Ultimate Protein System Chocolate
by BioChem Sports · powder · 2 lbs
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 0 15794 01858 2
- DSLD label 76087
- Serving 28.4 g ((1 scoop)(1 oz.))
- 32 servings
Ultimate Protein System Chocolate by BioChem Sports lists 25 ingredients, 12 with an amount per serving of 28.4 g, such as 1.5 mg of vitamin B6, 100 mcg of folic acid, 1.5 mcg of vitamin B12 and 85 mg of calcium; 13 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 July 25, 2017.
What is in Ultimate Protein System Chocolate?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 28.4 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 | 110 Calories | ||
| Calories from Fat | 5 Calories | ||
| Cholesterol | 10 mg | 4% | 56% of 5,275 products listing cholesterol give more (median 15 mg). |
| Total Carbohydrates | 5 g | 2% | Higher than 65% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate (median 3 g). |
| Dietary Fiber | less than 1 g | 2% | |
| Sugar | 4 g | Higher than 68% of 11,807 products listing sugar (median 2 g). | |
| Protein | 20 g | 40% | Higher than 56% of 8,985 products listing protein (median 16 g). |
| Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B6 (Form: as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) | 1.5 mg | 75% | 86% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 give more (median 6 mg). |
| Folic Acid | 100 mcg | 25% | 86% of 7,022 products listing folate give more (median 400 mcg). |
| Vitamin B12as CyanocobalaminVitamin B12 (Form: as Cyanocobalamin) | 1.5 mcg | 25% | 96% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 give more (median 36 mcg). |
| Calciumas Cocoa, Gum Arabic, Whey Protein isolateCalcium (Form: as Whey Protein isolate, Cocoa, Gum Arabic) | 85 mg | 9% | 61% of 17,831 products listing calcium give more (median 115 mg). |
| Ironas Cocoa, Whey Protein isolateIron (Form: as Whey Protein isolate, Cocoa) | 0.45 mg | 3% | 91% of 6,910 products listing iron give more (median 5 mg). |
| Phosphorusas Cocoa, Whey Protein isolatePhosphorus (Form: as Whey Protein isolate, Cocoa) | 55 mg | 6% | 67% of 3,786 products listing phosphorus give more (median 90 mg). |
| Magnesiumas Cocoa, Magnesium Alpha-Ketoglutarate, Magnesium OxideMagnesium (Form: as Whey Protein isolate, Cocoa, Magnesium Oxide, Magnesium Alpha-Ketoglutarate) | 62 mg | 16% | 56% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg). |
| Zincas Zinc CitrateZinc (Form: as Zinc Citrate) | 5 mg | 33% | 72% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg). |
| Manganeseas Manganese CitrateManganese (Form: as Manganese Citrate) | 0.5 mg | 25% | 86% of 7,016 products listing manganese give more (median 2 mg). |
| Chromiumas Chromium Picolinate, CocoaChromium (Form: as Cocoa, Chromium Picolinate) | 75 mcg | 63% | 58% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg). |
| Sodiumas Cocoa, Gum Arabic, Whey Protein isolateSodium (Form: as Whey Protein isolate, Cocoa, Gum Arabic, Xanthan Gum) | 60 mg | 3% | Higher than 51% of 14,514 products listing sodium (median 55 mg). |
| Potassiumas Cocoa, Gum Arabic, Potassium ChloridePotassium (Form: as Whey Protein isolate, Cocoa, Gum Arabic, Xanthan Gum, Potassium Chloride) | 350 mg | 10% | Higher than 91% of 11,614 products listing potassium (median 99 mg). |
| Whey Protein isolate | 22 g | 48% of 357 products listing whey protein give more (median 22 g). | |
| Proprietary BlendProprietary Blend Note: providing | 96.6 mg | ||
| Choline Bitartrate | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Inositol | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Bromelainas PineappleBromelain (Form: from Pineapple) PlantPart: stem | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Maltodextrin | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Trypsin | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Alpha-Amylaseas Aspergillus oryzaeAlpha-Amylase (Form: from Aspergillus oryzae Genus: Aspergillus Species: oryzae) | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Creatine Monohydrate | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| L-Glutamine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| L-Ornithine Hydrochloride | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Cellulose | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Silica | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Vanadyl Sulfate | in the blend, no amount given | The label names the compound (Vanadyl Sulfate); its amount is likely the compound's weight, not the vanadium it holds, so it is not placed among other products. | |
| Boron Citrate | in the blend, no amount given | The label names the compound (Boron Citrate); its amount is likely the compound's weight, not the boron it holds, so it is not placed among other products. |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 76087 (entered July 25, 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:
- 86% of the 7,022 products that print an amount of folate list more than its 100 mcg of folic acid (filed by NIH under folate) (median 400 mcg).
- 96% of the 14,425 products that print an amount of vitamin B12 list more than its 1.5 mcg of vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg).
- 91% of the 6,910 products that print an amount of iron list more than its 0.45 mg of iron (median 5 mg).
- 86% of the 7,016 products that print an amount of manganese list more than its 0.5 mg of manganese (median 2 mg).
- Its 350 mg of potassium is higher than 91% of the 11,614 potassium products that print an amount; 1,038 list more.
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 Ultimate Protein System Chocolate's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Ultimate Protein System VanillaBioChem Sports 26 shared, 79% 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
- Directions For Use: Adults using scoop provided, add one (1) scoop (28.4 g)(1 oz.) to one (1) cup (8 fl. oz.)(237 mL) or more of either cold water or your favorite cold beverage. Stir briskly until dissolved for a tasty chocolate protein supplement. For a creamier texture, use a blender and add ice. You may also try adding your favorite fruit. We recommend one (1) serving per day.
- Warnings
- Do not accept if seal is broken.
- Keep out of the reach of children.
- Notice: Use this product as a food supplement only. Do not use for weight reduction.
- Caution: If you are pregnant or nursing, diabetic, hypoglycemic, taking medication or planning a surgery, consult your doctor before using this product.
- If any adverse reactions occur, stop taking the product and consult your doctor.
- Contains milk.
- As a reminder, discuss the supplements and medications that you take with your health care providers.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Free of artificial hormones, including rBST & rBGH
- GF Certified Gluten-free
- Artificial hormone-free
- No: Wheat, soy, gluten, preservatives, artificial colors, artificial flavors, artificial sweeteners.
- Storage
- Store in a dry place between 59(0)-86(0) F.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 76087.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Fructose, Cocoa, Sunflower Lecithin, natural Vanilla flavor, Maltodextrin, Gum Arabic, Xanthan Gum, natural French Vanilla flavor.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): GMP Certified Good Manufacturing Practices. Listed with: Certified gluten-free (GFCO) (a seal is the label's claim; the certifier's own list confirms it).
How many labels does Ultimate Protein System Chocolate have?
6 labels are on file under this name since October 1, 2012: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 76087 (current) Entered July 25, 2017 · on the market · 2 lbs · UPC 0 15794 01858 2
- Label 76012 Entered July 25, 2017 · on the market · 1 lb · UPC 0 15794 01857 5
- Label 53455 Entered November 24, 2015 · off the market May 30, 2017 · 2 lbs · UPC 0 15794 01858 2
- Label 53454 Entered November 24, 2015 · off the market May 30, 2017 · 1 lbs · UPC 0 15794 01857 5
- Label 13278 Entered November 25, 2013 · off the market October 8, 2015 · 1 lbs · UPC 0 15794 01857 5
- Label 13283 Entered October 1, 2012 · off the market October 8, 2015 · 2 lbs · UPC 0 15794 01858 2
DSLD also links this label to: Ultimate Protein System Vanilla (flavor difference), Ultimate Protein System Vanilla (flavor difference).
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Country Life, LLC (Biochem) (manufacturer), Hauppauge, NY. All BioChem Sports products.