Artificially sweetened beverages
Bodyarmor Zero Sugar Fruit Punch
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
Why it scores 72
Bodyarmor Zero Sugar Fruit Punch scores 72 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 2.5 points Potassium phosphate: EFSA (2019) set a group ADI for phosphates of 40 mg/kg body weight (as phosphorus) and noted that infants, toddlers and children may exceed it. Strong
- minus 2.5 points Stevia (steviol glycosides): WHO (2023) recommends against using non-sugar sweeteners to control body weight (conditional recommendation); US dietary guidelines advise limiting them. Emerging
Every line of the math is on The Receipt below, with its evidence tier and sources.
Better sports and electrolyte drinks
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The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Zero Sugar Fruit Punch
Ingredients
- Potassium phosphate minus 2.5 points
- Stevia (steviol glycosides) minus 2.5 points
- Natural flavors minus 2.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 2 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 1.5 points
Nutrition per 100 ml
- Energy 3 kcal / 100 ml minus 1 points
100 − 28 = 72
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Energy | 3 kcal |
|---|---|
| Fat | 0 g |
| Carbohydrates | 0.3 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
| Salt | 0 g |
Serving: 1 serving (355 g)
Ingredients
- Filtered Water
- Citric Acid
- Dipotassium Phosphate (Electrolyte)
- Vegetable Juice Concentrate (Color)
- Stevia Sweetener
- Magnesium Oxide (Electrolyte)
- Natural Fruit Punch Flavor with other Natural Flavors
- Ascorbic Acid
- Calcium D-Pantothenate (Vitamin B5)
- Niacinamide (Vitamin B3)
- alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E)
- Zinc Oxide (Electrolyte)
- Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6)
- Vitamin A Palmitate (Vitamin A)
- Folic Acid (Vitamin B9)
- Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12)
Label text, as published
Filtered Water, Citric Acid, Dipotassium Phosphate (Electrolyte), Vegetable Juice Concentrate (Color), Stevia Sweetener, Magnesium Oxide (Electrolyte), Natural Fruit Punch Flavor with other Natural Flavors, Ascorbic Acid, Calcium D-Pantothenate (Vitamin B5), Niacinamide (Vitamin B3), alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate (Vitamin E), Zinc Oxide (Electrolyte), Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vitamin B6), Vitamin A Palmitate (Vitamin A), Folic Acid (Vitamin B9), Cyanocobalamin (Vitamin B12)
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