Alive Ultra-Shake Nature's Way

VS

Almased Almased USA

6.2 VSR

VSRating

3.7 VSR

$ 2.07

Price

per pure 25g protein

$ 2.63

15 g

Protein

per serving size

27 g

$ 1.24

Price

per serving size

$ 2.84

Amino Acids / BCAAs

Yes

1 Enzyme(s): Digestive Enzyme Blend

Enzymes / Probiotics

Yes

13 Vitamin(s): Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin D2, Vitamin E, Vitamin K1, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B9, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B7, Vitamin B5
12 Mineral(s): Calcium, Iron, Iodine, Magnesium, Zinc, Selenium, Copper, Copper, Manganese, Molybdenum, Sodium, Potassium

Vitamins / Minerals

Yes

6 Vitamin(s): Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B6
4 Mineral(s): Sodium, Potassium, Calcium, Iron

Yes

1 Flavor(s): Vanilla

Flavors

Yes

2 Size(s): 19.8 oz, 2.1 lb

Sizes

Yes

1 Size(s): 17.6 oz

Our verdict

We’ve conducted an analysis of Nature's Way Alive Ultra-Shake and Almased USA Almased. 6.2 VSR - that’s how many Nature's Way Alive Ultra-Shake gains, so he takes first place, its adversary Almased USA Almased earns 3.7 VSR. The gap in rating was affected in the first place by the price of protein, thus 25 grams of pure protein of Nature's Way Alive Ultra-Shake going to cost you $ 2.07, as against $ 2.63 of Almased USA Almased. One serving of Nature's Way Alive Ultra-Shake contains 15 grams protein as against 27 grams of Almased USA Almased. At the same time, a serving of Nature's Way Alive Ultra-Shake costs $ 1.24, and a serving of Almased USA Almased costs $ 2.84.

The Nature's Way Alive Ultra-Shake composition contains vitamins in an amount of 13 as against 6 in Almased USA Almased, Nature's Way Alive Ultra-Shake contains minerals 12 as against 4 in Almased USA Almased.

Nature's Way Alive Ultra-Shake has just one flavour, Vanilla. Almased USA Almased has no taste, the manufacturer makes it unflavored.

Nature's Way makes available 2 different sizes of Alive Ultra-Shake. Almased USA Almased has just one size, 17.6 oz.

We recommend buying Nature's Way Alive Ultra-Shake.

Same Nutrition Facts

100

calories

180

calories from fat

1 g

total fat

1.0 g

11 g

total carbohydrate

15 g

5 g

dietary fiber

0.5 g

4 g

sugars

15 g

protein

27 g

15000 IU

vitamin a

794 IU

67% 10000 IU as beta carotene, 33% 5000 IU as retinyl acetate

Effective for: Vitamin A deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Breast cancer; Cataracts; Measles; Precancerous lesions in the mouth ; Overall mortality; Diarrhea after giving birth; Pregnancy-related death; Pregnancy-related night blindness; Eye disease affecting the retina

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1000 mg

vitamin c

16 mg

as ascorbic acid

Effective for: Vitamin C deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Protein in the urine; Irregular heartbeat; Emptying the colon before a colonoscopy; Common cold; Airway infections caused by exercise; Swelling of the stomach; Gout; High cholesterol; High blood pressure; Lead poisoning; Osteoarthritis; Pain after surgery; Sunburn; Wrinkled skin

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200 IU

vitamin e

6 IU

as d-alpha tocopherol succinate

Effective for: An inherited condition that affects motor control; Vitamin E deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Alzheimer disease; Menstrual cramps; A type of non-cancerous skin sore; Bleeding within the skull; Parkinson disease; Recovery from laser eye surgery; Premenstrual syndrome; Physical performance in elderly adults; Rheumatoid arthritis; Sunburn; Swelling of the eye

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25 mg

vitamin b1

.5 mg

vitamin B1

Vitamin B1

Effective for: Metabolic disorders; Thiamine deficiency; Brain disorder due to thiamine deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Cataracts; Kidney disease in people with diabetes; Painful menstruation

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25 mg

vitamin b2

6 mg

Vitamin B2

Effective for: Preventing and treating low riboflavin levels
Possibly Effective for: Cataracts; Migraine headaches

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50 mg

vitamin b6

.7 mg

as pyridoxine HCI/pyridoxal 5-phosphate

Effective for: Seizures; A condition in which the body makes abnormal red blood cells that build up iron ; Vitamin B6 deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Hardening of the arteries ; Kidney stones; Morning sickness; Premenstrual syndrome

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250 mg

calcium

215 mg

from aquamin calcified mineral source Red Algae Lithothmnion sp., whole plant

Effective for: Indigestion; High levels of potassium in the blood; Low levels of calcium in the blood; Kidney failure
Possibly Effective for: Colon cancer, rectal cancer; High cholesterol; High blood pressure; Preventing tooth loss; Overactive parathyroid; Weak and brittle bones; Premenstrual syndrome

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3 mg

iron

4.9 mg

from soy protein

Effective for: Low levels of red blood cells in people with a long-term illness; Low levels of healthy red blood cells due to iron deficiency; Low iron levels in women who are pregnant
Possibly Effective for: Memory and thinking skills; Heart failure

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210 mg

sodium

340 mg

Effective for: Low levels of sodium in the blood
Possibly Effective for: Cystic fibrosis

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50 mg

potassium

500 mg

as potassium citrate

Effective for: Low levels of potassium in the blood
Possibly Effective for: Stroke; High blood pressure

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Alive Ultra-Shake Nature's Way

Vitamin D2

1000 IU

as ergocalciferol

Effective for: A rare, inherited bone disorder marked by low levels of phosphate in the blood; A rare disorder that can lead to bone and kidney damage; Underactive parathyroid; Softening of the bones; A bone disorder that occurs in people with kidney disease; Rickets; Vitamin D deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Cavities; Heart failure; Infection of the airways; Preventing tooth loss; Weak and brittle bones; Psoriasis

Vitamin K1

80 mcg

as phytonadione

Effective for: Preventing bleeding problems in newborns with low levels of vitamin K; Treating and preventing bleeding problems in people with low levels of the blood clotting protein prothrombin; An inherited bleeding disorder called vitamin K-dependent clotting factors deficiency; Reversing the effects of too much warfarin used to prevent blood clotting
Possibly Effective for:

Vitamin B3

125 mg

as niacinamide

Effective for: Abnormal levels of blood fats; Treatment and prevention of niacin deficiency, and certain conditions related to niacin deficiency such as pellagra
Possibly Effective for: Metabolic syndrome; Abnormal levels of blood fats

Vitamin B9

400 mcg

Effective for: Folate deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Depression; High blood pressure; Gum disease in women who are pregnant; Stroke; Serious kidney disease ; Toxicity caused by the drug methotrexate; Birth defects of the brain and spine

Vitamin B12

200 mcg

as cyanocobalamin

Effective for: Inherited Vitamin B12 deficiency; Pernicious anemia; Vitamin B12 deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Canker sores; Nerve damage from shingles; Cyanide poisoning; High level of homocysteine in the blood

Vitamin B7

325 mcg

Effective for: Biotin deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Biotin deficiency

Vitamin B5

125 mg

as d-calcium pantothenate

Effective for: Pantothenic acid deficiency
Possibly Effective for:

Iodine

150 mcg

as potassium iodine

Effective for: Iodine deficiency; Radiation exposure; Thyroid conditions; Leg ulcers
Possibly Effective for: Catheter-related infection; Conjunctivitis; Foot ulcers in diabetes; Inflammation of the uterus; Painful fibrous breast tissue; Breast pain; Soreness and swelling inside the mouth; Gum infection; Surgery; Radiation exposure; Thyroid conditions; Leg ulcers

Magnesium

125 mg

as citrate/oxide, and from aquamin calcified mineral source Red Algae Lithothamnion sp., whole plant

Effective for: Constipation; Indigestion; Seizures in women with pre-eclampsia; Low levels of magnesium in the blood; A pregnancy complication marked by high blood pressure and protein in the urine
Possibly Effective for: Irregular heartbeat; Asthma; Nerve pain in people with cancer; Cerebral palsy; Chronic fatigue syndrome; Cluster headache; Colon cancer, rectal cancer; Heart disease; Cystic fibrosis; Diabetes; Fibromyalgia; Hearing loss; High cholesterol; A disease of heart valves; Weak and brittle bones; Pain after surgery; Premenstrual syndrome; Chest pain due to blood vessel spasms; A type of irregular heartbeat

Zinc

15 mg

as zinc bsyglycinate

Effective for: Zinc deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Acne; A disorder of zinc deficiency; An eating disorder; Burns; Common cold; Depression; Foot sores in people with diabetes; Diaper rash; A mild form of gum disease; Bad breath; Cold sores; Reduced ability to taste; Leprosy; Muscle cramps; Weak and brittle bones; Stomach ulcers; Sore throat; Pneumonia; Preterm birth; Bed sores; Sickle cell disease; Vitamin A deficiency; Warts; Diarrhea

Selenium

140 mcg

as L-selenomethionine

Effective for: Selenium deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Selenium deficiency

Copper

2 mg

as copper bsiglycinate

Copper

2 mg

as copper bsiglycinate

Effective for: Copper deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Osteoporosis

Manganese

5 mg

as manganese bysglycinate

Effective for: Manganese deficiency
Possibly Effective for:

Molybdenum

75 mcg

as sodium molybdate

Effective for: Molybdenum deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Molybdenum deficiency

Soy Protein Isolate

15 g

providing Amino Acids Glutamic Acid, Aspartic Acid, Leucine, Arginine, Lysine, Phenylalanine, Serine, proline, Valine, Isoleucine, Alanine, Glycine, Tyrosine, Threonine, Histidine, Tryptophan, Cysteine, Methionine

Fiber Blend

4 g

Oat Fiber, Apple Fiber, Xantham Gum, Nutraflora scFOS (short-Chain Fructooligosaccharides).

Greens Blend

550 mg

providing Amino Acids. Spirulina, Alfalfa (leaf, stem), Kelp, Barley Grass, Dandelion (leaf), Lemon Balm (leaf), Wheat Grass, Lemon Grass, Nettle (leaf), Blessed Thistle (stem, leaf, flower), Chlorella, Plantain (leaf), Blue Green Algae (Aphanizomenon flos-aquae), Cilantro (leaf)

Vegetable & Fruit Blend

200 mg

Powder Blend: Blueberry, orange, carrot, pomegranate, plum, strawberry, Apple, Beet, Cherry, Pear, Tomato, Cauliflower, Raspberry, Acai, Asparagus, Banana, Broccoli, Brussels Sprouts, Cabbage, Cranberry, Cucumber, Grape, Pea, Pineapple, Pumpkin, Spinach

Bioflavonoids

100 mg

from lemon, grapefruit, orange, tangerine. Providing Hesperidin, Eriocitrin, Naringin, Flavanones and Flavones.

Digestive Enzyme Blend

100 mg

Concentrated Enzyme Blend (Fungal Protease, Acid Protease, Fungal Amylase, Lactase, Peptidase, Cellulase, Invertase, Alpha Galactosidase, Lipase), Betaine HCl, Bromelain, Papain

Omega 3/6/9 Blend

100 mg

Flaxseed Powder, Sunflower Seed Powder

Mushroom Blend

100 mg

Organic. Reishi (Ganoderma lucidum), Shiitake (Lentinula edodes), Oyster Hiratake (Pleurotus ostreatus), Enokitake (Flammulina velutipes), Maitake (Grifola frondosa), Yamabushitake (Hericium erinaceus), Agarikon (Fomitopsis officinalis), Chaga (Inonotus obliquus), Himematsutake (Agaricus brasiliensis/blazei), Kawaratake (Trametes versicolor), Mesima (Phellinus linteus), Zhu Ling (Grifolia umbrellata).

Eleuthero

50 mg

Eleutherococcus Senticosus, root

Inositol

50 mg

Choline

30 mg

as choline bitartrate

Rutin

25 mg

Sophora Japonica flower bud extract

Lutein