15 Best Sparkling Water Brands, According To Registered Dietitians

This fan favorite contains real fruit juice, which gives each flavor its own hue that looks great in a glass. “It tastes the most ‘natural,’ without any 'natural flavors' added in,” says dietitian Alanna Waldron, RD. The acidity from the fruit juice, whether it’s bittersweet grapefruit, zesty lemon, or tangy lime, gives these cans a pleasant pucker in addition to a hint of natural sweetness. Many Spindrift flavors contain a few grams of natural sugar and range from zero to 15 calories per serving. As for the bubbles, they are small and mild, offering up fizziness without the burn. The WH Test Kitchen loves the new release, Grapeade, which has a nostalgic, grape soda-like flavor. And yes: It’s purple.

Get big, lively bubbles in these colorful cans, which are made with just carbonated water and organic flavors. They have zero calories and zero grams of sugar, making them a great substitute for water when you have a hard time hydrating with H2O alone or you’re just in the mood for something fizzy. In addition to straight bubbles, the brand also offers sparkling waters infused with green or black tea for a lightly caffeinated option (between 15-20 mg of caffeine per can) that still boasts zero cals or sugar. Shoemaker is a huge fan of Nixie sparkling water. “The brand is certified organic and has some tasty flavors like Strawberry Hibiscus and Watermelon Mint,” she says. The WH Test Kitchen also loves the Black Cherry Lime flavor, which has a bold, fruity taste.

The brand that started out by making kombucha now offers sparkling water infused with live probiotics. Unlike their kombucha, which is black tea-based, these caffeine-free bubbles are naturally sweetened with fruit puree and contain no added sugar. WH Test Kitchen favorites include Blackberry Sage, which has an herbaceousness reminiscent of fruit tea, and Mango Habanero, which has a subtle spice countered by a light sweetness. Next time you’re craving a spicy marg, pour a can of Mango Habanero instead. Trust!

More of a "special occasion" seltzer, it's the perfect pick-me-up when you want something refreshing in the afternoon without reaching for caffeine. It's also great mixed with alcohol for cocktails—prepare to get compliments when hosting with it. Flavors include cactus rose, lemongrass coconut, and more.

According to its nutrition label, each bottle of Gerolsteiner Mineral Water contains 8 percent of your daily recommended calcium intake. FYI, whether you're getting calcium from a supplement or from mineral water, it's all the same to your body, so sip away!

Harbstreet loves San Pellegrino because of its wide range of options. “I can opt for the mineral water if I want something bubbly without being overwhelmed with fizz," she says. When she's craving something sweeter, she'll go for one of Pellegrino's fruit-flavored beverages, which are like sparkling juices.

Think of this brand as sparkling water 2.0. Its cans are infused with magnesium, hemp, or adaptogens, or some combination of those three boosters to offer up extra flavor and potential relaxing or mood-enhancing benefits. While the brand also sells mocktails, their sparkling waters veer into a similar territory with ingredients far beyond carbonated water. They contain juice concentrates, mineral blends, and tea infusions which add a few grams of sugar and about 20 calories per can—but also complex flavor. Each offering in their “mood” collection provides 60% of your daily value of vitamin B6 and 15% of your daily value of magnesium, which are gains you won’t typically get from sparkling water.

Waldron is a long-time fan of Poland Spring's sparkling water. “Their sparkling water tastes very crisp and the flavors are subtle, without any artificial aftertaste,” she says. “I also find them to be one of the most reasonably priced sparkling waters on the market.”

"Similar to other flavored sparkling waters, bubly's products are unsweetened,” says dietitian Cara Harbstreet, RD of Street Smart Nutrition. She loves the brand's fun packaging—and that they've continued to expand their flavor offering. In addition to their caffeine-free seltzers, the brand also offers caffeinated sparkling water called bubly bounce, which contains 35 mg of caffeine. It tastes just like their regular sparkling water, so it's perfect when you need a hit of energy but aren't in the mood for a coffee or energy drink. Like their sparkling waters, the caffeinated cans contain no calories or sugar.

In addition to boxes of cans at the grocery store, you can also find individual bottles of bubly at lots of convenience stores, when you crave fizz on-the-go.

While you may think of Perrier as something your parents might order at a fancy restaurant, don’t discount it. “It’s calorie-free and keeps it simple with just natural spring water, carbon dioxide, and natural flavors," say Lakatos and Lakatos Shames. "With so many waters sneaking in added sugar, we like that this one doesn’t."

While Waldron (who is based in New York City) admits she may be biased, she loves this "New York" seltzer water for its serious bubbles. “I always drink this brand when I want a heavily carbonated beverage without any added sugars,” she says. Tons of Women's Health editors can often be seen around the office with one of these in their hands, too.