Cure? Because we built the Performance line for heavy sweat sessions. If you want a lower-sodium daily option, our Mango 500 sits at 500 mg per stick. What about banned substances? Coconut Lime, Raspberry, and Mango 500 are all Certified with Informed Sport — every batch tested for 285+ substances banned in sport. This comparison uses publicly available nutrition and ingredient information for other brands as of the date this article was published. Formulas, ingredients, and certifications can change at any time, and other brands may update their products without notice — so always check the current product label before you buy. If you spot something out of date, email help@doingwell.health and we’ll update it. doingwell products are designed to help support hydration. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Last updated on Jun 04, 2026

doingwell vs Sports Drinks (Gatorade & Powerade): How Do They Compare?

Classic sports drinks were built decades ago for hot two-a-day practices. They’re sweet, inexpensive, and convenient — and they’re mostly sugar. Here’s the side-by-side. The side-by-side - Sodium: doingwell Performance 1,000 mg / Mango 500 500 mg · 20 oz Gatorade Thirst Quencher ~270 mg - Potassium: doingwell 220 mg (both) · Gatorade ~75 mg - Magnesium: doingwell 150 mg (both) · Gatorade 0 mg - Sugar: doingwell 0 g (both) · Gatorade ~34 g added sugar - Artificial colors: doingwell none · Gatorade yes (varies by flavor) - Format: doingwell stick pack — mix with 16–32 oz water · Gatorade pre-mixed plastic bottle The main differences doingwell sticks have 0 g sugar — no high-fructose corn syrup and no added sugars — with no artificial colors, flavors, or sweeteners, and up to 1,000 mg sodium per stick on the Performance line. You add the water, so a stick ships drier, lighter, and with a smaller footprint than a pre-mixed bottle. FAQ Don’t I need sugar in a sports drink? If you’re racing or doing multi-hour endurance work, a glucose source can help. For most workouts, daily hydration, and training sessions, the sodium is doing the heavy lifting. doingwell skips the sugar so you can fuel separately. Is the higher sodium right for kids and teens? Talk to a pediatrician about specific needs for kids and teens. Our Performance line was formulated with adult athletes in mind. Plastic bottle vs stick pack? A stick pack ships drier, lighter, and with a smaller footprint than a pre-mixed bottle. You add the water — at the gym, at the office, on the plane. This comparison uses publicly available nutrition and ingredient information for other brands as of the date this article was published. Formulas, ingredients, and certifications can change at any time, and other brands may update their products without notice — so always check the current product label before you buy. If you spot something out of date, email help@doingwell.health and we’ll update it. doingwell products are designed to help support hydration. They are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.

Last updated on Jun 04, 2026