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Glaceau Nutrient Enhanced Water Beverage, Power-C
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Glaceau Nutrient Enhanced Water Beverage, Power-C

vitaminwater
101.40 foz
Available at Foodtown
90
Calories
0g
Protein
23g
Sugars
0mg
Sodium
44
Ingredients

What You Should Know

Store placement: You'd typically spot vitaminwater Power-C in the refrigerated or ambient beverage aisle, shelved with other enhanced waters, sports drinks, and flavored bottled waters — often near electrolyte drinks, sparkling waters, and energy shots. Occasions: This bottle fits grab-and-go moments — a post-workout pick-me-up, an easy addition to a road-trip cooler, or a convenient option to toss into a backpack for busy school or work days. Brand positioning: Glaceau's vitaminwater markets itself as a lifestyle accessory: colorful, youthful, and health-forward, aimed at millennials and busy adults who want a tasty, fortified hydration option that signals self-care without the gym-gear seriousness of pure sports drinks. Label characteristics: The label leans on health halos — prominent vitamin claims (vitamin C, B6, B12), 'natural flavors,' and fruit imagery; there is no organic certification, and its 'natural' language is marketing-forward rather than regulatory. Processing context: In plain terms, this is a manufactured, formulated beverage — water with added sweeteners, isolated vitamins, minerals, amino acids, and flavor/color agents rather than a minimally processed juice or plain water. Sensory details: Expect a slick, syrupy mouthfeel from the sweeteners, a brightly fruity dragonfruit aroma, and a clear pink tint from vegetable juice colorants; it comes in a smooth plastic bottle with a screw cap designed for single-serve convenience. Ritual context: People buy it as an everyday treat — chilled from the fridge, sipped during commutes or workouts, and enjoyed as a flavored, vitamin-fortified alternative to soda or plain water.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1
Servings per Container: 1
Calories90
% Daily Value*
Total Fat0g0%
Saturated Fat0g0%
Sodium0mg0%
Total Carbohydrate23g8%
Total Sugars23g
Added Sugars23g46%
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

reverse, osmosis, water,, crystalline, fructose,, less, than, 1%, of:, cane, sugar,, vitamins, C,, B5,, B6,, B12, (ascorbic, acid,, calcium, pantothenate,, pyridoxine, hydrochloride,, cyanocobalamin),, electrolytes, (calcium, and, magnesium, lactate, and, potassium, phosphate),, taurine,, citric, acid,, vegetable, juices, (for, color),, natural, flavors,, zinc, gluconate,, chromium, polynicotinate..

Dietary Labels

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

Ultra-Processing Assessment

NOVA Score:4 / 4

Ultra-Processed

Why this score?

Contains added sweeteners (crystalline fructose, cane sugar), isolated vitamins/minerals, flavorings, taurine and other additives, all characteristic of ultra-processed foods.

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Common Questions about Glaceau Nutrient Enhanced Water Beverage, Power-C

Well, that depends on your definition of healthy! Power-C is packed with vitamins like C, B5, B6, and B12, which can give you a little energy boost. But it does have 23 grams of added sugars per serving, so if you're watching your sugar intake, it might not be your best choice. Think of it as a fun treat rather than a health tonic!

Perfect For

post-workout
road-trip
back-to-school

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