Beverages · US label
C4
Skittles Original Performance Energy Drink
Higher-scoring pick on this shelf: Clean Cause Blueberry Non-Carbonated Organic Yerba Mate (100/100)
The recorded US ingredient statement lists artificial sweeteners and artificial preservatives (2 of the 9 additive groups we check). Confirm the exact formula on your package.
Label checked 2026-10-16. USDA FoodData Central · How we verify labels and scores
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The clean score reads only the ingredient label. Up to 60 points come from the 9 additive groups we check: each group not on the label earns its share, and a group named only in a "may contain" note earns half. Up to 25 points come from an organic claim we have confirmed. Points that do not apply to this kind of food are left out and the rest is scaled to 100.
This product: 7 of 9 groups not on the label. No confirmed organic claim.
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Ingredients
C4 Skittles Original Performance Energy Drink
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Ingredients and nutrition come from USDA FoodData Central, Branded Foods (FDC ID 2604546, data date 2023-07-13, release 2026-04-30). These are brand-submitted label records in the public domain (CC0); retrieved 2026-10-16. Check the package for the current label.
| Nutrient | Per 100 ml | Per serving (480 ml, 1 Can (16 fl. oz.)) |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 0 kcal | 0 kcal |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0 g |
| Saturated fat | Unknown | Unknown |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0 mg |
| Total carbohydrate | 0 g | 0 g |
| Dietary fiber | Unknown | Unknown |
| Total sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Added sugars | 0 g | 0 g |
| Sugar alcohols | Unknown | Unknown |
| Protein | 0 g | 0 g |
| Net carbs (carbs − fiber) | Unknown | Unknown |
Our research notes
What to know before you choose these energy drinks
The recorded ingredient label lists 14 ingredients, led by carbonated water, carnosyn beta-alanine and l-citrulline. Worth noting: it lists natural flavors, artificial sweeteners and artificial preservatives. For these energy drinks, the comparison that matters most is caffeine per container: check the full can or bottle and include other caffeine sources in your day.
- Worth checkingLists artificial sweeteners (sucralose and acesulfame potassium).
- Worth checkingLists artificial preservatives (potassium sorbate (preservative)).
- Good to knowUses non-sugar sweeteners: sucralose and acesulfame.
- Worth checkingLists natural flavors; the specific flavoring ingredients are not disclosed.
May suit you if…
- You want to cut added sugar and are comfortable with non-sugar sweeteners.
You may prefer another option if…
- You avoid artificial sweeteners: the recorded label lists sucralose and acesulfame potassium.
- You avoid artificial preservatives: the recorded label lists potassium sorbate (preservative).
- You avoid non-sugar sweeteners: it uses sucralose and acesulfame.
- You want every flavoring ingredient disclosed: natural flavors are not itemized.
Compare this against other energy drinks
- Caffeine per container. Check the full can or bottle and include other caffeine sources in your day.
- Sugar and sweeteners. Read the blend in the exact flavor.
- Caffeine suitability. The adult reference is not a target; medical experts advise against energy drinks for children and teens.
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References
- C4 Skittles Original Performance Energy Drink: brand-submitted label record (FDC ID 2604546) USDA FoodData Central
- Spilling the beans: how much caffeine is too much? U.S. Food and Drug Administration
- Healthy drinks Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
- Sugary drinks Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health
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Frequently Asked Questions
Does C4 Skittles Original Performance Energy Drink contain seed oils?
No listed matches for seed oils were found in the current recorded statement. Confirm the formula against your package; this is not an allergy or safety assessment.
Does C4 Skittles Original Performance Energy Drink contain artificial dyes or MSG?
No listed matches for artificial dyes or MSG were found in the current recorded statement. Confirm the formula against your package; this is not an allergy or safety assessment.
What is the verification standard for this product?
The complete ingredient statement was recorded from the linked product-specific source on 2026-10-16. Evidence expires after 90 days and requires a new source review; viewing this page does not renew it.
What are the ingredients in C4 Skittles Original Performance Energy Drink?
The recorded ingredient statement reads: CARBONATED WATER, CARNOSYN BETA-ALANINE, L-CITRULLINE, MALIC ACID, BETAPOWER BETAINE ANHYDROUS, CITRIC ACID, POTASSIUM SORBATE (PRESERVATIVE), CAFFEINE ANHYDROUS, NATURAL FLAVORS, SUCRALOSE, ACESULFAME POTASSIUM, NIACINAMIDE, N-ACETYL-L-TYROSINE, CYANOCOBALAMIN (VITAMIN B12)
Is C4 Skittles Original Performance Energy Drink healthy?
Its recorded label lists artificial sweeteners and artificial preservatives (2 of the 9 additive groups we check). Its clean score is 55 out of 100. That is a label check, not a nutrition rating: sugar, sodium, calories and portion size are separate questions.
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