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Water (Still)

95/ 100
Also known as: plain water, tap water, filtered water, bottled water

Plain still water — the base of every hydration goal. Zero calories, sodium, or sugar.

Nutrition · per ~100 g serving · ≈ ¾ cup

🔥 Calories
0/ 2000 kcal day
🥩Protein0.0 g<1% DV
🍞Carbs0.0 g<1% DV
🥑Fat0.0 g<1% DV
🌿Fiber0.0 g<1% DV
Source: Formulate curated (USDA + label averages)

Score · 95/100

Nutrient Density33.0 / 35

Vitamins & minerals packed in relative to calories — the single biggest driver of the score.

Protein Quality0.0 / 15

How much protein it delivers, by absolute grams and per calorie.

Fiber Content0.0 / 10

Dietary fiber for gut health, satiety and steadier blood sugar.

Healthy Fats0.0 / 10

Fat quality — unsaturated vs saturated, and trans-fat free.

Bioactives14.0 / 15

Polyphenols, flavonoids and other beneficial plant compounds for this food group.

Glycemic Impact10.0 / 10

Low sugar with a high fiber-to-carb ratio scores best — gentler on blood sugar.

Overview

Adults lose ~2.5 L of water per day through urine, sweat, and respiration. Drinking enough water is the single most impactful daily-health habit you can control. Aim for pale-yellow urine as the gold standard; thirst is a lagging indicator.

Health Benefits (3)

  • Maintains plasma volume and cardiovascular efficiency
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    Adequate water keeps blood volume stable, which supports cardiac output and reduces heart-rate elevation during physical work.
  • Supports cognitive performance and mood
    strong
    Even ~1-2% dehydration measurably reduces attention, short-term memory, and mood in placebo-controlled studies.
  • Aids kidney filtration
    strong
    Higher fluid intake reduces urinary solute concentration and is associated with lower kidney-stone risk.

Practical Tips

  • ·Aim for ~2.5–3.5 L/day total fluid (food + drink). Sweat, climate, and exercise push this higher.
  • ·Pale-yellow urine is the right target. Clear urine usually means you're over-drinking and diluting electrolytes.
  • ·Spread intake across the day — chugging 1 L at once is mostly excreted within the hour.
Common questions

What people ask about water (still)

What is water (still)?

Water (Still) is classified as a water (beverages). Plain still water — the base of every hydration goal.

Is water (still) healthy?

Water (Still) scores 95/100 in Formulate, making it an exceptional choice. The score blends nutrient density, fiber, healthy fats, protein quality, bioactive compounds, and glycemic impact.

Is water (still) high in protein?

Not particularly. A 100 g serving provides about 0 g of protein (~0% of the 50 g daily value).

Is water (still) high in fiber?

Not really. A 100 g serving provides about 0 g of fiber (~0% of the 28 g daily value).

Is water (still) keto-friendly?

Yes — it fits comfortably in most keto plans. A 100 g serving has about 0 g of net carbs (0 g total minus 0 g fiber).

How much water (still) should I eat?

A typical serving is around 100 g (~0 kcal), based on the FDA's Reference Amount Customarily Consumed for this food category. There's no fixed daily target — most adults benefit from rotating water (still) alongside several other beverages sources.