From the Package CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM CITRATE, SODIUM CITRATE, ASPARTAME+, MAGNESIUM OXIDE, MALTODEXTRIN, CONTAINS LESS THAN 2% OF NATURAL FLAVOR, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, SOY LECITHIN, YELLOWS, ARTIFICIAL COLOR.

Ingredients. Citric Acid, Potassium Citrate Sodium Citrate, Aspartame (Phenylketonurics: Contains Phenylalanine), Magnesium Oxide, Maltodextrin, Contains Less than 2% of Natural Flavor, Acesulfame Potassium, Soy Lecithin, Yellow 5, Artificial Color.

Crystal Light isn't the worst offender when it comes to beverages, but it's not exactly a health food either. Your best option for hydration is plain or naturally flavored water, leaving Crystal Light as an occasional option.

Crystal Light is sweetened with a combination of aspartame, acesulfame potassium, sucralose, and/or sugar depending on the specific product line and flavor. First packaged in multi-serve canisters, Crystal Light launched single-serve "On The Go" packets in 2004.

Overall, we consider Crystal Light Classics to be bad for you. Nearly anything approved for sale as a food product can be harmless in moderation, but this product contains a large number of questionable inactive ingredients and is low in nutritional value.

With zero grams of sugar and only 10 calories per packet, Crystal Light is a sweet alternative to juice and soda and has 90 percent fewer calories than leading beverages (this product 10 calories, leading beverages 130 calories), so you don't have to choose between taste and calories.

Crystal Light may also help you stay hydrated. Crystal Light's refreshing flavor can make the process of drinking water a lot more appealing for many people. This can help people manage their weight because thirst is often misconstrued as hunger, according to the Polycystic Kidney Disease Foundation.

With zero grams of sugar and only 5 calories per serving, Crystal Light is a sweet alternative to juice and soda and has 90 percent fewer calories than leading beverages (this product 5 calories, leading beverages 70 calories), so you don't have to choose between taste and calories.

Does Crystal Light Have Side Effects? Artificial sweeteners and colors, like those found in Crystal Light, have been linked to allergic reactions or sensitivities, headaches and other symptoms.

With zero grams of sugar and only 5 calories per serving, Crystal Light is a sweet alternative to juice and soda and has 90 percent fewer calories than leading beverages (this product 5 calories, leading beverages 70 calories), so you don't have to choose between taste and calories.

We consider Crystal Light to be bad for you, especially if consumed regularly. Crystal Light, like most commercialized food products, can be part of a healthy diet when consumed in moderation, but it contains a number of questionable inactive ingredients that health-conscious consumers may wish to avoid entirely.

What is Crystal Light sweetened with? The original Crystal Light is sweetened with aspartame and acesulfame potassium. Some of the newer flavors, including Pure are sweetened with Truvia. You may also find certain flavors are sweetened with sucralose or cane sugar as well.

A food or drink can be considered nutritious when it provides nutrients that support your wellbeing. That being said, Crystal Light may not be the most nutritious drink choice - but, if you're using it to replace other calorie- and sugar-rich drinks, it might be a better option for your health.