PlainVitamins

Iso-Define Swiss Chocolate

by GNC GenetixHD · powder · 25.8 oz.

  • Off the market since December 2023 (NIH)
  • UPC 0 48107 12042 9
  • DSLD label 27257
  • Serving 36.6 g (1 scoop)
  • 20 servings

Iso-Define Swiss Chocolate by GNC GenetixHD lists 12 ingredients, 12 with an amount per serving of 36.6 g, such as 90 mg of calcium, 80 mg of phosphorus, 25 mg of magnesium and 200 mg of potassium, beside 8 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on November 25, 2013.

What is in Iso-Define Swiss Chocolate?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 36.6 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).

Iso-Define Swiss Chocolate: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 27257, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Calories150 Calories
Calories from Fat40 Calories
Total Fat4.5 g7%Fat (unspecified) in Iso-Define Swiss Chocolate against 11,965 products4.5 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 2.5 g, the median 1.5 g.4.5 g

Higher than 87% of 11,965 products listing fat (unspecified) (median 1.5 g). Per day at the most servings: 9 g.

Saturated Fat1 g5%Saturated fat in Iso-Define Swiss 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). Per day at the most servings: 2 g.

Cholesterol0 g0%
Total Carbohydrates9 g3%Carbohydrate in Iso-Define Swiss Chocolate against 21,979 products9 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 6 g, the median 3 g.9 g

Higher than 85% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate (median 3 g). Per day at the most servings: 18 g.

Dietary Fiber3 g12%Fiber in Iso-Define Swiss Chocolate 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). Per day at the most servings: 6 g.

Sugar2 gSugar in Iso-Define Swiss Chocolate against 11,807 products2 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 4 g, the median 2 g.2 g

48% of 11,807 products listing sugar give more (median 2 g). Per day at the most servings: 4 g.

Protein20 gProtein in Iso-Define Swiss Chocolate against 8,985 products20 g per serving; the middle half of products list 2 g to 24 g, the median 16 g.20 g

Higher than 56% of 8,985 products listing protein (median 16 g). Per day at the most servings: 40 g.

Calcium90 mg9%Calcium in Iso-Define Swiss Chocolate 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). Per day at the most servings: 180 mg.

Phosphorus80 mg8%Phosphorus in Iso-Define Swiss Chocolate against 3,786 products80 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mg to 200 mg, the median 90 mg.DV 1,250 mgUL 4,000 mg80 mg

53% of 3,786 products listing phosphorus give more (median 90 mg). Per day at the most servings: 160 mg.

Magnesium25 mg6%Magnesium in Iso-Define Swiss 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). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg.

Sodium120 mg5%Sodium in Iso-Define Swiss Chocolate against 14,514 products120 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 15 mg to 142 mg, the median 55 mg.120 mg

Higher than 69% of 14,514 products listing sodium (median 55 mg). Per day at the most servings: 240 mg.

Potassium200 mg6%Potassium in Iso-Define Swiss Chocolate against 11,614 products200 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 190 mg, the median 99 mg.DV 4,700 mg200 mg

Higher than 76% of 11,614 products listing potassium (median 99 mg). Per day at the most servings: 400 mg.

Hyper Defining Matrixno amount given
Clarinol(R) CLA1.8 gConjugated Linoleic Acid in Iso-Define Swiss Chocolate against 422 products1.8 g per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 g to 1.7 g, the median 1 g.1.8 g

Higher than 76% of 422 products listing conjugated linoleic acid (median 1 g). Per day at the most servings: 3.6 g.

Medium Chain Triglycerides1 gMedium Chain Triglycerides in Iso-Define Swiss Chocolate against 559 products1 g per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 g to 5 g, the median 1.5 g.1 g

58% of 559 products listing medium chain triglycerides give more (median 1.5 g). Per day at the most servings: 2 g.

L-Carnitineas L-Carnitine-TartrateL-Carnitine (Form: as L-Carnitine-Tartrate)500 mgL-Carnitine in Iso-Define Swiss Chocolate against 1,338 products500 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 110.5 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 500 mg.500 mg

38% of 1,338 products listing L-carnitine give more (median 500 mg). Per day at the most servings: 1,000 mg.

Anabolic Recovery Blendno amount given
L-Leucineas L-Leucine, Micronized, Whey Protein IsolateL-Leucine (Form: as Whey Protein Isolate, and Micronized L-Leucine)3.1 gLeucine in Iso-Define Swiss Chocolate against 2,056 products3.1 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 3.5 g, the median 2.5 g.3.1 g

Higher than 70% of 2,056 products listing leucine (median 2.5 g). Per day at the most servings: 6.2 g.

Lutemax 2020 Lutein2.5 mgLutein in Iso-Define Swiss Chocolate against 2,493 products2.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 10 mg, the median 3 mg.2.5 mg

51% of 2,493 products listing lutein give more (median 3 mg). Per day at the most servings: 5 mg.

Advanced Digestive Support Blendno amount given
Galacto-oligosaccharides1.4 gGalactooligosaccharides in Iso-Define Swiss Chocolate against 38 products1.4 g per serving; the middle half of products list 0.6 g to 1.48 g, the median 1.37 g.1.4 g

Higher than 55% of 38 products listing galactooligosaccharides (median 1.37 g). Per day at the most servings: 2.8 g.

Papain90 mgPapain in Iso-Define Swiss Chocolate against 607 products90 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 20 mg to 75 mg, the median 40 mg.90 mg

Higher than 76% of 607 products listing papain (median 40 mg). Per day at the most servings: 180 mg.

Bromelain10 mgBromelain in Iso-Define Swiss Chocolate against 1,337 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 200 mg, the median 50 mg.10 mg

88% of 1,337 products listing bromelain give more (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 20 mg.

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 27257 (entered November 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:

  • 88% of the 1,337 products that print an amount of bromelain list more than its 10 mg of bromelain (median 50 mg).

The NIH database records 1 to 2 servings 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
DIRECTIONS: As a dietary supplement, add one level scoop (36.6 g) to 6 fl oz of cold water, milk or your favorite beverage. For maximum results, follow the optimal dosing schedule.
OPTIMAL DOSING SCHEDULE GOALS DAILY DOSE WHEN TO TAKE PROTEIN - Defined Physique 1 Scoop TRAINING DAYS 1 Scoop immediately post-workout NON-TRAINING DAYS 1 Scoop in the morning, or between meals 20g - Lean Muscle Support - Enhance Recovery - Lean, Sculpted Physique 2 Scoops TRAINING DAYS 1 Scoop in the morning, or between meals 1 Scoop immediately post-workout NON-TRAINING DAYS 1 Scoop in the morning 1 Scoop in the afternoon 40g - Fuel Fat Metabolism - Maximize Lean Muscle Growth - Improve Strength
Warnings
CONTAINS: Milk and Soy.
NOTICE: Use as a food supplement only. Do not use for weight reduction.
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Allergens and what it does not contain
0 Artificial Sweeteners, Colors, Fillers, Cholesterol or Stimulants
In addition, Iso-Define(TM) sets the standards of purity and digestibility in a protein, combining an ultra-clean formula featuring ZERO Artificial Sweeteners, ZERO Artificial Colors, ZERO Cholesterol and ZERO Fillers with an advanced digestive support blend with galactooligosaccharides shown to improve digestive comfort and bloating.
ZERO NO ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS NO ARTIFICIAL COLORS NO CHOLESTEROL NO BANNED SUBSTANCES
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 27257.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Whey Protein Isolate, Low Gluten Carbohydrate Complex, Natural Flavors, Cocoa, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Chloride, Stevia leaf extract, Silica.

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

How many labels does Iso-Define Swiss Chocolate have?

One label is on file, entered on November 25, 2013.

  1. Label 27257 (current) Entered November 25, 2013 · off the market December 19, 2023 · 25.8 oz. · UPC 0 48107 12042 9

DSLD also links this label to: Super Nu-Thera With 25 mg P5P Caplets (image difference, same product), Iso-Define Berry Sorbet (flavor difference), Iso-Define Cookies & Cream (flavor difference), Iso-Define Orange Cream (flavor difference), Super Nu-Thera with P5P and Extra Calcium (image difference, same product).

Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).

Who makes it?

The label names General Nutrition Corporation (distributor), Pittsburgh, PA. All GNC GenetixHD products.

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