Superior Greens
by FoodScience of Vermont · powder · 356.25 grams
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 0 26664 37332 8
- DSLD label 74999
- Serving 5.9 g (Approximately 1/2 Scoop)
- 60 servings
Superior Greens by FoodScience of Vermont lists 39 ingredients, 7 with an amount per serving of 5.9 g, such as 319 IU of vitamin A, 19.15 mg of vitamin C, 10.4 mg of calcium and 0.55 mg of iron; 32 sit inside a blend without their own amounts, beside 6 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on June 23, 2017.
What is in Superior Greens?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 5.9 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 | 20 Calories | ||
| Total Carbohydrates | 4 g | 1% | Higher than 53% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate (median 3 g). |
| FiberFiber Note: Dietary fiber from digestion resistant maltodextrin was tested using AOAC method #2001.03. Alternatively, AOAC method 2009. 01 could be used. | 1 g | 4% | 56% of 6,987 products listing fiber give more (median 2 g). |
| Sugar | less than 1 g | ||
| Protein | less than 1 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin A | 319 IU | 6% | 93% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A give more (median 4,000 IU). |
| Vitamin C | 19.15 mg | 32% | 92% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C give more (median 100 mg). |
| Calcium | 10.4 mg | 1% | 96% of 17,831 products listing calcium give more (median 115 mg). |
| Iron | 0.55 mg | 3% | 89% of 6,910 products listing iron give more (median 5 mg). |
| Sodium | 22.45 mg | 1% | 66% of 14,514 products listing sodium give more (median 55 mg). |
| Proprietary Digestive Support Blend | 1,708 mg | ||
| Soluble Fiber | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Fos | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Bromelain | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Papain | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| nondairy Probiotics Culture | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Aloe Vera (Aloe barbadensis) leaf powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Licorice (Glycyrrhiza glabra) root powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Proprietary Detoxification Support Blend | 2,050 mg | ||
| Sunflower Lecithin powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Carrot powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Grape (Vitis vinifera) seed extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) juice powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Broccoli powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Alfalfa (Medicago sativa) herb powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Cauliflower powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Blueberry powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Citrus Bioflavonoids | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Bilberry (Vaccinium myrtillus L.) fruit extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Rosemary (Rosmarinus officinalis) leaf powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Green Tea (Camellia sinensis) extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Proprietary Cardiovascular Support Blend | 850 mg | ||
| Apple Pectin | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Red Raspberry powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Acerola berry juice powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Beet juice powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Flax seed Meal | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Rose Hips (Rosa canina) powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Spinach leaf powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Cranberry juice powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Proprietary Immune System Support Blend | 237.5 mg | ||
| Royal Jelly | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Bee Pollen | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Oat Beta Glucan | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| N,N-Dimethylglycine HCl | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Eleutherococcus senticosus root powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Chlorella-cracked cell powder | 375 mg | Higher than 54% of 526 products listing chlorella (median 300 mg). | |
| Spirulina | 250 mg | 58% of 709 products listing blue-green algae give more (median 500 mg). | |
| Stevia leaf extract | 17.5 mg | 67% of 754 products listing stevia give more (median 44 mg). |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 74999 (entered June 23, 2017), 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:
- 93% of the 5,772 products that print an amount of vitamin A list more than its 319 IU of vitamin A (median 4,000 IU).
- 92% of the 18,583 products that print an amount of vitamin C list more than its 19.15 mg of vitamin C (median 100 mg).
- 96% of the 17,831 products that print an amount of calcium list more than its 10.4 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 Superior Greens's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Power GreensDr. Seth's Vitamin Vibrations 41 shared, 92% alike
- Spectra GreensDaVinci Laboratories · off the market 41 shared, 92% alike
- Spectra GreensDaVinci Laboratories Of Vermont · off the market 43 shared, 84% alike
- Phyto GreensGenestra Brands 25 shared, 41% alike
- GreenBACTruehope 20 shared, 38% alike
- Greens & Probiotics PowderHardy Nutritionals 20 shared, 38% 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: As a dietary supplement, mix a 1/2 scoop (5.9 g) daily in 8 oz. of cold water or juice.
- Warnings
- Warning: If pregnant or nursing, consult your healthcare practitioner before taking this product.
- Warning: This product contains lead, a chemical known to the State of California to cause birth defects and other reproductive harm. Caution: Jar contains desiccant to reduce moisture and clumping. Do not eat desiccant.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- If inner seal is broken, do not use.
- Storage
- Store in a cool, dry place. Do not refrigerate.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 74999.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Natural Apple Flavor, Cinnamon (Cinnamomum cassia) powder.
How many labels does Superior Greens have?
2 labels are on file under this name since May 22, 2016: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 74999 (current) Entered June 23, 2017 · on the market · 356.25 grams · UPC 0 26664 37332 8
- Label 59374 Entered May 22, 2016 · off the market May 17, 2017 · 356.25 grams · UPC 0 26664 37332 8
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names FoodScience of Vermont (distributor), Williston, VT. All FoodScience of Vermont products.