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

by Swanson Ultra · powder · 14.8 oz.

  • Off the market since December 2023 (NIH)
  • UPC 0 87614 02477 6
  • DSLD label 199897
  • Serving 23 g (1 scoop)
  • 18 servings

Grass-Fed, Certified rBGH-Free Whey Protein Powder Vanilla by Swanson Ultra lists 18 ingredients, 18 with an amount per serving of 23 g, such as 500 IU of vitamin A, 6 mg of vitamin C, 40 IU (1 mcg) of vitamin D and 3 IU of vitamin E, beside 8 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on February 25, 2019.

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

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 23 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 Vanilla: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 199897, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Calories90 Calories
Calories from Fat15 Calories
Total Fat1.5 g2%Fat (unspecified) in Grass-Fed, Certified rBGH-Free Whey Protein Powder Vanilla 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 Vanilla 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
Cholesterol50 mg17%Cholesterol in Grass-Fed, Certified rBGH-Free Whey Protein Powder Vanilla against 5,275 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 45 mg, the median 15 mg.50 mg

Higher than 78% of 5,275 products listing cholesterol (median 15 mg).

Total Carbohydrates2 g1%Carbohydrate in Grass-Fed, Certified rBGH-Free Whey Protein Powder Vanilla against 21,979 products2 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 6 g, the median 3 g.2 g

58% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate give more (median 3 g).

Sugar1.5 gSugar in Grass-Fed, Certified rBGH-Free Whey Protein Powder Vanilla 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 Vanilla 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)500 IU10%Vitamin A in Grass-Fed, Certified rBGH-Free Whey Protein Powder Vanilla against 5,772 products500 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 2,000 IU to 5,000 IU, the median 4,000 IU.500 IU

91% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A give more (median 4,000 IU).

Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid6 mg10%Vitamin C in Grass-Fed, Certified rBGH-Free Whey Protein Powder Vanilla 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)40 IU (1 mcg)10%Vitamin D in Grass-Fed, Certified rBGH-Free Whey Protein Powder Vanilla 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)3 IU10%Vitamin E in Grass-Fed, Certified rBGH-Free Whey Protein Powder Vanilla against 6,459 products3 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 15 IU to 100 IU, the median 30 IU.3 IU

96% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E give more (median 30 IU).

Thiamineas Thiamine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B1Thiamin (Form: as Thiamin HCl) (Alt. Name: Vitamin B-1)0.15 mg10%Thiamin in Grass-Fed, Certified rBGH-Free Whey Protein Powder Vanilla 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 mg10%Riboflavin in Grass-Fed, Certified rBGH-Free Whey Protein Powder Vanilla 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 mg10%Niacin in Grass-Fed, Certified rBGH-Free Whey Protein Powder Vanilla 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 mg10%Vitamin B6 in Grass-Fed, Certified rBGH-Free Whey Protein Powder Vanilla 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).

Folic Acid40 mcg10%Folate in Grass-Fed, Certified rBGH-Free Whey Protein Powder Vanilla against 7,022 products40 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 200 mcg to 400 mcg, the median 400 mcg.40 mcg

96% of 7,022 products listing folate give more (median 400 mcg).

Vitamin B12as CyanocobalaminVitamin B-12 (Form: as Cyanocobalamin)0.6 mcg10%Vitamin B12 in Grass-Fed, Certified rBGH-Free Whey Protein Powder Vanilla 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 mcg10%Biotin in Grass-Fed, Certified rBGH-Free Whey Protein Powder Vanilla 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 mg10%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Grass-Fed, Certified rBGH-Free Whey Protein Powder Vanilla 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.90 mg9%Calcium in Grass-Fed, Certified rBGH-Free Whey Protein Powder Vanilla 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 Ferrous FumarateIron (Form: from Ferrous Fumarate)1.8 mg10%Iron in Grass-Fed, Certified rBGH-Free Whey Protein Powder Vanilla against 6,910 products1.8 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.2 mg to 18 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 18 mgUL 45 mg1.8 mg

70% of 6,910 products listing iron give more (median 5 mg).

PhosphorusPhosphorus Note: Typical analysis. Nutrients are naturally occurring60 mg6%Phosphorus in Grass-Fed, Certified rBGH-Free Whey Protein Powder Vanilla against 3,786 products60 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mg to 200 mg, the median 90 mg.DV 1,250 mgUL 4,000 mg60 mg

64% of 3,786 products listing phosphorus give more (median 90 mg).

MagnesiumMagnesium Note: Typical analysis. Nutrients are naturally occurring.12 mg3%Magnesium in Grass-Fed, Certified rBGH-Free Whey Protein Powder Vanilla against 14,003 products12 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg12 mg

90% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg).

SodiumSodium Note: Typical analysis. Nutrients are naturally occurring.90 mg4%Sodium in Grass-Fed, Certified rBGH-Free Whey Protein Powder Vanilla against 14,514 products90 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 15 mg to 142 mg, the median 55 mg.90 mg

Higher than 61% of 14,514 products listing sodium (median 55 mg).

PotassiumPotassium Note: Typical analysis. Nutrients are naturally occurring.160 mg5%Potassium in Grass-Fed, Certified rBGH-Free Whey Protein Powder Vanilla against 11,614 products160 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 190 mg, the median 99 mg.DV 4,700 mg160 mg

Higher than 69% 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 Vanilla 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 199897 (entered February 25, 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:

  • 91% of the 5,772 products that print an amount of vitamin A list more than its 500 IU of vitamin A (median 4,000 IU).
  • 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)).
  • 96% of the 6,459 products that print an amount of vitamin E list more than its 3 IU of vitamin E (median 30 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).

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.

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 (23 g) with at least 6 to 8 oz of cold water or your favorite beverage. Scoop included.
Warnings
Notice: Use this product as a food supplement only. Do not use for weight reduction.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 199897.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: natural Vanilla flavor, Xylitol, Xanthan Gum, Lo Han Guo extract, 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 Vanilla have?

One label is on file, entered on February 25, 2019.

  1. Label 199897 (current) Entered February 25, 2019 · off the market December 1, 2023 · 14.8 oz. · UPC 0 87614 02477 6

DSLD also links this label to: Grass-Fed, Certified rBGH-Free Whey Protein Powder Chocolate (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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