Collagen Hydrolysate Pure Unflavored Protein
by Great Lakes Gelatin Co. · powder · 16 ounces
- Off the market since October 2020 (NIH)
- UPC 3 22654 00212 5
- DSLD label 230218
- Serving 12 g (2 Scoops)
- 38 servings
Collagen Hydrolysate Pure Unflavored Protein by Great Lakes Gelatin Co. lists 22 ingredients, 21 with an amount per serving of 12 g, such as 12 g of collagen hydrolysate; 1 sits inside a blend without its own amount, beside 2 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on July 23, 2020.
What is in Collagen Hydrolysate Pure Unflavored Protein?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 12 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 | 45 Calories | ||
| Sodium | 35 mg | 2% | 60% of 14,514 products listing sodium give more (median 55 mg). Per day at the most servings: 70 mg. |
| Protein | 11 g | 56% of 8,985 products listing protein give more (median 16 g). Per day at the most servings: 22 g. | |
| Collagen Hydrolysate | 12 g | Higher than 93% of 1,008 products listing collagen (median 1 g). Per day at the most servings: 24 g. | |
| Typical Amino Acid Content | no amount given | ||
| Alanine | 1,008 mg | 8% | Higher than 81% of 475 products listing alanine (median 483 mg). Per day at the most servings: 2,016 mg. |
| Arginine | 924 mg | 8% | Higher than 63% of 1,455 products listing arginine (median 500 mg). Per day at the most servings: 1,848 mg. |
| Aspartic Acid | 540 mg | 5% | Higher than 54% of 377 products listing aspartic acid (median 337 mg). Per day at the most servings: 1,080 mg. |
| Cystine | 11 mg | 0.1% | 81% of 75 products listing cystine give more (median 75 mg). Per day at the most servings: 22 mg. |
| Glutamic Acid | 1,200 mg | 10% | Higher than 83% of 697 products listing glutamic acid (median 80 mg). Per day at the most servings: 2,400 mg. |
| Glycine | 2,785 mg | 23% | Higher than 94% of 1,078 products listing glycine (median 300 mg). Per day at the most servings: 5,570 mg. |
| Histidine | 108 mg | 0.9% | 53% of 591 products listing histidine give more (median 125 mg). Per day at the most servings: 216 mg. |
| Hydroxylysine | 180 mg | 2% | Higher than 57% of 30 products listing hydroxylysine (median 141 mg). Per day at the most servings: 360 mg. |
| Hydroxyproline | 1,476 mg | 12% | Higher than 67% of 39 products listing hydroxyproline (median 559 mg). Per day at the most servings: 2,952 mg. |
| Isoleucine | 144 mg | 1% | 91% of 1,614 products listing isoleucine give more (median 1.23 g). Per day at the most servings: 0.288 g. |
| Leucine | 312 mg | 3% | 87% of 2,056 products listing leucine give more (median 2.5 g). Per day at the most servings: 0.624 g. |
| Lysine | 396 mg | 3% | 58% of 1,250 products listing lysine give more (median 500 mg). Per day at the most servings: 792 mg. |
| Methionine | 108 mg | 0.9% | Higher than 58% of 981 products listing METHIONINE (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 216 mg. |
| Phenylalanine | 192 mg | 2% | 58% of 611 products listing phenylalanine give more (median 250 mg). Per day at the most servings: 384 mg. |
| Proline | 1,644 mg | 14% | Higher than 87% of 387 products listing proline (median 487.5 mg). Per day at the most servings: 3,288 mg. |
| Serine | 408 mg | 3% | 48% of 314 products listing serine give more (median 408 mg). Per day at the most servings: 816 mg. |
| Threonine | 228 mg | 2% | 68% of 590 products listing THREONINE give more (median 500 mg). Per day at the most servings: 456 mg. |
| Tryptophan | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Tyrosine | 72 mg | 0.6% | 87% of 1,680 products listing tyrosine give more (median 500 mg). Per day at the most servings: 144 mg. |
| Valine | 264 mg | 2% | 83% of 1,632 products listing valine give more (median 1.25 g). Per day at the most servings: 0.528 g. |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 230218 (entered July 23, 2020), 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:
- Its 12 g of collagen is higher than 93% of the 1,008 collagen products that print an amount; 47 list more.
- 81% of the 75 products that print an amount of cystine list more than its 11 mg of cystine (median 75 mg).
- Its 2,785 mg of glycine is higher than 94% of the 1,078 glycine products that print an amount; 62 list more.
- 91% of the 1,614 products that print an amount of isoleucine list more than its 0.144 g of isoleucine (median 1.23 g).
The NIH database records 2 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 Collagen Hydrolysate Pure Unflavored Protein's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Collagen Bone Hydrolysate UnflavoredGreat Lakes Gelatin 23 shared, 92% alike
- Collagen Hydrolysate Apple + Cucumber FlavoredGreat Lakes Gelatin Co. 23 shared, 91% alike
- Collagen Hydrolysate Mixed Berry FlavoredGreat Lakes Gelatin Co. · off the market 23 shared, 91% alike
- Collagen Hydrolysate Vanilla FlavoredGreat Lakes Gelatin Co. · off the market 23 shared, 91% alike
- Collagen Hydrolysate Lemon + Lime FlavoredGreat Lakes Gelatin Co. · off the market 23 shared, 90% alike
- Pork Gelatin UnflavoredGreat Lakes Gelatin 22 shared, 84% 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
- It will not congeal in cold liquids making it a perfect addition to cold or hot beverages, smoothies or recipes. Just mix in and enjoy!
- Recommended Uses: Great Lakes Collagen will easily dissolve in your favorite beverages such as coffee, tea, juice or a smoothie. Recommended Dosage: Take two scoops (12 g) twice a day. For best results use daily.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- GF Gluten Free Non GMO No MSG Verified Glyphosphate free
- No additives or preservatives
- Storage
- Store Dry & Do Not Refrigerate
Source: label statements in DSLD label 230218.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Hydrolyzed Collagen.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): This product is Keto Certified Ketostandard.com Certified PF Paleo Friendly Kosher Supervisory Services USA - Europe - Asia Pareve.
How many labels does Collagen Hydrolysate Pure Unflavored Protein have?
One label is on file, entered on July 23, 2020.
- Label 230218 (current) Entered July 23, 2020 · off the market October 31, 2020 · 16 ounces · UPC 3 22654 00212 5
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Great Lakes Gelatin Company, to its specifications. (distributor), Grayslake, IL. All Great Lakes Gelatin Co. products.