Is Celsius Sparkling Orange healthy? Caffeine and label facts for parents

Celsius: snack check

• No added sugar
  Not a significant source of added sugars (label)
• Highly processed
  Sucralose, natural flavor, beta-carotene (color) (label)
• Low protein and fiber
  0 g protein; not a significant source of fiber (label)
• Not on choking lists
  Not on AAP or CDC choking lists

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Numbers: Celsius Sparkling Orange can label (product image), celsius.com, checked Oct 24, 2026. Checked October 2026.

What's in it

Celsius Sparkling Orange lists carbonated filtered water, citric acid, taurine, guarana seed extract, caffeine, green tea extract, sucralose, calcium carbonate, ascorbic acid, glucuronolactone, ginger root extract, calcium pantothenate, niacinamide, natural flavor, pyridoxine hydrochloride, riboflavin, chromium chelate, biotin, beta-carotene (color), and cyanocobalamin. Per 12 fl oz can: 10 calories, 0 g of fat, 5 mg of sodium, 0 g of carbohydrates, 0 g of protein, 50 mg of calcium, and "Caffeine Content: 200mg." The label says it is not a significant source of added sugars or dietary fiber.

What the label says about children

The can says "Do not exceed (2) servings per day" and "Not recommended for people who are caffeine sensitive, children under 18, or women pregnant or nursing." Celsius's FAQ says: "CELSIUS is not recommended for people sensitive to caffeine, children under the age of 18, or women who are pregnant or nursing."

What the AAP and the Guidelines say

The AAP's 2011 clinical report on sports and energy drinks says the caffeine and other stimulants in energy drinks have no place in the diet of children and adolescents. The 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines advise children 5–10 to avoid caffeinated beverages and say no amount of non-nutritive sweeteners, such as sucralose, is recommended. Celsius Sparkling Orange lists no added sugar. The AAP's page on drinks for children 5 and younger says the health risks of stevia or artificial sweeteners to children are not well understood and that it is best to avoid sweetened drinks, even if they are calorie-free.

Swaps and pairings

Water and plain milk are the everyday drinks the AAP and the Guidelines point to. Checking a can's label for caffeine before a child drinks from it is a simple step. If a child drinks an energy drink by mistake, Poison Control (1-800-222-1222) or your pediatrician can advise.

Can kids drink Celsius?

Celsius says its drinks are not recommended for children under 18. One 12 fl oz can of Sparkling Orange has 200 mg of caffeine, and the 2025–2030 Guidelines advise kids 5–10 to avoid caffeinated beverages.

How much caffeine is in Celsius?

The Celsius Sparkling Orange can label lists 200 mg of caffeine per 12 fl oz can.

Does Celsius have sugar?

The Sparkling Orange label shows 0 g of carbohydrates and says it is not a significant source of added sugars. It is sweetened with sucralose, a non-nutritive sweetener.

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