Processing Score
12.1Ultra-Processed
02.55.08.010+
Nutrition Score
5/10Good
The processing score reflects 22 ingredients, including artificial colors, artificial sweeteners, preservatives, plus 1 more we flag. No nutrient exceeds our high thresholds.
Nutrition Highlights
Very Low Sodium
Data Updated
Oct 18, 2026
UPC
891008001201
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Nutrition Facts
Serving size458 ml
Amount per serving
Calories
30
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0g
0%
Saturated Fat N/A
Trans Fat N/A
Cholesterol N/A
Sodium 125mg
5%
Total Carbohydrate 6g
2%
Dietary Fiber N/A
Total Sugars 6g
Protein 0g
Potassium 440mg
9%
* 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
22 listed · 5 flagged for reviewPURIFIED WATER, SUCROSE, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM PHOSPHATE, SODIUM CITRATE, POTASSIUM CHLORIDE, CAFFEINE, POTASSIUM BENZOATE, POTASSIUM SORBATE, TAURINE, SUCRALOSE, L-CARNITINE, ACACIA GUM, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, NIACINAMIDE, NATURAL FLAVORS, ESTER GUM, YELLOW 5, CALCIUM PANTHOTHENATE, PYRIDOXINE HYDROCHLORIDE, BLUE 1, CYANOCOBALAMIN.
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Why Does This Score Ultra-Processed?
In our analysis, Energy Water, Lemon Lime Rush scores Ultra-Processed. That classification is shaped by ingredients commonly associated with ultra-processed foods:
- Chemical Preservatives (Potassium Sorbate): Synthetic preservatives are UPF indicators.
- Artificial Sweeteners (Sucralose): Synthetic sweeteners are definitive UPF markers.
- Artificial Colors (Yellow 5, Blue 1): Synthetic colors are definitive UPF markers.
- Other Additives (Caffeine, Taurine): Miscellaneous additives generally indicate processing.
- Stabilizers & Gums (Acacia Gum, Ester Gum): Industrial stabilizers common in UPF.
Within Water, this product is more processed than about 93% of the 7,149 products we've analyzed.
Processing classification reflects ingredient and additive analysis, not a judgment of any product's safety, quality, or healthfulness.
What These Ingredients Tell Us
We group Energy Water, Lemon Lime Rush's ingredients into ingredient categories and note how each relates to food processing. The notes below describe the category, not this specific product's formulation.
- Natural FlavorsUPF marker
In this product: Natural Flavors.
Despite being natural, these are highly processed extracts.
- Sugars & Natural SweetenersProcessing indicator
In this product: Sucrose.
Natural sugars acceptable in moderation, excessive amounts indicate UPF.
- Food AcidsProcessing indicator
In this product: Citric Acid.
Common in both traditional and industrial foods.
- MineralsProcessing indicator
In this product: Potassium Phosphate, Sodium Citrate, Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Oxide, and 1 more.
Added minerals often compensate for processing.
- Synthetic VitaminsProcessing indicator
In this product: Niacinamide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Cyanocobalamin.
Fortification often compensates for processing losses.
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About our scores and this content
Processing and Nutrition Scores reflect the ingredient lists and nutrient data we observe; they are our analysis, not absolute measures of health. Read the full methodology. This information is provided for general nutrition education and is not medical, health, or dietary advice. Product formulations change often, so check the actual label before purchasing, and consult a registered dietitian or your physician for personal guidance.
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