Crystal Light
Is Crystal Light Pomegranate Green Tea Drink Mix healthy?
Pomegranate Green Tea Drink Mix
Longevity Score
42/100
Food Integrity Score
52/100
Limit When Possible
Mixed or weaker nutrition and ingredient signals suggest looking for better options when you can.
Quick answer
Limit When Possible
Crystal Light pomegranate green tea drink mix is rated limit when possible overall, with a Longevity Score of 42 out of 100 and a Food Integrity Score of 52 out of 100. Very low-calorie drink mix, but built on artificial sweeteners, artificial colors, and processed ingredients with little whole-food content. Strengths include very low calorie and carbohydrate load per serving, green tea extract for a small amount of plant content, and negligible sodium and saturated fat, while main considerations include artificial sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame potassium), artificial colors red 40 and blue 1, and ultra-processed maltodextrin and flavor-based build.
Longevity Score 42/100Food Integrity Score 52/100
What helped the score?
- Very low calorie and carbohydrate load per serving
- Contains green tea extract for a small amount of plant content
- Negligible sodium and saturated fat
What held the score back?
- Artificial sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame potassium)
- Artificial colors Red 40 and Blue 1
- Ultra-processed maltodextrin and flavor-based build
Ingredients
Ingredient list
MALTODEXTRIN, CITRIC ACID, INSTANT GREEN TEA, MALIC ACID, ASPARTAME, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF NATURAL FLAVOR, ASCORBIC ACID (VITAMIN C), MAGNESIUM OXIDE, RED 40, BLUE 1.
Formulations can vary — check the package label for the final word.
Key nutrition
Per serving: 2 g (0.2 packet)
- Calories50% DV
- Protein0g0% DV
- Total Carbs2g1% DV
- Fiber0g0% DV
- Total Fat0g0% DV
- Saturated Fat0g0% DV
Source data, GTIN, and Healthy Food Guide analysis details
Product facts
- Product
- Crystal Light Pomegranate Green Tea Drink Mix
- Brand
- Crystal Light
- Category
- Beverages (source: Powdered Drinks)
- GTIN / UPC
00043000063361- Serving size
- 2 g (0.2 packet)
- Source data — ingredients
- Ingredient list from product label data (see Sources)
- Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards. See methodology under Sources.
- Data last verified
How this product may fit different goals
The same food can look different depending on what matters most to you. Here is a general preview of how this product may align with several common goals.
Low-Spike Stability
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low-Spike Stability, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Lower net carbs (2g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Heart-Healthy Eating
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Heart-Healthy Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Low saturated fat (0g)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
GLP-1 Eating Support
Watch-outsMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing GLP-1 Eating Support, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Lower protein (0g)
Low Sugar Lifestyle
MixedMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Low Sugar Lifestyle, the same nutrition and ingredient data show both supportive signals and tradeoffs.
A tradeoff: Sweetener signals (Aspartame, Acesulfame potassium)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Appetite & Portion Awareness
SupportiveMetabolic Health
For someone prioritizing Appetite & Portion Awareness, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Modest calories per serving (5 kcal)
Athletic Fueling
Watch-outsAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Athletic Fueling, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Lower carbs for fueling (2g)
Workout Recovery
Watch-outsAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Workout Recovery, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Lower protein (0g)
Strength & Protein Focus
Watch-outsAthletic Performance
For someone prioritizing Strength & Protein Focus, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Lower protein (0g)
Low-Carb Lifestyle
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low-Carb Lifestyle, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Lower net carbs (2g)
Keto-Style Eating
SupportiveDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Keto-Style Eating, the available data suggest this product may align in helpful ways.
A supportive signal: Very low net carbs (2g)
Minimally Processed Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Minimally Processed Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener signals (Aspartame, Acesulfame potassium)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Whole-Food Focused Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Whole-Food Focused Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener signals (Aspartame, Acesulfame potassium)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Reduce Ultra-Processed Foods, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Sweetener signals (Aspartame, Acesulfame potassium)
This product has 1 additional signal for this goal.
Paleo-Style Eating
Watch-outsDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Paleo-Style Eating, the analysis identifies considerations that may matter more than the general product score alone.
A consideration: Added-sugar cues (Mentions "maltodextrin". See ingredients for details.)
Vegetarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegetarian, the available Longevity and Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Vegan
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Vegan, the available Longevity and Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Plant-Based
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Plant-Based, the available Longevity and Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Pescatarian
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Pescatarian, the available Longevity and Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Low Gluten Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Low Gluten Eating, the available Longevity and Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Mediterranean-Style Eating
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Mediterranean-Style Eating, the available Longevity and Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
Healthy Fat Focus
NeutralDietary Patterns
For someone prioritizing Healthy Fat Focus, the available Longevity and Food Integrity data do not show a strong matching signal for this product.
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Common questions about this product
Is Crystal Light Pomegranate Green Tea Drink Mix highly processed?
Food Integrity lists processing level as Highly processed. That reflects formulation and processing signals from the ingredient analysis — not a medical or regulatory classification.
Why are the Longevity and Food Integrity scores different?
Longevity emphasizes nutrition per serving and longer-term dietary alignment. Food Integrity emphasizes ingredients, additives, processing, and label transparency. The same product can score differently on those lenses.
How much fiber is in one serving?
Crystal Light Pomegranate Green Tea Drink Mix shows about 0g of fiber per labeled serving in the Longevity nutrition facts.
Does it contain added sugar?
Crystal Light Pomegranate Green Tea Drink Mix: 0g added sugar per serving; sweetener signals include Aspartame, Acesulfame potassium. Confirm the current package Nutrition Facts and ingredient list.
What helped the Longevity Score?
Key positives called out in the analysis include: Very low calorie and carbohydrate load per serving; Contains green tea extract for a small amount of plant content; Negligible sodium and saturated fat.
What prevented a perfect Longevity Score?
Key concerns noted include: Artificial sweeteners (aspartame, acesulfame potassium); Artificial colors Red 40 and Blue 1; Ultra-processed maltodextrin and flavor-based build.
Who might evaluate this product differently?
People prioritizing different goals (for example lower carbs, higher protein, or minimally processed eating) may weigh the same beverages differently. Use the goal preview on this page, then personalize in KarbCoach for your priorities.
Source data and Healthy Food Guide analysis
- Public label databases (including USDA FoodData Central and Open Food Facts) — Possible sources for package ingredients and nutrition.
- Healthy Food Guide analysis (Longevity and Food Integrity) — Independent Longevity and Food Integrity scorecards.
- How the Longevity Score is calculated
- How the Food Integrity Score is calculated
- Scoring models: KarbCoach Longevity and Food Integrity.
- Independent analysis. No manufacturer affiliation.
- Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions. Full sources and safety details.
Label accuracy and safety information
Formulations can vary by region, size, and packaging. Check the package label for ingredients, allergens, and nutrition. Not medical advice — do not use this site or the KarbCoach mobile app for allergy or health decisions.
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