Beverages, fruit-flavored drink, dry powdered mix, low calorie, with aspartame
Whole food · Beverages
This is a concentrated, low-calorie powder designed to transform plain water into a sweet, fruit-flavored beverage. It dissolves quickly, creating a smooth, non-carbonated drink with a bright, often citrus or berry taste. Nutritionally, it's almost entirely composed of carbohydrates (87g per 100g), primarily from maltodextrin, with negligible protein, fat, or fiber.
Calorie split: 1% protein · 99% carbs · 0% fat
↓ Full nutrition💚 Why it's loved
People love it for delivering a burst of satisfying, nostalgic fruit flavor without the calories or sugar of traditional sodas or juices. Its versatility is key—it can be mixed to taste, carried in a pocket, and used to encourage fluid intake.
⚠️ Watch-outs & how to enjoy it better
The primary concern is the high carbohydrate load from maltodextrin, which can cause rapid blood-sugar spikes, making it less ideal for those managing diabetes. Aspartame, while approved, is avoided by some individuals. To counteract blood-sugar impact, avoid drinking it on an empty stomach and consider pairing it with a source of protein or healthy fat (like nuts or cheese) to slow absorption.
Key benefits
- Extremely low calorie at 218 kcal per 100g of powder
- Provides quick energy from simple carbohydrates
- Convenient and lightweight for on-the-go hydration
- Sugar-free due to aspartame sweetening
- Offers a flavorful alternative to plain water
🍽️ Popular dishes
🌍 Where it's eaten
💡 Did you know?
A single 100g canister of this powder can yield roughly 19 liters (about 5 gallons) of beverage, making it one of the most concentrated drink mixes on the market.
Full nutrition (USDA data · scales with serving)
| Water | 1.8 g |
| Energy | 218 kcal |
| Energy | 912 kj |
| Protein | 0.45 g |
| Total lipid (fat) | 0.04 g |
| Ash | 10.3 g |
| Carbohydrate, by difference | 87.4 g |
| Fiber, total dietary | 0.10 g |
| Total Sugars | 0.00 g |
| Calcium, Ca | 1047 mg |
| Iron, Fe | 0.08 mg |
| Magnesium, Mg | 3.0 mg |
| Phosphorus, P | 1239 mg |
| Potassium, K | 498 mg |
| Sodium, Na | 404 mg |
| Zinc, Zn | 0.00 mg |
| Copper, Cu | 0.00 mg |
| Manganese, Mn | 0.00 mg |
| Selenium, Se | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin C, total ascorbic acid | 560 mg |
| Thiamin | 0.00 mg |
| Riboflavin | 0.00 mg |
| Niacin | 0.00 mg |
| Pantothenic acid | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.00 mg |
| Folate, total | 0.00 ug |
| Folic acid | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, food | 0.00 ug |
| Folate, DFE | 0.00 ug |
| Choline, total | 0.10 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin B-12, added | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, RAE | 0.00 ug |
| Retinol | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Carotene, alpha | 0.00 ug |
| Cryptoxanthin, beta | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin A, IU | 0.00 iu |
| Lycopene | 0.00 ug |
| Lutein + zeaxanthin | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin E (alpha-tocopherol) | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin E, added | 0.00 mg |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3), International Units | 0.00 iu |
| Vitamin D (D2 + D3) | 0.00 ug |
| Vitamin K (phylloquinone) | 0.00 ug |
| Alcohol, ethyl | 0.00 g |
| Caffeine | 0.00 mg |
| Theobromine | 0.00 mg |
Fat & fatty acid profile (per 100g)
| Fatty acids, total saturated | 0.00 g |
| SFA 4:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 6:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 8:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 10:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 12:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 14:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 16:0 | 0.00 g |
| SFA 18:0 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total monounsaturated | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 16:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 18:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 20:1 | 0.00 g |
| MUFA 22:1 | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total polyunsaturated | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:2 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:3 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 18:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:4 | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 20:5 n-3 (EPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:5 n-3 (DPA) | 0.00 g |
| PUFA 22:6 n-3 (DHA) | 0.00 g |
| Fatty acids, total trans | 0.00 g |
| Cholesterol | 0.00 mg |
Amino acid profile (per 100g)
Estimated from Beverages, carbonated, tonic water — USDA does not publish this profile for Beverages.
| Tryptophan | 0.00 g |
| Threonine | 0.00 g |
| Isoleucine | 0.00 g |
| Leucine | 0.00 g |
| Lysine | 0.00 g |
| Methionine | 0.00 g |
| Cystine | 0.00 g |
| Phenylalanine | 0.00 g |
| Tyrosine | 0.00 g |
| Valine | 0.00 g |
| Arginine | 0.00 g |
| Histidine | 0.00 g |
| Alanine | 0.00 g |
| Aspartic acid | 0.00 g |
| Glutamic acid | 0.00 g |
| Glycine | 0.00 g |
| Proline | 0.00 g |
| Serine | 0.00 g |
FAQ
Is this the same as a diet soda mix?
Not exactly. Diet sodas are typically carbonated and use different acidulants (like phosphoric acid) for tang. This mix is non-carbonated, often uses citric acid, and is designed for still beverages like fruit punch or lemonade.
Why is it so high in carbs if it's low-calorie?
The carbs come from maltodextrin, a starch derivative. While it has carbs, the serving size for a drink is small (e.g., 5g), so the total calories per serving remain low. The 87g per 100g is a concentration figure.
Can I bake with it?
You can, but it will primarily add flavor and sweetness, not bulk or structure. It's not a substitute for flour or sugar in recipes. It's best used to flavor frostings, glazes, or batters where a fruit note is desired.
Nutrient density (calculated · NRF9.3)
Nutrient Rich Foods index: beneficial nutrients (protein, fiber, vitamins, minerals) minus saturated fat, added sugar & sodium, per 100 kcal.
NRF9.3 index — Fulgoni, Keast & Drewnowski, 2009. Computed from USDA nutrients.
Weight-loss friendliness (composite index)
Energy density 2.18 kcal/g · 1% calories from protein · 0.1 g fiber · 0.0 g sugar per 100 g.
Composite of energy density (Rolls et al., 1999), protein & fiber satiety, minus sugar. A calculated heuristic — ranks satiety-per-calorie, not a clinical measure.
Dietary load (calculated from USDA values)
Potential renal acid load. Positive = acid-forming, negative = alkaline-forming.
Sodium-to-potassium ratio: 0.81 (lower is better — aim for ≤ 1)
Sodium:potassium per WHO potassium guidance. Computed from USDA nutrients.