Perfect Food Raw Chocolate Cacao
by Garden of Life · powder · 10 oz.
- Off the market since November 2018 (NIH)
- DSLD label 43996
- Serving 2.5 to 10 g (1/4-1 scoop); amounts per 10 g
- 30 servings
Perfect Food Raw Chocolate Cacao by Garden of Life lists 62 ingredients, 9 with an amount per serving of 10 g, such as 180 IU of vitamin A, 25 mg of vitamin C, 0.13 mg of thiamine and 0.1 mg of vitamin B6; 53 sit inside a blend without their own amounts, beside 4 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on March 25, 2015.
What is in Perfect Food Raw Chocolate Cacao?
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 | 35 Calories | ||
| 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). |
| Sugar | less than 1 g | ||
| Protein | 2 g | 4% | 70% of 8,985 products listing protein give more (median 16 g). |
| Vitamin Aas Beta-CaroteneVitamin A (Form: as Beta Carotene) | 180 IU | 4% | 95% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A give more (median 4,000 IU). |
| Vitamin C | 25 mg | 40% | 88% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C give more (median 100 mg). |
| Thiamine | 0.13 mg | 10% | 98% of 9,830 products listing thiamin give more (median 5 mg). |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.1 mg | 6% | 99% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 give more (median 6 mg). |
| Calcium | 75 mg | 8% | 64% of 17,831 products listing calcium give more (median 115 mg). |
| Iron | 2 mg | 12% | 66% of 6,910 products listing iron give more (median 5 mg). |
| Magnesium | 26 mg | 6% | 77% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg). |
| Chromium | 120 mcg | 100% | Higher than 54% of 7,825 products listing chromium (median 100 mcg). |
| Potassium | 250 mg | 8% | Higher than 85% of 11,614 products listing potassium (median 99 mg). |
| RAW Organic U.S.A. Farmed Green Juice Blend | 3.2 g | ||
| organic Barley | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Wheat | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Kamut | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Alfalfa | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Oat | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| RAW Organic Veggie Juice Antioxidant Blend | 1.4 g | ||
| organic Beet | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Carrot | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Spinach | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Broccoli | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Tomato | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Kale | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Red Cabbage | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Parsley | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Brussels Sprout | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Green Bell Pepper | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Cucumber | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Celery | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Garlic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Ginger | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Green Onion | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Cauliflower | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Asparagus | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| RAW Organic Sprout Blend | 1 g | ||
| organic Flax meal and sprout | in the blend, no amount given |
Show the other 31 rows of the label
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| organic Amaranth | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Quinoa | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Millet | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Buckwheat | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Garbanzo Bean | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Lentil | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Adzuki Bean | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Sunflower | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Pumpkin | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Chia | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Sesame | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Raw Probiotic & Enzyme Blend | 100 mg | ||
| Saccharomyces boulardii | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| 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 | ||
| Neutral Protease, Bacterialneutral Bacterial Protease | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Cellulase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| XylanaseXylanase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| DiastaseDiastase Note: 2,500 DP | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Invertase | in the blend, no amount given |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 43996 (entered March 25, 2015), 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:
- 95% of the 5,772 products that print an amount of vitamin A list more than its 180 IU of vitamin A (median 4,000 IU).
- 98% of the 9,830 products that print an amount of thiamin list more than its 0.13 mg of thiamin (median 5 mg).
- 99% of the 15,277 products that print an amount of vitamin B6 list more than its 0.1 mg of vitamin B6 (median 6 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 Raw Chocolate Cacao's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Perfect Food Raw AppleGarden of Life · off the market 65 shared, 99% alike
- Perfect Food RawGarden of Life 65 shared, 98% alike
- Perfect Food Original Super Green FormulaGarden of Life 57 shared, 82% alike
- Perfect Food OriginalGarden of Life · off the market 57 shared, 75% alike
- Raw Organic Perfect Food Chocolate CacaoGarden of Life · off the market 56 shared, 71% alike
- Raw Perfect FoodGarden of Life 46 shared, 71% 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 level scoop (Approximately 1 Tbsp.) in 8 ounces of water one or more times daily (scoop included). Children over 4 years old may take 1/4 to 1/2 serving daily. Shake well before each use.
- Warnings
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.
- CAUTION: As with any dietary supplement, consult your healthcare practitioner before using this product, especially if you are pregnant, nursing, anticipate surgery, take medication on a regular basis or are otherwise under medical supervision.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Dairy Free - Soy Free
- No Whole Grass Fillers - No Added Sugars No Artificial Flavors or Sweeteners - No Preservatives
- Contains no filler ingredients, artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners or preservatives.
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 43996.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: RAW organic Cacao, RAW organic Chocolate flavors, RAW organic Stevia.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): USDA ORGANIC; SUPPORTING USA ORGANIC FARMS Sustainably Grown; NON GMO Project VERIFIED nongmoproject.org; CERTIFIED RENEWABLE ENERGY(R) Green-e.org. Listed with: USDA Organic seal (a seal is the label's claim; the certifier's own list confirms it).
How many labels does Perfect Food Raw Chocolate Cacao have?
3 labels are on file under this name since December 24, 2013: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 43996 (current) Entered March 25, 2015 · off the market November 15, 2018 · 10 oz.
- Label 29008 Entered January 24, 2014 · off the market November 9, 2016 · 20 oz.
- Label 28881 Entered December 24, 2013 · off the market March 24, 2015 · 10 oz.
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), West Palm Beach, FL. All Garden of Life products.