Raw Organic Perfect Food Chocolate Cacao
by Garden of Life · powder · 23.8 ozs
- Off the market since April 2019 (NIH)
- UPC 6 58010 11709 8
- DSLD label 174622
- Serving 11 g (1 scoop)
- 60 servings
Raw Organic Perfect Food Chocolate Cacao by Garden of Life lists 67 ingredients, 10 with an amount per serving of 11 g, such as 255 IU of vitamin A, 25 mg of vitamin C, 38 mg of calcium and 2 mg of iron; 1 gives its count of live cultures or enzyme activity instead of a weight; 56 sit inside a blend without their own amounts, beside 5 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on March 23, 2018.
What is in Raw Organic Perfect Food Chocolate Cacao?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 11 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 Carbohydrates | 7 g | 2% | Higher than 79% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate (median 3 g). |
| Dietary Fiber | 4 g | 16% | Higher than 74% of 6,987 products listing fiber (median 2 g). |
| Sugar | 2 g | 48% of 11,807 products listing sugar give more (median 2 g). | |
| Sodium | 50 mg | 2% | 51% of 14,514 products listing sodium give more (median 55 mg). |
| 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) Note: naturally occurring vitamins and minerals. | 255 IU | 5% | 94% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A give more (median 4,000 IU). |
| Vitamin CVitamin C Note: naturally occurring vitamins and minerals. | 25 mg | 40% | 88% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C give more (median 100 mg). |
| CalciumCalcium Note: naturally occurring vitamins and minerals. | 38 mg | 4% | 81% of 17,831 products listing calcium give more (median 115 mg). |
| IronIron Note: naturally occurring vitamins and minerals. | 2 mg | 10% | 66% of 6,910 products listing iron give more (median 5 mg). |
| Vitamin KVitamin K Note: naturally occurring vitamins and minerals. | 88 mcg | 110% | Higher than 64% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K (median 80 mcg). |
| RiboflavinRiboflavin Note: naturally occurring vitamins and minerals. | 0.16 mg | 10% | 98% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin give more (median 4 mg). |
| FolateFolate Note: naturally occurring vitamins and minerals. | 24 mcg | 6% | 97% of 7,022 products listing folate give more (median 400 mcg). |
| MagnesiumMagnesium Note: naturally occurring vitamins and minerals. | 19 mg | 4% | 86% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg). |
| ManganeseManganese Note: naturally occurring vitamins and minerals. | 0.4 mg | 20% | 91% of 7,016 products listing manganese give more (median 2 mg). |
| PotassiumPotassium Note: naturally occurring vitamins and minerals. | 220 mg | 6% | Higher than 81% of 11,614 products listing potassium (median 99 mg). |
| Organic U.S.A. Farmed Green Juice Blend | 3.5 g | ||
| organic Barley | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Alfalfa | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Oat | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Wheat | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Kamut | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Organic Fruit & Veggie Juice Antioxidant Blend | 2.4 g | ||
| organic Apple | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Beet | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Broccoli | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Carrot | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Spinach | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Tomato | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Strawberry | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Tart Cherry | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Blackberry | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Green Bell Pepper | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Brussels Sprout | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Blueberry | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Ginger | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Garlic | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Green Onion | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Raspberry | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Parsley | in the blend, no amount given |
Show the other 37 rows of the label
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| organic Cauliflower | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Red Cabbage | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Kale | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Cucumber | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Celery | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| organic Asparagus | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Organic Sprout Blend | 1 g | ||
| organic Flax | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| 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 | 30 mg | ||
| Lipase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Protease | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Aspergillopepsin | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Beta-Glucanase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Cellulase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Bromelain | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Phytase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Lactase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Papain | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Peptidase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Pectinase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Hemicellulase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| XylanaseXylanase | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Lactobacillus Blend | Lactobacillus Blend Note: 1.5 billion CFU | ||
| Lactobacillus acidophilus | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Lactobacillus plantarum | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Lactobacillus bulgaricus | in the blend, no amount given |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 174622 (entered March 23, 2018), 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:
- 94% of the 5,772 products that print an amount of vitamin A list more than its 255 IU of vitamin A (median 4,000 IU).
- 98% of the 9,824 products that print an amount of riboflavin list more than its 0.16 mg of riboflavin (median 4 mg).
- 97% of the 7,022 products that print an amount of folate list more than its 24 mcg of folate (median 400 mcg).
- 91% of the 7,016 products that print an amount of manganese list more than its 0.4 mg of manganese (median 2 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 Raw Organic Perfect Food Chocolate Cacao's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Raw Organic Perfect Food AppleGarden of Life 70 shared, 96% alike
- Raw Organic Perfect Food Green Superfood Juiced Greens Powder AppleGarden of Life 70 shared, 96% alike
- Raw Organic Perfect Food OriginalGarden of Life 70 shared, 95% alike
- Raw Organic Perfect Food Green Superfood ChocolateGarden of Life 67 shared, 92% alike
- Raw Organic Perfect Food ChocolateGarden of Life 66 shared, 88% alike
- Raw Organic Perfect Food Green Superfood Juiced Greens Powder OriginalGarden of Life 65 shared, 86% 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: Mix 1 level scoop in your favorite smoothie or 8 oz of water (scoop included). Shake well before each use.
- Warnings
- Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- 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.
- Contains 2 mg of naturally occurring caffeine per serving.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Certified Gluten-Free by NSF
- Farmed without the use of toxic pesticides or herbicides Non-GMO Verified Independent third party verification
- No Junk Gluten, soy & dairy free. No added sugars, nor artificial flavors or sweeteners
- Soy free Gluten free
- Contains no filler ingredients, nor artificial colors, flavors, sweeteners or preservatives.
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 174622.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: organic Carob, organic Cacao, organic Chocolate flavors, organic Stevia extract, Sea Salt.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Certified Vegan Vegan.org; NSF Certified Gluten-Free; USDA Organic; Non GMO Project Verified nongmoproject.org; Certified B Corporation; Soy free Diary free; OU. Listed with: USDA Organic seal, Certified gluten-free (GFCO), Certified Vegan (Vegan Action), NSF certified (contents or GMP) (a seal is the label's claim; the certifier's own list confirms it).
How many labels does Raw Organic Perfect Food Chocolate Cacao have?
2 labels are on file under this name since November 21, 2016: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 174622 (current) Entered March 23, 2018 · off the market April 11, 2019 · 23.8 ozs · UPC 6 58010 11709 8
- Label 66865 Entered November 21, 2016 · off the market December 7, 2017 · 23.8 oz.
DSLD also links this label to: Perfect Food Raw Apple (package size difference, same product), Raw Organic Perfect Food Green Superfood Chocolate (package size difference, same product), Raw Organic Perfect Food Green Superfood Chocolate (image difference, same product), Raw Organic Perfect Food Green Superfood Chocolate (package size difference, same product), Raw Organic Perfect Food Chocolate (package size difference, same product), Raw Organic Perfect Food Chocolate (package size 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.