Ultimate Protein System Vanilla
by BioChem Sports · powder · 2 lbs
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 0 15794 01850 6
- DSLD label 53466
- Serving 28.4 g ((1 scoop)(1 oz.))
- 32 servings
Ultimate Protein System Vanilla by BioChem Sports lists 21 ingredients, 11 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 100 mg of calcium; 10 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 November 24, 2015.
What is in Ultimate Protein System Vanilla?
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 | 100 Calories | ||
| Cholesterol | less than 5 mg | 1% | |
| Total Carbohydrates | 5 g | 2% | Higher than 65% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate (median 3 g). |
| Sugar | 3 g | Higher than 53% 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 Gum Arabic, Whey Protein isolateCalcium (Form: as Whey Protein isolate, Gum Arabic) | 100 mg | 10% | 53% of 17,831 products listing calcium give more (median 115 mg). |
| Phosphorusas Whey Protein isolatePhosphorus (Form: as Whey Protein isolate) | 50 mg | 5% | 68% of 3,786 products listing phosphorus give more (median 90 mg). |
| Magnesiumas Magnesium Alpha-Ketoglutarate, Magnesium Oxide, Whey Protein isolateMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium Oxide, and {Magnesium} Alpha-Ketoglutarate, Whey Protein isolate) | 68 mg | 17% | 55% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg). |
| Zincas Zinc OxideZinc (Form: as Zinc Oxide) | 5 mg | 35% | 72% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg). |
| Manganeseas Manganese SulfateManganese (Form: as Manganese Sulfate) | 0.5 mg | 25% | 86% of 7,016 products listing manganese give more (median 2 mg). |
| Chromiumas Chromium PicolinateChromium (Form: as Chromium Picolinate) | 102 mcg | 85% | Higher than 53% of 7,825 products listing chromium (median 100 mcg). |
| Sodiumas Gum Arabic, Whey Protein isolate, Xanthan GumSodium (Form: as Whey Protein isolate, Xanthan Gum, Gum Arabic) | 50 mg | 2% | 51% of 14,514 products listing sodium give more (median 55 mg). |
| Potassiumas Gum Arabic, Potassium Chloride, Whey Protein isolatePotassium (Form: as Potassium Chloride, Whey Protein isolate, Xanthan Gum, Gum Arabic) | 345 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 | 93 mg | ||
| Bromelainas PineappleBromelain (Form: from Pineapple) PlantPart: stem | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Inositol | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Choline Bitartrate | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Trypsin | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Alpha-Amylaseas Aspergillus nigerAlpha-Amylase (Form: from Aspergillus niger Genus: Aspergillus Species: niger) | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Creatine Monohydrate | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| L-Glutamine | 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. | |
| L-Ornithine Hydrochloride | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| 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 53466 (entered November 24, 2015), 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).
- 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 345 mg of potassium is higher than 91% of the 11,614 potassium products that print an amount; 1,094 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 Vanilla's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Ultimate Protein System ChocolateBioChem Sports 26 shared, 79% alike
- Post Workout Vanilla FlavorExtreme Edge 12 shared, 37% alike
- Ultra Protein Plus Chocolate Almond FlavorDouglas Laboratories 18 shared, 36% alike
- Ultra Protein Plus Vanilla Bean FlavorDouglas Laboratories · off the market 18 shared, 36% alike
- Post Workout Chocolate FlavorExtreme Edge 12 shared, 36% alike
- Whey Protein Blend ChocolateElevation 12 shared, 36% 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 vanilla 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
- As a reminder, discuss the supplements and medications that you take with your health care providers.
- Do not accept if seal is broken.
- Keep out of the reach of children.
- 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 and soy.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Gluten-Free
- NO: Wheat, preservatives, artificial colors or magnesium stearate.
- Storage
- Store between 59(0)-86(0) F.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 53466.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Fructose, Natural Flavors, Xanthan Gum, Gum Arabic, Sunflower Lecithin, Acesulfame Potassium.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): GF Certified Gluten-Free; Free of Artificial Hormones, Including rBST & rBGH; Good Manufacturing Practices GMP CERTIFIED; UF/MF; PLEASE RECYCLE; Our manufacturing supports wind power renewablechoice.com. 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 Vanilla have?
4 labels are on file under this name since October 1, 2012: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 53466 (current) Entered November 24, 2015 · on the market · 2 lbs · UPC 0 15794 01850 6
- Label 53442 Entered November 24, 2015 · on the market · 1 lbs · UPC 0 15794 01853 7
- Label 13274 Entered October 1, 2012 · off the market October 8, 2015 · 1 lbs · UPC 0 15794 01853 7
- Label 13265 Entered October 1, 2012 · off the market October 8, 2015 · 2 lbs · UPC 0 15794 01850 6
DSLD also links this label to: Ultimate Protein System Chocolate (flavor difference), Ultimate Protein System Chocolate (flavor difference), Ultimate Protein System Chocolate (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.