Maca
by Zint · powder · 16 ounces
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 8 17516 02005 3
- DSLD label 286231
- Serving 5 g (1 Teaspoon)
- 91 servings
Maca by Zint lists one ingredient: 80 mg of potassium per serving of 5 g. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on June 22, 2023.
What is in Maca?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 5 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 | 15 Calories | ||
| Total Fat | 0 g | 0% | |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g | 0% | |
| Trans Fat | 0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0% | |
| Potassium | 80 mg | 2% | 59% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg). |
| Total Carbohydrates | 3 g | 1% | 47% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate give more (median 3 g). |
| Dietary Fiber | 1 g | 4% | 56% of 6,987 products listing fiber give more (median 2 g). |
| Total Sugars | 1 g | 69% of 11,807 products listing sugar give more (median 2 g). | |
| Added Sugars | 0 g | 0% | |
| Protein | 1 g | 0% | 77% of 8,985 products listing protein give more (median 16 g). |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 286231 (entered June 22, 2023), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD or its label image (PDF). Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.
Is that a lot?
Every amount on this label with a position sits within the middle 80% of the products that list the same ingredient.
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?
6 products list the very same ingredients; the nearest amounts come first.
- Lean Queen Chocolate DesireMusclegen Performance Nutrition same ingredients
- Certified Organic MangosteenNOW · off the market same ingredients
- MesquiteZint same ingredients
- LucumaZint same ingredients
- Square Meal Protein Vanilla DelightBioRhythm · off the market same ingredients
- Beef Protein Isolate ChocolateOL Olympian Labs Performance Sports Nutrition same ingredients
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
- Usage: Subtle, complex and smoky in flavor, our maca powder is the perfect addition to your favorite drinks, snacks and recipes. Stir it into coffees, teas and smoothies for added sweetness and complexity, or sprinkle it onto yogurt, ice cream or your favorite dessert.
- Warnings
- Allergy information: This product is packed in a facility that may handle tree nuts and soy.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Gluten-free Non GMO Project Verified
- Storage
- Storage: Store in a cool, dry place. Keep away from direct sunlight. Do not refrigerate.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 286231.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: gelatinized Maca.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): OU (Kosher) USDA Organic Non GMO Project Verified; Gluten Free Verified. Listed with: USDA Organic seal (a seal is the label's claim; the certifier's own list confirms it).
How many labels does Maca have?
One label is on file, entered on June 22, 2023.
- Label 286231 (current) Entered June 22, 2023 · on the market · 16 ounces · UPC 8 17516 02005 3
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Zint LLC (distributor, packager), New Hampton, NY. All Zint products.