Flavored waters
Vitaminwater Gutsy Zero Sugar
20 fl oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
Why it scores 69
Vitaminwater Gutsy Zero Sugar scores 69 out of 100 (Good) under GoodSwap’s published rules. What moved the score most:
- minus 18 points Ultra-processed (NOVA 4): Classified NOVA 4: made with industrial ingredients and additives. Strong
- minus 3 points 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: bulking agent, flavoring and non-nutritive sweetener. Emerging
- minus 2.5 points Soluble corn fiber (resistant dextrin): An additive class typical of ultra-processed foods (NOVA group 4). Info
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
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The Receipt
Gutsy Zero Sugar
Ingredients
- Soluble corn fiber (resistant dextrin) minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
- Monk fruit extract minus 2.5 points
- Potassium phosphate minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 3 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 3 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Energy 2 kcal / 100 ml minus 1 points
100 − 31 = 69
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 2 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.1 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.1 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 591 ml (591 ml)
Ingredients
- reverse osmosis water
- soluble corn fiber
- natural flavors
- vitamins C
- B3
- B5
- B6
- B12
- ascorbic acid
- niacinamide
- calcium pantothenate
- pyridoxine hydrochloride
- cyanocobalamin
- citric acid
- beta-carotene and beta-apo-8-carotenal and fruit and vegetable juices
- monk fruit extract
- electrolytes
- calcium and magnesium lactates and potassium phosphate
Label text, as published
reverse osmosis water, soluble corn fiber, natural flavors, vitamins C, B3, B5, B6, B12, ascorbic acid, niacinamide, calcium pantothenate, pyridoxine hydrochloride, cyanocobalamin, citric acid, beta-carotene and beta-apo-8-carotenal and fruit and vegetable juices, monk fruit extract, electrolytes, calcium and magnesium lactates and potassium phosphate
Allergens and diets
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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21 CFR 101.22 Foods; labeling of spices, flavorings, colorings and chemical preservatives
“whose significant function in food is flavoring rather than nutritional.”
ecfr.gov
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WHO advises not to use non-sugar sweeteners for weight control in newly released guideline
“The recommendation is based on the findings of a systematic review of the available evidence which suggests that use of NSS does not confer any long-term benefit in reducing body fat in adults or children.”
who.int
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Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025–2030
“Limit foods and beverages that include artificial flavors, petroleum-based dyes, artificial preservatives, and low-calorie non-nutritive sweeteners.”
cdn.realfood.gov
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EFSA issues new advice on phosphates
“We estimated that dietary exposure to phosphates may exceed the new ADI for infants, toddlers and children with average consumption of phosphates in their diet.”
efsa.europa.eu
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“Greater exposure to ultra-processed food was associated with a higher risk of adverse health outcomes, especially cardiometabolic, common mental disorder, and mortality outcomes.”
doi.org