PlainVitamins

One Step Unflavored

by PL Progressive Laboratories · powder · 33.9 ounces

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 3 51821 00919 3
  • DSLD label 299206
  • Serving 32 g (1 Level scoop); amounts per 1 g
  • 30 servings

One Step Unflavored by PL Progressive Laboratories lists 57 ingredients, 57 with an amount per serving of 1 g, such as 5,000 IU of vitamin A, 100 mg of vitamin C, 200 IU (5 mcg) of vitamin D and 70 IU of vitamin E, beside 6 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on January 24, 2024.

What is in One Step Unflavored?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 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).

One Step Unflavored: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 299206, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Calories120 Calories
Calories from Fat27 Calories
Total Fat2.63 g5%Fat (unspecified) in One Step Unflavored against 11,965 products2.63 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 2.5 g, the median 1.5 g.2.63 g

Higher than 76% of 11,965 products listing fat (unspecified) (median 1.5 g).

Saturated Fat0.625 g1%Saturated fat in One Step Unflavored against 5,234 products0.625 g per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 g to 1.5 g, the median 1 g.0.625 g

65% of 5,234 products listing saturated fat give more (median 1 g).

Total Carbohydrate12 g3%Carbohydrate in One Step Unflavored against 21,979 products12 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 6 g, the median 3 g.12 g

Higher than 90% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate (median 3 g).

Dietary Fiber6 g24%Fiber in One Step Unflavored against 6,987 products6 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 4 g, the median 2 g.6 g

Higher than 89% of 6,987 products listing fiber (median 2 g).

Sugars1 gSugar in One Step Unflavored 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).

Proteinas Soy Bran, Rice Bran11 g22%Protein in One Step Unflavored against 8,985 products11 g per serving; the middle half of products list 2 g to 24 g, the median 16 g.11 g

56% of 8,985 products listing protein give more (median 16 g).

Vitamin Aas Beta-Carotene, Retinyl Palmitate5,000 IU100%Vitamin A in One Step Unflavored against 5,772 products5,000 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 2,000 IU to 5,000 IU, the median 4,000 IU.5,000 IU

Higher than 55% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A (median 4,000 IU).

Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Ascorbate100 mg167%Vitamin C in One Step Unflavored against 18,583 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg100 mg

50% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C give more (median 100 mg).

Vitamin Das Cholecalciferol200 IU (5 mcg)50%Vitamin D in One Step Unflavored against 14,175 products5 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg5 mcg

83% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg).

Vitamin Eas Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate70 IU233%Vitamin E in One Step Unflavored against 6,459 products70 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 15 IU to 100 IU, the median 30 IU.70 IU

Higher than 69% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E (median 30 IU).

Vitamin Kas Phytonadione40 mcg50%Vitamin K in One Step Unflavored against 4,607 products40 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 35 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 80 mcg.DV 120 mcg40 mcg

70% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K give more (median 80 mcg).

Thiamineas Thiamine Mononitrate3 mg200%Thiamin in One Step Unflavored against 9,830 products3 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg3 mg

53% of 9,830 products listing thiamin give more (median 5 mg).

Riboflavin3 mg175%Riboflavin in One Step Unflavored against 9,824 products3 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg3 mg

54% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin give more (median 4 mg).

Niacinamide13 mg65%Niacin in One Step Unflavored against 12,413 products13 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg13 mg

75% of 12,413 products listing niacin give more (median 20 mg).

Vitamin B6as Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride30 mg1,500%Vitamin B6 in One Step Unflavored against 15,277 products30 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg30 mg

Higher than 82% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg).

Folateas Folic Acid400 mcg100%Folate in One Step Unflavored against 7,022 products400 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 200 mcg to 400 mcg, the median 400 mcg.400 mcg

24% of 7,022 products listing folate give more (median 400 mcg).

Vitamin B12as Cyanocobalamin250 mcg4,168%Vitamin B12 in One Step Unflavored against 14,425 products250 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg250 mcg

Higher than 77% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg).

Biotin150 mcg50%Biotin in One Step Unflavored against 9,447 products150 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 300 mcg, the median 200 mcg.DV 30 mcg150 mcg

51% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg).

Pantothenic Acid23 mcg230%

This amount is far outside what other labels list for pantothenic acid (vitamin B5), or disagrees with the label's own %DV: possibly a unit or transcription slip in the database. Check the label image on DSLD.

Calciumas TRAACS Calcium Bisglycinate Chelate100 mg10%Calcium in One Step Unflavored against 17,831 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg100 mg

53% of 17,831 products listing calcium give more (median 115 mg).

Iodineas Kelp38 mcg25%Iodine in One Step Unflavored against 6,382 products38 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 75 mcg to 150 mcg, the median 150 mcg.DV 150 mcgUL 1,100 mcg38 mcg

89% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg).

Magnesiumas TRAACS Magnesium Bisglycinate Chelate100 mg25%Magnesium in One Step Unflavored against 14,003 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg100 mg

Higher than 51% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg).

Zincas TRAACS Zinc Bisglycinate Chelate8 mg53%Zinc in One Step Unflavored against 13,186 products8 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 15 mg, the median 11 mg.DV 11 mgUL 40 mg8 mg

60% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg).

Seleniumas Seleno-L-Methionine40 mcg5%

This amount is far outside what other labels list for selenium, or disagrees with the label's own %DV: possibly a unit or transcription slip in the database. Check the label image on DSLD.

Copperas Copper Amino Acid Chelate2 mg100%Copper in One Step Unflavored against 6,468 products2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.DV 0.9 mgUL 10 mg2 mg

Higher than 66% of 6,468 products listing copper (median 1 mg).

Maganeseas Manganese Sulfate6 mg300%Manganese in One Step Unflavored against 7,016 products6 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1 mg to 3.92 mg, the median 2 mg.DV 2.3 mgUL 11 mg6 mg

Higher than 90% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg).

Chromiumas TRAACS Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate Chelate100 mcg83%Chromium in One Step Unflavored against 7,825 products100 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg100 mcg

47% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg).

Molybdenumas TRAACS Molybdenum Glycinate Chelate13 mcg17%Molybdenum in One Step Unflavored against 4,390 products13 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mcg to 75 mcg, the median 50 mcg.DV 45 mcgUL 2,000 mcg13 mcg

88% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum give more (median 50 mcg).

Ultralecas Lecithin1,000 mgLecithin in One Step Unflavored against 804 products1,000 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 1,200 mg, the median 200 mg.1,000 mg

Higher than 66% of 804 products listing lecithin (median 200 mg).

Glucosamine HCl750 mgGlucosamine Hydrochloride in One Step Unflavored against 628 products0.75 g per serving; the middle half of products list 0.75 g to 1.5 g, the median 1.5 g.0.75 g

68% of 628 products listing glucosamine hydrochloride give more (median 1.5 g).

Prickly Pear750 mgPrickly Pear Cactus in One Step Unflavored against 104 products750 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 500 mg.750 mg

Higher than 58% of 104 products listing prickly pear cactus (median 500 mg).

Betaine HCl250 mgBetaine Hydrochloride in One Step Unflavored against 914 products250 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 178 mg, the median 50 mg.250 mg

Higher than 80% of 914 products listing betaine hydrochloride (median 50 mg).

MSM250 mgMethylsulfonylmethane in One Step Unflavored against 1,454 products250 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 150 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 500 mg.250 mg

60% of 1,454 products listing methylsulfonylmethane give more (median 500 mg).

Beta-1,3-Glucan250 mgBeta-Glucans in One Step Unflavored against 335 products250 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 250 mg, the median 100 mg.250 mg

Higher than 72% of 335 products listing beta-glucans (median 100 mg).

L-Cysteine HCl175 mgCysteine in One Step Unflavored against 516 products175 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 85 mg.175 mg

Higher than 71% of 516 products listing cysteine (median 85 mg).

Inulinas Fructooligosaccharides170 mgInulin in One Step Unflavored against 370 products170 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 1,500 mg, the median 300 mg.170 mg

67% of 370 products listing inulin give more (median 300 mg).

Gamma Oryzanol150 mgGamma oryzanol in One Step Unflavored against 85 products150 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 20 mg to 125 mg, the median 60 mg.150 mg

Higher than 79% of 85 products listing gamma oryzanol (median 60 mg).

L-Glutamine125 mgGlutamine in One Step Unflavored against 1,850 products0.125 g per serving; the middle half of products list 0.356 g to 3 g, the median 1 g.0.125 g

86% of 1,850 products listing glutamine give more (median 1 g).
Show the other 25 rows of the label
One Step Unflavored: rows 41 to 65
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
L-Ornithine HCl100 mgOrnithine in One Step Unflavored against 258 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 900 mg, the median 400 mg.100 mg

74% of 258 products listing ornithine give more (median 400 mg).

L-Taurine100 mgTaurine in One Step Unflavored against 2,337 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 110 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 500 mg.100 mg

76% of 2,337 products listing taurine give more (median 500 mg).

Stevia Leaf Extract75 mgStevia in One Step Unflavored against 754 products75 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 100 mg, the median 44 mg.75 mg

Higher than 66% of 754 products listing stevia (median 44 mg).

Garcinia Extract75 mgGarcinia in One Step Unflavored against 676 products75 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 200 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 500 mg.75 mg

95% of 676 products listing garcinia give more (median 500 mg).

Borage seed Oil75 mgBorage Oil in One Step Unflavored against 254 products75 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 161.5 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 515 mg.75 mg

89% of 254 products listing borage oil give more (median 515 mg).

Hesperidinas Sweet Orange Peel Extract50 mgHesperidin in One Step Unflavored against 552 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 50 mg, the median 20 mg.50 mg

Higher than 67% of 552 products listing hesperidin (median 20 mg).

Aloe Isolate50 mgAloe in One Step Unflavored against 523 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 200 mg, the median 51 mg.50 mg

50% of 523 products listing aloe give more (median 51 mg).

Inositol25 mgInositol in One Step Unflavored against 4,042 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 80 mg, the median 30 mg.25 mg

53% of 4,042 products listing inositol give more (median 30 mg).

Calcium Pyruvate25 mg
Eleuthero root extract25 mgEleuthero in One Step Unflavored against 726 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 200 mg, the median 100 mg.25 mg

85% of 726 products listing eleuthero give more (median 100 mg).

Betateneas Lycopene and other natural mixed carotenoids25 mgCarotenoids in One Step Unflavored against 261 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 10 mg, the median 4 mg.25 mg

Higher than 89% of 261 products listing carotenoids (median 4 mg).

Alpha Lipoic Acid25 mgAlpha Lipoic Acid in One Step Unflavored against 2,407 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 150 mg, the median 50 mg.25 mg

68% of 2,407 products listing alpha lipoic acid give more (median 50 mg).

Guggul resin extract13 mgGuggul in One Step Unflavored against 279 products13 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 350 mg, the median 100 mg.13 mg

96% of 279 products listing guggul give more (median 100 mg).

L-Glutathione10 mgGlutathione in One Step Unflavored against 717 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 200 mg, the median 50 mg.10 mg

75% of 717 products listing glutathione give more (median 50 mg).

Quercetin10 mgQuercetin in One Step Unflavored against 1,548 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 26.5 mg to 250 mg, the median 100 mg.10 mg

90% of 1,548 products listing quercetin give more (median 100 mg).

Phosphatidyl Serine5 mgPhosphatidylserine in One Step Unflavored against 641 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 150 mg, the median 100 mg.5 mg

94% of 641 products listing phosphatidylserine give more (median 100 mg).

Gingko Leaf Extract5 mgGinkgo in One Step Unflavored against 1,339 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 120 mg, the median 60 mg.5 mg

96% of 1,339 products listing ginkgo give more (median 60 mg).

Grape seed extract5 mgGrape in One Step Unflavored against 1,900 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 100 mg, the median 50 mg.10 mg

86% of 1,900 products listing grape give more (median 50 mg).

Grape Skin Extract5 mg
Bioperine2 mgBlack Pepper in One Step Unflavored against 2,363 products2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 10 mg, the median 5 mg.2 mg

93% of 2,363 products listing black pepper give more (median 5 mg).

Mixed Tocotrienols and Tocopherols2 mg
Coenzyme Q101 mgCoenzyme Q-10 in One Step Unflavored against 2,922 products1 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 100 mg, the median 60 mg.1 mg

96% of 2,922 products listing coenzyme Q-10 give more (median 60 mg).

Oligopinas French Maritime Pine Bark Extract, Procyanidins67% procyanidins1 mgMaritime Pine in One Step Unflavored against 215 products1 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 100 mg, the median 50 mg.1 mg

94% of 215 products listing maritime pine give more (median 50 mg).

Luteinas Lutemax 2020, Zeaxanthin, Powder400 mcgLutein in One Step Unflavored against 2,493 products0.4 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 10 mg, the median 3 mg.0.4 mg

79% of 2,493 products listing lutein give more (median 3 mg).

Boronas Boron Aspartate250 mcgBoron in One Step Unflavored against 3,339 products0.25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.3 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.UL 20 mg0.25 mg

75% of 3,339 products listing boron give more (median 1 mg).

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 299206 (entered January 24, 2024), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD or its label image (PDF). 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:

  • 95% of the 676 products that print an amount of garcinia list more than its 75 mg of garcinia (median 500 mg).
  • 89% of the 254 products that print an amount of borage oil list more than its 75 mg of borage seed oil (filed by NIH under borage oil) (median 515 mg).
  • 96% of the 279 products that print an amount of guggul list more than its 13 mg of guggul (median 100 mg).
  • 90% of the 1,548 products that print an amount of quercetin list more than its 10 mg of quercetin (median 100 mg).
  • 94% of the 641 products that print an amount of phosphatidylserine list more than its 5 mg of phosphatidyl serine (filed by NIH under phosphatidylserine) (median 100 mg).
  • 96% of the 1,339 products that print an amount of ginkgo list more than its 5 mg of gingko leaf extract (filed by NIH under ginkgo) (median 60 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?

1 product lists 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: Take once daily, mix one scoop (32 grams) of One Step powder into 8 fluid ounces of chilled water or juice. Shake or blend vigorously for 10-15 seconds.
Warnings
Sold only for dispensing by a health care professional. Notice: This product is to be used under the direct supervision of a health care professional. Do not engage in any diet supplying less than 800 calories per day without medical supervision. Tamper resistant. Do not use the seal over cap is broken or missing.
Contains: Milk, soy, and crustacean shell fish (crab and shrimp).

Source: label statements in DSLD label 299206.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Brown Rice Bran, Soy Bran, Natural Vanilla, other Natural flavors, Guar Gum, Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose, Xanthan Gum.

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

How many labels does One Step Unflavored have?

One label is on file, entered on January 24, 2024.

  1. Label 299206 (current) Entered January 24, 2024 · on the market · 33.9 ounces · UPC 3 51821 00919 3

DSLD also links this label to: One Step Chocolate Flavor (flavor difference).

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

Who makes it?

The label names Progressive Laboratories, Inc. (manufacturer). All PL Progressive Laboratories products.

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