How to compare greens powders
- Read the full ingredient list and amounts, not just the blend name.
- Check for added vitamins, probiotics or fibre if those matter to you.
- Flavour matters: you will drink it every day.
- A greens powder adds to, but does not replace, eating vegetables and fruit.
Read our blog post Do greens powders actually work?
Order online with Australia-wide delivery, free on orders of $100 or more, or visit a Supps247 store in Melbourne, regional Victoria or Brisbane to compare tubs in person and taste flavours before you buy. Members can use our price match guarantee on full-priced items.
Supplements should not replace a balanced diet. Always read the label and use only as directed. If symptoms persist, or if you are pregnant, take medication or have a medical condition, talk to your doctor or pharmacist.
Can a greens powder replace vegetables?
No. Greens powders can complement your diet, but whole vegetables and fruit provide fibre and nutrients in amounts a scoop cannot match.
Where can I buy greens powder in Melbourne or online?
Shop greens powder online at Supps247 with Australia-wide delivery, or in store across Melbourne, regional Victoria and Richlands in Queensland. Popular choices include
Ghost Greens,
EHP Labs OxyGreens, Staunch Koala Food Super Greens and R1 Fruits & Greens, plus
NOW Foods Certified Organic Spirulina tablets if you would rather not mix a drink. Flavours and sizes vary by store, so check the product page or call ahead before you travel. Our
store locator shows your nearest store, and orders of $99.99 or more ship free.
How do I choose the best greens supplement?
There is no single best greens supplement in Australia, so judge each tub by its panel. Fully disclosed amounts tell you more than blend names:
Ghost Greens lists 4.3 g of greens and 2.2 g of reds per scoop plus a 10 billion CFU probiotic, while
EHP Labs OxyGreens gives 2.6 g of fibre per 8.2 g serve on an Australian panel. Check for caffeine sources too, as Ghost Greens contains matcha, green tea extract and coffee extract. Then compare price per serve, and pick a flavour you will happily drink.
What are the benefits of a greens supplement?
Honestly, a greens powder is a convenience product. Each scoop adds a few grams of plant powders and fibre, and some add probiotics, enzymes or vitamins.
R1 Fruits & Greens, for example, provides 60 mg of vitamin C and 2 g of fibre per 6.5 g scoop. That can help on busy days, but a scoop holds far less than a plate of vegetables, so how much it adds depends on the rest of your diet. Judge a product by its panel rather than the claims on the front of the tub.
Do greens powders have side effects?
A few things are worth checking with greens and super greens powders. Blends with added probiotics, such as Ghost Greens, can cause wind or bloating in the first week, healthdirect notes. Some contain caffeine from matcha, green tea or coffee extracts. Leafy greens and grasses contain vitamin K, and the US Office of Dietary Supplements advises people taking warfarin to keep their vitamin K intake steady, so ask your doctor before starting. Some brands, including Rule 1, say their greens are not for use during pregnancy or breastfeeding, so read the label.
How should a beginner start with a greens powder?
Start with one scoop a day mixed with plenty of cold water. EHP Labs suggests mixing OxyGreens with 350 ml of water and having it after a meal, while Ghost Greens suggests 235 to 300 mL of water or another drink. If the taste puts you off, try a fruit flavour such as
Staunch Koala Food Super Greens in Peach Mango, or blend your scoop into a smoothie. If you are sensitive to caffeine, choose a formula with no stimulants listed, such as R1 Fruits & Greens. Keep eating your vegetables as well.
Do you sell wheatgrass powder?
Wheatgrass comes as an ingredient in several of our greens powders rather than as a plain tub.
Ghost Greens lists 500 mg of organic wheat grass per scoop alongside barley grass, oat grass and alfalfa, and
EHP Labs OxyGreens uses organic wheat grass and barley grass near the top of its ingredient list. If you have coeliac disease or a wheat allergy, check the allergen and gluten statement on the pack, as labelling differs between brands. If you would rather have algae than grasses,
NOW Foods Certified Organic Spirulina tablets are another option.