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Ghost X Cherry Limeade
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Ghost X Cherry Limeade

Ghost
16 foz
Available at Foodtown
10
Calories
0g
Protein
35mg
Sodium
52
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Ghost X Cherry Limeade is a brightly branded 16 fl oz canned energy beverage that sits at the intersection of flavored soda and performance drink. You'd typically find it in the beverage aisle's refrigerated cooler or on an endcap near other energy drinks, flavored sparkling waters, and pre-workout supplements — sometimes also shelved by the supplements or fitness section of specialty stores. Shoppers reach for it on quick grab-and-go trips, during road trips, before or after workouts, or while stocking up for long gaming or study sessions. The Ghost brand positions itself toward young adults and fitness-minded gamers: sleek, influencer-friendly packaging, ingredient callouts (Carnipure L‑Carnitine, Alpha‑GPC, Neurofactor) and a “performance plus lifestyle” marketing angle that reads as both sporty and lifestyle-oriented. Labels emphasize modern-sounding ingredients and “natural caffeine (from coffee bean)” while also touting low calories and sweetener use; there are no organic or whole‑food certifications and the product is not presented as a kid-specific item. In plain terms, this is a highly processed, formulated beverage built from isolated and synthesized components rather than whole foods. Sensory notes: bright cherry-limeade aroma, lively carbonation, tart-citrus and sweet artificial fruit flavor, thin mouthfeel typical of fizzy diet drinks, and a cold aluminum can that encourages quick sipping. Rituals include chilling a can before a workout, cracking one open during a gaming session, or tossing several cans in a cooler for road trips. The overall story is convenience, instant refreshment and a modern, performance-forward image wrapped in colorful, shelf‑standing branding.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories10
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium35mg2%
Total Carbohydrate2g1%
Protein0g
* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Ingredients

Carbonated, Water,, Natural, and, Artificial, Flavor,, Citric, Acid,, Carnipure, L-Carnitine, L-Tartrate,, Taurine,, Malic, Acid,, Sucralose,, Natural, Caffeine, (from, Coffee, Bean),, Sodium, Benzoate, (Preservative),, Potassium, Sorbate, (Preservative),, Alpha-GPC, (Alpha-Glyceryl, Phosphoryl, Choline, 50%),, Ascorbic, Acid,, Neurofactor, Coffee, (Coffea, Arabica), Fruit, Extract,, Astragin, (10:1, Astragalus, Membranaceus, and, 50:1, Panax, Notoginseng), Root, Extracts,, Niacinamide,, Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate,, Methylcobalamin..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Sodium Benzoate - Synthetic preservative
  • Potassium Sorbate - Synthetic preservative
No Preservative

Dietary Labels

This product is vegan, is gluten-free, and is not organic.

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains numerous industrial ingredients (artificial and natural flavors, sucralose), isolated extracts and preservatives, and is a formulated ready-to-drink product, consistent with NOVA group 4 ultraprocessed foods.

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Common Questions about Ghost X Cherry Limeade

The term 'healthy' can be a bit subjective, right? Ghost X Cherry Limeade is low in calories and sugar, making it a refreshing choice if you’re looking for something light. However, it does have artificial sweeteners and preservatives, which may not be everyone's cup of tea, especially if you're aiming for a diet full of whole foods.

Perfect For

post-workout
road-trip
game-day-prep

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