Dietary drink for sport
Bodyarmor Lyte Dragonfruit Berry
20 fl oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
- No synthetic dyes
Why it scores 68
Bodyarmor Lyte Dragonfruit Berry scores 68 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 4.5 points 4 kinds of ultra-processing markers: Industrial additive classes found: bulking agent, color (added), flavoring and non-nutritive sweetener. Emerging
- minus 2.5 points Allulose: An ingredient 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 same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Dragonfruit Berry
Ingredients
- Allulose minus 2.5 points
- Potassium phosphate minus 2.5 points
- Stevia (steviol glycosides) minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 4 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 4.5 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Energy 4 kcal / 100 ml minus 1 points
100 − 32.5 = 67.5 → 68
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 4 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 3.9 g |
| Sugars | 0.3 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0.3 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 1 bottle (591 g)
Ingredients
- Filtered Water
- Allulose
- Citric Acid
- Coconut Water Concentrate
- Electrolyte Blend (Dipotassium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Oxide, Zinc Oxide)
- Fruit and Vegetable Juice (Color)
- Vitamins (Ascorbic Acid, Calpantothenate, Niacinamide, Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Retinyl Palmitate, Folic Acid, Cholecalciferol, Cyanocobalamin)
- Malic Acid
- Steviol Glycosides
- Natural Dragonfruit Berry Flavor
- Other Natural Flavors
Label text, as published
Filtered Water, Allulose, Citric Acid, Coconut Water Concentrate, Electrolyte Blend (Dipotassium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Oxide, Zinc Oxide), Fruit and Vegetable Juice (Color), Vitamins (Ascorbic Acid, Calpantothenate, Niacinamide, Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Retinyl Palmitate, Folic Acid, Cholecalciferol, Cyanocobalamin), Malic Acid, Steviol Glycosides, Natural Dragonfruit Berry Flavor, Other Natural Flavors.
Allergens and diets
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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Sources
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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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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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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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“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