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Grass-Fed, Certified rBGH-Free Whey Protein Powder Chocolate

by Swanson Ultra · powder · 14.8 ozs

  • Off the market since December 2023 (NIH)
  • UPC 0 87614 02475 2
  • DSLD label 206972
  • Serving 28 g (1 scoop)
  • 15 servings

Grass-Fed, Certified rBGH-Free Whey Protein Powder Chocolate by Swanson Ultra lists 19 ingredients, 19 with an amount per serving of 28 g, such as 135 mcg RAE of vitamin A, 6 mg of vitamin C, 1 mcg (40 IU) of vitamin D and 2 mg of vitamin E, beside 9 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on September 24, 2019.

What is in Grass-Fed, Certified rBGH-Free Whey Protein Powder Chocolate?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 28 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).

Grass-Fed, Certified rBGH-Free Whey Protein Powder Chocolate: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 206972, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Calories100 Calories
Total Fat1.5 g2%Fat (unspecified) in Grass-Fed, Certified rBGH-Free Whey Protein Powder Chocolate against 11,965 products1.5 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 2.5 g, the median 1.5 g.1.5 g

44% of 11,965 products listing fat (unspecified) give more (median 1.5 g).

Saturated Fat1 g5%Saturated fat in Grass-Fed, Certified rBGH-Free Whey Protein Powder 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).

Trans Fat0 g
Cholesterol90 mg30%Cholesterol in Grass-Fed, Certified rBGH-Free Whey Protein Powder Chocolate against 5,275 products90 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 45 mg, the median 15 mg.90 mg

Higher than 94% of 5,275 products listing cholesterol (median 15 mg).

Total Carbohydrates6.5 mg2%

This amount is far outside what other labels list for carbohydrate, or disagrees with the label's own %DV: possibly a unit or transcription slip in the database. Check the label image on DSLD.

Dietary Fiber0.5 g2%Fiber in Grass-Fed, Certified rBGH-Free Whey Protein Powder Chocolate against 6,987 products0.5 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 4 g, the median 2 g.0.5 g

96% of 6,987 products listing fiber give more (median 2 g).

Total Sugars1.5 gSugar in Grass-Fed, Certified rBGH-Free Whey Protein Powder Chocolate against 11,807 products1.5 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 4 g, the median 2 g.1.5 g

68% of 11,807 products listing sugar give more (median 2 g).

Protein17 gProtein in Grass-Fed, Certified rBGH-Free Whey Protein Powder Chocolate 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 Aas Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A PalmitateVitamin A (Form: as Vitamin A Palmitate, and Beta Carotene)135 mcg RAE15%
Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid6 mg7%Vitamin C in Grass-Fed, Certified rBGH-Free Whey Protein Powder Chocolate against 18,583 products6 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg6 mg

97% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C give more (median 100 mg).

Vitamin Das CholecalciferolVitamin D (Form: as Cholecalciferol)1 mcg (40 IU)5%Vitamin D in Grass-Fed, Certified rBGH-Free Whey Protein Powder Chocolate against 14,175 products1 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg1 mcg

98% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg).

Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl AcetateVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate)2 mg13%
Thiamineas Thiamine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B1Thiamin (Form: as Thiamin HCl) (Alt. Name: Vitamin B-1)0.15 mg13%Thiamin in Grass-Fed, Certified rBGH-Free Whey Protein Powder Chocolate against 9,830 products0.15 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg0.15 mg

97% of 9,830 products listing thiamin give more (median 5 mg).

Riboflavinas Vitamin B20.17 mg13%Riboflavin in Grass-Fed, Certified rBGH-Free Whey Protein Powder Chocolate against 9,824 products0.17 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg0.17 mg

97% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin give more (median 4 mg).

Niacinas NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacinamide)2 mg NE13%Niacin in Grass-Fed, Certified rBGH-Free Whey Protein Powder Chocolate against 12,413 products2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg2 mg

96% of 12,413 products listing niacin give more (median 20 mg).

Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B-6 (Form: as Pyridoxine HCl)0.2 mg12%Vitamin B6 in Grass-Fed, Certified rBGH-Free Whey Protein Powder Chocolate against 15,277 products0.2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg0.2 mg

98% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 give more (median 6 mg).

Folate68 mcg DFE17%
Folic Acid40 mcg
Vitamin B12as CyanocobalaminVitamin B-12 (Form: as Cyanocobalamin)0.6 mcg25%Vitamin B12 in Grass-Fed, Certified rBGH-Free Whey Protein Powder Chocolate against 14,425 products0.6 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg0.6 mcg

99% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 give more (median 36 mcg).

Biotin30 mcg100%Biotin in Grass-Fed, Certified rBGH-Free Whey Protein Powder Chocolate against 9,447 products30 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 300 mcg, the median 200 mcg.DV 30 mcg30 mcg

83% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg).

Pantothenic Acidas Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as Calcium Pantothenate)1 mg20%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Grass-Fed, Certified rBGH-Free Whey Protein Powder Chocolate against 10,060 products1 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg1 mg

97% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) give more (median 12 mg).

CalciumCalcium Note: Typical analysis. Nutrients are naturally occurring.120 mg9%Calcium in Grass-Fed, Certified rBGH-Free Whey Protein Powder Chocolate against 17,831 products120 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg120 mg

Higher than 51% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg).

IronIron Note: Typical analysis. Nutrients are naturally occurring.0.8 mg4%Iron in Grass-Fed, Certified rBGH-Free Whey Protein Powder Chocolate against 6,910 products0.8 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.2 mg to 18 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 18 mgUL 45 mg0.8 mg

85% of 6,910 products listing iron give more (median 5 mg).

PhosphorusPhosphorus Note: Typical analysis. Nutrients are naturally occurring100 mg8%Phosphorus in Grass-Fed, Certified rBGH-Free Whey Protein Powder Chocolate against 3,786 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mg to 200 mg, the median 90 mg.DV 1,250 mgUL 4,000 mg100 mg

Higher than 53% of 3,786 products listing phosphorus (median 90 mg).

MagnesiumMagnesium Note: Typical analysis. Nutrients are naturally occurring.25 mg6%Magnesium in Grass-Fed, Certified rBGH-Free Whey Protein Powder Chocolate against 14,003 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg25 mg

77% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg).

SodiumSodium Note: Typical analysis. Nutrients are naturally occurring.55 mg2%Sodium in Grass-Fed, Certified rBGH-Free Whey Protein Powder Chocolate against 14,514 products55 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 15 mg to 142 mg, the median 55 mg.55 mg

49% of 14,514 products listing sodium give more (median 55 mg).

PotassiumPotassium Note: Typical analysis. Nutrients are naturally occurring.210 mg4%Potassium in Grass-Fed, Certified rBGH-Free Whey Protein Powder Chocolate against 11,614 products210 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 190 mg, the median 99 mg.DV 4,700 mg210 mg

Higher than 80% of 11,614 products listing potassium (median 99 mg).

Whey Protein concentrateas MilkWhey Protein concentrate (Form: 80% Milk Note: from hormone-free, grass-fed cows)22 gWhey Protein in Grass-Fed, Certified rBGH-Free Whey Protein Powder Chocolate against 357 products22 g per serving; the middle half of products list 11.4 g to 28.74 g, the median 22 g.22 g

48% of 357 products listing whey protein give more (median 22 g).

AminogenAminogen Note: patented plant enzyme80 mg

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 206972 (entered September 24, 2019), 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:

  • 97% of the 18,583 products that print an amount of vitamin C list more than its 6 mg of vitamin C (median 100 mg).
  • 98% of the 14,175 products that print an amount of vitamin D list more than its 1 mcg (40 IU) of vitamin D (median 15 mcg (600 IU)).
  • 97% of the 9,830 products that print an amount of thiamin list more than its 0.15 mg of thiamin (median 5 mg).
  • 97% of the 9,824 products that print an amount of riboflavin list more than its 0.17 mg of riboflavin (median 4 mg).
  • 96% of the 12,413 products that print an amount of niacin list more than its 2 mg of niacin (median 20 mg).
  • 98% of the 15,277 products that print an amount of vitamin B6 list more than its 0.2 mg of vitamin B6 (median 6 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?

The products whose ingredient lists overlap most with Grass-Fed, Certified rBGH-Free Whey Protein Powder Chocolate's, rare ingredients counting for more.

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
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, mix one scoop (28 g) with at least 6 to 8 oz of cold water or your favorite beverage. Scoop included.
Warnings
Contains milk.
Notice: Use this product as a food supplement only. Do not use for weight reduction. Do not use if seal is broken.
Keep out of reach of children.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 206972.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Xylitol, Natural flavors, Xanthan Gum, dutched Cocoa, Flavor Sweet, Monk fruit concentrate, Sunflower Lecithin.

Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Guaranteed Purity & Potency.

How many labels does Grass-Fed, Certified rBGH-Free Whey Protein Powder Chocolate have?

One label is on file, entered on September 24, 2019.

  1. Label 206972 (current) Entered September 24, 2019 · off the market December 1, 2023 · 14.8 ozs · UPC 0 87614 02475 2

DSLD also links this label to: Grass-Fed, Certified rBGH-Free Whey Protein Powder Vanilla (flavor difference), Grass-Fed, Certified rBGH-Free Whey Protein Powder Strawberry (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 Swanson Health Products (distributor), Fargo, ND. All Swanson Ultra products.

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