Multi Color Whole Food Lightning

by Nature's Plus Source of Life · capsule · 180 vegetarian capsules

  • Off the market since February 2022 (NIH)
  • UPC 0 97467 30568 7
  • DSLD label 69688
  • Serving 4 capsules
  • 22.5 servings

Multi Color Whole Food Lightning by Nature's Plus Source of Life lists 246 ingredients, 10 with an amount per serving of 4 capsules, such as 1,000 IU of vitamin A, 15 mg of vitamin C, 70 mg of calcium and 500 mcg of lycopene; 236 sit inside a blend without their own amounts, beside 6 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on January 25, 2017.

What is in Multi Color Whole Food Lightning?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 4 capsules. 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).

Multi Color Whole Food Lightning: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 69688, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Calories11 Calories
Total Carbohydrates3 g1%Carbohydrate in Multi Color Whole Food Lightning against 21,979 products8 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 6 g, the median 3 g.8 g

Higher than 82% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate (median 3 g). Per day at the most servings: 16 g.

Dietary Fiber2 g8%Fiber in Multi Color Whole Food Lightning against 6,987 products5 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 4 g, the median 2 g.5 g

Higher than 82% of 6,987 products listing fiber (median 2 g). Per day at the most servings: 10 g.

Sugar0 gSugar in Multi Color Whole Food Lightning against 11,807 products1 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 4 g, the median 2 g.1 g

69% of 11,807 products listing sugar give more (median 2 g). Per day at the most servings: 2 g.

Vitamin Aas Beta-CaroteneVitamin A (Form: as Beta Carotene)1,000 IU20%Vitamin A in Multi Color Whole Food Lightning against 5,772 products3,000 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 2,000 IU to 5,000 IU, the median 4,000 IU.3,000 IU

56% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A give more (median 4,000 IU). Per day at the most servings: 6,000 IU.

Vitamin C15 mg25%Vitamin C in Multi Color Whole Food Lightning against 18,583 products45 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg45 mg

80% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 90 mg.

Calcium70 mg7%Calcium in Multi Color Whole Food Lightning against 17,831 products210 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg210 mg

Higher than 69% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). Per day at the most servings: 420 mg.

Multi Color Whole Food Lightning Proprietary Blend3,000 mg
cooked whole Brown Ricein the blend, no amount given
Fructooligosaccharidesin the blend, no amount given
Chlorellain the blend, no amount given
Norwegian Kelpin the blend, no amount given
Fucaceaein the blend, no amount given
Laminaria Brown Algaein the blend, no amount given
Irish MossIrish Moss Genus: Chondrus Species: crispus Note: organicin the blend, no amount given
Dulsein the blend, no amount given
Red Seaweedin the blend, no amount given
Spirulina Algaein the blend, no amount given
Bladderwrackin the blend, no amount given
Hijikiin the blend, no amount given
Wakamein the blend, no amount given
Noriin the blend, no amount given
Kombuin the blend, no amount given
Sunflowerin the blend, no amount given
Applein the blend, no amount given
Apricotin the blend, no amount given
Bananain the blend, no amount given
Cranberryin the blend, no amount given
Orangein the blend, no amount given
Peachin the blend, no amount given
Red Raspberryin the blend, no amount given
Strawberryin the blend, no amount given
Tomatoin the blend, no amount given
Beet Greensin the blend, no amount given
Cabbagein the blend, no amount given
Onionin the blend, no amount given
Parsleyin the blend, no amount given
Celeryin the blend, no amount given
Papayain the blend, no amount given
Red Grapein the blend, no amount given
Show the other 216 rows of the label
Multi Color Whole Food Lightning: rows 41 to 256
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Broccoliin the blend, no amount given
Carrotin the blend, no amount given
Garlicin the blend, no amount given
Spinachin the blend, no amount given
Peain the blend, no amount given
Chinese Green TeaChinese Green Tea Note: decaffeinatedin the blend, no amount given
Turmericin the blend, no amount given
Red Wine Grapein the blend, no amount given
Korean Ginsengin the blend, no amount given
Green Coffeein the blend, no amount given
Thymein the blend, no amount given
Olivein the blend, no amount given
Cucumberin the blend, no amount given
Juniperin the blend, no amount given
Holy Basilin the blend, no amount given
Rice Branin the blend, no amount given
Sagein the blend, no amount given
Konjac root Fiberin the blend, no amount given
Acaciain the blend, no amount given
Datein the blend, no amount given
Potatoin the blend, no amount given
Horseradishin the blend, no amount given
White Teain the blend, no amount given
Phaseolus vulgarisin the blend, no amount given
Artichokein the blend, no amount given
Shiitake Mushroomin the blend, no amount given
Parsnipin the blend, no amount given
Turnipin the blend, no amount given
Cauliflowerin the blend, no amount given
Gingerin the blend, no amount given
Chiain the blend, no amount given
Chicoryin the blend, no amount given
Lemonin the blend, no amount given
Citrus Pectinin the blend, no amount given
Bambooin the blend, no amount given
Mangoin the blend, no amount given
Grapefruitin the blend, no amount given
Apple Cider Vinegarin the blend, no amount given
Pearin the blend, no amount given
Honeydew Melonin the blend, no amount given
Pineapplein the blend, no amount given
Yellow Squashin the blend, no amount given
Gooseberryin the blend, no amount given
Kiwiin the blend, no amount given
Oreganoin the blend, no amount given
Pumpkinin the blend, no amount given
Fennelin the blend, no amount given
Annattoin the blend, no amount given
Clovein the blend, no amount given
Hopsin the blend, no amount given
Rosemaryin the blend, no amount given
Tangerinein the blend, no amount given
Lemongrassin the blend, no amount given
Marigoldin the blend, no amount given
Blueberryin the blend, no amount given
Blackberryin the blend, no amount given
Elderberryin the blend, no amount given
Lingonberry extractin the blend, no amount given
Plumin the blend, no amount given
Black Cherry extractin the blend, no amount given
Purple Figin the blend, no amount given
Agavein the blend, no amount given
Passion Fruitin the blend, no amount given
Kalein the blend, no amount given
Rhubarbin the blend, no amount given
Acerolain the blend, no amount given
Beetin the blend, no amount given
Hibiscusin the blend, no amount given
Carobin the blend, no amount given
Prunein the blend, no amount given
Pomegranate extractin the blend, no amount given
Wolfberryin the blend, no amount given
Black Currant extractin the blend, no amount given
Noniin the blend, no amount given
Mangosteenin the blend, no amount given
Acaias Cabbage Palmin the blend, no amount given
Black Raspberryin the blend, no amount given
Bilberryin the blend, no amount given
Nopal Cactusin the blend, no amount given
Purple Carrotin the blend, no amount given
Fenugreekin the blend, no amount given
Watercressin the blend, no amount given
Cinnamonin the blend, no amount given
Flaxin the blend, no amount given
Guavain the blend, no amount given
Watermelonin the blend, no amount given
Lycopene500 mcgLycopene in Multi Color Whole Food Lightning against 1,691 products1.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 5 mg, the median 1.2 mg.1.5 mg

Higher than 51% of 1,691 products listing lycopene (median 1.2 mg). Per day at the most servings: 3 mg.

Luteinas active Carotenoid300 mcgLutein in Multi Color Whole Food Lightning against 2,493 products0.9 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 10 mg, the median 3 mg.0.9 mg

71% of 2,493 products listing lutein give more (median 3 mg). Per day at the most servings: 1.8 mg.

Calories23 Calories
Total Carbohydrates5 g2%
Dietary Fiber3 g12%
Sugarless than 1 g
Vitamin Aas Beta-CaroteneVitamin A (Form: as Beta Carotene)2,000 IU40%
Vitamin C30 mg50%
Calcium140 mg14%
Multi Color Whole Food Lightning Proprietary Blend6,000 mg
cooked whole Brown Ricein the blend, no amount given
Fructooligosaccharidesin the blend, no amount given
Chlorellain the blend, no amount given
Norwegian Kelpin the blend, no amount given
Fucaceaein the blend, no amount given
Laminaria Brown Algaein the blend, no amount given
Irish MossIrish Moss Genus: Chondrus Species: crispus Note: organicin the blend, no amount given
Dulsein the blend, no amount given
Red Seaweedin the blend, no amount given
Spirulina Algaein the blend, no amount given
Bladderwrackin the blend, no amount given
Hijikiin the blend, no amount given
Wakamein the blend, no amount given
Noriin the blend, no amount given
Kombuin the blend, no amount given
Sunflowerin the blend, no amount given
Applein the blend, no amount given
Apricotin the blend, no amount given
Bananain the blend, no amount given
Cranberryin the blend, no amount given
Orangein the blend, no amount given
Peachin the blend, no amount given
Red Raspberryin the blend, no amount given
Strawberryin the blend, no amount given
Tomatoin the blend, no amount given
Beet Greensin the blend, no amount given
Cabbagein the blend, no amount given
Onionin the blend, no amount given
Parsleyin the blend, no amount given
Celeryin the blend, no amount given
Papayain the blend, no amount given
Red Grapein the blend, no amount given
Broccoliin the blend, no amount given
Carrotin the blend, no amount given
Garlicin the blend, no amount given
Spinachin the blend, no amount given
Peain the blend, no amount given
Chinese Green TeaChinese Green Tea Note: decaffeinatedin the blend, no amount given
Turmericin the blend, no amount given
Red Wine Grapein the blend, no amount given
Korean Ginsengin the blend, no amount given
Green Coffeein the blend, no amount given
Thymein the blend, no amount given
Olivein the blend, no amount given
Cucumberin the blend, no amount given
Juniperin the blend, no amount given
Holy Basilin the blend, no amount given
Rice Branin the blend, no amount given
Sagein the blend, no amount given
Konjac root Fiberin the blend, no amount given
Acaciain the blend, no amount given
Datein the blend, no amount given
Potatoin the blend, no amount given
Horseradishin the blend, no amount given
White Teain the blend, no amount given
Phaseolus vulgarisin the blend, no amount given
Artichokein the blend, no amount given
Shiitake Mushroomin the blend, no amount given
Parsnipin the blend, no amount given
Turnipin the blend, no amount given
Cauliflowerin the blend, no amount given
Gingerin the blend, no amount given
Chiain the blend, no amount given
Chicoryin the blend, no amount given
Lemonin the blend, no amount given
Citrus Pectinin the blend, no amount given
Bambooin the blend, no amount given
Mangoin the blend, no amount given
Grapefruitin the blend, no amount given
Apple Cider Vinegarin the blend, no amount given
Pearin the blend, no amount given
Honeydew Melonin the blend, no amount given
Pineapplein the blend, no amount given
Yellow Squashin the blend, no amount given
Gooseberryin the blend, no amount given
Kiwiin the blend, no amount given
Oreganoin the blend, no amount given
Pumpkinin the blend, no amount given
Fennelin the blend, no amount given
Annattoin the blend, no amount given
Clovein the blend, no amount given
Hopsin the blend, no amount given
Rosemaryin the blend, no amount given
Tangerinein the blend, no amount given
Lemongrassin the blend, no amount given
Marigoldin the blend, no amount given
Blueberryin the blend, no amount given
Blackberryin the blend, no amount given
Elderberryin the blend, no amount given
Lingonberry extractin the blend, no amount given
Plumin the blend, no amount given
Black Cherry extractin the blend, no amount given
Purple Figin the blend, no amount given
Agavein the blend, no amount given
Passion Fruitin the blend, no amount given
Kalein the blend, no amount given
Rhubarbin the blend, no amount given
Acerolain the blend, no amount given
Beetin the blend, no amount given
Hibiscusin the blend, no amount given
Carobin the blend, no amount given
Prunein the blend, no amount given
Pomegranate extractin the blend, no amount given
Wolfberryin the blend, no amount given
Black Currant extractin the blend, no amount given
Noniin the blend, no amount given
Mangosteenin the blend, no amount given
Acaias Cabbage Palmin the blend, no amount given
Black Raspberry juice concentratein the blend, no amount given
Bilberryin the blend, no amount given
Nopal Cactusin the blend, no amount given
Purple Carrotin the blend, no amount given
Fenugreekin the blend, no amount given
Watercressin the blend, no amount given
Cinnamonin the blend, no amount given
Flaxin the blend, no amount given
Guavain the blend, no amount given
Watermelonin the blend, no amount given
Lycopene1,000 mcg
Luteinas active Carotenoid600 mcg

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 69688 (entered January 25, 2017), 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?

Every amount on this label with a position sits within the middle 80% of the products that list the same ingredient; 236 ingredients sit inside a blend, so their amounts cannot be compared.

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?

The products whose ingredient lists overlap most with Multi Color Whole Food Lightning'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
Directions: As a dietary supplement, take four capsules once or twice daily.
Warnings
Keep out of reach of children.
Allergens and what it does not contain
Hypo-allergenic
Free from artificial colors and preservatives. Free from the common allergens yeast, wheat, soy and milk.
Storage
Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 69688.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Magnesium Stearate, Di-Calcium Phosphate, Stearic Acid, Silica, Activessence, purified Water.

How many labels does Multi Color Whole Food Lightning have?

3 labels are on file under this name since November 21, 2012: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.

  1. Label 69688 (current) Entered January 25, 2017 · off the market February 28, 2022 · 180 vegetarian capsules · UPC 0 97467 30568 7
  2. Label 51265 Entered November 24, 2015 · off the market October 31, 2016 · 180 vegetarian capsules · UPC 0 97467 30568 7
  3. Label 15448 Entered November 21, 2012 · off the market July 31, 2015 · 180 vegetarian capsules · UPC 0 97467 30568 7

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

Who makes it?

The label names Natural Organics Laboratories, Inc. makers of Nature's Plus (manufacturer), Amityville, New York. All Nature's Plus Source of Life products.

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