No. 21 Vanilla Shake Less 'N Lean
by Wachters' · powder · 16 ozs
- Off the market since October 2023 (NIH)
- DSLD label 80840
- Serving 54 g (1 heaping scoop)
- 8 servings
No. 21 Vanilla Shake Less 'N Lean by Wachters' lists 40 ingredients, 22 with an amount per serving of 54 g, such as 2,500 IU of vitamin A, 30 mg of vitamin C, 200 IU (5 mcg) of vitamin D and 15 IU of vitamin E; 18 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 November 20, 2017.
What is in No. 21 Vanilla Shake Less 'N Lean?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 54 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 | 180 Calories | 9% | |
| Total Fat | no amount given | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrates | 22 g | 7% | Higher than 95% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate (median 3 g). |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 10% | Higher than 62% of 6,987 products listing fiber (median 2 g). |
| Sugar | 19.8 g | Higher than 97% of 11,807 products listing sugar (median 2 g). | |
| Sodium | 170 mg | 7% | Higher than 79% of 14,514 products listing sodium (median 55 mg). |
| Protein | 12 g | 24% | 55% of 8,985 products listing protein give more (median 16 g). |
| Vitamin Aas Vitamin A PalmitateVitamin A (Form: as Vitamin A Palmitate) | 2,500 IU | 50% | 59% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A give more (median 4,000 IU). |
| Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid | 30 mg | 50% | 83% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C give more (median 100 mg). |
| Vitamin Das CholecalciferolVitamin D (Form: as Cholecalciferol) | 200 IU (5 mcg) | 50% | 83% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg). |
| Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl SuccinateVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate) | 15 IU | 50% | 75% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E give more (median 30 IU). |
| Thiamineas Thiamine MononitrateThiamin (Form: as Thiamin Mononitrate) | 0.75 mg | 50% | 87% of 9,830 products listing thiamin give more (median 5 mg). |
| Riboflavinas RiboflavinRiboflavin (Form: as Riboflavin) | 0.85 mg | 50% | 86% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin give more (median 4 mg). |
| Niacinas Niacinamide | 10 mg | 50% | 77% of 12,413 products listing niacin give more (median 20 mg). |
| Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B6 (Form: as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) | 1 mg | 50% | 88% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 give more (median 6 mg). |
| Folateas Folic Acid | 200 mcg | 50% | 71% of 7,022 products listing folate give more (median 400 mcg). |
| Vitamin B12as CyanocobalaminVitamin B12 (Form: as Cyanocobalamin) | 3 mcg | 50% | 87% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 give more (median 36 mcg). |
| Biotin | 150 mcg | 50% | 51% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg). |
| Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as D-Calcium Pantothenate) | 5 mg | 50% | 77% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) give more (median 12 mg). |
| Calciumas Calcium Amino Acid ChelateCalcium (Form: as Calcium Amino Acid Chelate) | 500 mg | 50% | Higher than 85% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). |
| Ironas FerronylIron (Form: from Ferronyl (Form: as Iron Carbonyl)) | 9 mg | 50% | Higher than 63% of 6,910 products listing iron (median 5 mg). |
| Phosphorusas Phosphorus Amino Acid ChelatePhosphorus (Form: as Phosphorus Amino Acid Chelate) | 500 mg | 50% | Higher than 94% of 3,786 products listing phosphorus (median 90 mg). |
| Magnesiumas Magnesium Amino Acid ChelateMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate) | 200 mg | 50% | Higher than 75% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg). |
| Zincas Zinc Amino Acid ChelateZinc (Form: as Zinc Amino Acid Chelate) | 7.5 mg | 50% | 63% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg). |
| Seleniumas Selenium Amino Acid ChelateSelenium (Form: as Selenium Amino Acid Chelate) | 35 mcg | 50% | 68% of 7,658 products listing selenium give more (median 55 mcg). |
| Copperas Copper Amino Acid ChelateCopper (Form: as Copper Amino Acid Chelate) | 1 mg | 50% | 40% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg). |
| Manganeseas Manganese Amino Acid ChelateManganese (Form: as Manganese Amino Acid Chelate) | 1 mg | 50% | 70% of 7,016 products listing manganese give more (median 2 mg). |
| Chromium Complexas Chromium ComplexChromium Complex (Form: as Chromium Complex (Form: Chromium Complex is a proprietary blend of Chromium (Form: as Chromium Nicotinate, Chromium Picolinate +, Chromium Amino Acid Chelate, Chromium Aspartate, Chromium Polynicotinate))) | 60 mcg | 50% | |
| Molybdenumas Molybdenum Amino Acid ChelateMolybdenum (Form: as Molybdenum Amino Acid Chelate) | 38 mcg | 50% | 64% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum give more (median 50 mcg). |
| Potassium Complexas Potassium Aspartate, Potassium ChloridePotassium Complex (Form: as Potassium Aspartate, Potassium Chloride) | 300 mg | 9% | The label names the compound (Potassium Complex); its amount is likely the compound's weight, not the potassium it holds, so it is not placed among other products. |
| Proprietary BlendProprietary Blend (Combination) Note: consisting of | 4,700 mg | ||
| Fructose | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Soy Protein isolate | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Cereal Solids | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Oat Fiber | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Wachters’ Exclusive Blendas Sea VegetationWachters’ Exclusive Blend (Form: of Sea Vegetation) | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| natural Vanilla flavor | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| CarrageenanCarrageenan (Form: from Red Algae Genus: Eucheuma Species: cottonii) | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Citrus Pectinas Citrus | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| L-Methionine | in the blend, no amount given |
Show the other 11 rows of the label
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| L-Carnitine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Apple Fiber | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Rice Bran | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Bromelainas PineappleBromelain (Form: from Pineapple) | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| PapainPapain (Form: from Papaya) | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Hesperidin Complex | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Orange | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Lemon | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Grapefruit | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Lemon BioflavonoidsLemon Bioflavonoids Note: fruit | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Rutinas Sophorae japonicaRutin (Form: from Sophorae japonica PlantPart: flower Genus: Sophorae Species: japonica) | in the blend, no amount given |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 80840 (entered November 20, 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?
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 15,277 products that print an amount of vitamin B6 list more than its 1 mg of vitamin B6 (median 6 mg).
- Its 500 mg of phosphorus is higher than 94% of the 3,786 phosphorus products that print an amount; 175 list more.
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.
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
- Recommended Dosage: As a dietary supplement, mix 1 heaping scoop of No. 21 with 8 oz. of water, fruit juice, low fat milk or as desired. Stir well or mix in a blender until mixture is smooth. Follow with another 8 oz. glass of water. For optimum results, use this product with other Wachters’ supplements.
- Warnings
- This product was sealed for your protection. Do not use if seal has been tampered with.
- Keep out of reach of children
- Warning: Accidental oversode of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Wachters’ Organic Sea Products dietary supplements contain no preservatives, yeast, artificial colorings, artificial flavorings, starch or animal products. No heat, moisture or chemicals are used in preparation of No. 21 Vanilla Shake.
- Non-GMO
Source: label statements in DSLD label 80840.
How many labels does No. 21 Vanilla Shake Less 'N Lean have?
2 labels are on file under this name since May 24, 2013: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 80840 (current) Entered November 20, 2017 · off the market October 2, 2023 · 16 ozs
- Label 21950 Entered May 24, 2013 · off the market October 12, 2017 · 16 oz.
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Wachters’ Organic Sea Products (manufacturer), Daly City, CA. All Wachters' products.