MacroMeal Ultimate Chocolate Protein Powder

MacroMeal Ultimate Chocolate Protein Powder

MacroLife Naturals4.4 (19 ratings)
Format:Powder Quantity: 23 Ounce(s) · 15 servings
Goals
$29.99 $1.99 per serving
iHerb$29.99

Product analysis

28 out of 100

MacroMeal Ultimate Chocolate Protein Powder combines several protein sources with a wide range of nutrients and other additions. Many individual amounts are missing, making it hard to judge how much the extras contribute.

AI assessment of the formula, label and price. How scoring works

Nutrient Quality21

Most ingredient forms are unspecified, so the breadth of the formula does not establish ingredient quality. The unidentified blend adds further uncertainty about its contents.

Ingredient Transparency24

Fewer than half of the listed entries have individual amounts, and only a small number name their forms. Those omissions and the unclear blend composition make close comparison difficult.

Value For Money37

Most of the assessed amino-acid contributions look expensive at the full serving cost. Alanine and proline compare more favorably, but value for the protein sources and many extras remains uncertain.

Customer Satisfaction64

Customer feedback is generally positive. The very small review base leaves the satisfaction picture tentative.

Product Focus0

The formula contains a very broad mix of ingredients without a clearly established overall benefit. Its full active count remains uncertain, and a longer list does not establish greater usefulness.

Format
Powder
Container
23 Ounce(s)
Per serving
$1.99
Customer rating
4.4 · 19 ratings
Report analysis

Goals

Hair Health
Hair Strength
Hair Health
Impact
Situational effect
F Ingredient FitF PathwaysF EvidenceB Formulation Logic
Vitamin D · mcgIron · 4 mgMethionine · 553 mgLysine · 1970 mgVitamin C · 61 mgCollagen · NP
Study evidence
Collagen Supportive 3 studies
Iron Disputed 25 studies
Lysine Supportive 1 study
Vitamin A Disputed 13 studies
Vitamin D Disputed 34 studies
Vitamin E No effect 3 studies
Nail Health
Nail Health
Impact
Situational effect
F Ingredient FitF PathwaysF EvidenceB Formulation Logic
Collagen · NPMethionine · 553 mg
Study evidence
Calcium Supportive 1 study
Collagen Supportive 4 studies
Iron Disputed 4 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 1 study
Vitamin D Supportive 8 studies
Vitamin E Supportive 6 studies
Liver & Detox
Glutathione
Liver & Detox
Impact
Limited evidence
F Ingredient FitF PathwaysF EvidenceB Formulation Logic
Vitamin E · 40.52 mgVitamin C · 61 mgGlycine · 1956 mg
Study evidence
Glycine Supportive 5 studies
Vitamin C Supportive 9 studies
Vitamin E Supportive 23 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Calories
180 Calorie(s)
Total Fat
3 Gram(s)
Cholesterol
45 mg
Sodium
140 mg
Total Carbohydrates
9 Gram(s)
Protein
25 Gram(s)
Vitamin A
76 mcg
Vitamin C
61 mg
Vitamin D
0 mcg
Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopherol Succinate)
 40.52 mg
Vitamin K
26 mcg
Calcium
112 mg
Iron
4 mg
Potassium
420 mg
Alanine
1754 mg 77
Arginine
1588 mg 46
Aspartic Acid
2887 mg
Cystine
486 mg
Glutamic Acid
4677 mg 56
Glycine
1956 mg 53
Histidine
445 mg 41
Isoleucine
1502 mg 42
Leucine
2482 mg 41
Lysine
1970 mg 40
Methionine
553 mg 38
Phenylalanine
1043 mg 52
Proline
2123 mg 72
Serine
1408 mg
Threonine
1601 mg
Tryptophan
424 mg
Tyrosine
886 mg 45
Valine
1480 mg 46
Whey Protein
0 NP
Collagen Peptides
0 NP
Brown Rice Protein
0 NP
Pea Protein Concentrate
0 NP
Cocoa, Powder
0 NP
Barley Grass Juice, Powder
0 NP
Spirulina
0 NP
Acerola Cherry Extract
0 NP
Aloe vera
0 NP
Chlorella
0 NP
Spinach, Powder
0 NP
Red Beet, Powder
0 NP
Blueberry, Powder
0 NP
Maca powder
0 NP
Pomegranate
0 NP
Lycium, Powder (Goji Berry, Powder)
 0 NP
Acai, Powder
0 NP
Mangosteen, Powder
0 NP
Flaxseed, Powder
0 NP
Apple Fiber
0 NP
Sunflower Lecithin
0 NP
Medium Chain Triglyceride Oil, Powder
0 NP
Coconut Water, Powder
0 NP
ConcenTrace AC Trace Minerals
0 NP
Amylase
0 NP
Bromelain
0 NP
Cellulase
0 NP
Lipase
0 NP
Papain
0 NP
Protease
0 NP
Lactobacillus acidophilus
0 NP
Lactobacillus rhamnosus
0 NP
Bifidobacterium bifidum
0 NP
Bifidobacterium longum
0 NP
Gluten Free Adults 18–50
Report overview
Proline · 2123 mg OverallScore72
D- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value
Each serving supplies 2123 mg of proline, with a low full product cost relative to the proline amount. The proline is part of a protein amino acid profile; its specific form is unclear.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability40

The proline is part of a protein amino acid profile; its specific form is unclear.
Proline Form & Source Purity
The proline is part of a protein amino acid profile; its specific form is unclear.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

The serving states 2123 mg of proline.
Proline Dosage Strength
Each serving contains 2123 mg of proline.
Label Transparency & Disclosure
The proline amount per serving is stated.

Value80

The full product cost per 500 mg of proline is low.
Price Per 500mg of Proline
The full product cost per 500 mg of proline is low.
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Alanine · 1754 mg OverallScore77
D- Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityA+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value
The serving provides 1754 mg of alanine, with a low cost per gram of alanine. The isomer and preparation are unspecified.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability43

The alanine isomer is not specified. Its preparation is unknown, so it is unclear whether it is free-form or protein-bound.
Alanine Isomer Specificity
The available information does not specify the alanine isomer.
Absorption Efficiency (Free-Form vs. Protein-Bound)
The available information does not say whether the alanine is free-form or protein-bound.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100

The amount is disclosed as 1754 mg per serving.
Alanine Dosage Potency
A serving provides 1754 mg of alanine.
Label Transparency & Proprietary Blends
The alanine amount per serving is disclosed.

Value100

The cost per gram of alanine is low.
Price per Gram of Alanine
The cost per gram of alanine is low.
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Methionine · 553 mg OverallScore38
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyF Value
Each serving provides 553 mg of methionine. The cost per serving is high. The form within the protein mixture is unclear.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability12

The methionine form in the protein mixture is unspecified. Methionine is part of a protein mixture, with no specific purity grade stated.
Methionine Isomer Form
The methionine form in the protein mixture is unspecified.
Purity and Source Standards
Methionine is part of a protein mixture, with no specific purity grade stated.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency79

Each serving provides 553 mg of methionine.
Methionine Dosage Potency
Each serving provides 553 mg of methionine.
Transparency of Disclosure
The methionine amount per serving is clearly stated.

Value10

The cost per serving is high.
Price per Methionine Serving
The cost per serving is high.
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68 Performance

Caprotein

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Pegan Thin Seed Protein 20 g Triple Chocolate

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A substantial plant-protein serving and unusually detailed amino-acid profile support general nutrition, hair structure, and muscle maintenance. Protein-bound amino acids are less suitable for targeted supplementation, leucine is modest for muscle signaling, and the high serving cost limits value; people with phenylketonuria must avoid the disclosed phenylalanine. No remaining eligible candidate is strictly cheaper than the original, but this is among the closest-value options with relevant Tyrosine and Arginine coverage.
70 Value

Pegan Thin Seed Protein 20 g Triple Chocolate

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A substantial plant-protein serving and unusually detailed amino-acid profile support general nutrition, hair structure, and muscle maintenance. Protein-bound amino acids are less suitable for targeted supplementation, leucine is modest for muscle signaling, and the high serving cost limits value; people with phenylketonuria must avoid the disclosed phenylalanine. The supplied pool does not provide a clear value upgrade here; relevant Tyrosine and Arginine coverage makes this a qualified fallback rather than an unreserved recommendation.
68 Value

Caprotein

Mt. Capra
Goat-milk protein supplies a broad amino-acid profile and a meaningful protein serving, but most individual amino acids are too low for targeted supplementation. Clear active quantities help assessment, while weak amino-acid-specific value and milk-allergy suitability limit its appeal. Compared with the original, the combination of relevant Tyrosine and Arginine coverage and favorable practical value gives it a better quality-to-cost balance.
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Plant proteins provide a complete amino acid profile, but protein-bound forms require digestion and most added ingredients have no usable amounts. The protein and many amino acid amounts are substantial, though some targeted actives remain below preferred standalone ranges. The supplied pool does not provide a clear value upgrade here; relevant Tyrosine and Arginine coverage makes this a qualified fallback rather than an unreserved recommendation.
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    Randomized trial114 participantsHair Health forCollagen
  2. Calcium and Vitamin D Supplementation with and Without Collagen on Bone Density and Skin Elasticity in Menopausal Women-A Randomized Controlled Study.
    Duangjai A; Srivilai J; Nangola S; Amornlerdpison D · Clinics and practice · 2025
    Randomized trialHair Health forCollagen
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    Case-control study100,203 participantsHair Health forIron
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    Meta-analysis10,029 participants36 studies pooledHair Health forIron
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