Optimal Prenatal Chocolate
by Seeking Health · powder · 22.96 oz.
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 7 98295 54914 3
- DSLD label 211047
- Serving 43.4 g (1 scoop)
- 15 servings
Optimal Prenatal Chocolate by Seeking Health lists 36 ingredients, 36 with an amount per serving of 43.4 g, such as 1,500 mcg RAE of vitamin A, 350 mg of vitamin C, 50 mcg (2,000 IU) of vitamin D3 and 130 mg of vitamin E, beside 8 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on January 25, 2020.
What is in Optimal Prenatal Chocolate?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 43.4 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).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 140 Calories | ||
| Total Fat | 3.5 g | 4% | Higher than 82% of 11,965 products listing fat (unspecified) (median 1.5 g). |
| Saturated Fat | 1 g | 5% | 34% of 5,234 products listing saturated fat give more (median 1 g). |
| Total Carbohydrates | 15 g | 5% | Higher than 92% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate (median 3 g). |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g | 14% | Higher than 74% of 6,987 products listing fiber (median 2 g). |
| Total Sugars | 4 g | Higher than 68% of 11,807 products listing sugar (median 2 g). | |
| Added Sugars | 4 g | 8% | |
| Protein | 15 g | 51% of 8,985 products listing protein give more (median 16 g). | |
| Vitamin Aas Beta-Carotene, Retinyl PalmitateVitamin A (Form: as (750 mcg RAE) 50% Beta-Carotene, and as (750 mcg RAE) 50% Retinyl Palmitate) | 1,500 mcg RAE | 115% | |
| Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid | 350 mg | 292% | Higher than 79% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). |
| Vitamin D3as CholecalciferolVitamin D3 (Alt. Name: Cholecalciferol) Note: 2000 IU | 50 mcg (2,000 IU) | 333% | Higher than 81% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D (median 15 mcg). |
| Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl SuccinateVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate) | 130 mg | 684% | |
| Vitamin K2as Menaquinone-7Vitamin K2 (Form: as Menaquinone-7) | 100 mcg | 111% | Higher than 69% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K (median 80 mcg). |
| Thiamineas Thiamine HydrochlorideThiamin (Form: as Thiamine Hydrochloride) | 5 mg | 357% | 46% of 9,830 products listing thiamin give more (median 5 mg). |
| Riboflavinas Riboflavin, Riboflavin 5'-Phosphate SodiumRiboflavin (Form: as 50% Riboflavin, and as 50% Riboflavin 5'-Phosphate Sodium) | 20 mg | 1,250% | Higher than 72% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). |
| Niacinas NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacinamide) | 25 mg | 139% | Higher than 56% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). |
| Vitamin B6as Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate, Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B6 (Form: as 50% Pyridoxal 5'-Phosphate, and as 50% Pyridoxine HCl) | 20 mg | 1,000% | Higher than 71% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg). |
| Folateas Calcium Folinate, Glucosamine Salt, Quatrefolic (6S)-5-MethyltetrahydrofolateFolate (Form: as 50% Quatrefolic (6S)-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate, Glucosamine Salt, and as 50% Calcium Folinate) | 800 mcg DFE | 133% | |
| Vitamin B12as Adenosylcobalamin, MethylcobalaminVitamin B12 (Form: as 67% Methylcobalamin, and as 33% Adenosylcobalamin) | 150 mcg | 5,357% | Higher than 72% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg). |
| Biotin | 500 mcg | 1,429% | Higher than 79% of 9,447 products listing biotin (median 200 mcg). |
| Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as D-Calcium Panothenate) | 150 mg | 2,143% | Higher than 93% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg). |
| Cholineas Choline BitartrateCholine (Form: as Choline Bitartrate) | 250 mg | 45% | Higher than 89% of 4,738 products listing choline (median 40 mg). |
| Calciumas Calcium, Calcium D-Pantothenate, Dicalcium MalateCalcium (Form: as Dicalcium Malate (Alt. Name: DimaCal), Tricalcium Phosphate, and D-Calcium Pantothenate, and ingredients with naturally occurring Calcium) | 430 mg | 33% | Higher than 84% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). |
| IronIron Note: naturally occurring | 4 mg | 15% | 55% of 6,910 products listing iron give more (median 5 mg). |
| Iodineas organic Icelandic Kelp, Potassium IodideIodine (Form: as Potassium Iodide, and from organic Icelandic Kelp PlantPart: stem & leaf Genus: Laminaria Species: digitata) | 250 mcg | 86% | Higher than 93% of 6,382 products listing iodine (median 150 mcg). |
| Magnesiumas DiMagnesium MalateMagnesium (Form: as Dimagnesium Malate Note: Albion) | 250 mg | 63% | Higher than 83% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg). |
| Zincas Zinc Bisglycinate ChelateZinc (Form: as Zinc Bisglycinate Chelate Note: Albion and TRAACS) | 20 mg | 154% | Higher than 79% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg). |
| Seleniumas SelenoExcell High Selenium YeastSelenium (Form: as SelenoExcell High Selenium Yeast) | 200 mcg | 286% | Higher than 82% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg). |
| Manganeseas Manganese Bisglycinate ChelateManganese (Form: as Manganese Bisglycinate Chelate Note: Albion and TRAACS) | 5 mg | 192% | Higher than 80% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg). |
| Chromiumas Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate ChelateChromium (Form: as Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate Chelate Note: Albion, TRAACS) | 120 mcg | 267% | Higher than 54% of 7,825 products listing chromium (median 100 mcg). |
| Molybdenumas Molybdenum Glycinate ChelateMolybdenum (Form: as Molybdenum Glycinate Chelate Note: Albion, TRAACS) | 100 mcg | 200% | Higher than 86% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum (median 50 mcg). |
| SodiumSodium Note: naturally occurring | 310 mg | 13% | Higher than 92% of 14,514 products listing sodium (median 55 mg). |
| Potassiumas Potassium, Potassium Glycinate ComplexPotassium (Form: as Potassium Glycinate Complex Note: Albion and TRAACS, and ingredients with naturally occuring Potassium) | 230 mg | 5% | Higher than 83% of 11,614 products listing potassium (median 99 mg). |
| Taurine | 550 mg | Higher than 55% of 2,337 products listing taurine (median 500 mg). | |
| Acetyl-L-Carnitineas Acetyl-L-Carnitine HClAcetyl-L-Carnitine (Form: as Acetyl-L-Carnitine HCl) | 500 mg | 26% of 933 products listing acetyl L-carnitine give more (median 500 mg). | |
| Betaine HCl | 300 mg | Higher than 82% of 914 products listing betaine hydrochloride (median 50 mg). | |
| Red Raspberry | 250 mg | Higher than 80% of 226 products listing red raspberry (median 75 mg). | |
| Ginger 10:1 extract | 200 mg | Higher than 77% of 1,770 products listing ginger (median 60 mg). | |
| Inositol | 150 mg | Higher than 87% of 4,042 products listing inositol (median 30 mg). | |
| L-Carnosine | 150 mg | Higher than 55% of 154 products listing carnosine (median 100 mg). | |
| Coenzyme Q10as UbidecarenoneCoenzyme Q10 (Form: as Ubidecarenone) | 75 mg | Higher than 52% of 2,922 products listing coenzyme Q-10 (median 60 mg). | |
| Milk Thistle extractas SilymarinMilk Thistle extract (Form: 80% Silymarin) PlantPart: seeds Genus: Silybum Species: marianum | 75 mg | 77% of 1,277 products listing milk thistle give more (median 175 mg). | |
| Mixed Tocopherols | 45 mg | ||
| Luteinas Marigold extractLutein (Form: from Marigold extract PlantPart: flowers Genus: Tagetes Species: erecta) | 5 mg | Higher than 58% of 2,493 products listing lutein (median 3 mg). | |
| Zeaxanthinas Marigold extractZeaxanthin (Form: from Marigold extract PlantPart: flowers Genus: Tagetes Species: erecta) | 5 mg | Higher than 92% of 1,215 products listing zeaxanthin (median 1 mg). |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 211047 (entered January 25, 2020), 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 150 mg of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) is higher than 93% of the 10,060 pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) products that print an amount; 557 list more.
- Its 250 mcg of iodine is higher than 93% of the 6,382 iodine products that print an amount; 396 list more.
- Its 5 mg of zeaxanthin is higher than 92% of the 1,215 zeaxanthin products that print an amount; 70 list more.
The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for pregnant and lactating. 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.
- Optimal Prenatal VanillaSeeking Health same ingredients
- Optimal Prenatal Methyl-FreeSeeking Health 30 shared, 68% alike
- Optimal PrenatalSeeking Health 31 shared, 65% alike
- Vita ChewsNew Sun 27 shared, 53% alike
- PreNatal PlusVitabase 27 shared, 52% alike
- Prenatal + DHAThe Vitamin Shoppe 27 shared, 52% alike
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: Blend, shake, or briskly mix one scoop of Optimal Prenatal Chocolate daily in filtered water or beverage of choice, or as directed by your healthcare professional. Alternatively, you may divide the dose, half scoop twice daily, in the morning and afternoon. Adding organic fruit, berries, leafy greens, healthy oils and chia seeds provides additional nutrition and taste. Do not take within five hours of bedtime.
- Warnings
- Cautions: Consult your healthcare professional before use.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Avoid if allergic to any ingredient.
- Do not exceed 1500 mcg intake per day of preformed vitamin A (retinol or retinyl forms). Evaluate total vitamin K intake from food and supplements if you are taking blood-thinning medications.
- Do not ingest excessive amounts of protein while pregnant or breastfeeding. Consult with your healthcare professional to determine a suitable daily protein intake for your individual needs.
- CAL PROP 65 Warning: This product contains a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information regarding California Proposition 65 see: www.seekinghealth.com/media/Prop65.pdf
- Storage: Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place out of reach of children.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Does Not Contain: Milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, GMO, gluten, artificial colors, or artificial flavors.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 211047.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Pea Protein isolate, Cocoa powder, organic dried Cane syrup, Natural flavors, Glycine, Sunflower Oil, Medium-Chain Triglyceride Oil, Cellulose Gum, Xanthan Gum, Rice Protein concentrate, Stevia leaf extract, L-Glutamine.
How many labels does Optimal Prenatal Chocolate have?
2 labels are on file under this name since June 25, 2018: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 211047 (current) Entered January 25, 2020 · on the market · 22.96 oz. · UPC 7 98295 54914 3
- Label 174745 Entered June 25, 2018 · on the market · 22.86 ozs · UPC 7 98295 54914 3
DSLD also links this label to: Optimal Prenatal Vanilla (flavor difference), Optimal Prenatal Vanilla (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 Seeking Health (distributor), Bellingham, WA. All Seeking Health products.