Energy & Metabolism Chocolate
by GNC Women's Ultra Mega · powder · 35.97 ounces
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 0 48107 15815 6
- DSLD label 221095
- Serving 34 g (2 level Scoops)
- 30 servings
Energy & Metabolism Chocolate by GNC Women's Ultra Mega lists 60 ingredients, 48 with an amount per serving of 34 g, such as 5,000 IU of vitamin A, 200 mg of vitamin C, 2,000 IU (50 mcg) of vitamin D and 30 IU of vitamin E; 12 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 May 22, 2020.
What is in Energy & Metabolism Chocolate?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 34 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 | 130 Calories | ||
| Calories from Fat | 20 Calories | ||
| Total Fat | 2 g | 3% | Higher than 56% of 11,965 products listing fat (unspecified) (median 1.5 g). |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g | 5% | 34% of 5,234 products listing saturated fat give more (median 1 g). |
| Cholesterol | 25 mg | 8% | Higher than 61% 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 | 10 g | 40% | Higher than 97% of 6,987 products listing fiber (median 2 g). |
| Sugar | 2 g | 48% of 11,807 products listing sugar give more (median 2 g). | |
| Protein | 10 g | 57% of 8,985 products listing protein give more (median 16 g). | |
| Vitamin Aas Beta-Carotene, Retinyl AcetateVitamin A (Form: as 50% Retinyl Acetate, & 50% Beta-Carotene) | 5,000 IU | 100% | 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) | 200 mg | 334% | Higher than 63% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). |
| Vitamin Das Cholecalciferol, Vitamin D3Vitamin D (Form: as Cholecalciferol (Alt. Name: D-3)) | 2,000 IU (50 mcg) | 500% | Higher than 81% 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 IU | 100% | 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 mcg | 100% | 37% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K give more (median 80 mcg). |
| Thiamineas Thiamine MononitrateThiamin (Form: as Thiamin Mononitrate) | 50 mg | 3,330% | Higher than 82% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg). |
| Riboflavin | 50 mg | 2,940% | Higher than 86% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). |
| Niacinas Niacin, NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacinamide, & Niacin) | 50 mg | 250% | 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 mg | 2,500% | Higher than 87% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg). |
| Folic Acid | 400 mcg | 100% | 24% of 7,022 products listing folate give more (median 400 mcg). |
| Vitamin B12as CyanocobalaminVitamin B-12 (Form: as Cyanocobalamin) | 50 mcg | 833% | Higher than 51% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg). |
| Biotin | 300 mcg | 100% | Higher than 53% of 9,447 products listing biotin (median 200 mcg). |
| Pantothenic Acidas Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as Calcium Pantothenate) | 50 mg | 500% | Higher than 72% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg). |
| Calciumas Calcium CarbonateCalcium (Form: as Calcium Carbonate) | 500 mg | 50% | Higher than 85% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). |
| Ironas Ferrous FumarateIron (Form: as Ferrous Fumarate) | 18 mg | 100% | Higher than 74% of 6,910 products listing iron (median 5 mg). |
| Magnesiumas Magnesium OxideMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium Oxide) | 100 mg | 25% | Higher than 51% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg). |
| Zincas Zinc OxideZinc (Form: as Zinc Oxide) | 25 mg | 165% | Higher than 85% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg). |
| Seleniumas L-SelenomethionineSelenium (Form: as L-Selenomethionine) | 200 mcg | 285% | Higher than 82% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg). |
| Iodineas Potassium IodideIodine (Form: as Potassium Iodide) | 150 mcg | 100% | 15% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg). |
| Copperas Cupric OxideCopper (Form: as Cupric Oxide) | 2 mg | 100% | Higher than 66% of 6,468 products listing copper (median 1 mg). |
| Manganeseas Manganese SulfateManganese (Form: as Manganese Sulfate) | 2 mg | 100% | 38% of 7,016 products listing manganese give more (median 2 mg). |
| Chromiumas Chromium Hydrolyzed Chelate ProteinChromium (Form: as Chromium Hydrolyzed Chelate Protein) | 120 mcg | 100% | Higher than 54% of 7,825 products listing chromium (median 100 mcg). |
| Molybdenumas Sodium MolybdateMolybdenum (Form: as Sodium Molybdate) | 75 mcg | 100% | Higher than 62% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum (median 50 mcg). |
| Chloride | 72 mg | 2% | 51% of 1,476 products listing chloride give more (median 75 mg). |
| Sodium | 125 mg | 5% | Higher than 71% of 14,514 products listing sodium (median 55 mg). |
| Potassium | 240 mg | 7% | Higher than 83% 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, & Caffeine Anhydrous) | 200 mg | 34% of 3,358 products listing caffeine give more (median 200 mg). | |
| Capsimax Capsicum fruit extractas CapsaicinoidsCapsimax Capsicum fruit extract (Form: standardized for Capsaicinoids) PlantPart: fruit Genus: Capsicum Species: annuum | 33.34 mg | 52% of 874 products listing capsicum give more (median 44.5 mg). | |
| Green Coffee bean extractas Chlorogenic AcidGreen Coffee bean extract (Form: 45% Chlorogenic Acid Note: = 4.5 mg) PlantPart: bean Genus: Coffea Species: robusta & arabica | 10 mg | 96% of 668 products listing green coffee give more (median 250 mg). | |
| Garcinia cambogia extract | 10 mg | over 99% of 676 products listing garcinia give more (median 500 mg). |
Show the other 40 rows of the label
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lychee fruit extract | 10 mg | 90% of 31 products listing lychee give more (median 100 mg). | |
| decaffeinated Green Tea extract | 10 mg | 96% of 2,595 products listing green tea give more (median 100 mg). | |
| Siberian Ginseng root extract | 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 mg | 40% of 203 products listing piperine give more (median 5 mg). | |
| Boronas Boron Hydrolyzed Vegetable ProteinBoron (Form: as Boron Hydrolyzed Vegetable Protein) | 2 mg | Higher than 64% of 3,339 products listing boron (median 1 mg). | |
| Vanadiumas Sodium MetavanadateVanadium (Form: as Sodium Metavanadate) | 10 mcg | 60% of 1,744 products listing vanadium give more (median 25 mcg). | |
| Antioxidant Blend | no amount given | ||
| Alpha-Lipoic Acid | 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: longa | 10 mg | 94% of 2,369 products listing turmeric give more (median 150 mg). | |
| Lycopene | 1 mg | 50% of 1,691 products listing lycopene give more (median 1.2 mg). | |
| Zeaxanthinas Zeaxanthin IsomersZeaxanthin (Form: as Zeaxanthin Isomers) | 400 mcg | 70% of 1,215 products listing zeaxanthin give more (median 1 mg). | |
| Astaxanthinas Haematococcus pluvialis | 50 mcg | 80% of 955 products listing astaxanthin give more (median 1 mg). | |
| Beta-Cryptoxanthin | 10 mcg | 47% of 73 products listing cryptoxanthin give more (median 10 mcg). | |
| Circulatory Support Complex | no amount given | ||
| L-Arginineas Whey Protein ConcentrateL-Arginine (Form: as Whey Protein concentrate) | 100 mg | 79% of 1,455 products listing arginine give more (median 500 mg). | |
| resVida Trans-Resveratrol | 30 mg | 58% of 1,123 products listing resveratrol give more (median 50 mg). | |
| Brain Health Blend | no amount given | ||
| Cholineas Choline BitartrateCholine (Form: as Choline Bitartrate) | 25 mg | 5%* | 59% of 4,738 products listing choline give more (median 40 mg). |
| Inositol | 10 mg | 72% of 4,042 products listing inositol give more (median 30 mg). | |
| Beauty Blend | no amount given | ||
| Silicaas Silicon DioxideSilica (Form: as Silicon Dioxide) | 4 mg | 44% of 1,220 products listing silicon give more (median 4 mg). | |
| Lutemax 2020 Lutein | 2 mg | 52% of 2,493 products listing lutein give more (median 3 mg). | |
| Digestion Complex | no amount given | ||
| ProHydrolase Protease Enzyme Blend | 10 mg | ||
| Proprietary Blend of Proteasesas Ananas comosus, Bacillus subtilis | Proprietary Blend of Proteases (Form: from Bacillus subtilis Genus: Bacillus Species: subtilis, and Ananas comosus Genus: Ananas Species: comosus) Note: 3500 HUT | ||
| Ginger | 5 mg | 92% of 1,770 products listing ginger give more (median 60 mg). | |
| Fiber Blend | 10 g | ||
| Gum Acacia | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Cellulose Gum | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Inulin | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Fructooligosaccharides | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Essential Fatty Acid Blend | 1 g | ||
| MCT Oil | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Conjugated Linoleic Acid | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Safflower Oil | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Borage Oil | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Flaxseed Oil | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Olive Oil | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Chia Oil | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Evening Primrose Oil | in 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 221095 (entered May 22, 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:
- 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.
- 96% of the 668 products that print an amount of green coffee list more than its 10 mg of green coffee (median 250 mg).
- over 99% of the 676 products that print an amount of garcinia list more than its 10 mg of garcinia (median 500 mg).
- 90% of the 31 products that print an amount of lychee list more than its 10 mg of lychee (median 100 mg).
- 96% of the 2,595 products that print an amount of green tea list more than its 10 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).
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?
1 product lists the very same ingredients; the nearest amounts come first.
- Energy ChocolateGNC Women's Ultra Mega · off the market same ingredients
- Energy & Metabolism VanillaGNC Women's Ultra Mega 68 shared, 96% alike
- Energy ChocolateGNC Mega Men · off the market 66 shared, 94% alike
- Energy & Metabolism ChocolateGNC Mega Men 66 shared, 94% alike
- Energy & Metabolism VanillaGNC Mega Men 66 shared, 94% alike
- Sport ChocolateGNC Mega Men 57 shared, 65% 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 level scoops (34 g) with 8-12 oz. of cold water or preferred cold beverage daily. Stir briskly or shake well in a closed container until completely mixed. May adjust the amount of liquid depending on thickness desired.
- Warnings
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Contains: Milk, soybeans and tree nuts (lychee). Manufactured on equipment that processes products containing milk, egg, soybeans, wheat, shellfish, fish oil, tree nuts and peanut flavor.
- 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.
- Warning: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 221095.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Whey Protein concentrate, Cocoa powder, Natural and Artificial flavor, nonfat Dry Milk, Maltodextrin, Potassium Citrate, Guar Gum, Citrus Pectin, Lecithin, Sodium Caseinate, Sodium Chloride, Xanthan Gum, Dipotassium Phosphate, Monoglycerides, Diglycerides, Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium, Stevia leaf extract.
How many labels does Energy & Metabolism Chocolate have?
2 labels are on file under this name since January 25, 2017: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 221095 (current) Entered May 22, 2020 · on the market · 35.97 ounces · UPC 0 48107 15815 6
- Label 69770 Entered January 25, 2017 · on the market · 6 ozs
DSLD also links this label to: 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 Women's Ultra Mega products.