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Energy Chocolate

by GNC Mega Men · powder · 39.15 oz.

  • Off the market since May 2017 (NIH)
  • UPC 0 48107 15814 9
  • DSLD label 70007
  • Serving 37 g (2 scoops)
  • 30 servings

Energy Chocolate by GNC Mega Men lists 60 ingredients, 46 with an amount per serving of 37 g, such as 5,000 IU of vitamin A, 300 mg of vitamin C, 1,600 IU (40 mcg) of vitamin D and 30 IU of vitamin E; 14 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 January 25, 2017.

What is in Energy Chocolate?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 37 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).

Energy Chocolate: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 70007, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Calories130 Calories
Calories from Fat20 Calories
Total Fat2 g3%Fat (unspecified) in Energy Chocolate against 11,965 products2 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 2.5 g, the median 1.5 g.2 g

Higher than 56% of 11,965 products listing fat (unspecified) (median 1.5 g).

Saturated Fat1 g5%Saturated fat in Energy Chocolate against 5,234 products1 g per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 g to 1.5 g, the median 1 g.1 g

34% of 5,234 products listing saturated fat give more (median 1 g).

Cholesterol25 mg8%Cholesterol in Energy Chocolate against 5,275 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 45 mg, the median 15 mg.25 mg

Higher than 61% of 5,275 products listing cholesterol (median 15 mg).

Total Carbohydrates16 g5%Carbohydrate in Energy Chocolate against 21,979 products16 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 6 g, the median 3 g.16 g

Higher than 93% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate (median 3 g).

Dietary Fiber10 g40%Fiber in Energy Chocolate against 6,987 products10 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 4 g, the median 2 g.10 g

Higher than 97% of 6,987 products listing fiber (median 2 g).

Sugar2 gSugar in Energy Chocolate against 11,807 products2 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 4 g, the median 2 g.2 g

48% of 11,807 products listing sugar give more (median 2 g).

Protein10 gProtein in Energy Chocolate against 8,985 products10 g per serving; the middle half of products list 2 g to 24 g, the median 16 g.10 g

57% of 8,985 products listing protein give more (median 16 g).

Vitamin Aas Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A AcetateVitamin A (Form: as 50% Vitamin A Acetate, and 50% Beta-Carotene)5,000 IU100%Vitamin A in Energy Chocolate against 5,772 products5,000 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 2,000 IU to 5,000 IU, the median 4,000 IU.5,000 IU

Higher than 55% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A (median 4,000 IU).

Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid, Calcium AscorbateVitamin C (Form: as Calcium Ascorbate) (Alt. Name: Ascorbic Acid)300 mg500%Vitamin C in Energy Chocolate against 18,583 products300 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg300 mg

Higher than 75% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg).

Vitamin Das Cholecalciferol, Vitamin D3Vitamin D (Form: as Cholecalciferol (Alt. Name: D-3))1,600 IU (40 mcg)400%Vitamin D in Energy Chocolate against 14,175 products40 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg40 mcg

Higher than 79% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D (median 15 mcg).

Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopherol AcetateVitamin E (Form: as natural D-Alpha Tocopherol Acetate)30 IU100%Vitamin E in Energy Chocolate against 6,459 products30 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 15 IU to 100 IU, the median 30 IU.30 IU

44% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E give more (median 30 IU).

Vitamin Kas PhytonadioneVitamin K (Form: as Phytonadione (Alt. Name: K-1))80 mcg100%Vitamin K in Energy Chocolate against 4,607 products80 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 35 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 80 mcg.DV 120 mcg80 mcg

37% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K give more (median 80 mcg).

Thiamineas Thiamine MononitrateThiamin (Form: as Thiamin Mononitrate)50 mg3,330%Thiamin in Energy Chocolate against 9,830 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg50 mg

Higher than 82% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg).

Riboflavin50 mg2,940%Riboflavin in Energy Chocolate against 9,824 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg50 mg

Higher than 86% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg).

Niacinas Niacin, NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacinamide, and Niacin)50 mg250%Niacin in Energy Chocolate against 12,413 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg50 mg

Higher than 75% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). 1.4 times the adult UL a day.

Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B-6 (Form: as Pyridoxine HCl)50 mg2,500%Vitamin B6 in Energy Chocolate against 15,277 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg50 mg

Higher than 87% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg).

Folic Acid400 mcg100%Folate in Energy Chocolate against 7,022 products400 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 200 mcg to 400 mcg, the median 400 mcg.400 mcg

24% of 7,022 products listing folate give more (median 400 mcg).

Vitamin B12as CyanocobalaminVitamin B-12 (Form: as Cyanocobalamin)50 mcg8,330%Vitamin B12 in Energy Chocolate against 14,425 products50 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg50 mcg

Higher than 51% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg).

Biotin300 mcg100%Biotin in Energy Chocolate against 9,447 products300 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 300 mcg, the median 200 mcg.DV 30 mcg300 mcg

Higher than 53% of 9,447 products listing biotin (median 200 mcg).

Pantothenic Acidas Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as Calcium Pantothenate)50 mg500%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Energy Chocolate against 10,060 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg50 mg

Higher than 72% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg).

Calciumas Calcium CarbonateCalcium (Form: as Calcium Carbonate)200 mg20%Calcium in Energy Chocolate against 17,831 products200 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg200 mg

Higher than 64% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg).

Magnesiumas Magnesium OxideMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium Oxide)50 mg12%Magnesium in Energy Chocolate against 14,003 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg50 mg

59% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg).

Zincas Zinc OxideZinc (Form: as Zinc Oxide)25 mg165%Zinc in Energy Chocolate against 13,186 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 15 mg, the median 11 mg.DV 11 mgUL 40 mg25 mg

Higher than 85% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg).

Seleniumas L-SelenomethionineSelenium (Form: as L-Selenomethione)200 mcg265%Selenium in Energy Chocolate against 7,658 products200 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 27 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 55 mcg.DV 55 mcgUL 400 mcg200 mcg

Higher than 82% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg).

Iodideas Potassium IodideIodide (Form: as Potassium Iodide)150 mcg100%Iodine in Energy Chocolate against 6,382 products150 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 75 mcg to 150 mcg, the median 150 mcg.DV 150 mcgUL 1,100 mcg150 mcg

15% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg).

Copperas Copper OxideCopper (Form: as Copper Oxide)2 mg100%Copper in Energy Chocolate against 6,468 products2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.DV 0.9 mgUL 10 mg2 mg

Higher than 66% of 6,468 products listing copper (median 1 mg).

Manganeseas Manganese SulfateManganese (Form: as Manganese Sulfate)2 mg100%Manganese in Energy Chocolate against 7,016 products2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1 mg to 3.92 mg, the median 2 mg.DV 2.3 mgUL 11 mg2 mg

38% of 7,016 products listing manganese give more (median 2 mg).

Chromiumas Chromium Hydrolyzed Chelate ProteinChromium (Form: as Chromium Hydrolyzed Chelate Protein)120 mcg100%Chromium in Energy Chocolate against 7,825 products120 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg120 mcg

Higher than 54% of 7,825 products listing chromium (median 100 mcg).

Molybdenumas Sodium MolybdateMolybdenum (Form: as Sodium Molybdate)75 mcg100%Molybdenum in Energy Chocolate against 4,390 products75 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mcg to 75 mcg, the median 50 mcg.DV 45 mcgUL 2,000 mcg75 mcg

Higher than 62% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum (median 50 mcg).

Chloride72 mg2%Chloride in Energy Chocolate against 1,476 products72 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 183.5 mg, the median 75 mg.DV 2,300 mgUL 3,600 mg72 mg

51% of 1,476 products listing chloride give more (median 75 mg).

Sodium125 mg5%Sodium in Energy Chocolate against 14,514 products125 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 15 mg to 142 mg, the median 55 mg.125 mg

Higher than 71% of 14,514 products listing sodium (median 55 mg).

Potassium350 mg10%Potassium in Energy Chocolate against 11,614 products350 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 190 mg, the median 99 mg.DV 4,700 mg350 mg

Higher than 91% of 11,614 products listing potassium (median 99 mg).

Energy & Metabolism Blend:no amount given
Caffeineas Caffeine Anhydrous, extended-release CaffeineCaffeine (Form: as extended-release Caffeine, and Caffeine Anhydrous)200 mgCaffeine in Energy Chocolate against 3,358 products200 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 275 mg, the median 200 mg.200 mg

34% of 3,358 products listing caffeine give more (median 200 mg).

Green Coffee bean extractas Chlorogenic AcidGreen Coffee bean extract (Form: 45% Chlorogenic Acid Note: = 45 mg) PlantPart: bean Genus: Coffea Species: robusta & arabica100 mgGreen Coffee in Energy Chocolate against 668 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 130 mg to 437.25 mg, the median 250 mg.100 mg

83% of 668 products listing green coffee give more (median 250 mg).

Garcinia cambogia extract100 mgGarcinia in Energy Chocolate against 676 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 200 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 500 mg.100 mg

87% of 676 products listing garcinia give more (median 500 mg).

Lychee fruit extract50 mgLychee in Energy Chocolate against 31 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 200 mg, the median 100 mg.50 mg

65% of 31 products listing lychee give more (median 100 mg).

Capsimax Capsicum fruit extractas CapsaicinoidsCapsimax Capsicum fruit extract (Form: standardized for Capsaicinoids) PlantPart: fruit Genus: Capsicum Species: annuum33.34 mgCapsicum in Energy Chocolate against 874 products33.34 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 100 mg, the median 44.5 mg.33.34 mg

52% of 874 products listing capsicum give more (median 44.5 mg).
Show the other 37 rows of the label
Energy Chocolate: rows 41 to 77
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
decaffeinated Green Tea extract20 mgGreen Tea in Energy Chocolate against 2,595 products20 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 250 mg, the median 100 mg.20 mg

92% of 2,595 products listing green tea give more (median 100 mg).

Siberian Ginseng root extract10 mgEleuthero in Energy Chocolate against 726 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 200 mg, the median 100 mg.10 mg

95% of 726 products listing eleuthero give more (median 100 mg).

Piperineas Black Pepper ExtractPiperine (Form: from Black Pepper extract Genus: Piper Species: nigrum)5 mgPiperine in Energy Chocolate against 203 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 4.75 mg to 10 mg, the median 5 mg.5 mg

40% of 203 products listing piperine give more (median 5 mg).

Antioxidant Blendno amount given
Alpha-Lipoic Acid25 mgAlpha Lipoic Acid in Energy Chocolate against 2,407 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 150 mg, the median 50 mg.25 mg

68% of 2,407 products listing alpha lipoic acid give more (median 50 mg).

Turmeric root extractas CurcuminoidsTurmeric root extract (Form: 20% Curcuminoids Note: = 2 mg) (Alt. Name: CurcuWIN) PlantPart: root Genus: Curcuma Species: longa10 mgTurmeric in Energy Chocolate against 2,369 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 500 mg, the median 150 mg.10 mg

94% of 2,369 products listing turmeric give more (median 150 mg).

Lutemax 2020 Lutein2 mgLutein in Energy Chocolate against 2,493 products2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 10 mg, the median 3 mg.2 mg

52% of 2,493 products listing lutein give more (median 3 mg).

Zeaxanthinas Zeaxanthin IsomersZeaxanthin (Form: as Zeaxanthin Isomers)400 mcgZeaxanthin in Energy Chocolate against 1,215 products0.4 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.4 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.0.4 mg

70% of 1,215 products listing zeaxanthin give more (median 1 mg).

Astaxanthinas Haematococcus pluvialis50 mcgAstaxanthin in Energy Chocolate against 955 products0.05 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.1 mg to 4 mg, the median 1 mg.0.05 mg

80% of 955 products listing astaxanthin give more (median 1 mg).

Beta-Cryptoxanthin10 mcgCryptoxanthin in Energy Chocolate against 73 products10 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 98 mcg, the median 10 mcg.10 mcg

47% of 73 products listing cryptoxanthin give more (median 10 mcg).

Circulatory Support Complex:no amount given
L-Arginineas L-Arginine, Whey Protein ConcentrateL-Arginine (Form: as L-Arginine, and Whey Protein concentrate)2,000 mgArginine in Energy Chocolate against 1,455 products2,000 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 167 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 500 mg.2,000 mg

Higher than 87% of 1,455 products listing arginine (median 500 mg).

resVida Trans-Resveratrol30 mgResveratrol in Energy Chocolate against 1,123 products30 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 20 mg to 125 mg, the median 50 mg.30 mg

58% of 1,123 products listing resveratrol give more (median 50 mg).

Men's Health Blend:no amount given
Cholineas Choline BitartrateCholine (Form: as Choline Bitartrate)100 mg18%*Choline in Energy Chocolate against 4,738 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 18 mg to 100 mg, the median 40 mg.DV 550 mgUL 3,500 mg100 mg

Higher than 72% of 4,738 products listing choline (median 40 mg).

ProHydrolase Protease Enzyme BlendProHydrolase Protease Enzyme Blend Note: (Proprietary Blend of Proteases from) (35,000 HUT)100 mg
Bacillus subtilisin the blend, no amount given
Ananas comosusin the blend, no amount given
Inositol10 mgInositol in Energy Chocolate against 4,042 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 80 mg, the median 30 mg.10 mg

72% of 4,042 products listing inositol give more (median 30 mg).

Silicaas Silicon DioxideSilica (Form: as Silicon Dioxide)4 mgSilicon in Energy Chocolate against 1,220 products4 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 10.5 mg, the median 4 mg.4 mg

44% of 1,220 products listing silicon give more (median 4 mg).

Boronas Boron Hydrolyzed Vegetable ProteinBoron (Form: as Boron Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein)2 mgBoron in Energy Chocolate against 3,339 products2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.3 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.UL 20 mg2 mg

Higher than 64% of 3,339 products listing boron (median 1 mg).

Lycopene1 mgLycopene in Energy Chocolate against 1,691 products1 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 5 mg, the median 1.2 mg.1 mg

50% of 1,691 products listing lycopene give more (median 1.2 mg).

Vanadium10 mcgVanadium in Energy Chocolate against 1,744 products10 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 25 mcg.UL 1,800 mcg10 mcg

60% of 1,744 products listing vanadium give more (median 25 mcg).

Fiber Blend10 g
Gum Acaciain the blend, no amount given
Cellulose Gumin the blend, no amount given
Inulinin the blend, no amount given
Fructooligosaccharidesin the blend, no amount given
Essential Fatty Acid Blend1 g
MCT Oilin the blend, no amount given
Conjugated Linoleic Acidin the blend, no amount given
Safflower Oilin the blend, no amount given
Borage Oilin the blend, no amount given
Flaxseed Oilin the blend, no amount given
Olive Oilin the blend, no amount given
Chia Oilin the blend, no amount given
Evening Primrose Oilin the blend, 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 70007 (entered January 25, 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:

  • At 1 serving a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 50 mg of niacin, 1.4 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
  • Its 350 mg of potassium is higher than 91% of the 11,614 potassium products that print an amount; 1,038 list more.
  • 87% of the 676 products that print an amount of garcinia list more than its 100 mg of garcinia (median 500 mg).
  • 92% of the 2,595 products that print an amount of green tea list more than its 20 mg of decaffeinated green tea extract (filed by NIH under green tea) (median 100 mg).
  • 95% of the 726 products that print an amount of eleuthero list more than its 10 mg of siberian ginseng root extract (filed by NIH under eleuthero) (median 100 mg).
  • 94% of the 2,369 products that print an amount of turmeric list more than its 10 mg of turmeric (median 150 mg).

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?

2 products list the very same ingredients; the nearest amounts come first.

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 level scoops (37 g) with 8-12 fl. oz. of cold water or preferred cold beverage daily. Stir briskly or shake well in a closed container until completely mixed. May adjust amount of liquid depending on thickness desired.
Warnings
Keep out of reach of children.
Contains: Milk, Soybeans, and Tree Nuts (Lychee).
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.
Contains 200 mg of caffeine.
Allergens and what it does not contain
Gf Gluten free
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 70007.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Whey Protein concentrate, Cocoa powder, Natural & Artificial flavor, nonfat dry Milk, Maltodextrin, Guar Gum, Citrus Pectin, Potassium Citrate, Lecithin, Sodium Caseinate, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Chloride, Dipotassium Phosphate, Mono & Diglycerides, Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium, Stevia leaf extract.

How many labels does Energy Chocolate have?

One label is on file, entered on January 25, 2017.

  1. Label 70007 (current) Entered January 25, 2017 · off the market May 11, 2017 · 39.15 oz. · UPC 0 48107 15814 9

DSLD also links this label to: Energy & Metabolism Chocolate (flavor difference), Energy & Metabolism Chocolate (image difference, same product), Energy & Metabolism 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 General Nutrition Corporation (distributor), Pittsburgh, PA. All GNC Mega Men products.

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