Perfect Food Original
by Garden of Life · powder · 10.58 ounces
- Off the market since December 2023 (NIH)
- DSLD label 233634
- Serving 2.5 to 10 g (1/4-1 scoop); amounts per 10 g
- 30 servings
Perfect Food Original by Garden of Life lists 66 ingredients, 4 with an amount per serving of 10 g, such as 1,600 mcg of vitamin A, 20 mg of calcium, 4 mg of iron and 227 mg of potassium; 62 sit inside a blend without their own amounts, beside 7 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on September 25, 2020.
What is in Perfect Food Original?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 10 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 | 40 Calories | ||
| Total Fat | 1 g | 1% | 56% of 11,965 products listing fat (unspecified) give more (median 1.5 g). |
| Total Carbohydrates | 5 g | 2% | Higher than 65% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate (median 3 g). |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g | 4% | 56% of 6,987 products listing fiber give more (median 2 g). |
| Total Sugars | 1 g | 69% of 11,807 products listing sugar give more (median 2 g). | |
| Added Sugars | 0 g | 0% | |
| Protein | 3 g | 67% of 8,985 products listing protein give more (median 16 g). | |
| Vitamin Aas Beta-CaroteneVitamin A (Form: as Beta-Carotene) | 1,600 mcg | 178% | |
| Calcium | 20 mg | 2% | 91% of 17,831 products listing calcium give more (median 115 mg). |
| Iron | 4 mg | 22% | 55% of 6,910 products listing iron give more (median 5 mg). |
| Sodium | 70 mg | 3% | Higher than 55% of 14,514 products listing sodium (median 55 mg). |
| Potassium | 227 mg | 5% | Higher than 82% of 11,614 products listing potassium (median 99 mg). |
| Perfect Green Juice Blend | 4.5 g | ||
| organic Barley Grass | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Alfalfa Grass | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Wheat Grass | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Oat Grass | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Perfect Whole Food Matrix | 2.9 g | ||
| Rice Bran extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Amaranth | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Quinoa | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Millet | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Buckwheat | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Garbanzo Bean | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Lentil | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Adzuki Bean | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Flax | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Sunflower | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Pumpkin | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Chia | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Sesame | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Protein Mineral Blend | 2.1 g | ||
| Spirulina | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Chlorella | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Kelp Blend | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Perfect Veggie Juice Blend | 300 mg | ||
| organic Alfalfa Grass | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Beet | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Carrot | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Broccoli | in the blend, no amount given |
Show the other 41 rows of the label
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| organic Tomato | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Cucumber | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Kale | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Spinach | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Parsley | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Green Cabbage | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Celery | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Cauliflower | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Green Bell Pepper | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Asparagus | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Brussels Sprout | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Onion | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Garlic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Ginger | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| HSO Probiotic & Enzyme Blend | 105 mg | ||
| Amylase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Proteases | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Lactase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Glucoamylase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Alpha-Galactosidase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Lipase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Pectinase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Peptidase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Bromelain | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Phytase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Hemicellulase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Beta-Glucanase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Papain | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Cellulase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| XylanaseXylanase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Diastase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Invertase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Bifidobacterium bifidum | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Bifidobacterium animalis lactis | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Lactobacillus rhamnosus | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Bifidobacterium breve | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Lactobacillus casei | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Lactobacillus salivarius | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Lactobacillus acidophilus | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Bacillus subtilis | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Ionic plant based minerals | 95 mg |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 233634 (entered September 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:
- 91% of the 17,831 products that print an amount of calcium list more than its 20 mg of calcium (median 115 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?
The products whose ingredient lists overlap most with Perfect Food Original's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Perfect Food Original Super Green FormulaGarden of Life 64 shared, 91% alike
- Perfect Food Raw Chocolate CacaoGarden of Life · off the market 57 shared, 75% alike
- Perfect Food Raw AppleGarden of Life · off the market 57 shared, 74% alike
- Perfect Food RawGarden of Life 57 shared, 74% alike
- Raw Perfect FoodGarden of Life 47 shared, 66% alike
- Raw Organic Perfect Food Green Superfood Juiced Greens Powder OriginalGarden of Life 54 shared, 65% 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: Adults mix 1 scoop (2 tablespoons) in 8oz of water or juice 1 (or more) times per day. Begin with 1/4 serving size for the first few days, gradually working up to a full serving size. May be taken with or without food.
- Warnings
- Caution: As with any dietary supplement, consult your healthcare practitioner before using this product, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, giving product to children, anticipate surgery, take medication on a regular basis or are otherwise under medical supervision.
- Caution: As with any dietary supplement, consult your healthcare practitioner before using this product, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, giving product to children, anticipate surgery, take medication on a regular basis or are otherwise under medical supervision. Keep out of reach of children.
- Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.
- Manufactured in a facility that also processes egg, milk, soy, wheat and tree nuts.
- Not intended for children.
- Contains: Wheat (Grass Juice). Probiotics are cultured in dairy which is generally consumed during the fermentation process.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Made without soy ingredients, tree nuts, added sugars, filler ingredients, nor artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners or preservatives.
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 233634.
What else is on the label?
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Certified B Corporation Certified Renewable Energy Green-e.org We buy 100% certified renewable energy.
How many labels does Perfect Food Original have?
4 labels are on file under this name since December 24, 2013: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 233634 (current) Entered September 25, 2020 · off the market December 29, 2023 · 10.58 ounces
- Label 66915 Entered November 21, 2016 · off the market March 17, 2020 · 10.58 oz.
- Label 43557 Entered March 25, 2015 · off the market April 27, 2016 · 10.58 oz.
- Label 28847 Entered December 24, 2013 · off the market January 4, 2012 · 10.58 oz. · UPC 6 58010 11112 6
DSLD also links this label to: Perfect Food Original Super Green Formula (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 Garden of Life LLC (distributor), Palm Beach Gardens, FL. All Garden of Life products.