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Pork Gelatin Unflavored

by Great Lakes Gelatin · powder · 16 ozs

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 3 22654 00210 1
  • DSLD label 230265
  • Serving 12 g (about 1 Tbsp)
  • 38 servings

Pork Gelatin Unflavored by Great Lakes Gelatin lists 21 ingredients, 21 with an amount per serving of 12 g, such as 12 g of gelatin, beside 2 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on July 23, 2020.

What is in Pork Gelatin Unflavored?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 12 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).

Pork Gelatin Unflavored: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 230265, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Calories43 Calories
Sodium36 mg2%Sodium in Pork Gelatin Unflavored against 14,514 products36 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 15 mg to 142 mg, the median 55 mg.36 mg

59% of 14,514 products listing sodium give more (median 55 mg). Per day at the most servings: 72 mg.

Protein11 gProtein in Pork Gelatin 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). Per day at the most servings: 22 g.

Gelatin12 gGelatin in Pork Gelatin Unflavored against 90 products12,000 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 250 mg to 1,300 mg, the median 457 mg.12,000 mg

Higher than 99% of 90 products listing gelatin (median 457 mg). Per day at the most servings: 24,000 mg.

Typical Amino Acid ContentTypical Amino Acid Content Note: Per serving (12 g)12,000 mg100%
Alanine1,008 mg8%Alanine in Pork Gelatin Unflavored against 475 products1,008 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 972 mg, the median 483 mg.1,008 mg

Higher than 81% of 475 products listing alanine (median 483 mg). Per day at the most servings: 2,016 mg.

Arginine924 mg8%Arginine in Pork Gelatin Unflavored against 1,455 products924 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 167 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 500 mg.924 mg

Higher than 63% of 1,455 products listing arginine (median 500 mg). Per day at the most servings: 1,848 mg.

Aspartic Acid540 mg5%Aspartic Acid in Pork Gelatin Unflavored against 377 products540 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 106 mg to 1,846 mg, the median 337 mg.540 mg

Higher than 54% of 377 products listing aspartic acid (median 337 mg). Per day at the most servings: 1,080 mg.

Cystine11 mg0.1%Cystine in Pork Gelatin Unflavored against 75 products11 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 17 mg to 366.5 mg, the median 75 mg.11 mg

81% of 75 products listing cystine give more (median 75 mg). Per day at the most servings: 22 mg.

Glutamic Acid1,200 mg10%Glutamic Acid in Pork Gelatin Unflavored against 697 products1,200 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 364 mg, the median 80 mg.1,200 mg

Higher than 83% of 697 products listing glutamic acid (median 80 mg). Per day at the most servings: 2,400 mg.

Glycine2,785 mg23%Glycine in Pork Gelatin Unflavored against 1,078 products2,785 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 846 mg, the median 300 mg.2,785 mg

Higher than 94% of 1,078 products listing glycine (median 300 mg). Per day at the most servings: 5,570 mg.

Histidine108 mg0.9%Histidine in Pork Gelatin Unflavored against 591 products108 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 402.8 mg, the median 125 mg.108 mg

53% of 591 products listing histidine give more (median 125 mg). Per day at the most servings: 216 mg.

Hydroxylysine180 mg2%Hydroxylysine in Pork Gelatin Unflavored against 30 products180 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 43 mg to 180 mg, the median 141 mg.180 mg

Higher than 57% of 30 products listing hydroxylysine (median 141 mg). Per day at the most servings: 360 mg.

Hydroxyproline1,476 mg12%Hydroxyproline in Pork Gelatin Unflavored against 39 products1,476 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 239.5 mg to 1,476 mg, the median 559 mg.1,476 mg

Higher than 67% of 39 products listing hydroxyproline (median 559 mg). Per day at the most servings: 2,952 mg.

Isoleucine144 mg1%Isoleucine in Pork Gelatin Unflavored against 1,614 products0.144 g per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 g to 1.5 g, the median 1.23 g.0.144 g

91% of 1,614 products listing isoleucine give more (median 1.23 g). Per day at the most servings: 0.288 g.

Leucine312 mg3%Leucine in Pork Gelatin Unflavored against 2,056 products0.312 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 3.5 g, the median 2.5 g.0.312 g

87% of 2,056 products listing leucine give more (median 2.5 g). Per day at the most servings: 0.624 g.

Lysine396 mg3%Lysine in Pork Gelatin Unflavored against 1,250 products396 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 148.25 mg to 996.25 mg, the median 500 mg.396 mg

58% of 1,250 products listing lysine give more (median 500 mg). Per day at the most servings: 792 mg.

Methionine108 mg0.9%METHIONINE in Pork Gelatin Unflavored against 981 products108 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 250 mg, the median 100 mg.108 mg

Higher than 58% of 981 products listing METHIONINE (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 216 mg.

Phenylalanine192 mg2%Phenylalanine in Pork Gelatin Unflavored against 611 products192 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 597.5 mg, the median 250 mg.192 mg

58% of 611 products listing phenylalanine give more (median 250 mg). Per day at the most servings: 384 mg.

Proline1,644 mg14%Proline in Pork Gelatin Unflavored against 387 products1,644 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 1,289 mg, the median 487.5 mg.1,644 mg

Higher than 87% of 387 products listing proline (median 487.5 mg). Per day at the most servings: 3,288 mg.

Serine408 mg3%Serine in Pork Gelatin Unflavored against 314 products408 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 1,056 mg, the median 408 mg.408 mg

48% of 314 products listing serine give more (median 408 mg). Per day at the most servings: 816 mg.

Threonine228 mg2%THREONINE in Pork Gelatin Unflavored against 590 products228 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 140 mg to 886.25 mg, the median 500 mg.228 mg

68% of 590 products listing THREONINE give more (median 500 mg). Per day at the most servings: 456 mg.

Tryptophan0 mg0%
Tyrosine72 mg0.6%Tyrosine in Pork Gelatin Unflavored against 1,680 products72 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 150 mg to 989 mg, the median 500 mg.72 mg

87% of 1,680 products listing tyrosine give more (median 500 mg). Per day at the most servings: 144 mg.

Valine264 mg2%Valine in Pork Gelatin Unflavored against 1,632 products0.264 g per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 g to 1.5 g, the median 1.25 g.0.264 g

83% of 1,632 products listing valine give more (median 1.25 g). Per day at the most servings: 0.528 g.

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 230265 (entered July 23, 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 12,000 mg of gelatin is higher than 99% of the 90 gelatin products that print an amount.
  • 81% of the 75 products that print an amount of cystine list more than its 11 mg of cystine (median 75 mg).
  • Its 2,785 mg of glycine is higher than 94% of the 1,078 glycine products that print an amount; 62 list more.
  • 91% of the 1,614 products that print an amount of isoleucine list more than its 0.144 g of isoleucine (median 1.23 g).

The NIH database records 2 servings 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 Pork Gelatin Unflavored's, rare ingredients counting for more.

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
Recommended Use: Gelatin is an excellent source of protein. The recommended daily dosage is two level tablespoons. You will receive the maximum benefit if you take 1 Tbsp in the morning and 1 Tbsp in the evening. To help curb appetite, best taken before meals. One Tbsp equals One Envelope or 1 Tbsp gels 1 pint of liquid.
Method 1: Room Temperate Liquids: Pour one tablespoon into a glass of your favorite beverage. Allow to soak for one minute while stirring, then drink. Method 2: Hot Liquids: Add one tablespoon to cold liquid to hydrate for one minute, add hot liquid and stir until dissolved. Method 3: For Cooking: Use in homemade recipes such as marshmellows, gummies, preserves, gravy, desserts and more. Or add as a protein supplement to your hot oatmeal or cold cereals and stir.
Allergens and what it does not contain
No additives or preservatives
Gluten Free GF No MSG Non GMO Verified Glyphosphate free
Storage
Store Dry & Do Not Refrigerate

Source: label statements in DSLD label 230265.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: 100% Gelatin powder.

Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): This product is Keto Certified Ketostandard.com PF Certified Paleo friendly.

How many labels does Pork Gelatin Unflavored have?

One label is on file, entered on July 23, 2020.

  1. Label 230265 (current) Entered July 23, 2020 · on the market · 16 ozs · UPC 3 22654 00210 1

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

Who makes it?

The label names Great Lakes Gelatin, to its specifications (distributor), Grayslake, IL. All Great Lakes Gelatin products.

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