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VitalShake

by VitalBulk · powder · N/A

  • On the market (NIH)
  • DSLD label 258778
  • Serving 44 g (Two level 22 gram scoops)
  • 42 servings

VitalShake by VitalBulk lists 28 ingredients, 28 with an amount per serving of 44 g, such as 30 mcg RAE of vitamin A, 2,395 mcg RAE of vitamin A, 110 mg of vitamin C and 2 mcg (80 IU) of vitamin D, beside 6 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on February 23, 2022.

What is in VitalShake?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 44 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).

VitalShake: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 258778, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Calories160 Calories8%
Total Fat3 g4%Fat (unspecified) in VitalShake against 11,965 products3 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 2.5 g, the median 1.5 g.3 g

Higher than 76% of 11,965 products listing fat (unspecified) (median 1.5 g).

Total Carbohydrates17 g6%Carbohydrate in VitalShake against 21,979 products17 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 6 g, the median 3 g.17 g

Higher than 94% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate (median 3 g).

Dietary Fiber1 g4%Fiber in VitalShake against 6,987 products1 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 4 g, the median 2 g.1 g

56% of 6,987 products listing fiber give more (median 2 g).

Total Sugars13 g
Added Sugars13 g26%Sugar in VitalShake against 11,807 products13 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 4 g, the median 2 g.13 g

Higher than 95% of 11,807 products listing sugar (median 2 g).

Protein16 g32%Protein in VitalShake against 8,985 products16 g per serving; the middle half of products list 2 g to 24 g, the median 16 g.16 g

49% of 8,985 products listing protein give more (median 16 g).

Vitamin Aas Vitamin A Palmitate30 mcg RAE33%
Vitamin Aas Beta-Carotene2,395 mcg RAE266%
Vitamin Cas Calcium Ascorbate110 mg122%Vitamin C in VitalShake against 18,583 products110 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg110 mg

Higher than 51% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg).

Vitamin Das Cholecalciferol2 mcg (80 IU)10%Vitamin D in VitalShake against 14,175 products2 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg2 mcg

96% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg).

Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acid Succinate54 mg360%
Vitamin B1as Thiamine Hydrochloride2 mg167%Thiamin in VitalShake against 9,830 products2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg2 mg

60% of 9,830 products listing thiamin give more (median 5 mg).

Vitamin B2as Riboflavin2 mg154%Riboflavin in VitalShake against 9,824 products2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg2 mg

60% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin give more (median 4 mg).

Niacinas Niacinamide7 mg NE44%Niacin in VitalShake against 12,413 products7 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg7 mg

87% of 12,413 products listing niacin give more (median 20 mg).

Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride3.4 mg200%Vitamin B6 in VitalShake against 15,277 products3.4 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg3.4 mg

62% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 give more (median 6 mg).

Folic Acid133 mcg DFE33%
Vitamin B12as Cyanocobalamin3.6 mcg150%Vitamin B12 in VitalShake against 14,425 products3.6 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg3.6 mcg

87% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 give more (median 36 mcg).

Biotin135 mcg450%Biotin in VitalShake against 9,447 products135 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 300 mcg, the median 200 mcg.DV 30 mcg135 mcg

58% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg).

Pantothenic Acidas Calcium D-Pantothenate3.5 mg70%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in VitalShake against 10,060 products3.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg3.5 mg

87% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) give more (median 12 mg).

Calciumas Calcium Citrate75 mg6%Calcium in VitalShake against 17,831 products75 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg75 mg

64% of 17,831 products listing calcium give more (median 115 mg).

Ironas Ferrous Fumarate3.6 mg20%Iron in VitalShake against 6,910 products3.6 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.2 mg to 18 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 18 mgUL 45 mg3.6 mg

58% of 6,910 products listing iron give more (median 5 mg).

PhosphorusPhosphorus Note: naturally occurring200 mg16%Phosphorus in VitalShake against 3,786 products200 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mg to 200 mg, the median 90 mg.DV 1,250 mgUL 4,000 mg200 mg

Higher than 75% of 3,786 products listing phosphorus (median 90 mg).

Iodineas Potassium Iodide53 mcg35%Iodine in VitalShake against 6,382 products53 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 75 mcg to 150 mcg, the median 150 mcg.DV 150 mcgUL 1,100 mcg53 mcg

79% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg).

MagnesiumMagnesium Note: naturally occurring140 mg33%Magnesium in VitalShake against 14,003 products140 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg140 mg

Higher than 69% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg).

Zincas Zinc Oxide10 mg91%Zinc in VitalShake against 13,186 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 15 mg, the median 11 mg.DV 11 mgUL 40 mg10 mg

51% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg).

Copperas Copper Gluconate1 mg111%Copper in VitalShake against 6,468 products1 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.DV 0.9 mgUL 10 mg1 mg

40% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg).

ManganeseManganese Note: naturally occurring1.3 mg57%Manganese in VitalShake against 7,016 products1.3 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1 mg to 3.92 mg, the median 2 mg.DV 2.3 mgUL 11 mg1.3 mg

67% of 7,016 products listing manganese give more (median 2 mg).

Chromiumas Chromium Picolinate50 mcg143%Chromium in VitalShake against 7,825 products50 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg50 mcg

67% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg).

PotassiumPotassium Note: naturally occurring420 mg9%Potassium in VitalShake against 11,614 products420 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 190 mg, the median 99 mg.DV 4,700 mg420 mg

Higher than 93% of 11,614 products listing potassium (median 99 mg).

L-Cysteine30 mgCysteine in VitalShake against 516 products30 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 85 mg.30 mg

73% of 516 products listing cysteine give more (median 85 mg).

Lysineas L-Lysine HydrochlorideLysine (Form: L-Lysine HCl) Note: essential amino acid35 mgLysine in VitalShake against 1,250 products35 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 148.25 mg to 996.25 mg, the median 500 mg.35 mg

91% of 1,250 products listing lysine give more (median 500 mg).

L-MethionineL-Methionine Note: essential amino acid35 mgMETHIONINE in VitalShake against 981 products35 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 250 mg, the median 100 mg.35 mg

70% of 981 products listing METHIONINE give more (median 100 mg).

L-Tyrosine35 mgTyrosine in VitalShake against 1,680 products35 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 150 mg to 989 mg, the median 500 mg.35 mg

92% of 1,680 products listing tyrosine give more (median 500 mg).

L-ThreonineL-Threonine Note: Essential Amino Acid35 mgTHREONINE in VitalShake against 590 products35 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 140 mg to 886.25 mg, the median 500 mg.35 mg

91% of 590 products listing THREONINE give more (median 500 mg).

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 258778 (entered February 23, 2022), 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 420 mg of potassium is higher than 93% of the 11,614 potassium products that print an amount; 743 list more.
  • 91% of the 1,250 products that print an amount of lysine list more than its 35 mg of lysine (median 500 mg).
  • 92% of the 1,680 products that print an amount of tyrosine list more than its 35 mg of L-tyrosine (filed by NIH under tyrosine) (median 500 mg).
  • 91% of the 590 products that print an amount of THREONINE list more than its 35 mg of L-threonine (filed by NIH under THREONINE) (median 500 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 VitalShake'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: Mix two level 22 gram scoops into 8 fluid ounces of chilled water. Do not exceed recommended daily dose unless directed by your health care practitioner.
Warnings
Do not exceed recommended daily dose unless directed by your health care practitioner.
Keep out of reach of children.
This product may be produced in a facility that also makes products containing milk, eggs, fish, crustacean shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, and soy.
Food supplements should not be used as a substitute for a varied diet.
In case of adverse event: 855-885-2855
Allergens and what it does not contain
Tested gluten free Certified nonGE tested
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 258778.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: nonGE Brown Rice Protein, nonGE Brown Rice Syrup solids, nonGE Rice Bran, nonGE Sunflower Lecithin, nonGE virgin Olive Oil, nonGE Vanilla flavor, nonGE Medium Chain Triglycerides.

How many labels does VitalShake have?

4 labels are on file under this name since April 25, 2017: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.

  1. Label 258778 (current) Entered February 23, 2022 · on the market · N/A
  2. Label 233539 Entered October 23, 2020 · on the market · N/A
  3. Label 208234 Entered October 23, 2019 · off the market July 21, 2020 · N/A
  4. Label 72594 Entered April 25, 2017 · off the market February 25, 2019 · N/A

Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).

Who makes it?

The label names VitalBulk (manufacturer), Watsonville, CA. All VitalBulk products.

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