Ciders Roundup
We analyzed 10 products to help you choose the healthiest & safest options.
Finding the perfect Ciders shouldn't feel like a guessing game. At CakeID, we take food transparency seriously. We have analyzed over 10 products in this category, breaking down every ingredient list to uncover hidden additives, excessive sugar levels, and potential allergens.
Whether you are searching for strictly Vegan options, Gluten-Free snacks, or simply want to avoid high-processed foods, our algorithm ranks products based on a comprehensive Health Score. Below is our definitive ranking of the safest and healthiest Ciders you can buy in 2026, sorted by their ingredient purity.
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Detailed Reviews

The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Schilling Hard Cider
Ingredients: HARD CIDER MADE WITH FRESH PRESSED APPLE JUICE, CITRIC ACID, GRAPEFRUT AND LIME NATURAL FLAVORS
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Cidergeist Pip Heirloom Hard Cider
Ingredients: CARBONATED WATER, APPLE JUICE, YEAST, SULFITES
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Crisp Light Hard Cider
Ingredients: FILTERED WATER, HARD CIDER, APPLE JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE CANE SUGAR, MALIC ACID, NATURAL FLAVORS CARBON DIOXIDE, AND SULFITES TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
- ● Sugar Free
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Apple cider Honeycrisp
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The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Spiced Apple Cider
Ingredients: Sugar, malic acid, maltodextrin, tricalcium phosphate (prevents caking), apple juice solids, caramel color, natural and artificial flavors, sodium citrate (controls acidity), ascorbic acid, spice extractives.
The Good
- ● Convenient Snack
The Bad
- ● High Sugar Content

The Good
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Contains Sodium Benzoate

CRISP APPLE HARD CIDER
Ingredients: HARD CIDER, WATER, CANE SUGAR APPLE JUICE FROM CONCENTRATE MALIC ACID, HONEY NATURAL FLAVOR, CARBON DIOXIDE, AND SULFITES TO PRESERVE FRESHNESS. GOVERNMENT WARNING: (1) ACCORDING TO THE SURGEON GENERAL WOMEN SHOULD NOT DRINK ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES DURING PREGNANCY BECAUSE OF THE RISK OF BIRTH DEFECTS (2) CONSUMPTION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES IMPAIRS YOUR ABILITY TO DRIVE A CAR OR OPERATE MACHINERY, AND MAY CAUSE HEALTH PROBLEMS
The Good
- ● Excellent Health Score
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed

Spiced Apple Cider
Ingredients: Apple juice, lemon juice, ground cinnamon, ground nutmeg, ground cloves.
The Good
- ● Clean Ingredients
The Bad
- ● Ultra Processed
