Balanced Meal Complete Nutritional Shake Chocolate
by Vitamin Discount Center · liquid · 1.1 pounds
- Off the market since November 2023 (NIH)
- DSLD label 297900
- Serving 39.5 g (2 Scoops)
- 12 servings
Balanced Meal Complete Nutritional Shake Chocolate by Vitamin Discount Center lists 101 ingredients, 23 with an amount per serving of 39.5 g, such as 290 mg of potassium, 353 mcg RAE of vitamin A, 25 mg of vitamin C and 4 mcg (160 IU) of vitamin D3; 1 gives its count of live cultures or enzyme activity instead of a weight; 77 sit inside a blend without their own amounts, beside 7 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on November 22, 2023.
What is in Balanced Meal Complete Nutritional Shake Chocolate?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 39.5 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).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 160 Calories | ||
| Calories from Fat | 30 Calories | ||
| Total Fat | 3 g | 4% | Higher than 76% of 11,965 products listing fat (unspecified) (median 1.5 g). |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5 g | 3% | 66% of 5,234 products listing saturated fat give more (median 1 g). |
| Sodium | 290 mg | 13% | Higher than 91% of 14,514 products listing sodium (median 55 mg). |
| Potassium | 290 mg | 6% | Higher than 88% of 11,614 products listing potassium (median 99 mg). |
| Total Carbohydrates | 15 g | 5% | Higher than 92% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate (median 3 g). |
| Dietary Fiber | 6 g | 21% | Higher than 89% of 6,987 products listing fiber (median 2 g). |
| Sugars | less than 1 g | ||
| Protein | 18 g | 36% | Higher than 52% of 8,985 products listing protein (median 16 g). |
| Vitamin Aas Beta-Carotene | 353 mcg RAE | 39% | |
| Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid | 25 mg | 28% | 88% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C give more (median 100 mg). |
| Vitamin D3as Cholecalciferol160 IU | 4 mcg (160 IU) | 20% | 90% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg). |
| Vitamin Eas Vitamin E Acetate, Vitamin E Succinate | 7 mg | 46% | |
| Vitamin B1as Thiamine Hydrochloride, Thiamine Mononitrate | 590 mcg | 49% | 90% of 9,830 products listing thiamin give more (median 5 mg). |
| Vitamin B2as Riboflavin | 800 mcg | 62% | 88% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin give more (median 4 mg). |
| Niacinas Niacinamide | 9 mg | 56% | 84% of 12,413 products listing niacin give more (median 20 mg). |
| Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride | 775 mcg | 46% | 93% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 give more (median 6 mg). |
| Folate | 400 mcg DFE | 100% | |
| Folic Acid | 240 mcg | ||
| Vitamin B12as Cyanocobalamin | 2.5 mcg | 104% | 90% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 give more (median 36 mcg). |
| Biotin | 135 mcg | 450% | 58% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg). |
| Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium Pantothenate | 4 mg | 80% | 86% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) give more (median 12 mg). |
| Calciumas Calcium Carbonate | 240 mg | 18% | Higher than 72% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). |
| Iodineas Potassium Iodide | 67 mcg | 45% | 78% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg). |
| Magnesiumas Magnesium Citrate, Magnesium Oxide | 8 mg | 2% | 94% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg). |
| Zincas Zinc Citrate, Zinc Oxide | 6 mg | 55% | 69% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg). |
| Seleniumas Selenium Methionine, Sodium Selenite | 9 mcg | 16% | 96% of 7,658 products listing selenium give more (median 55 mcg). |
| Copperas Copper Gluconate | 350 mcg | 39% | 83% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg). |
| Manganeseas Manganese Citrate, Manganese Gluconate | 2.2 mg | 96% | Higher than 62% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg). |
| Chromiumas Chromium Amino Acid Chelate, Chromium Chloride | 40 mcg | 114% | 76% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg). |
| Molybdenumas Molybdenum Amino Acid Chelate, Sodium Molybdate | 8 mcg | 18% | 96% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum give more (median 50 mcg). |
| Multi Source Vitamins & Minerals Matrix with Fermented Whole Foods | 850 mg | ||
| Fermented Herbal BlendOrganic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Reishi, FermentedOrganic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Shiitake, FermentedOrganic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Maitake, FermentedOrganic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Fermented Vegetable BlendOrganic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Tomato, FermentedOrganic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Pea, FermentedOrganic | in the blend, no amount given |
Show the other 83 rows of the label
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carrot, FermentedOrganic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Spinach, FermentedOrganic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Pepper, FermentedOrganic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Fermented Fruit Blend | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Cherry, Fermented | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Banana, Fermented | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Apple, Fermented | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Strawberry, Fermented | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Blueberry, Fermented | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Organic Fermented Sprout Blend | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Amaranth, FermentedOrganic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Quinoa, FermentedOrganic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Millet, FermentedOrganic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Organic Cultured Spice BlendOrganic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| CinnamonOrganic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| AllspiceOrganic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Cloves | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Essential Glyconutrient Blend | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Mannose | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Glucose | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Galactose | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Xyloseas Aloe barbadensis, Coffea arabica | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Multi-Source Plant Protein Matrix | 20,295 mg | ||
| Pea Protein Isolate | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Amaranth, Sprouted | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Quinoa, Sprouted | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Chlorella Protein | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Cranberry seed Protein | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Proprietary Amino Acid Blend | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Leucine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Isoleucine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Valine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Glutamine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Multi-Source Low-Glycemic Energy Matrix | 6,075 mg | ||
| Oat BranOrganic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| AmaranthOrganic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| QuinoaOrganic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| BuckwheatOrganic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| MilletOrganic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| ChiaOrganic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Broccoli | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Watercress | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Kale | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Mustard | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Cabbage | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Multi-Source Fiber/Antioxidant Matrix | 3,950 mg | ||
| Acacia Gum FiberOrganic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Beet | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Grape Seed Extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Plum Fruit Extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Strawberry Juice | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Hawaiian Noni | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Pineapple Juice | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Guava Juice | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Orange juice | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Raspberry Juice | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Mango Juice | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Acai Juice | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Capuacu Juice | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Camu Camu Fruit Extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Green Tea Extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Watermelon Juice | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Hawthorn Berry ExtractOrganic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Grape Skin Extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Elderberry | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Goji extractOrganic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Bilberry Extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Protease | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Amylase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Cellulase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Lactase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Lipase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Alaskan Aurora Blueas Blueberry, Wild | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Multi-Source Plant EFA Matrix | 1,516 mg | ||
| Flaxseed Oil, Powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Sacha Inchi | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Chia Seed | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Hemp | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Probiotic, Prebiotic, & Digestive Enzyme Matrix | 988 mg | ||
| Bacillus coagulans | 1 Billion Viable Cells | ||
| Fructooligosaccharidesas Inulin | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Alpha-Galactosidase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Bromelain | in the blend, no amount given |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 297900 (entered November 22, 2023), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD or its label image (PDF). 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:
- 90% of the 9,830 products that print an amount of thiamin list more than its 0.59 mg of vitamin B1 (filed by NIH under thiamin) (median 5 mg).
- 93% of the 15,277 products that print an amount of vitamin B6 list more than its 0.775 mg of vitamin B6 (median 6 mg).
- 90% of the 14,425 products that print an amount of vitamin B12 list more than its 2.5 mcg of vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg).
- 94% of the 14,003 products that print an amount of magnesium list more than its 8 mg of magnesium (median 86 mg).
- 96% of the 7,658 products that print an amount of selenium list more than its 9 mcg of selenium (median 55 mcg).
- 96% of the 4,390 products that print an amount of molybdenum list more than its 8 mcg of molybdenum (median 50 mcg).
The NIH database records one serving 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 Balanced Meal Complete Nutritional Shake Chocolate's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Balanced Meal Complete Nutritional Shake VanillaVitamin Discount Center · off the market 94 shared, 90% alike
- Meal Replacement Plant Protein Chocolateplnt By V · off the market 72 shared, 75% alike
- Meal Replacement Plant Protein Vanillaplnt By V · off the market 72 shared, 75% alike
- Meal Replacement Plant Protein Chocolateplnt 71 shared, 73% alike
- Meal Replacement Plant Protein Vanillaplnt 71 shared, 73% alike
- Women's One DailyVitamin Discount Center · off the market 42 shared, 36% alike
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
- Suggested use: Add two (2) level scoops to 9-12 oz. of chilled water or preferred beverage in a shaker cup or blender, and mix for about 5 seconds. Drink and enjoy a shake each day.
- Warnings
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Contains no dairy, yeast, wheat, gluten, preservatives, artificial colors or flavors.
- Gluten free No dairy No soy Non-GMO
- Storage
- Store in a cool. dry place and away from direct light.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 297900.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Cocoa, natural Chocolate flavor, Inulin, Stevia, Guar Gum, Silica, Vanilla Flavor, Natural, natural Caramel flavor, Lo Han Guo, Maltodextrin, Corn Starch.
How many labels does Balanced Meal Complete Nutritional Shake Chocolate have?
One label is on file, entered on November 22, 2023.
- Label 297900 (current) Entered November 22, 2023 · off the market November 17, 2023 · 1.1 pounds
DSLD also links this label to: Balanced Meal Complete Nutritional Shake Vanilla (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 Vitamin Discount Center, LLC (distributor), Tampa, Florida. All Vitamin Discount Center products.