Spoonfuls
Solgar
VS
Alive Ultra-Shake
Nature's Way
Spoonfuls
Solgar
VS
Alive Ultra-Shake
Nature's Way
[Solgar] Spoonfuls VS Alive Ultra-Shake [Nature's Way]
6.2 VSR
VSRating
6.2 VSR
$ 3.92
Price
per pure 25g protein
$ 2.07
20 g
Protein
per serving size
15 g
$ 3.14
Price
per serving size
$ 1.24
No
Amino Acids / BCAAs
No
Yes
1 Enzyme(s): Digestive Enzyme Blend
Enzymes / Probiotics
Yes
1 Enzyme(s): Digestive Enzyme Blend
Yes
13 Vitamin(s): Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin D3, Vitamin E, Vitamin K1, Vitamin B1, Vitamin B2, Vitamin B3, Vitamin B6, Vitamin B9, Vitamin B12, Vitamin B7, Vitamin B5
13 Mineral(s): Calcium, Iron, Iodine, Magnesium, Zinc, Selenium, Copper, Copper, Manganese, Chromium, Molybdenum, Sodium, Potassium
13 Mineral(s): Calcium, Iron, Iodine, Magnesium, Zinc, Selenium, Copper, Copper, Manganese, Chromium, Molybdenum, Sodium, Potassium
Vitamins / Minerals
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
12 Mineral(s): Calcium, Iron, Iodine, Magnesium, Zinc, Selenium, Copper, Copper, Manganese, Molybdenum, Sodium, Potassium
Yes
3 Flavor(s): Chocolate Coconut, Mixed Berry, Vanilla Chai
Flavors
Yes
1 Flavor(s): Vanilla
Yes
4 Size(s): 1 Packet(s), 20.24 oz, 20.74 oz, 24.19 oz
Sizes
Yes
2 Size(s): 19.8 oz, 2.1 lb
Our verdict
We’ve conducted an analysis of Solgar Spoonfuls and Nature's Way Alive Ultra-Shake. Solgar Spoonfuls is the winner in this analysis and gets 6.2 VSR. Its opponent Nature's Way Alive Ultra-Shake gains 6.2 VSR. The gap in rating was affected in the first place by the price of protein, thus 25 grams of pure protein of Solgar Spoonfuls will cost you $ 3.92, as against $ 2.07 of Nature's Way Alive Ultra-Shake. One serving of Solgar Spoonfuls contains 20 grams protein as against 15 grams in one Nature's Way Alive Ultra-Shake serving. For a serving of Solgar Spoonfuls you will pay $ 3.14 , and a for a serving of Nature's Way Alive Ultra-Shake you will have to pay $ 1.24.
The Solgar Spoonfuls composition contains enzymes in an amount of 1 as against 1 in Nature's Way Alive Ultra-Shake, Solgar Spoonfuls contains vitamins 13 as against 13 in Nature's Way Alive Ultra-Shake, Solgar Spoonfuls contains minerals 13 as against 12 in Nature's Way Alive Ultra-Shake.
Solgar produces 3 flavors of Spoonfuls. Nature's Way Alive Ultra-Shake has just one flavour, Vanilla.
Solgar makes available 4 different sizes of Spoonfuls. Nature's Way makes available 2 different sizes of Alive Ultra-Shake.
We recommend buying Nature's Way Alive Ultra-Shake.
Same Nutrition Facts
150
calories
100
25
calories from fat
10
3 g
total fat
1 g
12 g
total carbohydrate
11 g
7 g
dietary fiber
5 g
1 g
sugars
4 g
20 g
protein
15 g
5000 IU
vitamin a
15000 IU
as Retinyl Palmitate
/
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
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
60 mg
vitamin c
1000 mg
as Ester- Calcium Ascorbate
/
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
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
10 IU
vitamin e
200 IU
as d-Alpha Tocopherol
/
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
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
50 mcg
vitamin k1
80 mcg
as Phytonadione
/
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:
Possibly Effective for:
1.5 mg
vitamin b1
25 mg
Vitamin B1, as Thiamin Hydrochloride
/
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
Possibly Effective for: Cataracts; Kidney disease in people with diabetes; Painful menstruation
1.7 mg
vitamin b2
25 mg
Vitamin B2
/
Vitamin B2
Effective for: Preventing and treating low riboflavin levels
Possibly Effective for: Cataracts; Migraine headaches
Possibly Effective for: Cataracts; Migraine headaches
20 mg
vitamin b3
125 mg
as Nicotinic Acid
/
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
Possibly Effective for: Metabolic syndrome; Abnormal levels of blood fats
2 mg
vitamin b6
50 mg
as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride
/
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
Possibly Effective for: Hardening of the arteries ; Kidney stones; Morning sickness; Premenstrual syndrome
400 mcg
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
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
6 mcg
vitamin b12
200 mcg
as Cyanocobalamin
/
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
Possibly Effective for: Canker sores; Nerve damage from shingles; Cyanide poisoning; High level of homocysteine in the blood
150 mcg
vitamin b7
325 mcg
Effective for: Biotin deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Biotin deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Biotin deficiency
10 mg
vitamin b5
125 mg
as d-Calcium Pantothenate
/
as d-calcium pantothenate
Effective for: Pantothenic acid deficiency
Possibly Effective for:
Possibly Effective for:
200 mg
calcium
250 mg
as Tricalcium Phosphate
/
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
Possibly Effective for: Colon cancer, rectal cancer; High cholesterol; High blood pressure; Preventing tooth loss; Overactive parathyroid; Weak and brittle bones; Premenstrual syndrome
9 mg
iron
3 mg
as Ferric Glycinate
/
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
Possibly Effective for: Memory and thinking skills; Heart failure
80 mcg
iodine
150 mcg
as Potassium Iodide
/
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
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
40 mcg
magnesium
125000 mcg
as Magnesium Bisglycinate Chelate
/
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
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
7.5 mg
zinc
15 mg
as Zinc Bisglycinate Chelate
/
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
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
70 mcg
selenium
140 mcg
as Selenium Glycinate Complex
/
as L-selenomethionine
Effective for: Selenium deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Selenium deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Selenium deficiency
2 mg
copper
2 mg
as Copper Bisglycinate Chelate
/
as copper bsiglycinate
2 mg
copper
2 mg
as Copper Bisglycinate Chelate
/
as copper bsiglycinate
Effective for: Copper deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Osteoporosis
Possibly Effective for: Osteoporosis
2 mg
manganese
5 mg
as Manganese Bisglycinate
/
as manganese bysglycinate
Effective for: Manganese deficiency
Possibly Effective for:
Possibly Effective for:
75 mcg
molybdenum
75 mcg
as Molybdenum Glycinate Chelate
/
as sodium molybdate
Effective for: Molybdenum deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Molybdenum deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Molybdenum deficiency
200 mg
sodium
210 mg
Effective for: Low levels of sodium in the blood
Possibly Effective for: Cystic fibrosis
Possibly Effective for: Cystic fibrosis
220 mg
potassium
50 mg
as Potassium Phosphate, Potassium Iodide
/
as potassium citrate
Effective for: Low levels of potassium in the blood
Possibly Effective for: Stroke; High blood pressure
Possibly Effective for: Stroke; High blood pressure
1550 mg
greens blend
550 mg
Chlorella Powder (Cracked Cell Wall), Barley Grass, Spirulina, Alfalfa Juice Powder, Dandelion Leaf Powder, Watercress Powder
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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)
15 mg
digestive enzyme blend
100 mg
Papain, Bromelain
/
Concentrated Enzyme Blend (Fungal Protease, Acid Protease, Fungal Amylase, Lactase, Peptidase, Cellulase, Invertase, Alpha Galactosidase, Lipase), Betaine HCl, Bromelain, Papain
Difference Nutrition Facts
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Spoonfuls Solgar
Spoonfuls Solgar
Saturated Fat
1 g
Cholesterol
5 mg
Vitamin D3
400 IU
as Cholecalciferol from Lichen
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
Possibly Effective for: Cavities; Heart failure; Infection of the airways; Preventing tooth loss; Weak and brittle bones; Psoriasis
Phosphorus
250 mg
as Potassium Phosphate, Tricalcium Phosphate
Chromium
120 mcg
as Chromium Yeast
Effective for: Chromium deficiency
Possibly Effective for: Diabetes
Possibly Effective for: Diabetes
Protein Blend
20 g
Pea Protein Isolate, Brown Rice Protein, Hemp Seed Protein, Pumpkin Seed Protein
Omega-3
4 g
EFA Blend, Flaxseed Powder
Antioxidant Blend
100 mg
Spectra ORAC 4000. Green Coffee Extract, Green Tea Extract, Broccoli Sprout Concentrate, Onion Extract, Apple Extract, Acerola Extract, Camu Camu Concentrate, Quercetin, Tomato Concentrate, Broccoli Concentrate, Acai Concentrate, Turmeric Concentrate, Garlic Concentrate, Basil Concentrate, Oregano Concentrate, Cinnamon Concentrate, Carrot Concentrate, Elderberry Concentrate, Mangosteen. Concentrate, Black Currant Extract, Blueberry Extract, Sweet Cherry. Concentrate, Blackberry Concentrate, Chokeberry Concentrate, Raspberry Concentrate, Spinach Concentrate, Kale Concentrate, Bilberry Extract, Brussels Sprout Concentrate
Bacillus coagulans
4 Billion CFU
Unique IS-2
Ashwagandha
100 mg
Extract 1.5% Withanolides. (Withania somnifera, leaf and root)
Ashwagandha
100 mg
Extract 1.5% Withanolides. (Withania somnifera, leaf and root)
Bacopa
100 mg
Extract, Bacopa monnieri L., aerial
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Alive Ultra-Shake Nature's Way
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
Possibly Effective for: Cavities; Heart failure; Infection of the airways; Preventing tooth loss; Weak and brittle bones; Psoriasis
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).
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.
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
200 mcg
from Aztec marigold
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