Almost every line says zero
One 6.75 fl oz box. This is not a shortened list, it is the entire Nutrition Facts panel with one number that is not a zero.
Nutrition Facts, ShineWater Kids 6.75 fl oz (200 mL) carton. Also 0g fat, 0mg cholesterol, 0g carbohydrate, 0g protein. No caffeine. The panel is identical across all four flavors.
Kids get a daily sugar budget. Drinks consume most of it.
The American Heart Association recommends children ages 2 to 18 stay under 25 grams of added sugar per day, which is about 6 teaspoons. Sweetened drinks are the single largest source in most kids' diets.
Stevia Leaf
Stevia leaf extract. It carries the sweetness without the sugar, which is how a box lands at zero calories instead of a sugar spike and a crash an hour later.
No caffeine, ever
Nothing in a ShineWater Kids Drink Box is a stimulant. It is filtered water, fruit acids, natural flavor, stevia, and vitamin D. That is the entire formula.
Swap one drink, free the budget
Trading one sweetened drink a day for a ShineWater Kids Drink Box gives a child back most of a 25g daily allowance for food they actually chew.
Added sugar guidance: American Heart Association scientific statement on added sugars and cardiovascular risk in children (under 25g per day, ages 2 to 18). Comparison values are typical category averages shown for scale, not specific competing products.
Why we put vitamin D in a drink box
Vitamin D is the nutrient the body makes from sunlight and gets from very few foods. About one in four American teens has a blood level below the deficiency threshold, and roughly half of younger kids sit below the level considered sufficient.
Sunlight is seasonal. Lunchboxes are not.
Vitamin D is unusual: the body makes most of it through skin exposed to sunlight, and very few foods contain meaningful amounts naturally. Winter, sunscreen, indoor days, and northern latitudes all cut production at the same time.
That is the gap a fortified drink fills. Not a supplement regimen, just a box that already goes in the lunchbox.
What it does. Vitamin D lets the body absorb calcium, which is what builds and keeps bone. The immune system also needs it to fight off invading bacteria and viruses.
US kids ages 10 to 19 have vitamin D levels below the deficiency threshold. Among ages 1 to 9, about half fall below the sufficient range.
The recommended daily amount for every child and teen from age 1 through 18, which is 600 IU.
The plant-derived form of vitamin D. It is why the formula stays vegan while still delivering the nutrient.
Vitamin D reference values: National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements. Prevalence in children: NHANES 2001 to 2018 analysis published in Frontiers in Nutrition. Daily Value on labels is 20 mcg; the recommended daily amount for children 1 to 18 is 15 mcg (600 IU).
Six ingredients. Here is what each one does.
Short enough to print in full and explain line by line, which is the point.
The base. It is the first ingredient by weight, which is what makes this a water rather than a juice.
The bright, tart note found naturally in citrus. It also keeps the flavor stable in the carton.
The crisp sourness of green apples. Paired with citric acid it gives real fruit tartness instead of flat sweetness.
Where the flavor actually comes from. No artificial flavors and no artificial colors, which is why the liquid is clear.
Sweetness from the stevia leaf. Zero sugar, zero calories, no crash.
The nutrient itself. Plant derived, so the finished drink stays vegan.
How a ShineWater Kids Drink Box compares
Every drink in a lunchbox is doing a job. This is the job ours does.
| ShineWater Kids | Juice box | Sports drink | Plain water | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Added sugar | 0g | varies | high | 0g |
| Calories | 0 | ~60 | ~80 | 0 |
| Vitamin D | 7 mcg | none | none | none |
| Artificial colors | none | varies | common | none |
| Caffeine | none | none | varies | none |
| Kids will actually drink it | yes | yes | yes | sometimes |
| Fits a lunchbox | yes | yes | no | bottle |
Comparison columns describe typical products in each category for orientation. They are not measurements of any specific brand.
Pick the one that disappears fastest
Same nutrition profile in every carton. The only thing that changes is what they ask for again.
Apple Berry
Crisp apple and dark berry together. The steady favorite and the safest first order.
Fruity Punch
A full fruit-punch hit with none of the sugar. The one that wins parties.
Grape Raspberry
Bold grape dialed all the way up, with a raspberry twist that adds just enough zing.
Strawberry Lemonade
Lemonade-stand energy without the sticky fingers. Sweet, tart, and hard to put down.
Subscribers can swap flavors between any two deliveries. No penalty, no restart.
A box that survives a backpack
Tetra Pak cartons are shelf stable, so a case lives in the pantry instead of taking up the whole fridge door. They do not shatter, they do not sweat, and they crush flat when they are empty.
The paperboard carries FSC certification, which means the fiber is traced to responsibly managed forests. It is printed on the bottom of every carton if you want to check it yourself.
Where a case actually goes
A 32-count runs about a month of school lunches for one kid, or one very committed weekend of travel.
Lunchboxes
Shelf stable means you pack it the night before and forget about it. No ice pack required.
Practice and games
Hydration without the sugar load right before a kid has to run. No sodium, no caffeine.
Road trips
Cartons do not roll under seats or explode in a hot car the way a carbonated can will.
The after-school raid
Keep the case where they can reach it. This is the one snack decision you do not have to supervise.
Questions parents actually ask
What sweetener is in this?
All natural stevia leaf extract. There is no sugar, no sucralose, and no aspartame. That is what lets a box come in at zero calories and zero grams of total sugar.
Is there enough vitamin D to matter?
One box has 7 mcg, which is 35% of the Daily Value used on nutrition labels. The recommended daily amount for children ages 1 through 18 is 15 mcg (600 IU), so a box covers just under half of a day for a child.
What age is this for?
ShineWater Kids is formulated for kids and the carton is sized at 6.75 fl oz for smaller hands. As with any change to a young child's diet, talk to your pediatrician if you have questions about your specific kid.
Does it need to be refrigerated?
No. The Tetra Pak carton is shelf stable, so a case can live in the pantry. Most kids prefer it cold, so chill what you plan to drink that week.
How do the free gifts work?
They are added automatically to your first three subscription deliveries. Nothing to add to your cart and no code to enter. One gift set per household, with the gifts arriving on the first three deliveries of your first subscription. *Limited Time Offer
Can I skip, swap, or cancel?
Yes to all three, at any time, from your account. Swapping flavors between deliveries does not restart or reset anything.
Is it vegan and gluten free?
Yes. The vitamin D is D2, which is plant derived, so the finished drink is vegan. It is also gluten free and made without preservatives.
Healthy Hydration for Children
Zero sugar, zero calories, and real vitamin D in every carton. That is the standard every ShineWater Kids Drink Box has to meet before it goes in the case.
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True this prior to giving to my little one and I think this is to. Tasty but definitely not too sweet. Will be buying regularly!
I like that they came in cute box boxes, perfect for lunch boxes. The ingredients seem healthier than the regular ones. But there is a slight aftertaste, maybe from the stevia. It is not too sweet and has a little sour taste, but it seems like a quality product that others might like.
There is a good variety of flavors. There is zero sugars and calories. The grand kid did not like this flavor as well as the grape but drank them and enjoyed them.
The grand drank these and really liked the Paw Patrol packaging it tasted The Shine water and it tastes like grape juice to me with zero sugar and zero carbs. That is awesome and better for us both. A very good alternative to sugary drinks.
Kids loved the Apple Berry flavor of Shine water. Will be buying again.
Great pictures of the characters on the juice box. Drew my kiddo in immediately. Great fruity flavor. Sweet but not to sweet just perfect flavors of fruit! Will be stocking up this weekend
Itโs really good drink, and a little bit sour. But my kids love it
Normally not a big grape fan, but I love raspberry and I must say this is one tasty water. It is a true mix between grape and raspberry. Still better to make the kids happy too, but better for you too to make mom happy too. No sugar and vitamin D enhanced for healthy kids, I would not believe that kids now have a healthy lunchbox beverage available.
These were so yummy, great for adults as well dealing with diabetes. My nephew enjoyed the tasteโฆ I will be purchasing again.
Big store chains carry. May not carry all flavors but it is available. Easy to find in portable juice section. It is a healthier option to the over suggested drinks out there. Great to pack in back packs or lunch boxes. Even great for late night eats when you dont want your kid hyper before bed.
My girls, 9 and 12, thought this was the best tasting drink. They liked it a lot and we would buy it again! I liked that it had no added sugar.
My two kids loved the flavor as well. My daughter guessed that punch from the beginning. It has lots of fruit flavor and has a touch of sweetness, but has zero sugar. We will definitely be purchasing these again.
It tastes like a bunch of fruit had a party and invited me. ๐ฅณ It's really fruity and juicy, but not too sweet like candy. It's just right. I thought it would taste like boring water, but nopeโit's full of flavor and super fun to drink.
My grandson loves these. He's always outside, sporting but... This is great for his hydration.
My kids enjoyed.
We absolutely love this shine water flavor. It didnโt taste artificial at all. We all love the fruity taste.
Loved the fruity punch ShineWater! It was super refreshingly fruity ๐คฉ.
Kids love the flavor. The characters on the packaging are cute.
I really love this juiceโฆ healthier version of a juice box. Still has a great taste and my kids love it.
ShineWater Strawberry Lemonade drink boxes taste greatโฆ highly recommend, kids and even adults will enjoy them!
My kids loved these and I made me happy to know there was zero sugar or artificial dyes! The flavor is so good and of course having super cute characters that my kids love made it easy for them to want to try it as well!
Our toddler loves it! I love that it has no added sugar and a nice flavor with vitamin D added to it.
Love this beverage!
My kid really loves the Fruity Punch. I also found it very tasty. And my kid absolutely didn't care there's zero sugar. Will definitely purchase in the future.
My children loved this flavor and I am buying it again
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Subscribe and save · $20.99Nutrition values from the ShineWater Kids 6.75 fl oz carton. Vitamin D reference values from the NIH Office of Dietary Supplements. Added sugar guidance from the American Heart Association. Vitamin D supports bone and immune health. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.