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Casein Chocolate

by 4DN · powder · 2 lbs

  • Off the market since October 2023 (NIH)
  • UPC 8 56036 00319 1
  • DSLD label 30569
  • Serving 30 to 60 g; amounts per 30 g
  • 30 servings

Casein Chocolate by 4DN lists 24 ingredients, 24 with an amount per serving of 30 g, such as 10 mg of potassium, 24 IU of vitamin A, 0.75 mg of vitamin C and 8 mg of calcium, beside 9 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on February 26, 2014.

What is in Casein Chocolate?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 30 g. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).

Casein Chocolate: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 30569, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Calories110 Calories
Calories from Fat5 Calories
Total Fat0.5 g1%Fat (unspecified) in Casein Chocolate against 11,965 products0.5 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 2.5 g, the median 1.5 g.0.5 g

86% of 11,965 products listing fat (unspecified) give more (median 1.5 g). Per day at the most servings: 1.5 g.

Saturated Fat0.3 g2%Saturated fat in Casein Chocolate against 5,234 products0.3 g per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 g to 1.5 g, the median 1 g.0.3 g

93% of 5,234 products listing saturated fat give more (median 1 g). Per day at the most servings: 0.9 g.

Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol17 mg6%Cholesterol in Casein Chocolate against 5,275 products17 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 45 mg, the median 15 mg.17 mg

Higher than 54% of 5,275 products listing cholesterol (median 15 mg). Per day at the most servings: 51 mg.

Sodium35 mg2%Sodium in Casein Chocolate against 14,514 products35 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 15 mg to 142 mg, the median 55 mg.35 mg

60% of 14,514 products listing sodium give more (median 55 mg). Per day at the most servings: 105 mg.

Potassium10 mg0.5%Potassium in Casein Chocolate against 11,614 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 190 mg, the median 99 mg.DV 4,700 mg10 mg

93% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg). Per day at the most servings: 30 mg.

Total Carbohydrates3 g1%Carbohydrate in Casein Chocolate against 21,979 products3 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 6 g, the median 3 g.3 g

47% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate give more (median 3 g). Per day at the most servings: 9 g.

Dietary Fiber2 g5%Fiber in Casein Chocolate against 6,987 products2 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 4 g, the median 2 g.2 g

38% of 6,987 products listing fiber give more (median 2 g). Per day at the most servings: 6 g.

Sugar0 g
Protein24 g42%Protein in Casein Chocolate against 8,985 products24 g per serving; the middle half of products list 2 g to 24 g, the median 16 g.24 g

Higher than 71% of 8,985 products listing protein (median 16 g). Per day at the most servings: 72 g.

Vitamin A24 IU0.5%Vitamin A in Casein Chocolate against 5,772 products24 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 2,000 IU to 5,000 IU, the median 4,000 IU.24 IU

99% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A give more (median 4,000 IU). Per day at the most servings: 72 IU.

Vitamin C0.75 mg2%Vitamin C in Casein Chocolate against 18,583 products0.75 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg0.75 mg

over 99% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 2.25 mg.

Calcium8 mg1%Calcium in Casein Chocolate against 17,831 products8 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg8 mg

98% of 17,831 products listing calcium give more (median 115 mg). Per day at the most servings: 24 mg.

Iron0.44 mg3%Iron in Casein Chocolate against 6,910 products0.44 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.2 mg to 18 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 18 mgUL 45 mg0.44 mg

92% of 6,910 products listing iron give more (median 5 mg). Per day at the most servings: 1.32 mg.

Amino Acid Profileno amount given
Alanine721 mgAlanine in Casein Chocolate against 475 products721 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 972 mg, the median 483 mg.721 mg

Higher than 70% of 475 products listing alanine (median 483 mg). Per day at the most servings: 2,163 mg.

Arginine763 mgArginine in Casein Chocolate against 1,455 products763 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 167 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 500 mg.763 mg

Higher than 61% of 1,455 products listing arginine (median 500 mg). Per day at the most servings: 2,289 mg.

Aspartic Acid1,713 mgAspartic Acid in Casein Chocolate against 377 products1,713 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 106 mg to 1,846 mg, the median 337 mg.1,713 mg

Higher than 73% of 377 products listing aspartic acid (median 337 mg). Per day at the most servings: 5,139 mg.

Cysteine156 mgCysteine in Casein Chocolate against 516 products156 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 85 mg.156 mg

Higher than 70% of 516 products listing cysteine (median 85 mg). Per day at the most servings: 468 mg.

Glutamic Acid4,661 mgGlutamic Acid in Casein Chocolate against 697 products4,661 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 364 mg, the median 80 mg.4,661 mg

Higher than 97% of 697 products listing glutamic acid (median 80 mg). Per day at the most servings: 13,983 mg.

Glutamine54 mgGlutamine in Casein Chocolate against 1,850 products0.054 g per serving; the middle half of products list 0.356 g to 3 g, the median 1 g.0.054 g

93% of 1,850 products listing glutamine give more (median 1 g). Per day at the most servings: 0.162 g.

Glycine388 mgGlycine in Casein Chocolate against 1,078 products388 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 846 mg, the median 300 mg.388 mg

Higher than 55% of 1,078 products listing glycine (median 300 mg). Per day at the most servings: 1,164 mg.

Histidine590 mgHistidine in Casein Chocolate against 591 products590 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 402.8 mg, the median 125 mg.590 mg

Higher than 93% of 591 products listing histidine (median 125 mg). Per day at the most servings: 1,770 mg.

Isoleucine1,105 mgIsoleucine in Casein Chocolate against 1,614 products1.1 g per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 g to 1.5 g, the median 1.23 g.1.1 g

52% of 1,614 products listing isoleucine give more (median 1.23 g). Per day at the most servings: 3.31 g.

Leucine2,204 mgLeucine in Casein Chocolate against 2,056 products2.2 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 3.5 g, the median 2.5 g.2.2 g

57% of 2,056 products listing leucine give more (median 2.5 g). Per day at the most servings: 6.61 g.

Lysine1,845 mgLysine in Casein Chocolate against 1,250 products1,845 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 148.25 mg to 996.25 mg, the median 500 mg.1,845 mg

Higher than 94% of 1,250 products listing lysine (median 500 mg). Per day at the most servings: 5,535 mg.

Methionine544 mgMETHIONINE in Casein Chocolate against 981 products544 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 250 mg, the median 100 mg.544 mg

Higher than 93% of 981 products listing METHIONINE (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 1,632 mg.

Phenylalanine1,014 mgPhenylalanine in Casein Chocolate against 611 products1,014 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 597.5 mg, the median 250 mg.1,014 mg

Higher than 93% of 611 products listing phenylalanine (median 250 mg). Per day at the most servings: 3,042 mg.

Proline2,013 mgProline in Casein Chocolate against 387 products2,013 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 1,289 mg, the median 487.5 mg.2,013 mg

Higher than 94% of 387 products listing proline (median 487.5 mg). Per day at the most servings: 6,039 mg.

Serine1,193 mgSerine in Casein Chocolate against 314 products1,193 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 1,056 mg, the median 408 mg.1,193 mg

Higher than 84% of 314 products listing serine (median 408 mg). Per day at the most servings: 3,579 mg.

Threonine975 mgTHREONINE in Casein Chocolate against 590 products975 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 140 mg to 886.25 mg, the median 500 mg.975 mg

Higher than 79% of 590 products listing THREONINE (median 500 mg). Per day at the most servings: 2,925 mg.

Tryptophan255 mgTryptophan in Casein Chocolate against 605 products255 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 55 mg to 471 mg, the median 123 mg.255 mg

Higher than 64% of 605 products listing tryptophan (median 123 mg). Per day at the most servings: 765 mg.

Tyrosine1,074 mgTyrosine in Casein Chocolate against 1,680 products1,074 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 150 mg to 989 mg, the median 500 mg.1,074 mg

Higher than 86% of 1,680 products listing tyrosine (median 500 mg). Per day at the most servings: 3,222 mg.

Valine1,335 mgValine in Casein Chocolate against 1,632 products1.33 g per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 g to 1.5 g, the median 1.25 g.1.33 g

Higher than 66% of 1,632 products listing valine (median 1.25 g). Per day at the most servings: 4 g.

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 30569 (entered February 26, 2014), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.

Is that a lot?

The rows in the top or bottom tenth of the products that list the same ingredient, and any above the adult upper limit at the most servings a day the directions give:

  • 93% of the 11,614 products that print an amount of potassium list more than its 10 mg of potassium (median 99 mg).
  • 99% of the 5,772 products that print an amount of vitamin A list more than its 24 IU of vitamin A (median 4,000 IU).
  • over 99% of the 18,583 products that print an amount of vitamin C list more than its 0.75 mg of vitamin C (median 100 mg).
  • 98% of the 17,831 products that print an amount of calcium list more than its 8 mg of calcium (median 115 mg).
  • 92% of the 6,910 products that print an amount of iron list more than its 0.44 mg of iron (median 5 mg).
  • Its 4,661 mg of glutamic acid is higher than 97% of the 697 glutamic acid products that print an amount; 22 list more.

The NIH database records 1 to 3 servings a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.

The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.

Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.

Which products have the closest formulas?

The products whose ingredient lists overlap most with Casein Chocolate's, rare ingredients counting for more.

Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.

What does the label say about taking it?

Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.

Directions
Directions: Mix 1 to 2 scoops of Micellar Casein with 10-12 oz of cold water or skim milk and blend either in a shaker bottle or blender. Consume 1-3 servings per day. 4DN(TM) Casein is best taken just before bed or in between meals to optimize on its slow release protein delivery. It can optionally be taken first thing in the morning.
Warnings
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Do not purchase if seal is broken. Consult your healthcare professional before using this or any other dietary supplement.
ALLERGEN WARNING: Contains ingredients from milk. Made in a plant that also processes egg, soy, peanuts, tree nuts, fish, crustacean shellfish, and wheat products.
Storage
Store at 15-30C (59-86F). Protect from heat, light and moisture.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 30569.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Micellar Casein, Cocoa powder, Inulin, Natural and Artificial flavors, Gum Blend, Sea Salt, Acesulfame Potassium, Sucralose.

Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): 4DN PERFORMNOW; 100% USA-SOURCED PROTEIN.

How many labels does Casein Chocolate have?

One label is on file, entered on February 26, 2014.

  1. Label 30569 (current) Entered February 26, 2014 · off the market October 18, 2023 · 2 lbs · UPC 8 56036 00319 1

DSLD also links this label to: Casein Vanilla (flavor difference), Casein Strawberry (flavor difference).

Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).

Who makes it?

The label names 4 Dimension Nutrition Inc(TM) (distributor), Hartford, CT. All 4DN products.

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