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Barlean's Greens

by Barlean's · powder · 4.7 oz.

  • Off the market since October 2016 (NIH)
  • UPC 7 05875 30001 8
  • DSLD label 46845
  • Serving 1 g (8.8 g)
  • 15 servings

Barlean's Greens by Barlean's lists 38 ingredients, 28 with an amount per serving of 1 g; 10 sit inside a blend without their own amounts, beside 8 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on June 25, 2015.

What is in Barlean's Greens?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 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).

Barlean's Greens: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 46845, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Calories30 Calories
Calories from Fat10 Calories
Total Fat1 g1%Fat (unspecified) in Barlean's Greens against 11,965 products1 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 2.5 g, the median 1.5 g.1 g

56% of 11,965 products listing fat (unspecified) give more (median 1.5 g). Per day at the most servings: 3 g.

Saturated Fat0 g0%
Cholesterol0 mg0%
Sodium25 mg1%Sodium in Barlean's Greens against 14,514 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 15 mg to 142 mg, the median 55 mg.25 mg

64% of 14,514 products listing sodium give more (median 55 mg). Per day at the most servings: 75 mg.

Total Carbohydrates5 g2%Carbohydrate in Barlean's Greens against 21,979 products5 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 6 g, the median 3 g.5 g

Higher than 65% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate (median 3 g). Per day at the most servings: 15 g.

Dietary Fiber1 g6%Fiber in Barlean's Greens against 6,987 products1 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 4 g, the median 2 g.1 g

56% of 6,987 products listing fiber give more (median 2 g). Per day at the most servings: 3 g.

Sugar0 g
Protein2 g4%Protein in Barlean's Greens against 8,985 products2 g per serving; the middle half of products list 2 g to 24 g, the median 16 g.2 g

70% of 8,985 products listing protein give more (median 16 g). Per day at the most servings: 6 g.

Vitaminsno amount given
Vitamin A400 IU8%Vitamin A in Barlean's Greens against 5,772 products400 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 2,000 IU to 5,000 IU, the median 4,000 IU.400 IU

93% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A give more (median 4,000 IU). Per day at the most servings: 1,200 IU.

Vitamin C40 mg70%Vitamin C in Barlean's Greens against 18,583 products40 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg40 mg

81% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 120 mg.

Vitamin B1as Thiamine90 mcg6%Thiamin in Barlean's Greens against 9,830 products0.09 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg0.09 mg

99% of 9,830 products listing thiamin give more (median 5 mg). Per day at the most servings: 0.27 mg.

Vitamin B2as Riboflavin102 mcg6%Riboflavin in Barlean's Greens against 9,824 products0.102 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg0.102 mg

99% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin give more (median 4 mg). Per day at the most servings: 0.306 mg.

Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride80 mcg4%Vitamin B6 in Barlean's Greens against 15,277 products0.08 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg0.08 mg

over 99% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 give more (median 6 mg). Per day at the most servings: 0.24 mg.

Niacin760 mcg4%Niacin in Barlean's Greens against 12,413 products0.76 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg0.76 mg

99% of 12,413 products listing niacin give more (median 20 mg). Per day at the most servings: 2.28 mg.

Pantothenic Acid110 mcg2%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Barlean's Greens against 10,060 products0.11 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg0.11 mg

over 99% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) give more (median 12 mg). Per day at the most servings: 0.33 mg.

Folic Acid8 mcg4%Folate in Barlean's Greens against 7,022 products8 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 200 mcg to 400 mcg, the median 400 mcg.8 mcg

over 99% of 7,022 products listing folate give more (median 400 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 24 mcg.

Mineralsno amount given
Calcium16 mg2%Calcium in Barlean's Greens against 17,831 products16 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg16 mg

94% of 17,831 products listing calcium give more (median 115 mg). Per day at the most servings: 48 mg.

Copper180 mcg8%Copper in Barlean's Greens against 6,468 products0.18 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.DV 0.9 mgUL 10 mg0.18 mg

92% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg). Per day at the most servings: 0.54 mg.

Iron600 mcg6%Iron in Barlean's Greens against 6,910 products0.6 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.2 mg to 18 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 18 mgUL 45 mg0.6 mg

88% of 6,910 products listing iron give more (median 5 mg). Per day at the most servings: 1.8 mg.

Magnesium21 mg6%Magnesium in Barlean's Greens against 14,003 products21 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg21 mg

82% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg). Per day at the most servings: 63 mg.

Manganese525 mcg15%Manganese in Barlean's Greens against 7,016 products0.525 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1 mg to 3.92 mg, the median 2 mg.DV 2.3 mgUL 11 mg0.525 mg

86% of 7,016 products listing manganese give more (median 2 mg). Per day at the most servings: 1.58 mg.

Phosphorus32 mg4%Phosphorus in Barlean's Greens against 3,786 products32 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mg to 200 mg, the median 90 mg.DV 1,250 mgUL 4,000 mg32 mg

83% of 3,786 products listing phosphorus give more (median 90 mg). Per day at the most servings: 96 mg.

Zinc300 mcg2%Zinc in Barlean's Greens against 13,186 products0.3 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 15 mg, the median 11 mg.DV 11 mgUL 40 mg0.3 mg

99% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg). Per day at the most servings: 0.9 mg.

Green Food Concentratesno amount given
Land Greens BlendLand Greens Blend Note: (concentrated 1500%) (totaling)2,892 mg
organic Barleyin the blend, no amount given
organic Wheatin the blend, no amount given
organic Oatin the blend, no amount given
Land GreensLand Greens Note: totaling500 mg
Spinachin the blend, no amount given
Parsleyin the blend, no amount given
Sea Greensin the blend, no amount given
Spirulina1,250 mgBlue-Green Algae in Barlean's Greens against 709 products1,250 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 500 mg.1,250 mg

Higher than 83% of 709 products listing blue-green algae (median 500 mg). Per day at the most servings: 3,750 mg.

Chlorella500 mgChlorella in Barlean's Greens against 526 products500 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 92.5 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 300 mg.500 mg

Higher than 58% of 526 products listing chlorella (median 300 mg). Per day at the most servings: 1,500 mg.

Chlorophyllas ChlorellaChlorophyll (Form: from Chlorella)10 mgChlorophyll in Barlean's Greens against 394 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 7.5 mg to 42.75 mg, the median 16 mg.10 mg

60% of 394 products listing chlorophyll give more (median 16 mg). Per day at the most servings: 30 mg.

Sea Vegetable BlendSea Vegetable Blend Note: totaling500 mg
Show the other 20 rows of the label
Barlean's Greens: rows 41 to 60
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Eckloniain the blend, no amount given
Sea Whistlein the blend, no amount given
Laminariain the blend, no amount given
Macrocystisin the blend, no amount given
Alariain the blend, no amount given
Phytonutrient & Fiber Concentratesno amount given
cold milled organic Flax Meal1,078 mgFlax in Barlean's Greens against 359 products1,078 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 200 mg.1,078 mg

Higher than 77% of 359 products listing flax (median 200 mg). Per day at the most servings: 3,234 mg.

LignansLignans (Alt. Name: SDG) Note: 8-21 mg21 mgLignan in Barlean's Greens against 54 products21 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 20 mg to 100 mg, the median 35 mg.21 mg

63% of 54 products listing lignan give more (median 35 mg). Per day at the most servings: 63 mg.

RiceX1,078 mgRice Bran in Barlean's Greens against 115 products1,078 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 90 mg to 500 mg, the median 200 mg.1,078 mg

Higher than 83% of 115 products listing rice bran (median 200 mg). Per day at the most servings: 3,234 mg.

Herbal Tonic Formulano amount given
Astragalusas Radix Astragalus240 mgAstragalus in Barlean's Greens against 604 products240 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 405 mg, the median 132.5 mg.240 mg

Higher than 63% of 604 products listing astragalus (median 132.5 mg). Per day at the most servings: 720 mg.

Schizandraas Fructus Schizandra240 mgSchisandra in Barlean's Greens against 460 products240 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 240 mg, the median 108.75 mg.240 mg

Higher than 71% of 460 products listing schisandra (median 108.75 mg). Per day at the most servings: 720 mg.

Herbal Antioxidantsno amount given
Rosemary extract100 mgRosemary in Barlean's Greens against 332 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 100 mg, the median 50 mg.100 mg

Higher than 64% of 332 products listing rosemary (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 300 mg.

Green Tea extractas PolyphenolsGreen Tea extract (Form: 50% Polyphenols)75 mgGreen Tea in Barlean's Greens against 2,595 products75 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 250 mg, the median 100 mg.75 mg

64% of 2,595 products listing green tea give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 225 mg.

Curcumin extractas CurcuminoidsCurcumin extract (Form: 95% Curcuminoids)75 mgCurcumin in Barlean's Greens against 550 products75 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 400 mg, the median 200 mg.75 mg

67% of 550 products listing curcumin give more (median 200 mg). Per day at the most servings: 225 mg.

Nutrient Concentratesno amount given
Acerola Cherryas Vitamin CAcerola Cherry (Form: naturally occuring 17% Vitamin C)220 mgAcerola in Barlean's Greens against 436 products220 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 14.5 mg to 300 mg, the median 60 mg.220 mg

Higher than 72% of 436 products listing acerola (median 60 mg). Per day at the most servings: 660 mg.

Full Spectrum Digestive Enzyme Blend10 mg
Stevia42 mgStevia in Barlean's Greens against 754 products42 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 100 mg, the median 44 mg.42 mg

50% of 754 products listing stevia give more (median 44 mg). Per day at the most servings: 126 mg.

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 46845 (entered June 25, 2015), 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 5,772 products that print an amount of vitamin A list more than its 400 IU of vitamin A (median 4,000 IU).
  • 99% of the 9,830 products that print an amount of thiamin list more than its 0.09 mg of vitamin B1 (filed by NIH under thiamin) (median 5 mg).
  • 99% of the 9,824 products that print an amount of riboflavin list more than its 0.102 mg of vitamin B2 (filed by NIH under riboflavin) (median 4 mg).
  • over 99% of the 15,277 products that print an amount of vitamin B6 list more than its 0.08 mg of vitamin B6 (median 6 mg).
  • 99% of the 12,413 products that print an amount of niacin list more than its 0.76 mg of niacin (median 20 mg).
  • over 99% of the 10,060 products that print an amount of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) list more than its 0.11 mg of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg).

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 Barlean's Greens'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
SUGGESTED USE: Simply put one heaping tablespoon in 8 oz. of water or your favorite juice and stir. Enjoy one to three times daily!
Storage
Best kept refrigerated after opening.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 46845.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: A Proprietary Blend {Combination}.

Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Barlean's ORGANIC OILS FROM OUR FAMILY TO YOURS; VITY Awards WINNER AWARD FOR EXCELLENCE.

How many labels does Barlean's Greens have?

One label is on file, entered on June 25, 2015.

  1. Label 46845 (current) Entered June 25, 2015 · off the market October 26, 2016 · 4.7 oz. · UPC 7 05875 30001 8

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

Who makes it?

The label names Barlean's Organic Oils (manufacturer, distributor), Ferndale, WA. All Barlean's products.

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