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Sparkling Ice Sparkling Water, Zero Sugar, Assorted 12 ea
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Sparkling Ice Sparkling Water, Zero Sugar, Assorted 12 ea

Sparkling Ice
204 foz
Available at Foodtown
5
Calories
0g
Protein
0mg
Sodium
241
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Sparkling Ice Sparkling Water (Zero Sugar, Assorted 12 ea) is a brightly packaged multipack of flavored carbonated beverages often stocked in the refrigerated aisle with other flavored waters, near diet sodas, mixers, and ready-to-drink teas. You’ll also see it on endcaps during promotions alongside party supplies and summer picnic items. It fits casual occasions — stocked for weekend brunches, game-day gatherings, road trips, or as a no-sugar option for everyday lunchboxes. The brand positions itself as a fun, lifestyle-forward alternative to soda: colorful labels, bold fruit names, and vitamin-fortified claims appeal to younger adults and parents seeking “better-than-soda” options without giving up sweet, fizzy flavors. Marketing leans on playfulness and social sharing rather than strict health claims. Labels emphasize “zero sugar,” “natural flavors,” and added vitamins, creating a light health halo, but there is no organic certification or “all-natural” guarantee. In plain language, this is a highly processed, ready-to-drink beverage made from carbonated water with non-nutritive sweeteners, preservatives, emulsifiers, colorants, and isolated juice concentrates. Sensory details: a bright, effervescent mouthfeel with sharp carbonation, a sweet, candy-like fruit aroma, and a lightweight, crisp finish — the sweetness comes from sucralose rather than cane sugar. Packaging is a colorful 12-count assortment (cans/bottles in a shrink-wrapped case) designed for grab-and-go use; rituals include chilling before serving, tossing in coolers for parties, or using cans as cocktail mixers. Overall it reads as convenient, flavorful, and socially oriented — a modern soda substitute engineered for taste and shelf stability.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 12
Calories5
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate0g0%
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

Strawberry, Watermelon:, Carbonated, Water,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Natural, Flavors,, Malic, Acid,, Apple, Juice, Concentrate,, Strawberry, Juice, Concentrate,, Fruit, and, Vegetable, Juice, (for, Color),, Green, Tea, Extract,, Potassium, Benzoate, (to, Ensure, Freshness),, Sucralose,, Gum, Arabic,, Citric, Acid,, Ester, Gum,, Beta, Carotene, (for, Color),, Niacinamide, (Vitamin, B3),, Retinol, (Vitamin, A),, Calcium, Pantothenate, (Vitamin, B5),, Cholecalciferol, (Vitamin, D3),, Biotin,, Cyanocobalamin, (Vitamin, B12),, Pyridoxine, Hydrochloride, (Vitamin, B6)., Classic, Lemonade:, Carbonated, Water,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Natural, Flavors,, Lemon, Juice, Concentrate,, Citric, Acid,, Green, Tea, Extract,, Potassium, Benzoate, (to, Ensure, Freshness),, Ester, Gum,, Gum, Arabic,, Sucralose,, Beta, Carotene, (for, Color),, Calcium, Disodium, EDTA, (to, Protect, Flavor),, Niacinamide, (Vitamin, B3),, Retinol, (Vitamin, A),, Calcium, Pantothenate, (Vitamin, B5),, Cholecalciferol, (Vitamin, D3),, Biotin,, Cyanocobalamin, (Vitamin, B12),, Pyridoxine, Hydrochloride, (Vitamin, B6)., Grape, Raspberry:, Carbonated, Water,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Natural, Flavors,, Apple, Juice, Concentrate,, Raspberry, Juice, Concentrate,, Fruit, and, Vegetable, Juice, (for, Color),, Malic, Acid,, Citric, Acid,, Tartaric, Acid,, Sucralose,, Green, Tea, Extract,, Gum, Arabic,, Potassium, Benzoate, (to, Ensure, Freshness),, Retinol, (Vitamin, A),, Niacinamide, (Vitamin, B3),, Ester, Gum,, Calcium, Pantothenate, (Vitamin, B5),, Cholecalciferol, (Vitamin, D3),, Biotin,, Cyanocobalamin, (Vitamin, B12),, Pyridoxine, Hydrochloride, (Vitamin, B6)., Lemon, Lime:, Carbonated, Water,, Contains, 2%, or, Less, of:, Natural, Flavors,, Clarified, Lemon, Juice, Concentrate,, Citric, Acid,, Potassium, Benzoate, (to, Ensure, Freshness),, Sucralose,, Green, Tea, Extract,, Calcium, Disodium, EDTA, (to, Protect, Flavor),, Retinol, (Vitamin, A),, Niacinamide, (Vitamin, B3),, Calcium, Pantothenate, (Vitamin, B5),, Cholecalciferol, (Vitamin, D3),, Biotin,, Cyanocobalamin, (Vitamin, B12),, Pyridoxine, Hydrochloride, (Vitamin, B6)..

Flagged Ingredients:

  • Calcium Disodium EDTA - Processed emulsifier
  • Potassium Benzoate - Synthetic preservative
  • Beta Carotene - Artificial coloring
No EmulsifierNo PreservativeNo Additive

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 non-nutritive sweeteners (sucralose), preservatives, emulsifiers, flavorings, colorants, and added isolated vitamins — ingredients and manufacturing typical of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Sparkling Ice Sparkling Water, Zero Sugar, Assorted 12 ea

Well, 'healthy' can be a bit subjective! Sparkling Ice has only 5 calories per serving and no added sugars, which is a plus if you're watching your calorie intake. However, it does contain artificial sweeteners and preservatives, so while it’s a refreshing option, it might not be the go-to for everyone looking for whole food choices.

Perfect For

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game-day-prep
road-trip

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