Complete Protein Natural Chocolate
by GNC PUREDGE · powder · 41.23 oz.
- Off the market since December 2023 (NIH)
- UPC 0 48107 13641 3
- DSLD label 74852
- Serving 48.71 g (2 scoops)
- 24 servings
Complete Protein Natural Chocolate by GNC PUREDGE lists 21 ingredients, 11 with an amount per serving of 48.71 g, such as 370 mg of calcium, 80 mg of magnesium, 2.5 mg of zinc and 530 mg of potassium; 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 23, 2017.
What is in Complete Protein Natural Chocolate?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 48.71 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 | 190 Calories | ||
| Calories from Fat | 45 Calories | ||
| Total Fat | 5 g | 8% | Higher than 89% of 11,965 products listing fat (unspecified) (median 1.5 g). |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g | 8% | 34% of 5,234 products listing saturated fat give more (median 1 g). |
| Cholesterol | 35 mg | 12% | Higher than 69% of 5,275 products listing cholesterol (median 15 mg). |
| Total Carbohydrates | 16 g | 5% | Higher than 93% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate (median 3 g). |
| Dietary Fiber | 5 g | 20% | Higher than 82% of 6,987 products listing fiber (median 2 g). |
| Sugar | 5 g | Higher than 78% of 11,807 products listing sugar (median 2 g). | |
| Protein | 20 g | Higher than 56% of 8,985 products listing protein (median 16 g). | |
| Calciumas Calcium Lactate GluconateCalcium (Form: as Calcium Lactate Gluconate) | 370 mg | 37% | Higher than 81% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). |
| Magnesiumas Trimagnesium CitrateMagnesium (Form: as Trimagnesium Citrate) | 80 mg | 20% | 51% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg). |
| Zincas Zinc CitrateZinc (Form: as Zinc Citrate) | 2.5 mg | 17% | 88% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg). |
| Sodiumas Sodium ChlorideSodium (Form: as Sodium Chloride) | 90 mg | 4% | Higher than 61% of 14,514 products listing sodium (median 55 mg). |
| Potassiumas Potassium Chloride, Tripotassium CitratePotassium (Form: as Tripotassium Citrate, & Potassium Chloride) | 530 mg | 15% | Higher than 96% of 11,614 products listing potassium (median 99 mg). |
| Energizing Whole-Food Fruits & Vegetable Blend: | no amount given | ||
| Fruit & Vegetable Blend | 3,900 mg | ||
| Prune powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Zucchini powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Apple powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Blueberry powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Pea powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Sweet Potato powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Betaineas BetaPowerBetaine (Form: as BetaPower Betaine Anhydrous) | 2,500 mg | Higher than 85% of 731 products listing betaine (median 250 mg). | |
| Muscle Support & Recovery Blend: | no amount given | ||
| Leucineas L-Leucine, Milk Protein Concentrate, Milk Protein IsolateLeucine (Form: as Whey Protein concentrate, Whey Protein isolate, Milk Protein concentrate, Milk Protein isolate, & L-Isoleucine) Leucine (Form: as Whey Protein concentrate, Whey Protein isolate, Milk Protein concentrate, Milk Protein isolate, & L-Leucine) | 3,900 mg | Higher than 83% of 2,056 products listing leucine (median 2.5 g). | |
| Isoleucineas L-Isoleucine, Milk Protein Concentrate, Milk Protein IsolateIsoleucine (Form: as Whey Protein concentrate, Whey Protein isolate, Milk Protein concentrate, Milk Protein isolate, & L-Isoleucine) | 1,200 mg | 50% of 1,614 products listing isoleucine give more (median 1.23 g). | |
| Valineas L-Valine, Milk Protein Concentrate, Milk Protein IsolateValine (Form: as Whey Protein concentrate, Whey Protein isolate, Milk Protein concentrate, Milk Protein isolate, & L-Valine) | 1,200 mg | 51% of 1,632 products listing valine give more (median 1.25 g). | |
| Glutamineas L-Glutamine, Milk Protein Concentrate, Milk Protein IsolateGlutamine (Form: as Whey Protein concentrate, Whey Protein isolate, Milk Protein concentrate, Milk Protein isolate, & L-Glutamine) | 800 mg | 60% of 1,850 products listing glutamine give more (median 1 g). | |
| Cholineas Choline BitartrateCholine (Form: as Choline Bitartrate) | 100 mg | 18%* | Higher than 72% of 4,738 products listing choline (median 40 mg). |
| Functional Flavor System | 4,700 mg | Higher than 93% of 85 products listing flavor (median 1 g). | |
| natural Chocolate flavor | no amount given | ||
| natural Vanilla flavor | no amount given | ||
| Cream | no amount given | ||
| Other Natural Flavoras Cocoa extract, Cocoa powder | no amount given |
* % Daily Value computed from the printed amount and the FDA Daily Value (21 CFR 101.9); the label prints none for that row.
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 74852 (entered June 23, 2017), 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 530 mg of potassium is higher than 96% of the 11,614 potassium products that print an amount; 484 list more.
- Its 4.7 g of functional flavor system (filed by NIH under flavor) is higher than 93% of the 85 flavor products that print an amount; 5 list more.
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 Complete Protein Natural Chocolate's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Complete Protein Natural BerryGNC PUREDGE · off the market 25 shared, 67% alike
- Complete Vegan Gainer All-In-One Performance Protein Natural ChocolateGNC PUREDGE · off the market 18 shared, 48% alike
- Complete Vegan Gainer Natural ChocolateGNC Pro Performance 17 shared, 47% alike
- Complete Vegan Protein Natural VanillaGNC PUREDGE · off the market 18 shared, 39% alike
- Complete Vegan Protein Natural ChocolateGNC PUREDGE · off the market 18 shared, 37% alike
- Complete Vegan Protein Natural ChocolateGNC Pro Performance 18 shared, 37% 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
- Directions: As a dietary supplement, mix two scoops (48.71 g) with 6 fl. oz. of cold water, milk or your favorite beverage daily or post-workout. For a thicker consistency, mix in a blender with ice and fruit.
- Daily Dose Protein Provides Benefit 1 serving 30 minutes pre-workout or between meals 20 g 5,200 mg amino acids + real fruit & veggies Helps meet protein needs & fuels metabolism* 2 servings 30 minutes post-workout or between meals 40 g 10,400 mg amino acids + real fruits & veggies Fuels muscles, metabolism & supports recovery*
- Warnings
- Contains: Milk and Soybeans.
- Warning: Consult your physician prior to using this product if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication, or have a medical condition.
- Discontinue use two weeks prior to surgery.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Each product is certified banned substance free, contains no unhealthy artificial additives, and features a powerful Functional Flavor System that utilizes active flavoring ingredients to go beyond delicious taste and deliver additional healthy functional benefits.
- Gluten Free
- Non-GMO
- Banned Substance Free
- No artificial flavors, colors or sweeteners
- Complete protein contains: Gluten free Non-GMO No banned substances No artificial flavors, colors or sweeteners No preservatives No wheat, yeast, fish or egg No sugar alcohols
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 74852.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Protein Blend, Inulin, Sunflower Oil, Buttermilk, Cane Sugar, Silicon Dioxide, Guar Gum, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Clarinol, Chia seed meal, Safflower Oil, Stevia, Disodium Phosphate, Monk Fruit extract.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Gf Gluten Free; Informed Choice. org Trusted by sport. Listed with: Informed Sport or Informed Choice (a seal is the label's claim; the certifier's own list confirms it).
How many labels does Complete Protein Natural Chocolate have?
3 labels are on file under this name since May 23, 2014: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 74852 (current) Entered June 23, 2017 · off the market December 19, 2023 · 41.23 oz. · UPC 0 48107 13641 3
- Label 42391 Entered February 25, 2015 · off the market December 19, 2023 · 17.18 oz. · UPC 0 48107 14471 5
- Label 33130 Entered May 23, 2014 · off the market May 10, 2017 · 41.23 ozs · UPC 0 48107 13641 3
DSLD also links this label to: Complete Protein Natural Berry (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 General Nutrition Corporation (distributor), Pittsburgh, PA. All GNC PUREDGE products.