16 Best Greens Powders (2026): Taste-Tested for Months

The Best Greens Powders That Taste Like Vegetables (or Don’t, If That’s Your Thing) Featured in this article Thanks to a 1994 US Food and Drug Administration ruling that supplements are food, not medicine, green powders remain unregulated; they may or may not do what they claim, and may not contain the ingredients their labels specify. In fact, they may even contain unlabeled ingredients. Despite this lack of transparency, the health supplement market is booming. To help pin down the best, most trustworthy green powders that do what they claim and also taste good, I've spoken with dietitians and tried options from popular brands. While greens powders aren’t harmful, they’re also expensive and not a silver bullet for pristine health. The dietitians with whom I spoke agreed that green powders won’t replace a healthy, varied diet. You need to eat your greens, plain and simple. But if you’re someone who doesn’t eat enough fruits and veggies, you and your health care provider may determine that certain greens powders may help bridge the nutritional gap. Your doctor can help you determine which nutrients you're lacking and assess whether a specific greens powder may help to supplement. After trying many greens powders (with my doctor's approval!), I have noticed better, smoother digestion; heightened energy levels; and a general sense of wellness. Is there a greens brand you want WIRED to try? Do you have one you swear by? Let me know in the comments below. Updated June 2026: I’ve added new greens powders from AG1, Daily Elements, and Nuzest. I’ve also removed some older picks and checked for accuracy throughout. Compare the Top 16 Greens Powders | Product | Pros | Cons | Nutrition | Available Flavors | Number of Ingredients | Price Per Serving | Subscriptions Available? | Dietary Claims | |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| | Bloom Nutrition Superfood Greens Powder | Compact packaging. Many flavors. Wide availability. | Very sweet. | Calories: 20. Carbohydrates: 4 g. Dietary fiber: 2 g. Iron: 0.5 mg. Sodium: 8 mg. Fiber blend: 1.606 g. Green Superfood Blend: 1.367 g. Pre and Probiotic Blend: 648 mg. Fruit and Vegetable Blend: 572 mg. Antioxidant Beauty Blend: 550 mg. Digestive Enzyme Blend: 150 mg. Adaptogenic Blend: 100 mg. (May vary slightly by flavor.) | 10 | 30+ | $1.33 | Yes | Plant-based, dairy-free, gluten-free. | | Groove Greens Powder | Delicious. Doesn't taste like greens. | Scoop is messy. | Calories: 20. Carbohydrates: 5 g. Dietary Fiber: 2 g. Vitamin C: 90 mg. Vitamin D: 20 mcg. Vitamin B12: 10 mcg. Calcium: 30 mg. Iron: 1.6 mg. Sodium: 50 mg. Potassium: 110 mg. | 3 | 21 | $2 | Yes | No dyes, no artificial flavors, no artificial sweeteners. | | Live It Up Super Greens | Neutral flavor. | Vague instructions may not be ideal for some people. | Calories: 30. Carbohydrates: 3 g. Dietary Fiber: 3 g. Protein: 2 g. Vitamin A: 135 mcg RAE. Vitamin K: 84 mcg. Thiamin: 0.05 mcg. Riboflavin: 0.078 mg. Niacin: 0.39 mg NE. Vitamin B6: 0.04 mg. Folate: 40 mcg DFE. Vitamin B12: 3.84 mcg. Calcium: 49 mg. Iron: 3.6 mg. Phosphorous: 25.76 mg. Iodine: 52.5 mcg. Magnesium: 17 mg. Selenium: 41.5 mcg. Copper: 0.04 mg. Manganese: 0.45 mg. Chromium: 28 mcg. Molybdenum: 3.6 mcg. Chloride: 46 mg. Sodium: 22 mg. | 2 | 28 | $1.33 | Yes | Sugar-free, gluten-free, dairy-free. Vegan. No preservatives, GMOs, artificial flavors, stevia, artificial sweeteners, or caffeine. | | Athletic Greens AG1 | Tastes healthy in a good way. Upscale packaging. NSF Certified for Sport. | High price tag. | Calories: 40. Carbohydrates: 6 g. Dietary Fiber: 2 g. Protein: 2 g. Vitamin A: 550 mcg RAE. Vitamin C: 500 mg. Vitamin E: 20 mg. Thiamin: 3 mg. Riboflavin: 2 mg. Niacin: 16 mg NE. Vitamin B6: 5 mg. Folate: 680 mcg DFE. Vitamin B12: 400 mcg. Biotin: 330 mcg. Pantothenic acid: 4 mg. Choline: 25 mg. Calcium: 120 mg. Iron: 1 mg. Phosphorous: 130 mg. Magnesium: 30 mg. Zinc: 20 mg. Selenium: 22 mcg. Copper: 0.2 mg. Manganese: 0.4 mg. Chromium: 25 mcg. Molybdenum: 45 mcg. Sodium: 35 mg. Potassium: 250 mg. Vitamin K2: 90 mcg. Benfotiamine: 25 mg. Myo-Inositol: 100 mg. Boron: 500 mcg. Coenzyme Q10: 60 mg. Alpha-lipoic acid: 100 mg. | 3 | 83 | $3.30 | Yes | Vegan, paleo, keto. Halal. Free from GMOs, artificial sweeteners, gluten, dairy, lactose, eggs, and peanuts. | | Athletic Greens AG1 Flavors | Healthy-tasting (in a good way). Upscale packaging. NSF Certified for Sport. | High price tag. | Calories: 40. Carbohydrates: 6 g. Dietary Fiber: 2 g. Protein: 2 g. Vitamin A: 550 mcg RAE. Vitamin C: 500 mg. Vitamin E: 20 mg. Thiamin: 3 mg. Riboflavin: 2 mg. Niacin: 16 mg NE. Vitamin B6: 5 mg. Folate: 680 mcg DFE. Vitamin B12: 400 mcg. Biotin: 330 mcg. Pantothenic acid: 4 mg. Choline: 25 mg. Calcium: 120 mg. Iron: 1 mg. Phosphorous: 130 mg. Magnesium: 30 mg. Zinc: 20 mg. Selenium: 22 mcg. Copper: 0.2 mg. Manganese: 0.4 mg. Chromium: 25 mcg. Molybdenum: 45 mcg. Sodium: 35 mg. Potassium: 250 mg. Vitamin K2: 90 mcg. Benfotiamine: 25 mg. Myo-Inositol: 100 mg. Boron: 500 mcg. Coenzyme Q10: 60 mg. Alpha-lipoic acid: 100 mg. | 3 | 83 | $3.30 | Yes | Vegan, paleo, keto. Halal. Free from GMOs, artificial sweeteners, gluten, dairy, lactose, eggs, and peanuts. | | Athletic Greens AG1 Pro | Pleasant taste. Supports muscle and gut health. | High price tag. | Calories: 50. Carbohydrates: 8 g. Dietary Fiber: 2 g. Protein: 2 g. Vitamin A: 550 mcg RAE. Vitamin C: 500 mg. Vitamin E: 20 mg. Thiamin: 3 mg. Riboflavin: 2 mg. Niacin: 16 mg NE. Vitamin B6: 5 mg. Folate: 680 mcg DFE. Vitamin B12: 400 mcg. Biotin: 330 mcg. Pantothenic acid: 4 mg. Choline: 25 mg. Calcium: 240 mg. Iron: 2.5 mg. Phosphorous: 130 mg. Magnesium: 30 mg. Zinc: 20 mg. Selenium: 22 mcg. Copper: 0.2 mg. Manganese: 0.4 mg. Chromium: 25 mcg. Molybdenum: 45 mcg. Sodium: 40 mg. Potassium: 250 mg. Vitamin K2: 90 mcg. Benfotiamine: 25 mg. Myo-Inositol: 100 mg. Boron: 500 mcg. Coenzyme Q10: 60 mg. Alpha-lipoic acid: 70 mg. | 1 | 86 | $3.30 | Yes | Vegan, paleo, keto. Halal. Free from GMOs, artificial sweeteners, gluten, dairy, lactose, eggs, and peanuts. | | Primal Harvest Super Greens Powder | Neutral flavor. | Slow to dissolve. | Calories: 35. Fat: 0.6 g. Carbohydrates: 6 g. Dietary Fiber: 2.5 g. Protein: 1.4 g. Vitamin C: 110 mg. Vitamin E: 10 mg. Vitamin B12: 25 mcg. Zinc: 7.5 mcg. Copper: 0.06 mg. | 1 | 54 | $1.66 | Yes | No added gluten, dairy, soy, or sugars. No eggs, gluten, or gelatin. | | Organifi Green Juice Powder | Minty flavor is good (if a little weird). | Pouch is hard to close. | Calories: 30. Carbohydrates: 6 g. Dietary Fiber: 3 g. Protein: 1 g. Calcium: 31 mg. Iron: 2 mg. Sodium: 15 mg. | 1 | 11 | $2.66 | Yes | Gluten-free, soy-free, dairy-free, plant-based. Vegan, organic, non-GMO. | | Zena Nutrition Greens Organic Supergreens Fruits & Vegetables | High fiber content. | Grassy flavor. | Calories: 20. Carbohydrates: 4 g. Dietary fiber: 3 g. Protein: 2 g. Calcium: 36 mg. Iron: 1 mg. Sodium: 6 mg. Potassium: 143 mg. | 4 | 70+ | $1.17 | Yes | Vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free. Non-GMO. | | BrickHouse Nutrition Field of Greens | Several options to choose from. Pleasant taste. | Chalky texture. | Calories: 25. Sodium: 15 mg. Carbohydrates: 4 g. Dietary fiber: 2 g. Protein: 1 g. Vitamin D: 4 mcg. Calcium: 1 mg. Vitamin A: 233 mcg. Vitamin C: 19 mg. Vitamin E: 3 mg. Vitamin K: 26 mcg. Thiamin: 0.3 mg. Riboflavin: 0.3 mg. Niacin: 3 mg. Vitamin B6: 0.4 mg. Folate: 86 mcg DFE. Vitamin B12: 0.5 mcg. Biotin: 6 mcg. Pantothenic Acid: 1 mg. Iodine: 3 mcg. Magnesium: 9 mg. Selenium: 1.2 mcg. Chromium: 1 mcg. Molybdenum: 1 mcg. | 10 | 38+ | $3 | Yes | Gluten-free, lactose-free. Natural flavors. | | Sips Club Veggie Sips | Very tasty. Stick format. | Inclusion of prunes may be a blessing or a curse. | Calories: 5. Carbohydrates: 3 g. Dietary fiber: 2 g. | 4 | 21 | $1.83 | Yes | Gluten-free. No added sugars or artificial dyes. | | Factor Form Daily Greens | Bright, juicy taste. Packets are convenient. No excess vitamin content. | Made me burp! | Calories: 20. Carbohydrates: 4 g. Dietary fiber: 2 g. Protein: 1 g. Vitamin C: 90 mg. Vitamin D: 20 mcg. Thiamin: 1.2 mg. Riboflavin: 1.3 mg. Niacin: 16 mg NE. Vitamin B6: 1.7 mg. Folate: 400 mcg DFE. Vitamin B12: 2.4 mcg. Biotin: 30 mcg. Pantothenic Acid: 5 mg. Calcium: 20 mg. Iron: 0.5 mg. Zinc: 11 mg. Sodium: 20 mg. Potassium: 50 mg. | 1 | 27+ | $2.30 | Yes | No added sugars. Keto-friendly. | | Grüns Superfood Gummies | All the goodness of greens powders in a palatable gummy. Easy to take on the go because no water is required. A great option for picky eaters. | Not the best value for what it is. Website aggressively pushes subscriptions and upsells. | Regular Grüns: Calories: 50. Carbohydrates: 15 g. Dietary fiber: 6 g. Sugars: 8 g. Vitamin A: 900 mcg RAE. Vitamin C: 93 mg. Vitamin D: 20 mcg. Vitamin E: 15 mg. Thiamin: 1.2 mg. Riboflavin: 1.3 mg. Niacin: 16 mg. Vitamin B6: 1.7 mg. Folate: 400 mcg DFE. Vitamin B12: 2.4 mcg. Biotin: 30 mcg. Pantothenic Acid: 5 mg. Iron: 4.5 mg. Iodine: 38 mcg. Zinc: 2.75 mg. Selenium: 14 mcg. Copper: 0.22 mg. Manganese: 0.57 mg. Chromium: 9 mcg. Molybdenum: 11 mcg. Vitamin K2: 120 mcg. | 2 (with 2 sweetness options apiece) | 60 | $2.39 | Yes | Vegan. Low-sugar options. | | Quince Daily Superfood Greens | Balanced taste. Pleasant texture. Affordable. | Can be gritty. | Calories: 30. Carbohydrates: 5 g. Dietary fiber: 1 g. Protein: 2 g. Sodium: 20 mg. Vitamin A: 550 mcg. Vitamin C: 429 mg. Vitamin D: 50 mcg. Vitamin E: 26.6 mg. Thiamin: 3.9 mg. Riboflavin: 2 mg. Niacin: 20 mg. Vitamin B6: 3.3 mg. Folate: 675 mcg. Vitamin B12: 22 mcg. Biotin: 330 mcg. Pantothenic Acid: 3.7 mg. Iron: 800 mcg. Phosphorus: 110 mg. Magnesium: 30 mg. Zinc: 15 mg. Selenium: 20 mcg. Copper: 194 mcg. Manganese: 400 mcg. Chromium: 25 mcg. Posassium: 230 mg. | 1 | 78 | $1.34 | No | Soy-free. Stevia-free. Free from preservatives, GMOs, fillers, artificial ingredients, and the top 12 major allergens. Vegan, paleo, keto. | | Daily Elements Microgreens Powder | Simple ingredients. Taste is subtle. | Stinky. | Calories: 5 | 2 | 4 | $2.50 | Yes | Vegan, paleo, keto. Halal. Free from pesticides, GMOs, artificial sweeteners, gluten, dairy, lactose, eggs, and peanuts. | | Nuzest Good Green Vitality | Pleasant taste. Packed with vitamins and minerals. | Clumps readily. | Calories: 30 Carbohydrates: 3g Fiber: 2g Sugar: 1g Protein: 2g Vitamins: too many ingredients to list | 1 | 75+ | $3.17 | Vegan, gluten-free, dairy-free, soy-free, non-GMO | FAQs What Are Greens Powders? Greens powders are a dietary supplement made from a blend of many ingredients, usually including fruits, vegetables, grasses, and other ingredients, like herbs, probiotics, prebiotics, or added vitamins. Every ingredient may have its own health benefits, including boosting gut health and improving energy levels. These powders can be an easy and quick way to pack in some extra nutrients. What Are Some Common Ingredients in Greens Powders? Greens powders have lots of buzzy-sounding marketing terms, like “superfoods.” Though vague-sounding, superfoods are typically considered to be nutrient-rich foods that are especially beneficial for health and well-being. But what benefits are you getting, exactly? Here are some of them, plus what some studies have said about each. (Just keep in mind that these ingredients aren't a cure-all for what ails you—or a replacement for a balanced diet.) Algae: Spirulina and chlorella are two common forms of algae found in greens powders. Spirulina is high in protein, amino acids, vitamins, minerals, fatty acids, and antioxidants. Chlorella is high in vitamins, folate, and iron. Studies show that spirulina can help lower blood pressure and assist with treating hay fever, and chlorella could help manage blood sugar. Grasses: Cereal grasses like wheatgrass and barley grass are high in vitamins and minerals that can be easily absorbed. More research is needed, but some studies have shown that wheatgrass could have anti-cancer properties and that barley may help manage cholesterol. Leafy greens, fruits, and vegetables: Nutrient-dense greens like kale, spinach, and broccoli are high in vitamins, minerals, antioxidants, and fiber (though some greens powders don't have high dietary fiber content). The same is true for fruits and vegetables. Prebiotics and probiotics: These beneficial beings can help aid digestion, boost your immune system, improve nutrient absorption, and reduce inflammation. Mushrooms: Mushroom benefits run a wide gamut, but studies have shown that some may reduce the risk of cancer, and they can help encourage a healthy gut as well as boost your immune system. Digestive enzymes: Many greens powders have digestive enzymes that can help break down and absorb nutrients. These can include lactase, amylase, protease, cellulase, and lipase. How Does WIRED Test Greens Powders? I drank each green powder at least three times (unless otherwise listed), first thing in the morning, on an empty stomach. I mixed the recommended serving size with 10 to 12 ounces of cold water (unless the instructions recommend otherwise). I tested one powder at a time before moving to the next, no sooner than a few days later. I don't eat anything for at least two hours after having my greens, and I pay careful attention to how I feel afterward in terms of digestion ease or gastrointestinal symptoms, baseline energy levels, my ability to focus, and any lingering flavors. I also frequently request that any of my nearby loved ones give the powders a try so they can give me their tasting notes and feedback, which I compare against my own to get a gut check. (Pun intended.) What Are the Best Alternatives to Greens Powders? Greens powders are all powdered forms of various nutrients, fruits, and vegetables. They can help fill in nutritional gaps, but you should also be eating a balanced diet full of fruits and veggies—these whole foods are the best alternatives to the powders. Make sure to check in with your doctor before starting any supplement. What Do Experts Say About Greens Powders? Shelley Balls, a registered dietitian nutritionist at Consumer Health Digest, says that while greens powders may be beneficial when used in addition to a healthy diet, they fail to provide your body with adequate dietary fiber, and they’re not a substitute for a poor eating pattern. She’d recommend spending your money on “whole foods that contain ample sources of dietary fiber, vitamins, and minerals, over green powders.” She also says that if you like the convenience of greens powders, “you might find frozen, canned, and pre-washed/chopped options helpful to boost your veggie intake.” Dawn Menning, a registered dietitian and program director for digital health with the Nutu app, agrees, citing that, as of 2022, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) claimed only 12 percent and 10 percent of American adults met the dietary recommendations for fruits and vegetables, respectively. She adds that if you already eat a healthy variety of fruits and veggies, “you probably don’t need a green powder.” One note to consider in the “pro” greens powders column: Per Trista Best, a registered dietitian at Balance One Supplements, “green powder supplements can be beneficial for vegetarians” because they can help fill nutritional gaps, especially regarding iron. She says, “Iron is one key nutrient that may be lacking in a vegetarian diet. While iron is found in a variety of plant-based foods, it is not as easily absorbed by the body as the iron found in meat.” And when it comes to “super” ingredients, a word often emblazoned across the packaging of various greens powders, like spirulina or adaptogens, Balls says to exercise caution. She concedes there are some possible benefits of these additives, but there isn’t an abundance of research to support their use. Also, because some of the ingredients can interact with certain medications or trigger autoimmune disorders, it’s extra important to discuss taking a supplement with your doctor. Power up with unlimited access to WIRED. Get best-in-class reporting and exclusive subscriber content that's too important to ignore. Subscribe Today. 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