Vitamin waters
Bodyarmor Flash I.v. Zero Lemon Lime
20 fl oz
Score
- Ultra-processed
- Contains non-nutritive sweeteners
Why it scores 67
Bodyarmor Flash I.v. Zero Lemon Lime scores 67 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, emulsifier, non-nutritive sweetener and thickener, stabilizer or gelling agent. 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.
Better sports and electrolyte drinks
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Electrolyte sport water Body Armor Nutrition · 33.8 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 98 out of 100 , 31 points higher -
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Gatorade, Water Gatorade · 1 23.7 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 98 out of 100 , 31 points higher -
Electrolyte Electrolit Zero · 21 fl oz Not ultra-processed · No non-nutritive sweeteners Score 98 out of 100 , 31 points higher
The same kind of product, at least 10 points higher, sold in the US. Never paid placements.
The Receipt
Bodyarmor Flash I.v. Zero Lemon Lime
Ingredients
- Allulose minus 2.5 points
- Stevia (steviol glycosides) minus 2.5 points
- Gum arabic (acacia) minus 2.5 points
- Glycerol ester of rosin (ester gum) minus 1.5 points
- Guar gum minus 1.5 points
Processing
- Ultra-processed (NOVA 4) minus 18 points
- 4 kinds of ultra-processing markers minus 4.5 points
100 − 33 = 67
Nutrition per 100 ml
| Fat | 0 g |
|---|---|
| Saturated fat | 0 g |
| Sugars | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g |
| Fiber | 0 g |
| Protein | 0 g |
Serving: 1.0g
Ingredients
- Filtered Water
- Electrolyte Blend (Potassium Citrate, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Lactate, Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Oxide, Zinc Oxide)
- Citric Acid
- Allulose
- Stevia Leaf Extract
- Gum Arabic
- Natural Lemon Lime Flavor
- Vitamins (Ascorbic Acid [Vitamin C], Niacinamide [Vitamin B3], Pyridoxine Hydrochloride [Vitamin B6], Cyanocobalamin [Vitamin B12])
- Ester Gum
- Guar Gum
Label text, as published
Filtered Water, Electrolyte Blend (Potassium Citrate, Salt, Potassium Chloride, Sodium Citrate, Sodium Lactate, Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Oxide, Zinc Oxide), Citric Acid, Allulose, Stevia Leaf Extract, Gum Arabic, Natural Lemon Lime Flavor, Vitamins (Ascorbic Acid [Vitamin C], Niacinamide [Vitamin B3], Pyridoxine Hydrochloride [Vitamin B6], Cyanocobalamin [Vitamin B12]), Ester Gum, Guar Gum.
Allergens and diets
- Vegan
- Vegetarian
- Gluten-free
- Palm-oil-free
Always check the package: recipes change.
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More from Bodyarmor
Sources
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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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“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