Greater-Greens
by Viva Vitamins · powder · 10 ozs
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 8 12720 01170 5
- DSLD label 238714
- Serving 9.5 g (One Scoop)
- 30 servings
Greater-Greens by Viva Vitamins lists 50 ingredients, 10 with an amount per serving of 9.5 g, such as 630 IU of vitamin A, 10 mg of calcium, 0.5 mg of iron and 60 mg of phosphorus; 40 sit inside a blend without their own amounts, beside 5 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on December 26, 2020.
What is in Greater-Greens?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 9.5 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 | 30 Calories | ||
| Calories from Fat | 10 Calories | ||
| Total Fat | 1 g | 2% | 56% of 11,965 products listing fat (unspecified) give more (median 1.5 g). |
| Total Carbohydrates | 3 g | 1% | 47% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate give more (median 3 g). |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g | 4% | 56% of 6,987 products listing fiber give more (median 2 g). |
| Sugar | 1 g | 69% of 11,807 products listing sugar give more (median 2 g). | |
| Protein | 1 g | 2% | 77% of 8,985 products listing protein give more (median 16 g). |
| Vitamin A | 630 IU | 15% | 90% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A give more (median 4,000 IU). |
| Calcium | 10 mg | 1% | 96% of 17,831 products listing calcium give more (median 115 mg). |
| Iron | 0.5 mg | 3% | 89% of 6,910 products listing iron give more (median 5 mg). |
| Phosphorus | 60 mg | 6% | 64% of 3,786 products listing phosphorus give more (median 90 mg). |
| Iodine | 20 mcg | 14% | 96% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg). |
| Potassium | 80 mg | 2% | 59% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg). |
| Proprietary Herb & Vegetable Blend | 4.4 g | ||
| Barley Grass | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Chlorella | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Spirulina | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Carrot | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| sprouted Barley Malt | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Apple Pectin | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Milk Thistle | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Aloe vera powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Beet | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Blueberry | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Broccoli | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Brussels Sprouts | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Cauliflower | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Carrot juice powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Cranberry | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Green Tea | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Kale | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Parsley | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Plum | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Raspberry concentrate | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Spinach flakes | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Tomato | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Cinnamon | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Cherry | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Grape | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Turmeric | in the blend, no amount given |
Show the other 19 rows of the label
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licorice | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Kelp | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Pine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Proprietary Probiotic & Enzyme Blend | 400 mg | ||
| Acidophilusmilk free | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Amylase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Bromelain | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Cellulase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Lipase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Papain | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Protease | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| B. longum | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| L. casei | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| L. rhamnosus | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Lactase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Quercetin | 100 mg | 40% of 1,548 products listing quercetin give more (median 100 mg). | |
| ResveratrolResveratrol Note: root | 25 mg | 66% of 1,123 products listing resveratrol give more (median 50 mg). | |
| Beta 1,3 Glucan | 20 mg | 84% of 335 products listing beta-glucans give more (median 100 mg). | |
| Chlorophyll | 10 mg | 60% of 394 products listing chlorophyll give more (median 16 mg). |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 238714 (entered December 26, 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:
- 90% of the 5,772 products that print an amount of vitamin A list more than its 630 IU of vitamin A (median 4,000 IU).
- 96% of the 17,831 products that print an amount of calcium list more than its 10 mg of calcium (median 115 mg).
- 89% of the 6,910 products that print an amount of iron list more than its 0.5 mg of iron (median 5 mg).
- 96% of the 6,382 products that print an amount of iodine list more than its 20 mcg of iodine (median 150 mcg).
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 Greater-Greens's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Greens FirstCeautamed Worldwide · off the market 42 shared, 67% alike
- Greens FirstGreens First 42 shared, 66% alike
- Greens First ChocolateGreens First 42 shared, 64% alike
- GreensBronson 35 shared, 58% alike
- Greens First Pro Original FlavorGreens First Pro · off the market 43 shared, 58% alike
- Omega GreensHeartland Products · off the market 38 shared, 55% 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: Mix one scoop in cold water or a beverage of your choice.
- Mix with water of juice
- Warnings
- Keep out of the reach of children.
- Do not use if safety seal under cap is broken or missing.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Free of: Gluten, sucrose, salt, starch, yeast, corn, wheat, lactose, citrus, milk, egg, fish products, artificial coloring, flavoring, or preservatives.
- Non-GMO
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place. Do not refrigerate.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 238714.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Lecithin, Brown Rice powder, Oat Fiber, Stevia, Silicon Dioxide, Magna Sweet.
How many labels does Greater-Greens have?
One label is on file, entered on December 26, 2020.
- Label 238714 (current) Entered December 26, 2020 · on the market · 10 ozs · UPC 8 12720 01170 5
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Viva Vitamins (distributor). All Viva Vitamins products.