Water is almost always the best choice when it comes to hydration for kids and adults alike. But we know that we adults tend to hydrate more when a drink is flavored, and kids are no different. Most flavored juice boxes are loaded with sugar, but there are a few options on supermarket shelves that provide hydration with zero sugar – or at least with less sugar. Read on for best picks and worst bets for juice boxes for kids.

Best picks for juice boxes for kids

HINT Infused Water Boxes

• Per 6.75-oz box: 0 calories, 0 grams carbs, 0 grams sugar
• Ingredients include purified water and natural flavors
• Available at Target, Whole Foods

HONEST Kids Juice Box

• Per 6.75-oz box: 40 calories, 10 grams carbs, 9 grams sugar (0 grams added sugar)
• Ingredients include water, grape juice, natural flavors, vitamin C
• Available at Target, Whole Foods

Worst bets for juice boxes for kids

Capri Sun Roarin’ Waters

• Per 6-oz pouch: 30 calories, 8 grams carbs, 8 grams sugar (8 grams added sugar)
• Ingredients include water, sugar, stevia, natural flavor

Capri Sun Juice Pack

• Per 6-oz pouch: 60 calories, 14 grams carbs, 13 grams sugar (11 grams added sugar)
• Ingredients include water, grape juice, natural flavors, vitamin C

100% Apple Juice Box

• Per 6.75-oz box: 100 calories, 24 grams carbs, 23 grams sugar (0 added sugar)
• Ingredients include water, apple juice concentrate
• 100% juice, but nutrition recommendations limit juice to no more than 4 ounces per day for kids ages 1 to 3 years, and 4 to 6 ounces per day for kids ages 4 to 6 years old

Editor’s note: Registered dietitian Molly Kimball offers brand-name products as a consumer guide; she does not solicit product samples nor is she paid to recommend items. A version of this originally appeared on WGNO’s “Get FUELED with Molly” segment.