Glaceau Vitaminwater has become a popular drink, endorsed by celebrities including Kelly Clarkson, Tom Brady and 50 Cent. While the name of the drink will lead many to believe that is a healthful beverage, the nutrition facts should still be considered before consumption.
History
Glaceau Vitaminwater started in 1996, and now features multiple brands. Other brands under the company include Smartwater, Vitaminwater10 and Fruitwater.
Flavors
There are 15 different flavors of Glaceau Vitaminwater. Flavors include XXX (acai/berry/pomegranate), Focus (kiwi-strawberry), Energy (tropical citrus) and Rescue (green tea).
Benefits
Vitaminwater does feature multiple vitamins that are good for the body. One serving of "Charge'' (there are 2.5 servings in every bottle) has 40 percent of your daily value of vitamin C, and 20 percent of your daily value of vitamins B3, B5, B6 and B12.
Misconceptions
While Vitaminwater can be healthy, it also has some negative nutritional points. One serving has 50 calories. This means that every bottle of Vitaminwater has at least 125 calories.
Considerations
Those who are looking for a healthy drink should consider the sugar content of Vitaminwater. One serving of ''Charge'' has 13 g of sugar. This means that there are over 30 g of sugar in every bottle.
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