PlainVitamins

Spectra Reds

by DaVinci Laboratories Of Vermont · powder · 323.1 grams

  • Off the market since August 2022 (NIH)
  • UPC 0 26664 27273 7
  • DSLD label 23667
  • Serving 10.77 g (1 rounded scoop)
  • 30 servings

Spectra Reds by DaVinci Laboratories Of Vermont lists 28 ingredients, 28 with an amount per serving of 10.77 g, such as 31.89 IU of vitamin A, 3.9 mg of vitamin C, 7 mg of calcium and 0.6 mg of iron, beside 6 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on July 25, 2013.

What is in Spectra Reds?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 10.77 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).

Spectra Reds: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 23667, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Calories40 Calories
Calories from Fat1 Calories
Total Fatless than 1 g1%
Total Carbohydrates9 g3%Carbohydrate in Spectra Reds against 21,979 products9 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 6 g, the median 3 g.9 g

Higher than 85% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate (median 3 g). Per day at the most servings: 18 g.

Sugar3 gSugar in Spectra Reds against 11,807 products3 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 4 g, the median 2 g.3 g

Higher than 53% of 11,807 products listing sugar (median 2 g). Per day at the most servings: 6 g.

Fiber2 g8%Fiber in Spectra Reds against 6,987 products2 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 4 g, the median 2 g.2 g

38% of 6,987 products listing fiber give more (median 2 g). Per day at the most servings: 4 g.

Protein1 g2%Protein in Spectra Reds against 8,985 products1 g per serving; the middle half of products list 2 g to 24 g, the median 16 g.1 g

77% of 8,985 products listing protein give more (median 16 g). Per day at the most servings: 2 g.

Vitamin A31.89 IU1%Vitamin A in Spectra Reds against 5,772 products31.89 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 2,000 IU to 5,000 IU, the median 4,000 IU.31.89 IU

98% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A give more (median 4,000 IU). Per day at the most servings: 63.78 IU.

Vitamin C3.9 mg7%Vitamin C in Spectra Reds against 18,583 products3.9 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg3.9 mg

98% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 7.8 mg.

Calcium7 mg1%Calcium in Spectra Reds against 17,831 products7 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg7 mg

98% of 17,831 products listing calcium give more (median 115 mg). Per day at the most servings: 14 mg.

Iron0.6 mg3%Iron in Spectra Reds against 6,910 products0.6 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.2 mg to 18 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 18 mgUL 45 mg0.6 mg

88% of 6,910 products listing iron give more (median 5 mg). Per day at the most servings: 1.2 mg.

Sodium25.6 mg1%Sodium in Spectra Reds against 14,514 products25.6 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 15 mg to 142 mg, the median 55 mg.25.6 mg

64% of 14,514 products listing sodium give more (median 55 mg). Per day at the most servings: 51.2 mg.

Proprietary Fruit Powder Blendas Acerola, Blackberries, Blood OrangesProprietary Fruit Powder Blend (Form: Containing Strawberries, Cherries, Red Raspberries, Acerola, Pomegranates, Cranberries, Blackberries, Blueberries, Papayas, Plums, Peaches, Pears, Mangos, Watermelon, Red Currants, Nectarines, Blood Oranges)5.65 g
Soluble Fiber2,000 mgDigestion resistant Maltodextrin in Spectra Reds against 57 products2 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 g to 4 g, the median 2 g.2 g

47% of 57 products listing digestion resistant maltodextrin give more (median 2 g). Per day at the most servings: 4 g.

Carrot powder700 mgCarrot in Spectra Reds against 213 products700 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 40 mg to 250 mg, the median 100 mg.700 mg

Higher than 91% of 213 products listing carrot (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 1,400 mg.

ORAC Proprietary Blendas Apple, Blueberry, BroccoliORAC Proprietary Blend (Form: Containing Green Tea Extract, Grape Seed Extract PlantPart: Seed, Apple, Blueberry, Broccoli, Cranberry, Kale, Orange, Prune, Raspberry, Spinach, and Strawberry)500 mg
Flax250 mgFlax in Spectra Reds against 359 products250 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 200 mg.250 mg

Higher than 52% of 359 products listing flax (median 200 mg). Per day at the most servings: 500 mg.

Arabinogalactan (Larch tree) Extract200 mgArabinogalactan in Spectra Reds against 242 products200 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 250 mg.200 mg

54% of 242 products listing arabinogalactan give more (median 250 mg). Per day at the most servings: 400 mg.

Apple Pectin200 mgPectin in Spectra Reds against 526 products200 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 20 mg to 250 mg, the median 86 mg.200 mg

Higher than 66% of 526 products listing pectin (median 86 mg). Per day at the most servings: 400 mg.

Soy Lecithin150 mgLecithin in Spectra Reds against 804 products150 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 1,200 mg, the median 200 mg.150 mg

55% of 804 products listing lecithin give more (median 200 mg). Per day at the most servings: 300 mg.

Inositol120 mgInositol in Spectra Reds against 4,042 products120 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 80 mg, the median 30 mg.120 mg

Higher than 86% of 4,042 products listing inositol (median 30 mg). Per day at the most servings: 240 mg.

DMG HCl100 mgDimethylglycine in Spectra Reds against 157 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 80 mg to 300 mg, the median 125 mg.100 mg

58% of 157 products listing dimethylglycine give more (median 125 mg). Per day at the most servings: 200 mg.

Choline80 mg15%*Choline in Spectra Reds against 4,738 products80 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 18 mg to 100 mg, the median 40 mg.DV 550 mgUL 3,500 mg80 mg

Higher than 71% of 4,738 products listing choline (median 40 mg). Per day at the most servings: 160 mg.

L-Glutamine50 mgGlutamine in Spectra Reds against 1,850 products0.05 g per serving; the middle half of products list 0.356 g to 3 g, the median 1 g.0.05 g

93% of 1,850 products listing glutamine give more (median 1 g). Per day at the most servings: 0.1 g.

Stevia leaf extract50 mgStevia in Spectra Reds against 754 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 100 mg, the median 44 mg.50 mg

Higher than 53% of 754 products listing stevia (median 44 mg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg.

Polygonum cuspidatumPolygonum cuspidatum Genus: Polygonum Species: cuspidatum Note: yielding40 mgHu Zhang in Spectra Reds against 269 products40 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 400 mg, the median 150 mg.40 mg

75% of 269 products listing hu zhang give more (median 150 mg). Per day at the most servings: 80 mg.

trans-Resveratrol10 mgResveratrol in Spectra Reds against 1,123 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 20 mg to 125 mg, the median 50 mg.10 mg

80% of 1,123 products listing resveratrol give more (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 20 mg.

Bilberry ExtractBilberry Extract Note: Yielding40 mgBilberry in Spectra Reds against 896 products40 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 20 mg to 100 mg, the median 50 mg.40 mg

53% of 896 products listing bilberry give more (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 80 mg.

Anthocyanidins10 mgAnthocyanidins (unspecified) in Spectra Reds against 73 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6.25 mg to 50 mg, the median 15 mg.10 mg

66% of 73 products listing anthocyanidins (unspecified) give more (median 15 mg). Per day at the most servings: 20 mg.

Grape Seed ExtractGrape Seed Extract PlantPart: Seed Note: Yielding30 mgGrape in Spectra Reds against 1,900 products30 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 100 mg, the median 50 mg.30 mg

65% of 1,900 products listing grape give more (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 60 mg.

ProanthocyanidinsProanthocyanidins Note: 25.5-28.5 mg28.5 mgProanthocyanidins in Spectra Reds against 164 products28.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 12.5 mg to 95 mg, the median 36 mg.28.5 mg

62% of 164 products listing proanthocyanidins give more (median 36 mg). Per day at the most servings: 57 mg.

Acetyl-L-Carnitine30 mgAcetyl L-Carnitine in Spectra Reds against 933 products30 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 200 mg to 525 mg, the median 500 mg.30 mg

95% of 933 products listing acetyl L-carnitine give more (median 500 mg). Per day at the most servings: 60 mg.

Phosphatidylserine20 mgPhosphatidylserine in Spectra Reds against 641 products20 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 150 mg, the median 100 mg.20 mg

85% of 641 products listing phosphatidylserine give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 40 mg.

Milk Thistle extractMilk Thistle extract Note: yielding20 mgMilk Thistle in Spectra Reds against 1,277 products20 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 90 mg to 300 mg, the median 175 mg.20 mg

96% of 1,277 products listing milk thistle give more (median 175 mg). Per day at the most servings: 40 mg.

Silymarin16 mgSilymarin in Spectra Reds against 208 products16 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 63.75 mg to 203 mg, the median 116 mg.16 mg

98% of 208 products listing silymarin give more (median 116 mg). Per day at the most servings: 32 mg.

Lycopene5 mgLycopene in Spectra Reds against 1,691 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 5 mg, the median 1.2 mg.5 mg

Higher than 73% of 1,691 products listing lycopene (median 1.2 mg). Per day at the most servings: 10 mg.

Lutein5 mgLutein in Spectra Reds against 2,493 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 10 mg, the median 3 mg.5 mg

Higher than 58% of 2,493 products listing lutein (median 3 mg). Per day at the most servings: 10 mg.

Astaxanthin20 mcgAstaxanthin in Spectra Reds against 955 products0.02 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.1 mg to 4 mg, the median 1 mg.0.02 mg

95% of 955 products listing astaxanthin give more (median 1 mg). Per day at the most servings: 0.04 mg.

* % Daily Value computed from the printed amount and the FDA Daily Value (21 CFR 101.9); the label prints none for that row.

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 23667 (entered July 25, 2013), 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:

  • 98% of the 5,772 products that print an amount of vitamin A list more than its 31.89 IU of vitamin A (median 4,000 IU).
  • 98% of the 18,583 products that print an amount of vitamin C list more than its 3.9 mg of vitamin C (median 100 mg).
  • 98% of the 17,831 products that print an amount of calcium list more than its 7 mg of calcium (median 115 mg).
  • Its 700 mg of carrot is higher than 91% of the 213 carrot products that print an amount; 17 list more.
  • 93% of the 1,850 products that print an amount of glutamine list more than its 0.05 g of L-glutamine (filed by NIH under glutamine) (median 1 g).
  • 95% of the 933 products that print an amount of acetyl L-carnitine list more than its 30 mg of acetyl-L-carnitine (filed by NIH under acetyl L-carnitine) (median 500 mg).

The NIH database records 1 to 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 Spectra Reds'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
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, mix 1 rounded (10.77 g) scoop in 4-8 oz of cold water or juice, 1-2 times daily, or as directed by your health care practitioner.
Warnings
Keep out of reach of children.
Allergens and what it does not contain
This product is vegetarian and free of gluten, rice and yeast.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place. Do not refrigerate.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 23667.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: natural Pineapple, Strawberry, Banana powder, Raspberry powder.

Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): FloraGLO LUTEIN(R).

How many labels does Spectra Reds have?

One label is on file, entered on July 25, 2013.

  1. Label 23667 (current) Entered July 25, 2013 · off the market August 17, 2022 · 323.1 grams · UPC 0 26664 27273 7

DSLD also links this label to: Spectra Reds (image difference, same product), Spectra Reds (image difference, same product), Spectra Reds (image difference, same product), Spectra Reds (image difference, same product), Spectra Reds (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 DaVinci Laboratories of Vermont a division of FoodScience Corp. (distributor), Essex Junction, VT. All DaVinci Laboratories Of Vermont products.

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