Spiru-Tein®, Protein Powder Meal, Starwberry, 2.4 lbs (1,088 g)
Product Analysis
Transparency Very Poor
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin D (D3) (800 IU) | 20 mcg | 100% |
| Calcium | 600 mg | 45% |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 115 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A (5000 IU) | 1500 mcg RAE | 170% |
| Vitamin C | 90 mg | 100% |
| Vitamin E (30 IU) | 20 mg | 130% |
| Thiamin | 1.5 mg | 130% |
| Riboflavin | 1.7 mg | 130% |
| Niacin | 20 mg NE | 130% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2 mg | 120% |
| Folate (400 mcg L-methylfolate) | 667 mcg DFE | 170% |
| Vitamin B12 | 6 mcg | 250% |
| Biotin | 300 mcg | 1000% |
| Pantothenic Acid | 10 mg | 200% |
| Phosphorus | 600 mg | 50% |
| Iodine | 150 mcg | 100% |
| Magnesium | 80 mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 15 mg | 140% |
| Selenium | 21 mcg | 40% |
| Manganese | 2 mg | 90% |
| Chromium | 18 mcg | 50% |
| Molybdenum | 20 mcg | 45% |
| Choline | 21 mg | 4% |
Bioavailability Very Good
Absorption Rating
- Vitamin D (D3) (800 IU) Good
- Calcium Good
- Iron Fair
- Potassium Good
- Vitamin A (5000 IU) Good
- Vitamin C Fair
- Vitamin E (30 IU) Good
- Thiamin Good
- Riboflavin Good
- Niacin Good
- Vitamin B6 Fair
- Folate (400 mcg L-methylfolate) Good
- 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
Other Ingredients Excellent
Fillers & Additives
- Proprietary non-gmo plant-based protein blend (soy [isolated soy protein and fermented soy], pea protein and rice protein)
- Fructose
- Di-Calcium Phosphate
- Natural Flavors
- Non-GMO Xanthan Gum
- Beet Juice
- Microcrystalline Cellulose
- Potassium Citrate
- Oligofructose
- Magnesium Oxide
- Ascorbic Acid
- Psyllium
- Guar Gum
- Spirulina
- D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate
- Choline Bitartrate
- Inositol
- Niacinamide
- Vitamin A Palmitate
- Apple Pectin
- Zinc Oxide
- Biotin
- Calcium Pantothenate
- Ferrous Fumarate Low
- Vegan Cholecalciferol
- Manganese Sulfate
- Lecithin
- Lemon Bioflavonoids
- Pyridoxine HCl
- Riboflavin
- Chlorophyllin
- Papaya
- Thiamine HCl
- Calcium-l-5- methyltetrahydrofolate
- Potassium Iodide
- Bromelain
- Chromium Chloride
- Sodium Molybdate
- Sodium Selenite
- Methylcobalamin
Efficacy Good
Dosage Analysis
- Vitamin D (D3) (800 IU) 20 mcg Effective
- Calcium 600 mg Effective
- Iron 4.5 mg Under-dosed
- Potassium 115 mg Under-dosed
- Vitamin A (5000 IU) 1500 mcg RAE Effective
- Vitamin C 90 mg Effective
- Vitamin E (30 IU) 20 mg Effective
- Thiamin 1.5 mg Effective
- Riboflavin 1.7 mg Effective
- Niacin 20 mg NE Effective
- Vitamin B6 2 mg Effective
- Folate (400 mcg L-methylfolate) 667 mcg DFE Effective
- Vitamin B12 6 mcg Effective
- Biotin 300 mcg Effective
- Pantothenic Acid 10 mg Effective
- Phosphorus 600 mg Under-dosed
- Iodine 150 mcg Effective
- Magnesium 80 mg Under-dosed
- Zinc 15 mg Effective
- Selenium 21 mcg Under-dosed
- Manganese 2 mg Effective
- Chromium 18 mcg Under-dosed
- Molybdenum 20 mcg Under-dosed
- Choline 21 mg Under-dosed
Supplement Facts
| Ingredient | Amount | % Daily Value |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 110 | |
| Total Fat | 0.5 g | <1% |
| Saturated Fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans Fat | 0 g | |
| Cholesterol | 0 g | 0% |
| Sodium | 125 mg | 5% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 13 g | 5% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2 g | 7% |
| Total Sugars | 11 g | |
| Includes 10.6 g Added Sugars | 21% | |
| Protein | 14 g | 28% |
| Vitamin D (D3) (800 IU) | 20 mcg | 100% |
| Calcium | 600 mg | 45% |
| Iron | 4.5 mg | 25% |
| Potassium | 115 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin A (5000 IU) | 1500 mcg RAE | 170% |
| Vitamin C | 90 mg | 100% |
| Vitamin E (30 IU) | 20 mg | 130% |
| Thiamin | 1.5 mg | 130% |
| Riboflavin | 1.7 mg | 130% |
| Niacin | 20 mg NE | 130% |
| Vitamin B6 | 2 mg | 120% |
| Folate (400 mcg L-methylfolate) | 667 mcg DFE | 170% |
| Vitamin B12 | 6 mcg | 250% |
| Biotin | 300 mcg | 1000% |
| Pantothenic Acid | 10 mg | 200% |
| Phosphorus | 600 mg | 50% |
| Iodine | 150 mcg | 100% |
| Magnesium | 80 mg | 20% |
| Zinc | 15 mg | 140% |
| Selenium | 21 mcg | 40% |
| Manganese | 2 mg | 90% |
| Chromium | 18 mcg | 50% |
| Molybdenum | 20 mcg | 45% |
| Choline | 21 mg | 4% |
Other Ingredients
Fructose Generally_safe
Di-Calcium Phosphate Generally_safe
Natural Flavors Safe
Non-GMO Xanthan Gum Generally_safe
Beet Juice Safe
Potassium Citrate Safe
Oligofructose Generally_safe
Magnesium Oxide Generally_safe
Ascorbic Acid Safe
Psyllium Generally_safe
Guar Gum Safe
Spirulina Generally_safe
Choline Bitartrate Generally_safe
Inositol Safe
Niacinamide Safe
Vitamin A Palmitate Generally_safe
Apple Pectin Safe
Zinc Oxide Generally_safe
Biotin Safe
Calcium Pantothenate Safe
Ferrous Fumarate Caution
Manganese Sulfate Generally_safe
Lecithin Safe
Lemon Bioflavonoids Generally_safe
Pyridoxine HCl Safe
Riboflavin Safe
Chlorophyllin Safe
Papaya Safe
Thiamine HCl Safe
Potassium Iodide Generally_safe
Bromelain Generally_safe
Chromium Chloride Generally_safe
Sodium Molybdate Generally_safe
Sodium Selenite Generally_safe
Methylcobalamin Safe
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Transparency
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Violation History
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Is NaturesPlus Spiru-Tein®, Protein Powder Meal a good supplement?
NaturesPlus Spiru-Tein®, Protein Powder Meal, Starwberry, 2.4 lbs (1,088 g) received a product quality score of 61/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, suggesting some areas that could be improved. The product contains 35 active ingredients with 32 servings per container. Of the 40 inactive ingredients, 20 are rated safe and 1 are flagged for review. The manufacturer, NaturesPlus, holds a brand trust score of 59/100.
What are the ingredients in NaturesPlus Spiru-Tein®, Protein Powder Meal?
NaturesPlus Spiru-Tein®, Protein Powder Meal contains 35 active ingredients: Calories (110), Total Fat (0.5 g), Saturated Fat (0 g), Trans Fat (0 g), Cholesterol (0 g), Sodium (125 mg), and 29 more. Notable high-dose ingredients include Vitamin B12 at 250% DV, Biotin at 1000% DV. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.
Is NaturesPlus Spiru-Tein®, Protein Powder Meal safe to take?
NaturesPlus Spiru-Tein®, Protein Powder Meal, Starwberry, 2.4 lbs (1,088 g) has been analyzed for ingredient safety across all its components. Of 40 inactive ingredients, 20 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 NaturesPlus a trustworthy supplement brand?
NaturesPlus receives a brand trust score of 59/100 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 420 products in their lineup. Note: NaturesPlus has 1 historical regulatory incident on record, which are factored into the trust score.
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