You can put quite a lot of information on the side of a can.
Milligrams, vitamins, ingredients, & reference values - all useful.
But sometimes you just want to know what is actually in the drink.
Each 250ml SKïP magnesium can contains 188mg of magnesium alongside vitamins B6 and D, real fruit and a light sparkle.
There are two flavours: Kiwi & Lime and Berry & Cherry.
That gives you the quick answer. But if you have looked at the 188mg on the can and wondered what it means, or why B6 and D are in there too, there is a little more to it.
Not loads, just enough to know what you are drinking
Key Takeaways
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Every 250ml SKïP magnesium can contains 188mg of magnesium alongside vitamins B6 and D.
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The adult Nutrient Reference Value used for magnesium on food labels is 375mg, so 188mg is just over half of that figure.
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The NHS says men aged 19 to 64 need 300mg of magnesium a day and women need 270mg.
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The magnesium is already in the drink, so there is nothing to measure or mix.
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The two magnesium flavours share the same headline nutrient content but have different fruit and flavour ingredients.
What's Actually Inside a Can of SKïP Magnesium?
The simple answer is magnesium, vitamins B6 and D, real fruit and a light sparkle.
Each can is 250ml and has no added sugar.
So that is the basic picture.
The number that probably needs the most explaining is the 188mg on the can.
How Much Magnesium Is in Each Can, and What Does 188mg Mean?
Each SKïP magnesium can contains 188mg of magnesium.
For a little context, the adult Nutrient Reference Value used for magnesium on food labels is 375mg.
That means 188mg is just over half of that reference amount.
You may also see different magnesium figures elsewhere. The NHS, for example, says men aged 19 to 64 need 300mg a day and women in the same age group need 270mg.
Those figures are not directly interchangeable. The 375mg NRV is used for nutrition labelling, while the NHS figures provide general dietary guidance.
So you don't need to turn it into a maths lesson. One can contains 188mg of magnesium, which is just over half of the adult NRV used for food labelling.
Why Does SKïP Include Vitamin B6 and Vitamin D Alongside Magnesium?
Magnesium is not the only nutrient in the can.
There are vitamins B6 and D too.
Vitamin B6 contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism and the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.
Vitamin D contributes to normal immune function and the maintenance of normal bones and normal muscle function.
Magnesium has recognised nutritional roles too, including contributing to normal muscle function, normal functioning of the nervous system and normal energy-yielding metabolism.
Those are recognised nutritional functions. They are not a promise about what you personally will feel after drinking a can.
We would rather be clear about what is in SKïP and let the drink remain a drink.
Is the Magnesium Already Mixed Into the Drink?
Yes. It is already part of the drink inside the can.
There is nothing to measure, mix or add yourself.
No spoon. No shaker or powder at the bottom of a glass.
Get it cold. Open it. Drink it.
Is the Nutrient Content the Same Across Both Flavours?
The headline magnesium content is.
Both flavours contain the same 188mg of magnesium per can, alongside vitamins B6 and D.
So you do not need to choose one because you think it is the “more magnesium” option.
The functional side is shared. The fruit and flavour ingredients are where the two recipes start to differ.
What Else Goes Into the Two Magnesium Recipes?
Magnesium, B6 and D are only part of the can.
SKïP also uses real fruit in the magnesium drinks.
Kiwi & Lime and Berry & Cherry have their own fruit and flavour ingredients, which is why it is worth checking the ingredients for the particular can you are drinking.
While the fruit naturally contains sugars, both have no added sugar.
If there is a particular ingredient you are looking for, the current ingredients list on the can is the best place to check.
What Should I Check on the Can Before Drinking It?
If there is something specific you need to know, the current label is the best place to start.
Check the ingredients if there is something you avoid. Check the allergen information if you have an allergy or intolerance.
And use the nutritional panel if you want the exact energy, sugar or nutrient information for the can in your hand.
Recipes can change, so the current label matters more than an old ingredients list online.
Check what you need to check. Then, if it’s suitable for you, get it cold and enjoy!
What's Actually in a SKïP Magnesium Can?
There is magnesium, vitamins B6 and D and real fruit.
And there is still a drink you can actually enjoy.
The numbers on the label are useful.
Once you know what they mean, it gets much simpler.
Which one do you fancy?
FAQs
Does SKïP Magnesium Contain Sugar?
There is no added sugar in SKïP magnesium. That is slightly different from saying there is no sugar at all. We use real fruit in the drinks, and fruit naturally contains sugars. For the exact sugar content of the can you are drinking, check the current nutritional information on the label.
Does SKïP Magnesium Contain Artificial Sweeteners?
SKïP's current magnesium information describes the drinks as containing no artificial sweeteners. The current recipes use steviol glycosides from stevia as a sweetener and erythritol as a flavour enhancer. So no artificial sweeteners and no sweeteners are not the same thing. If there is a particular ingredient you are checking for, look at the current ingredients list on the can.
Is SKïP Magnesium Low Calorie?
For the exact calorie content of the magnesium drink you are having, check the current nutritional information on the can.
Is SKïP Magnesium Caffeine-Free?
Yes. The SKïP magnesium drinks are caffeine-free.
Can I Drink SKïP Magnesium Straight From the Can?
Yes. It is ready to drink as it is. We prefer it cold, so pop it in the fridge first.
How Does 188mg Compare With UK Magnesium Guidance?
The adult Nutrient Reference Value used for magnesium on food labels is 375mg, so the 188mg in a SKïP can is just over half of that reference figure. That is different from the NHS figures for general dietary needs. The NHS says you should generally be able to get the magnesium you need from a varied and balanced diet. SKïP can sit alongside that. It is still a drink.
Where Can I Check the Current Ingredients for SKïP Magnesium?
The current can is the best place to check. If ingredients matter to you, particularly because of an allergy, intolerance or something specific you need to avoid, check the ingredients and allergen information on the can. The two flavours have different fruit and flavour ingredients, so check the one you are actually drinking.