Natures Plus Spiru-Tein Junior Chocolate Vegetable Protein Shake supplement bottle
Natures Plus

Spiru-Tein Junior Chocolate Vegetable Protein Shake

What We Researched
24 active ingredients analyzed · 41 inactive ingredients decoded · 4 brand certifications checked · 1 retailer compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
52
Product Score Poor
78
Brand Score Fair

Product Analysis

Transparency Very Poor

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Vitamin A 750 mcg RAE 250%
Vitamin C 30 mg 200%
Vitamin E 15 IU 170%
Thiamin 0.8 mg 160%
Riboflavin 0.9 mg 180%
Niacin 10 mg NE 170%
Vitamin B6 1 mg 200%
Folate 334 mcg DFE 220%
Vitamin B12 3 mcg 330%
Biotin 150 mcg 1880%
Pantothenic Acid 5 mg 250%
Phosphorus 500 mg 110%
Iodine 75 mcg 80%
Magnesium 200 mg 250%
Zinc 7.5 mg 250%
Selenium 10 mcg 50%
Manganese 2 mg 170%
Chromium 10 mcg 90%
Molybdenum 10 mcg 60%
Choline 11 mg 6%
Vitamin D 5 mcg 35%
Calcium 500 mg 70%
Iron 9 mg 130%
Potassium 170 mg 6%
Bioavailability Very Good

Absorption Rating

  • Vitamin A Good
  • Vitamin C Fair
  • Vitamin E Good
  • Thiamin Good
  • Riboflavin Good
  • Niacin Good
  • Vitamin B6 Fair
  • Folate Fair
  • Vitamin B12 Fair
  • Biotin Good
  • Pantothenic Acid Good
  • Phosphorus Good
  • Iodine Good
  • Magnesium Good
  • Zinc Fair
  • Selenium Good
  • Manganese Good
  • Chromium Fair
  • Molybdenum Good
  • Choline Poor
  • Vitamin D Good
  • Calcium Good
  • Iron Fair
  • Potassium Good
Other Ingredients Excellent

Fillers & Additives

  • Fructose
  • Proprietary non-GMO Plant-Based Protein Blend [soy (isolated soy protein and fermented soy)
  • Pea Protein
  • Rice protein]
  • Dutch cocoa
  • Di-Calcium Phosphate
  • Microcrystalline Cellulose
  • Oligofructose
  • Apple Pectin
  • Natural Flavors
  • Magnesium Oxide
  • Non-GMO Xanthan Gum
  • Potassium Citrate
  • Ascorbic Acid
  • Spirulina
  • D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate
  • Zinc Sulfate
  • Inositol
  • Niacinamide
  • Vitamin A Palmitate
  • Ferrous oxide
  • Biotin
  • Manganese Sulfate
  • Calcium Pantothenate
  • Ferrous Fumarate Low
  • Lecithin
  • Citrus Bioflavonoids
  • Vegan Cholecalciferol
  • Pyridoxine HCl
  • Riboflavin
  • Chlorophyllin
  • Papaya
  • Thiamine HCl
  • Calcium-L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate
  • Potassium Iodide
  • Bromelain
  • Chromium Chloride
  • Sodium Molybdate
  • Sodium Selenite
  • Methylcobalamin
  • LOVE
Efficacy Poor

Dosage Analysis

  • Vitamin A 750 mcg RAE Effective
  • Vitamin C 30 mg Under-dosed
  • Vitamin E 15 IU Under-dosed
  • Thiamin 0.8 mg Under-dosed
  • Riboflavin 0.9 mg Under-dosed
  • Niacin 10 mg NE Under-dosed
  • Vitamin B6 1 mg Under-dosed
  • Folate 334 mcg DFE Under-dosed
  • Vitamin B12 3 mcg Effective
  • Biotin 150 mcg Effective
  • Pantothenic Acid 5 mg Effective
  • Phosphorus 500 mg Under-dosed
  • Iodine 75 mcg Under-dosed
  • Magnesium 200 mg Effective
  • Zinc 7.5 mg Under-dosed
  • Selenium 10 mcg Under-dosed
  • Manganese 2 mg Effective
  • Chromium 10 mcg Under-dosed
  • Molybdenum 10 mcg Under-dosed
  • Choline 11 mg Under-dosed
  • Vitamin D 5 mcg Under-dosed
  • Calcium 500 mg Effective
  • Iron 9 mg Effective
  • Potassium 170 mg Under-dosed

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Vitamin A 750 mcg RAE 250%
Vitamin C 30 mg 200%
Vitamin E 15 IU 170%
Thiamin 0.8 mg 160%
Riboflavin 0.9 mg 180%
Niacin 10 mg NE 170%
Vitamin B6 1 mg 200%
Folate 334 mcg DFE 220%
Vitamin B12 3 mcg 330%
Biotin 150 mcg 1880%
Pantothenic Acid 5 mg 250%
Phosphorus 500 mg 110%
Iodine 75 mcg 80%
Magnesium 200 mg 250%
Zinc 7.5 mg 250%
Selenium 10 mcg 50%
Manganese 2 mg 170%
Chromium 10 mcg 90%
Molybdenum 10 mcg 60%
Choline 11 mg 6%
Vitamin D 5 mcg 35%
Calcium 500 mg 70%
Iron 9 mg 130%
Potassium 170 mg 6%

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Fructose Generally_safe

It is used as a sweetener.

Proprietary non-GMO Plant-Based Protein Blend [soy (isolated soy protein and fermented soy) Unknown
Pea Protein Safe

It is used as a filler or to increase protein content.

Rice protein] Unknown
Dutch cocoa Unknown
Di-Calcium Phosphate Generally_safe

It is used as a filler or source of calcium and phosphorus.

Microcrystalline Cellulose Safe

Adds bulk to small-dose supplements to make tablets/capsules a manageable size.

Oligofructose Generally_safe

It is used as a filler and to support digestive health.

Apple Pectin Safe

It is used as a thickening agent or gelling agent.

Natural Flavors Safe

Improves taste of chewable, gummy, or liquid supplements.

Magnesium Oxide Generally_safe

It is used to provide magnesium, an essential mineral.

Non-GMO Xanthan Gum Generally_safe

It is added to improve the texture and consistency of the supplement.

Potassium Citrate Safe

It is used as a mineral supplement and buffer.

Ascorbic Acid Safe

Prevents oxidation and provides vitamin C.

Spirulina Generally_safe

It is used to impart a blue or green color.

D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate Safe

It is included as an active ingredient for its antioxidant properties.

Zinc Sulfate Generally_safe

It is used to supplement zinc intake.

Inositol Safe

It is used for its potential benefits related to cell signaling and mental health.

Niacinamide Safe

It is included for its potential health benefits.

Vitamin A Palmitate Generally_safe

It is added to supplements as a source of vitamin A.

Ferrous oxide Unknown
Biotin Safe

It is used for its potential benefits related to hair, skin, and nail health.

Manganese Sulfate Generally_safe

It provides a source of manganese.

Calcium Pantothenate Safe

It provides a source of vitamin B5.

Ferrous Fumarate Caution

It is used to supplement iron intake.

Lecithin Safe

It is used as an emulsifier to help mix oil and water-based ingredients.

Citrus Bioflavonoids Generally_safe

They are included for their antioxidant properties and potential health benefits.

Vegan Cholecalciferol Safe

It is used as a source of vitamin D3 for vegans.

Pyridoxine HCl Generally_safe

It is used as a source of vitamin B6.

Riboflavin Safe

It is used as a source of vitamin B2.

Chlorophyllin Safe

It is used as a green food coloring.

Papaya Safe

It may be included for its digestive enzymes or nutritional content.

Thiamine HCl Safe

It is used as a source of vitamin B1.

Calcium-L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate Unknown
Potassium Iodide Generally_safe

It provides iodine, an essential mineral.

Bromelain Generally_safe
Chromium Chloride Generally_safe

It is added to supplements to provide chromium, an essential trace mineral.

Sodium Molybdate Generally_safe

It is used to supplement molybdenum intake.

Sodium Selenite Generally_safe

It is added to supplements to provide selenium, an essential trace mineral.

Methylcobalamin Safe

It is included as a source of vitamin B12.

LOVE Unknown

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Brand Trust Report
Natures Plus

Founded 1972 · Melville, New York, United States · 41 products · naturesplus.com

Certifications

4 certifications
Consumerlab Verified Source
Fda Gmp Inspections Verified Source
Nsf Gmp Verified Source
Usda Organic Verified Source

Transparency

3 claims
Third Party Testing Claim — Claimed Source
In House Testing — Verified Source

Violation History

5 incidents
Prop 65 Lead2025-02-19Source
Prop 65 Lead2024-02-16Source
Lawsuit Misrepresentation of supplement dosage2024Source
Recall NaturesPlus Keto Living Sugar Control Capsules, 90 count2022-05-06Source
Lawsuit Breach of contract2016Source
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Natures Plus Spiru-Tein Junior Chocolate Vegetable Protein Shake a good supplement?

Natures Plus Spiru-Tein Junior Chocolate Vegetable Protein Shake received a product quality score of 52/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, indicating several areas of concern that consumers should review. The product contains 24 active ingredients with 15 servings per container. Of the 41 inactive ingredients, 18 are rated safe and 1 are flagged for review. The manufacturer, Natures Plus, holds a brand trust score of 78/100 with 4 verified certifications including Consumerlab, Fda Gmp Inspections, Nsf Gmp, Usda Organic.

What are the ingredients in Natures Plus Spiru-Tein Junior Chocolate Vegetable Protein Shake?

Natures Plus Spiru-Tein Junior Chocolate Vegetable Protein Shake contains 24 active ingredients: Vitamin A (750 mcg RAE), Vitamin C (30 mg), Vitamin E (15 IU), Thiamin (0.8 mg), Riboflavin (0.9 mg), Niacin (10 mg NE), and 18 more. Notable high-dose ingredients include Vitamin A at 250% DV, Folate at 220% DV, Vitamin B12 at 330% DV. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

Is Natures Plus Spiru-Tein Junior Chocolate Vegetable Protein Shake safe to take?

Natures Plus Spiru-Tein Junior Chocolate Vegetable Protein Shake has been analyzed for ingredient safety across all its components. Of 41 inactive ingredients, 18 are rated safe. 1 ingredient is flagged for review: Ferrous Fumarate. 'Caution' doesn't mean dangerous — it indicates the ingredient has some considerations worth being aware of, such as potential sensitivities or ongoing research. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you take medications or have underlying health conditions.

Is Natures Plus a trustworthy supplement brand?

Natures Plus receives a brand trust score of 78/100 based on GoodSupp's independent analysis of certifications, regulatory history, and transparency practices. Founded in 1972 and headquartered in Melville, New York, United States, the company offers 41 products in their lineup. They hold 4 verified certifications including Consumerlab, Fda Gmp Inspections, Nsf Gmp, Usda Organic. Third-party certifications are independently verified and indicate the brand meets specific quality, purity, and manufacturing standards. Note: Natures Plus has 5 historical regulatory incidents on record, which are factored into the trust score.

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