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BRAND	SODIUM	POTASSIUM	CALCIUM	CHLORIDE	MAGNESIUM	PRICE+
ACCULYTES POWDER & PASTE 1	2696 mg / oz	848 mg / oz	522 mg / oz	4148 mg / oz	230 mg / oz	.17-.25 / oz or 12.00 for a 3-dose syringe
DYNA-SPARK LIQUID 2	1800 mg / oz	565 mg / oz	1031 mg / oz	175 mg / oz	965 mg / oz	. 61/ oz
ELITE ELYTE FARNAM	**see chloride/min amt. listed	3110 mg / oz	71 mg / oz	19230 mg / oz	113 mg / oz	09. / oz
ENDURAMAX	5528 mg / oz	3657 mg / oz	754 mg / oz	11886 mg / oz	153 mg / oz	.15-.31 / oz
ENDURAMAX PASTE 3	6600 mg / dose	4300 mg / dose	900 mg / dose	14,000 mg / dose	180 mg / dose	$7.00 dose
BRAND	SODIUM	POTASSIUM	CALCIUM	CHLORIDE	MAGNESIUM	PRICE+
LIQUI LYTE LIQUID 4	4,400 mg / oz	3,886 mg / oz	108 mg / oz	n/a	238 mg / oz **	.27 / oz
LYTE NOW PASTE 5	2830 mg / dose	3780 mg / dose	1870 mg / dose	14900 mg / dose	1330 mg / dose	$2.77 - $6 /dose
LYTE RYTE PASTE	7200 mg / dose	3700 mg / dose	1470 mg / dose		1345 mg / dose	See Website
PERFECT BALANCE POWDER & PASTE 6	6,236 mg / oz	5,509 mg / oz	485 mg / oz	14,236 mg / oz	337 mg / oz	.75 / oz or 10.99 for a 3-dose syringe
PERFORM'N WIN 7	1,120 mg / oz	910 mg / oz	n/a	2,800 mg / oz	n/a	.20 / oz
BRAND	SODIUM	POTASSIUM	CALCIUM	CHLORIDE	MAGNESIUM	PRICE+
PERSEVERE TABLETS 8	5,400 mg / 10 tablets	3,600 mg / 10 tablets	240 to 360 mg / 10 tablets	12,000 mg / 10 tablets	150 mg / 10 tablets	.83 / 10 tablets
RIDE RITE 9	2828 mg / oz	3110 mg / oz	424 mg / oz	7353 mg / oz	282 mg / oz	.28 - 36 / oz
STRESS-PAK PASTE 10	1066 mg / dose	792 mg / dose	125 mg / dose	n/a	132 mg / dose	3.23 / dose
SUMMER GAMES	6500 mg / oz	3500 mg / oz	170 mg / oz	13000 mg / oz	160 mg / oz	.16 / oz
SURELYTES w/ CARBO LOAD 11	2835 mg / oz	1670 mg / oz	190 mg / oz	N/A	110 mg / oz	.13-.20 / oz

Let me know if I have missed any major brands, or if any of the information is incorrect. All information was obtained off of product labels or supplied by the manufacturer. The left hand column has links that primarily go to the manufacturer of the product. Under the name of each product I have listed if the product is available in a form other than powder. On the far right there is a column with prices -- those links will take you to a place where you can purchase the electrolytes.

1 Acculytes Ingredients: dextrose, salt (NaC1) potassium bicarbonate, glycine, magnesium amino acid chelate (aspartate), calcium amino acid chelate, calcium silicate, calcium carbonate, magnesium carbonate, silicon dioxide, monosodium phosphate, natural and artificial flavorings. Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus plantarum, Streptococcus faecium, Bifidobacterium thermophilum and Bifidobacerium longum. Note: Salt is listed as an ingredient separate from "sodium", and lists as a min. of 6854 mg. and max of 7555 mg. per ounce.
2 Dynamite Dyna-Spark Electrolytes are in a base of Organic Molasses, natural trace mineral salt, balanced mineral chelates specifically chosen to address mineral deficiencies and muscle imbalances resulting from strenuous exercise. note: Since 100% of the ingredients are not listed, it is probably not possible to get an accurate figure on the ingredients
3 Enduramax Buffered Paste: Sodium chloride, potassium chloride, magnesium oxide, calcium carbonate, calcium acetate, dextrose, dihydroxy-aluminum sodium carbonate (DASC), aluminum phosphate, and glycerine.
4 Liqui Lyte Ingredients: Sodium Chloride (NaCl) 4.400 mg, Calcium (Carbonate, gluconate) (Ca) 1.14%, Ferrous (fummerate) (Fe) 0.93%, Copper (gluconate) (Cu) 0.02%, Magnesium (oxide) (Mg) 238 mg, Manganese (sulfate) (Mn) **12 mg,Potassium Chloride (KCI) 3886 mg, Niacinimide 500 mg, Zin c (oxide) (Zn) 0.04%, D-Cal Pantothenate 1.66%, Potassium Phosphate 500 mg, Vitamin D3 112 IU, L-glycine 250 mg
5 Lyte Now Ingredients: In a base of corn syrup: Manganese ascorbate 20 mg, sodium chloride 7.2 gm; potassium 7.2 gm; magnesium 5.2 gm; calcium 5.2 gm. Plus iron, zinc, copper and cobalt in trace amounts. Product claims: The fastest working electrolyte paste on the market - absorbs in just 3 minutes. 1 dose 30cc.
6 Perfect Balance Ingredients: Copper Gluconate 9 mg, Manganese Amino Chelate 17 mg, Zinc Citrate 17 mg, Vitamin D 173 mg, Magnesium 337 mg, Calcium 485 mg, Sulfate 599 mg, Carbonate 728 mg, Potassium 5,509 mg, Sodium 6,236 mg, Chloride 14,236 mg. Product also available in paste form.
7 Perform'n'Win Ingredients: Sodium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Dextrose, Calcium Formate, Silicon Dioxide, Sucrose, Sodium Acetate, Potassium Citrate, Calcium Lactate, Natural and Artificial Flavors.
8 Persevere Ingredients: Sodium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Dextrose, Natural & Artificial Flavors, Alfalfa Powder, Cellulose, Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Sulfate, Glycine, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate. Also, the ingredient lists: Ash, maxiumum: 60.0%.
9 Ride Rite Ingredients: Sodium Chloride, Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Sulfate, Calcium Acetate, Calcium Sulfate, Vitamin C Ascorbate (Ester C) Powder, Citric Acid, Dextrose, Amino Acetic Acid, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Silicon Dioxide.
10 Stress Pak Ingredients: Salt, potassium chloride, magnesium sulfate, monosodium phosphate, calcium chloride, zinc sulfate, maganese sulfate, cobalt sulfate, and hydroxyethylcellulose.
11 SureLytes w/ Carbo Load Ingredients: Dextrose, Soy Protein Concentrate, Maltodextrin (Glucose Polymers), Potassium Chloride, Salt, Phosphorus Amino Acid Chelate, Magnesium Aspartate, Calcium Aspartate, Zinc Aspartate, Calcium Silicate (Anti-caking Agent) and Dried Fermentation Products of Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Bifidobacterium Thermophilum, Bifidobacterium Longum & Enterococcus Faecium. Carbo Load: per lb: per oz: Glucose Polymers . . . . . . . 50,000 mg . . . 3,125 mg Total Lactic Acid Producing Bacteria: 1.6 x 10 9CFU/lb (1 x 108 CFU/oz)

+Price: Based upon pricing found from vendors located on the internet -- prices reflect item purchased in larger quantity and/or smaller sizes. Prices do not include shipping.

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