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EssentiaMeal Natural Chocolate Flavor

by Designs for Health · powder · 450 grams

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 8 79452 00365 1
  • DSLD label 22421
  • Serving 30 g (approx. two scoops)
  • 15 servings

EssentiaMeal Natural Chocolate Flavor by Designs for Health lists 21 ingredients, 21 with an amount per serving of 30 g, such as 100 mg of vitamin C, 8 IU of vitamin E, 5 mg of thiamine and 5 mg of riboflavin, beside 7 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on July 25, 2013.

What is in EssentiaMeal Natural Chocolate Flavor?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 30 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).

EssentiaMeal Natural Chocolate Flavor: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 22421, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Calories110 Calories
Calories from Fat20 Calories
Total Fat2 g3%Fat (unspecified) in EssentiaMeal Natural Chocolate Flavor 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).

Cholesterol10 mg3%Cholesterol in EssentiaMeal Natural Chocolate Flavor against 5,275 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 45 mg, the median 15 mg.10 mg

56% of 5,275 products listing cholesterol give more (median 15 mg).

Sodium190 mg8%Sodium in EssentiaMeal Natural Chocolate Flavor against 14,514 products190 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 15 mg to 142 mg, the median 55 mg.190 mg

Higher than 82% of 14,514 products listing sodium (median 55 mg).

Total Carbohydrates6 g2%Carbohydrate in EssentiaMeal Natural Chocolate Flavor against 21,979 products6 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 6 g, the median 3 g.6 g

Higher than 73% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate (median 3 g).

Dietary Fiber3 g12%Fiber in EssentiaMeal Natural Chocolate Flavor against 6,987 products3 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 4 g, the median 2 g.3 g

Higher than 63% of 6,987 products listing fiber (median 2 g).

Sugar1 gSugar in EssentiaMeal Natural Chocolate Flavor against 11,807 products1 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 4 g, the median 2 g.1 g

69% of 11,807 products listing sugar give more (median 2 g).

Proteinas Peatein, Proserum WheyProtein (Form: from Proserum Whey, and Peatein)17 g34%Protein in EssentiaMeal Natural Chocolate Flavor against 8,985 products17 g per serving; the middle half of products list 2 g to 24 g, the median 16 g.17 g

Higher than 51% of 8,985 products listing protein (median 16 g).

Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid100 mg167%Vitamin C in EssentiaMeal Natural Chocolate Flavor against 18,583 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg100 mg

50% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C give more (median 100 mg).

Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopherol8 IU27%Vitamin E in EssentiaMeal Natural Chocolate Flavor against 6,459 products8 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 15 IU to 100 IU, the median 30 IU.8 IU

90% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E give more (median 30 IU).

Thiamineas Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B1Thiamin (Form: as Thiamin Mononitrate) (Alt. Name: Vitamin B-1)5 mg333%Thiamin in EssentiaMeal Natural Chocolate Flavor against 9,830 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg5 mg

46% of 9,830 products listing thiamin give more (median 5 mg).

Riboflavinas Vitamin B25 mg294%Riboflavin in EssentiaMeal Natural Chocolate Flavor against 9,824 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg5 mg

Higher than 51% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg).

Niacinas Niacinamide, Vitamin B3Niacin (Form: Vitamin B-3, as Niacinamide)5 mg25%Niacin in EssentiaMeal Natural Chocolate Flavor against 12,413 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg5 mg

89% of 12,413 products listing niacin give more (median 20 mg).

Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B-6 (Form: as Pyridoxine HCl)5 mg250%Vitamin B6 in EssentiaMeal Natural Chocolate Flavor against 15,277 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg5 mg

51% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 give more (median 6 mg).

NatureFolate Blendas FolateFolate (Form: as NatureFolate Blend)50 mcg13%
Vitamin B12as MethylcobalaminVitamin B-12 (Form: as Methylcobalamin)50 mcg833%Vitamin B12 in EssentiaMeal Natural Chocolate Flavor 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).

Biotinas D-BiotinBiotin (Form: as D-Biotin)50 mcg17%Biotin in EssentiaMeal Natural Chocolate Flavor against 9,447 products50 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 300 mcg, the median 200 mcg.DV 30 mcg50 mcg

73% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg).

Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as D-Calcium Pantothenate)50 mg500%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in EssentiaMeal Natural Chocolate Flavor 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 Peatein, Proserum WheyCalcium (Form: from Proserum Whey, and Peatein)90 mg9%Calcium in EssentiaMeal Natural Chocolate Flavor against 17,831 products90 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg90 mg

60% of 17,831 products listing calcium give more (median 115 mg).

Ironas PeateinIron (Form: from Peatein)2 mg11%Iron in EssentiaMeal Natural Chocolate Flavor against 6,910 products2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.2 mg to 18 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 18 mgUL 45 mg2 mg

66% of 6,910 products listing iron give more (median 5 mg).

Magnesiumas TRAACS Magnesium Glycinate Chelate buffered50 mg13%Magnesium in EssentiaMeal Natural Chocolate Flavor 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 TRAACS Zinc Glycinate Chelate5 mg33%Zinc in EssentiaMeal Natural Chocolate Flavor against 13,186 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 15 mg, the median 11 mg.DV 11 mgUL 40 mg5 mg

72% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg).

Chromiumas TRAACS Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate Chelate50 mcg42%Chromium in EssentiaMeal Natural Chocolate Flavor against 7,825 products50 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg50 mcg

67% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg).

Taurine100 mgTaurine in EssentiaMeal Natural Chocolate Flavor against 2,337 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 110 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 500 mg.100 mg

76% of 2,337 products listing taurine give more (median 500 mg).

Mixed Tocopherolsas D-Alpha-Tocopherol, D-Beta-Tocopherol, D-Delta-TocopherolHigh Gamma Mixed Tocopherols (Form: as d-gamma {tocopherol}, d-delta {tocopherol}, d-alpha {tocopherol}, d-beta {tocopherol})50 mg
n-zymes(R)50 mg
Amylase2,200 DU
Protease 4.55,000 HUT
Protease 3Protease 3.010.7 SAPU
Protease 6 ConcentrateProtease 6.0 Note: Concentrate2,000 HUT
Lactase400 ALU

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 22421 (entered July 25, 2013), 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:

  • 90% of the 6,459 products that print an amount of vitamin E list more than its 8 IU of vitamin E (2 rows of the label added together) (median 30 IU).
  • 89% of the 12,413 products that print an amount of niacin list more than its 5 mg of niacin (median 20 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
Recommended Use: As a dietary supplement, mix 30 grams (approx. two scoops) in 8-12 ounces of water or any other beverage per day, or as directed by your health care practitioner. EssentiaMeal(TM) is not intended to be the sole source of calories, but rather to be used as part of an overall program of healthy eating.
Warnings
Contains: Milk.
Allergens and what it does not contain
Does not contain gluten.
Storage
STORE IN A COOL, DRY PLACE.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 22421.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: natural Chocolate flavor, natural Vanilla flavor, Vegetable Fiber, Stevia leaf extract powder, Vegetable Cellulose, Tapioca Dextrin, Silicon Dioxide.

Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Guaranteed GMP COMPLIANT Products.

How many labels does EssentiaMeal Natural Chocolate Flavor have?

2 labels are on file under this name since July 25, 2013: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.

  1. Label 22421 (current) Entered July 25, 2013 · on the market · 450 grams · UPC 8 79452 00365 1
  2. Label 22402 Entered July 25, 2013 · on the market · 30 grams · UPC 8 79452 00319 4

DSLD also links this label to: EssentiaMeal Natural Strawberry-Banana Flavor (flavor difference), EssentiaMeal Natural Vanilla Flavor (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 Designs for Health, Inc. (manufacturer, distributor), Suffield, CT. All Designs for Health products.

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