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Green Max Powder

by Swanson GreenFoods Formulas · powder · 10.6 ozs

  • Off the market since December 2023 (NIH)
  • UPC 0 87614 06076 7
  • DSLD label 177781
  • Serving 8.4 g (1 scoop)
  • 35 servings

Green Max Powder by Swanson GreenFoods Formulas lists 35 ingredients, 27 with an amount per serving of 8.4 g, such as 3,000 mcg RAE of vitamin A, 2 mg of iron, 2 g of sunflower lecithin and 1.3 g of spirulina; 8 sit inside a blend without their own amounts, beside 7 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on July 25, 2018.

What is in Green Max Powder?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 8.4 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).

Green Max Powder: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 177781, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Calories35 Calories
Total Fat1 g1%Fat (unspecified) in Green Max Powder against 11,965 products1 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 2.5 g, the median 1.5 g.1 g

56% of 11,965 products listing fat (unspecified) give more (median 1.5 g).

Saturated Fat0 g0%
Trans Fat0 g
Total Carbohydrates5 g2%Carbohydrate in Green Max Powder against 21,979 products5 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 6 g, the median 3 g.5 g

Higher than 65% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate (median 3 g).

Dietary Fiber2 g7%Fiber in Green Max Powder against 6,987 products2 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 4 g, the median 2 g.2 g

38% of 6,987 products listing fiber give more (median 2 g).

Protein2 gProtein in Green Max Powder against 8,985 products2 g per serving; the middle half of products list 2 g to 24 g, the median 16 g.2 g

70% of 8,985 products listing protein give more (median 16 g).

Vitamin Aas natural Mixed Carotenoid ComplexVitamin A (Form: from natural Mixed Carotenoid Complex)3,000 mcg RAE333%
IronIron Note: Typical analysis. Nutrients are naturally occurring.2 mg11%Iron in Green Max Powder 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).

SodiumSodium Note: Typical analysis. Nutrients are naturally occurring.20 mg1%Sodium in Green Max Powder against 14,514 products20 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 15 mg to 142 mg, the median 55 mg.20 mg

67% of 14,514 products listing sodium give more (median 55 mg).

Sunflower Lecithinas LecithinSunflower Lecithin (Form: standardized to minimum 50% Lecithin) Note: non-GMO2 gLecithin in Green Max Powder against 804 products2,000 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 1,200 mg, the median 200 mg.2,000 mg

Higher than 89% of 804 products listing lecithin (median 200 mg).

Spirulina1.3 gBlue-Green Algae in Green Max Powder against 709 products1,300 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 500 mg.1,300 mg

Higher than 84% of 709 products listing blue-green algae (median 500 mg).

Apple Fiber1.3 gApple fiber in Green Max Powder against 43 products1,300 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 209.5 mg to 1,064 mg, the median 500 mg.1,300 mg

Higher than 77% of 43 products listing apple fiber (median 500 mg).

Wheat Grass445 mgWheatgrass and couch grass (DSLD group) in Green Max Powder against 241 products445 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 400 mg.445 mg

Higher than 51% of 241 products listing wheatgrass and couch grass (DSLD group) (median 400 mg).

Alfalfa435 mgAlfalfa in Green Max Powder against 477 products435 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 500 mg, the median 200 mg.435 mg

Higher than 68% of 477 products listing alfalfa (median 200 mg).

Barley Bran435 mg
Brown Rice350 mgRice in Green Max Powder against 86 products350 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 73.25 mg to 457.5 mg, the median 155 mg.350 mg

Higher than 67% of 86 products listing rice (median 155 mg).

Chlorella350 mgChlorella in Green Max Powder against 526 products350 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 92.5 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 300 mg.350 mg

Higher than 51% of 526 products listing chlorella (median 300 mg).

Soy350 mgSoy in Green Max Powder against 250 products350 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 426.25 mg, the median 125 mg.350 mg

Higher than 73% of 250 products listing soy (median 125 mg).

Beet335 mgBeet in Green Max Powder against 850 products335 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10.63 mg to 500 mg, the median 100 mg.335 mg

Higher than 65% of 850 products listing beet (median 100 mg).

Probiotic BlendProbiotic Blend Note: 5 billion CFU/g200 mg
Lactobacillus acidophilusin the blend, no amount given
Bifidobacterium bifidumin the blend, no amount given
Lactobacillus bulgaricusin the blend, no amount given
Lactobacillus caseiin the blend, no amount given
Lactobacillus plantarumin the blend, no amount given
Lactobacillus rhamnosusin the blend, no amount given
Lactobacillus salivariusin the blend, no amount given
Lactococcus lactisin the blend, no amount given
Bee Pollen150 mgBee Pollen in Green Max Powder against 240 products150 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 62.5 mg to 900 mg, the median 265 mg.150 mg

54% of 240 products listing bee pollen give more (median 265 mg).

Royal Jelly150 mgRoyal Jelly in Green Max Powder against 242 products150 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 20 mg to 472.5 mg, the median 100 mg.150 mg

Higher than 59% of 242 products listing royal jelly (median 100 mg).

Acerola Cherry115 mgAcerola in Green Max Powder against 436 products115 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 14.5 mg to 300 mg, the median 60 mg.115 mg

Higher than 59% of 436 products listing acerola (median 60 mg).

Natural Mixed Carotenoids105 mgCarotenoids in Green Max Powder against 261 products105 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 10 mg, the median 4 mg.105 mg

Higher than 96% of 261 products listing carotenoids (median 4 mg).

Barley97 mgBarley in Green Max Powder against 328 products97 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 58 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 312 mg.97 mg

72% of 328 products listing barley give more (median 312 mg).

Licorice60 mgLicorice in Green Max Powder against 888 products60 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 42 mg to 300 mg, the median 100 mg.60 mg

58% of 888 products listing licorice give more (median 100 mg).

Dulse20 mgDulse in Green Max Powder against 61 products20 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 20 mg to 300 mg, the median 50 mg.20 mg

67% of 61 products listing dulse give more (median 50 mg).

Ginkgo biloba20 mgGinkgo in Green Max Powder against 1,339 products20 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 120 mg, the median 60 mg.20 mg

83% of 1,339 products listing ginkgo give more (median 60 mg).

Grape seed extractas ProanthocyanidinsGrape seed extract (Form: standardized to minimum 95% Proanthocyanidins) PlantPart: seed20 mgGrape in Green Max Powder against 1,900 products20 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 100 mg, the median 50 mg.20 mg

79% of 1,900 products listing grape give more (median 50 mg).

Green Tea leaf extractas PolyphenolsGreen Tea leaf extract (Form: standardized to minimum 50% Polyphenols) PlantPart: leaf20 mgGreen Tea in Green Max Powder against 2,595 products20 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 250 mg, the median 100 mg.20 mg

92% of 2,595 products listing green tea give more (median 100 mg).

Milk Thistle seed extractas SilymarinMilk Thistle seed extract (Form: standardized to minimum 80% Silymarin) PlantPart: seed20 mgMilk Thistle in Green Max Powder against 1,277 products20 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 90 mg to 300 mg, the median 175 mg.20 mg

96% of 1,277 products listing milk thistle give more (median 175 mg).

Astragalus10 mgAstragalus in Green Max Powder against 604 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 405 mg, the median 132.5 mg.10 mg

96% of 604 products listing astragalus give more (median 132.5 mg).

Bilberry10 mgBilberry in Green Max Powder against 896 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 20 mg to 100 mg, the median 50 mg.10 mg

85% of 896 products listing bilberry give more (median 50 mg).

Echinacea10 mgEchinacea purpurea in Green Max Powder against 484 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 400 mg, the median 200 mg.10 mg

95% of 484 products listing echinacea purpurea give more (median 200 mg).

Eleuthero10 mgEleuthero in Green Max Powder against 726 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 200 mg, the median 100 mg.10 mg

95% of 726 products listing eleuthero give more (median 100 mg).

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 177781 (entered July 25, 2018), 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:

  • Its 105 mg of natural mixed carotenoids (filed by NIH under carotenoids) is higher than 96% of the 261 carotenoids products that print an amount; 10 list more.
  • 92% of the 2,595 products that print an amount of green tea list more than its 20 mg of green tea (median 100 mg).
  • 96% of the 1,277 products that print an amount of milk thistle list more than its 20 mg of milk thistle (median 175 mg).
  • 96% of the 604 products that print an amount of astragalus list more than its 10 mg of astragalus (median 132.5 mg).
  • 85% of the 896 products that print an amount of bilberry list more than its 10 mg of bilberry (median 50 mg).
  • 95% of the 484 products that print an amount of echinacea purpurea list more than its 10 mg of echinacea purpurea (median 200 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 Green Max Powder'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 1 scoop (8.4 g) with 6 to 8 ounces of fruit juice or other beverage. Scoop included.
Warnings
Contains soy and wheat.
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 177781.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Tricalcium Phosphate, Rice Flour, natural mixed Carotenoid Beadlets, Sodium Copper Chlorophyllin.

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 Green Max Powder have?

One label is on file, entered on July 25, 2018.

  1. Label 177781 (current) Entered July 25, 2018 · off the market December 1, 2023 · 10.6 ozs · UPC 0 87614 06076 7

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 GreenFoods Formulas products.

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