Women's Ultra Mega
by Gnc
Scores 85/100 on FDA SAFFA + CSPI ingredient analysis - 1 flagged ingredient identified.
The verdict
Women's Ultra Mega by Gnc scores 85/100 in PlainFoodSafe's ingredient screening. We compared its 103 labeled ingredients with FDA SAFFA regulatory records and CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings; 1 ingredient is flagged for caution. This is not a recall, allergy, medical, or dietary-safety determination; check official notices and the product label for current decisions.
- 85/100
- Caution safety score
- 1
- flagged ingredient of 103 analyzed
- Group 4
- Ultra-processed
- 0048107158910
- Barcode (UPC/EAN)
Computed directly from OpenFoodFacts ingredient data cross-referenced with FDA SAFFA and CSPI Chemical Cuisine ratings. See our methodology for the scoring formula.
What the Data Says About Women's Ultra Mega
Women's Ultra Mega by Gnc carries a composite safety score of 85/100, which we classify as "Caution" on our four-tier shelf-label framework.
The score is computed by mapping each labeled ingredient against FDA Substances Added to Food (SAFFA) regulatory status and CSPI Chemical Cuisine classifications, then penalizing the overall product for each additive rated as caution-or-worse. Product data originates from the OpenFoodFacts collaborative catalog; safety annotations come from federal regulators and the Center for Science in the Public Interest. This score is a transparent derived index we compute from that public data, not an official FDA rating or endorsement; see the Methodology page for the exact weighting.
Our scan identified 1 flagged ingredient in this product, components that at least one official source has classified as requiring caution, targeted avoidance, or further evaluation. Flagged ingredients are the items most likely to surface in FDA inspection findings, state-level ingredient bans, or outbreak-related recall notices, so the per-ingredient breakdown below is the most useful lens for anyone screening this product for a specific dietary concern.
On the NOVA processing scale, Women's Ultra Mega is classified as Group 4 (Ultra-processed). NOVA measures industrial processing intensity rather than ingredient-level safety, so it complements the SAFFA and CSPI ratings: a product can be clean on additive flags but heavily processed, or lightly processed but carry individually flagged ingredients. Combining both lenses gives a fuller picture than either alone.
Safety Profile at a Glance
| Metric | Value | Source |
|---|---|---|
| PlainFoodSafe Score | 85/100 | FDA SAFFA + CSPI composite |
| Flagged ingredients | 1 | CSPI/FDA review |
| NOVA processing group | Group 4 | OpenFoodFacts |
| Nutri-Score | Not available | OpenFoodFacts |
Composite metric derived from FDA SAFFA, CSPI Chemical Cuisine, OpenFoodFacts. See methodology.
How It Compares to Its Category
Among the 39 products we've scored in the Multivitamin category, the average safety score is 96.4/100. Women's Ultra Mega scores 11.4 points below that category average (85/100 vs. 96.4/100), so it is a comparatively weaker pick for shoppers screening within that category specifically, rather than against the product catalog as a whole.
Ingredient Safety Analysis
Full Ingredient List
Vitamin A (50% as beta-Carotene & 50% Retinyl Acetate), Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid & Calcium Ascorbate), Vitamin D (as Cholecalciferol D-3), Vitamin E (as Natural d-alpha Tocopheryl Acetate), Vitamin K (as Phytonadione), Thiamin (Vitamin B-1)(as Thiamin Mononitrate), Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2), Niacin (as Niacinamide & Niacin), Vitamin B-6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride), Folic Acid, Vitamin B-12 (as Cyanocobalamin), Biotin, Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium d-Pantothenate), Calcium (as Calcium Carbonate & Calcium Ascorbate), Iron (as Ferrous Fumarate), Iodine (as Potassium Iodide), Magnesium (as Magnesium Oxide), Zinc (as Zinc Oxide), Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine), Copper (as Copper Sulfate), Manganese (as Manganese Sulfate), Chromium (as Chromium Chloride), Molybdenum (as Sodium Molybdate), Vanadium (as Sodium Metavanadate), alpha-Lipoic Acid, Lutemax 2020 Lutein, Lycopene, Turmeric Root Extract (CurcuWIN™), (Curcuma longa)(Standardized to Curcuminoids), Zeaxanthin (as Zeaxanthin Isomers), Astaxanthin (from Haematococcus pluvialis), beta-Cryptoxanthin, Orange Peel Powder, Spinach Leaf Powder, Elderberry Fruit Powder, Fruit Powder, Blueberry Pomace Powder, Cranberry Fruit Powder, Pomegranate Fruit Powder, Broccoli Powder, Tomato Powder, Sage Sirt, Powder, Carrot Powder, Papaya Fruit Powder, Pineapple Fruit Powder, Cauliflower Powder, Kale Leaf Powder, Apple Fruit Powder, Kelp Powder, Green Tea Leaf Extract, (Camellia sinensis)(Standardized to Polyphenols), Silica (as Silicon Dioxide), Hyaluronic Acid (as Sodium Hyaluronate), Grape Seed Extract (Vitis vinifera), (Standardized to Polyphenols), Choline (as Choline Bitartrate), Inositol, Boron (as Sodium Borate), GABA (gamma-Aminobutyric Acid), Cellulose, Stearic Acid Vegetable Source, Magnesium Stearate Vegetable Source, Titanium Dioxide (Natural Mineral, Whitener, Talc, Natural Vanilla Mint Flavor, Chlorophyll, Stevia Leaf Extract
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Data Sources
Data as of May 2026. Source: OpenFoodFacts, FDA SAFFA, CSPI Chemical Cuisine.
Product data from OpenFoodFacts (ODbL). Ingredient safety ratings from FDA SAFFA and CSPI Chemical Cuisine. See our methodology for details.
This information is for reference only and does not constitute dietary or medical advice.
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