Ultra-Pro Carob
by Douglas Laboratories · powder · 520 g
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 3 10539 00447 0
- DSLD label 8609
- Serving 37 g (1 scoop (enclosed) or 2 rounded, heaping tbsp.)
- 14 servings
Ultra-Pro Carob by Douglas Laboratories lists 58 ingredients, 52 with an amount per serving of 37 g, such as 2,500 IU of vitamin A, 100 mg of vitamin C, 80 IU (2 mcg) of vitamin D and 15 IU of vitamin E; 6 sit inside a blend without their own amounts, beside 7 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on June 1, 2012.
What is in Ultra-Pro Carob?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 37 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 | 135 Calories | ||
| Calories from Fat | 14 Calories | ||
| Total Fat | 1.5 g | 2% | 44% of 11,965 products listing fat (unspecified) give more (median 1.5 g). |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g | 0% | |
| Sodium | 65 mg | 3% | Higher than 54% of 14,514 products listing sodium (median 55 mg). |
| Total Carbohydrates | 8.1 g | 3% | Higher than 85% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate (median 3 g). |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.7 g | 11% | Higher than 63% of 6,987 products listing fiber (median 2 g). |
| Sugar | 7 g | Higher than 88% of 11,807 products listing sugar (median 2 g). | |
| Protein | 18.7 g | 37% | Higher than 55% of 8,985 products listing protein (median 16 g). |
| Vitamin Aas Beta-CaroteneVitamin A (Form: as 100% Beta-Carotene) | 2,500 IU | 50% | 59% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A give more (median 4,000 IU). |
| Vitamin C | 100 mg | 167% | 50% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C give more (median 100 mg). |
| Vitamin D | 80 IU (2 mcg) | 20% | 96% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg). |
| Vitamin E | 15 IU | 50% | 75% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E give more (median 30 IU). |
| Thiamine | 1 mg | 67% | 84% of 9,830 products listing thiamin give more (median 5 mg). |
| Riboflavin | 2 mg | 118% | 60% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin give more (median 4 mg). |
| Niacin | 10 mg | 50% | 77% of 12,413 products listing niacin give more (median 20 mg). |
| Vitamin B6 | 5 mg | 250% | 51% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 give more (median 6 mg). |
| Folic Acid | 133 mcg | 33% | 85% of 7,022 products listing folate give more (median 400 mcg). |
| Vitamin B12 | 5 mcg | 83% | 84% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 give more (median 36 mcg). |
| Biotin | 150 mcg | 50% | 51% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg). |
| Pantothenic Acid | 25 mg | 250% | Higher than 61% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg). |
| Calcium | 200 mg | 20% | Higher than 64% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). |
| Iron | 6 mg | 33% | Higher than 55% of 6,910 products listing iron (median 5 mg). |
| Phosphorus | 100 mg | 10% | Higher than 53% of 3,786 products listing phosphorus (median 90 mg). |
| Iodine | 50 mcg | 33% | 81% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg). |
| Magnesium | 200 mg | 50% | Higher than 75% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg). |
| Zinc | 7.5 mg | 50% | 63% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg). |
| Seleniumas L-Selenomethionine | 35 mcg | 50% | 68% of 7,658 products listing selenium give more (median 55 mcg). |
| Copper | 1.5 mg | 75% | Higher than 62% of 6,468 products listing copper (median 1 mg). |
| Manganese | 3 mg | 150% | Higher than 71% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg). |
| Chromium | 50 mcg | 42% | 67% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg). |
| Molybdenum | 50 mcg | 67% | 41% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum give more (median 50 mcg). |
| Potassium | 395 mg | 10% | Higher than 92% of 11,614 products listing potassium (median 99 mg). |
| Cholineas Choline BitartrateCholine (Form: from 10 mg Choline Bitartrate) | 5 mg | 1%* | 91% of 4,738 products listing choline give more (median 40 mg). |
| Inositol | 5 mg | 84% of 4,042 products listing inositol give more (median 30 mg). | |
| Paba | 5 mg | 85% of 1,610 products listing PABA give more (median 25 mg). | |
| Vanadium | 25 mcg | 44% of 1,744 products listing vanadium give more (median 25 mcg). | |
| Boron | 100 mcg | 92% of 3,339 products listing boron give more (median 1 mg). | |
| Trace Elements | 100 mcg | ||
| Lecithinas SoyaLecithin (Form: Soya) Note: supplying approximately | 1,250 mg | Higher than 82% of 804 products listing lecithin (median 200 mg). |
Show the other 30 rows of the label
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phosphatidylcholine | 315 mg | Higher than 68% of 403 products listing phosphatidylcholine (median 120 mg). | |
| Phosphatidylethanolamine | 250 mg | Higher than 78% of 93 products listing phosphatidylethanolamine (median 43 mg). | |
| Phosphatidylinositol | 160 mg | Higher than 70% of 102 products listing phosphatidylinositol (median 90 mg). | |
| Proprietary Base Blend | 3,000 mg | ||
| Guar Gum | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Psyllium seed powder | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Lemon Bioflavonoids | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Betaine HCl | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Bromelain | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| L-Carnitine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Amino Acid Profile | no amount given | ||
| Alanine | 1,060 mg | Higher than 83% of 475 products listing alanine (median 483 mg). | |
| Arginine | 940 mg | Higher than 63% of 1,455 products listing arginine (median 500 mg). | |
| Aspartic Acid | 1,530 mg | Higher than 69% of 377 products listing aspartic acid (median 337 mg). | |
| Cystine | 540 mg | Higher than 81% of 75 products listing cystine (median 75 mg). | |
| Glutamic Acid | 2,480 mg | Higher than 87% of 697 products listing glutamic acid (median 80 mg). | |
| Glycine | 1,695 mg | Higher than 90% of 1,078 products listing glycine (median 300 mg). | |
| Histidine | 260 mg | Higher than 61% of 591 products listing histidine (median 125 mg). | |
| Isoleucine | 710 mg | 69% of 1,614 products listing isoleucine give more (median 1.23 g). | |
| Leucine | 1,305 mg | 69% of 2,056 products listing leucine give more (median 2.5 g). | |
| Lysine | 1,210 mg | Higher than 85% of 1,250 products listing lysine (median 500 mg). | |
| Methionine | 400 mg | Higher than 83% of 981 products listing METHIONINE (median 100 mg). | |
| Phenylalanine | 540 mg | Higher than 73% of 611 products listing phenylalanine (median 250 mg). | |
| Proline | 1,270 mg | Higher than 74% of 387 products listing proline (median 487.5 mg). | |
| Serine | 875 mg | Higher than 64% of 314 products listing serine (median 408 mg). | |
| Taurine | 200 mg | 65% of 2,337 products listing taurine give more (median 500 mg). | |
| Threonine | 745 mg | Higher than 62% of 590 products listing THREONINE (median 500 mg). | |
| TryptophanTryptophan Note: naturally occurring | 1,675 mg | Higher than 99% of 605 products listing tryptophan (median 123 mg). | |
| Tyrosine | 465 mg | 55% of 1,680 products listing tyrosine give more (median 500 mg). | |
| Valine | 840 mg | 65% of 1,632 products listing valine give more (median 1.25 g). |
* % 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 8609 (entered June 1, 2012), 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:
- 96% of the 14,175 products that print an amount of vitamin D list more than its 2 mcg (80 IU) of vitamin D (median 15 mcg (600 IU)).
- Its 395 mg of potassium is higher than 92% of the 11,614 potassium products that print an amount; 897 list more.
- 91% of the 4,738 products that print an amount of choline list more than its 5 mg of choline (median 40 mg).
- 85% of the 1,610 products that print an amount of PABA list more than its 5 mg of paba (filed by NIH under PABA) (median 25 mg).
- 92% of the 3,339 products that print an amount of boron list more than its 0.1 mg of boron (median 1 mg).
- Its 1,695 mg of glycine is higher than 90% of the 1,078 glycine products that print an amount; 102 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 Ultra-Pro Carob's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Ultra-Pro VanillaDouglas Laboratories 62 shared, 95% alike
- Pro-Equalizer Protein PowderDouglas Laboratories 64 shared, 77% alike
- Pro-Equalizer Protein CapsulesDouglas Laboratories · off the market 58 shared, 75% alike
- MRP ChocolatePure Advantage 52 shared, 65% alike
- MRP VanillaPure Advantage 52 shared, 65% alike
- All Insurance Vitamin PowderBronson Laboratories 50 shared, 65% 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 Usage: As a dietary supplement, adults and children over 16 years of age, mix vigorously 1 scoop or 2 rounded, heaping tablespoons (approximately 37 grams) with 8 ounces or more of one of the following: unsweetened fruit juice, nonfat milk, purified water or any hot cereal. Juice may be diluted with purified water. Four or more 8 ounce glasses of purified water should be consumed throughout the day while taking this product.
- Warnings
- WARNING: Phenylketonurics: contains Phenylalanine
- WARNING: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately.
- Tamper resistant package, do not use if outer seal is missing.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- This product contains NO yeast, wheat gluten, corn, starch, artificial coloring, preservatives or flavorings.
- Storage
- For optimal storage conditions, store in a cool, dry place. (59(0)-77(0)F/15(0)-25(0)C) (35-65% relative humidity)
Source: label statements in DSLD label 8609.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: hydrolyzed Lactalbumin, Rice Protein concentrate, Fructose, natural dark roasted Carob Flavor, Lecithin, Guar Gum, Psyllium seed powder, Magnesium Oxide, Potassium Chloride, Calcium Carbonate, L-Lysine, Alpha-Glucan Oligosaccharide, Methionine, Taurine, Ascorbic Acid, Iron Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate, Chromium, Molybdenum Amino Acid Chelate, Vanadium Amino Acid Chelate, Boron Amino Acid Chelate, Selenium Amino Acid Chelate, Manganese Amino Acid Chelate, Copper Amino Acid Chelate, Niacinamide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Calcium Pantothenate, Riboflavin, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Folic Acid, Sea Kelp, Cholecalciferol, Biotin, Cyanocobalamin.
How many labels does Ultra-Pro Carob have?
One label is on file, entered on June 1, 2012.
- Label 8609 (current) Entered June 1, 2012 · on the market · 520 g · UPC 3 10539 00447 0
DSLD also links this label to: Ultra-Pro 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 Douglas Laboratories (manufacturer), Pittsburgh, PA. All Douglas Laboratories products.