With the recent release of Bulletproof's Greens supplement I have received requests to compare this to my own superfood brand, Supergreen Tonik.
Both brands include nootropic ingredients but the ingredient sizes and openness of their formulas are very different.
At first glance, Bulletproof Greens looks to be much cheaper than Supergreen Tonik, but the much smaller serving size means you may not be getting just enough of the good stuff.
So, if you’re thinking of purchasing either formula, or you’re stuck between the two, check out my full Bulletproof Greens vs Supergreen Tonik comparison review below.
What is Bulletproof Greens?
Bulletproof Greens was released in 2022 by biohacking company Bulletproof, which has a number of supplements, most notably Bulletproof Coffee and MCT oils.
As you would expect from Bulletproof, the branding is strong and gives you the confidence that this product is the real deal.
I am a fan of this company but have concerns over the serving size and the dosing of the core ingredients in this brand.
Pros
- 35 ingredients, including 2 nootropics
- Brand has great reputation
- Cost effective
- 30-day money-back guarantee
Cons
- Proprietary blends
- Likely some under-dosed ingredients
I did a full-length Bulletproof Greens review on my site too, where I go into the product in more detail.
What is Supergreen Tonik?
Supergreen Tonik was developed by me in 2019 to help me overcome the symptoms of Chronic Fatigue Syndrome that have left me constantly tired, sick, and unable to fully concentrate and focus.
I looked at the ingredients that have been proven to help your body and mind and worked with a leading US manufacturer to turn this into my first supplement brand.
Since we launched, Supergreen Tonik has grown from strength to strength as it resonates with customers who align with the “full transparency” ethos. Along with, wanting a greens powder that focuses on fewer ingredients in the right dosages.
Pros
- Fully disclosed ingredients label
- 16 superfood ingredients and 22 vitamins/minerals (full dosages)
- Vegan, paleo, keto friendly formula
- 365 money-back guarantee
Cons
- Not the cheapest on the market
Related: Supplements for Chronic Fatigue
Bulletproof Greens Vs Supergreen Tonik Benefits
Bulletproof Greens
Most greens supplements include ingredients that can promote brain health but few contain nootropics seen in standalone brain supplements. Bulletproof Greens include a couple of nootropics that they claim can support focus and attention and help keep you sharp.
Bulletproof Greens helps to support overall health and wellness, including cognitive and gut health.
Supergreen Tonik
There is a massive difference in the quality of supplements online; it's the reason why I felt so compelled to develop Supergreen Tonik from scratch.
The formula contains three blends (Organic Greens Blend, Brain Blend, Immune blend) and all the essential vitamins and minerals required for healthy living.
But this supplement is more than just for health. The inclusion of dedicated ingredients has been proven to boost immunity, cognitive function and memory, and reduce anxiety.
There are no probiotics inside this formula though, mostly because these nutrients are very unstable when mixed into a multi-ingredient formula. This raises the question of how bioactive probiotics within greens supplements can actually be.
Bulletproof Greens Vs Supergreen Tonik Ingredients
Bulletproof Greens
Both brands have a similar number of ingredients, Bulletproof Greens has 35 ingredients split into four blends and 9 vitamins/minerals.
As is common with 99% of greens supplements the company uses proprietary blends and so we don't get to know the ingredient weights, only the size of each blend.
The serving size is only 7.9 grams (35% smaller than Supergreen Tonik's 12 grams) and so the ingredient dosages are not going to be high.
This means many of the ingredients in the formula are likely to be under-dosed.
Supergreen Tonik
The formula in Supergreen Tonik contains 16 superfoods and adaptogens, with 22 vitamins/minerals added all on a fully disclosed label. This means you get to see all the individual weights of every ingredient in the blends.
The greens blend contains 7.5 grams split across 6 ingredients many of which will be familiar to anyone researching powdered greens.
There are 2 grams each of Spirulina, Chlorella, Spinach, etc. all hitting the recommended dosages.
In contrast to Bulletproof Greens' two nootropics (450mg), the Nootropic Blend in Supergreen Tonik contains over 3 times the serving (1.6 grams), there’s 500mg of ashwagandha and the recommended daily dose is between 500-600mg, so this also hits the recommended dose.
In the Immune Blend (1 gram), there’s 250mg of garlic extract the recommended daily dose is between 100-400mg, so this also hits the recommended dose.
Related: Rhodiola And Ashwagandha Together
Bulletproof Greens Vs Supergreen Tonik Taste
Bulletproof Greens
The greens are easy to mix in 8-10oz of cold water and the taste has a slight pineapple flavor. I found the taste to be fine, but some customers say is a little sweet.
It's worth keeping in mind that taste is very subjective though and can be difficult to hide the bitterness of some ingredients.
Supergreen Tonik
Considering the high dosages of greens in this formula Supergreen Tonik tastes great. It's been compared to a cool mint tea when trying the mint flavor in cool water.
Recently we launched another flavor for those customers not so keen on mint. The berry flavor is naturally flavored with berries and mixes well with smoothies.
There are no artificial sweeteners or additional sugar added and the slight sweetness is from the stevia leaf.
Bulletproof Greens Vs Supergreen Tonik Cost
Bulletproof Greens
A single tub purchase costs $44.95 whilst a subscription to Bulletproof Greens is cheaper at $35.96 and currently includes a free branded shaker.
The subscription offer is available for periods of 2 to 12 weeks depending on how often you wish to consume it.
This makes the price very affordable with serving costs of $1.20 to $1.50.
It's worth highlighting again that the serving size is much smaller than many of the popular greens brands – 35% smaller than the comparison brand here, Supergreen Tonik.
This means it's not quite the value for money it may first appear.
Supergreen Tonik
Supergreen Tonik makes no secret that this is one of the more premium greens brands on the market. There are only a few other competitors higher in monthly price (AG1 is one).
A single tub costs $87 with options to save money on the 3-tub and 6-tub bundles.
However, you can save money if you choose to purchase a bundle option. If you purchase a 3-month supply bundle, the cost per serving goes down to $2.46; if you purchase the 5-month supply bundle, the cost per serving goes down to $2.13.
Every US order has free shipping and International orders cost from $30-55 depending on the location.
Bulletproof Greens VS Supergreen Tonik: Which is Better?
Bulletproof Greens is a great product but I feel the smaller serving size and the lack of transparency with the ingredients mean that Supergreen Tonik is a better option.
There is a price difference though and so if you're on a budget then taking Bulletproof Greens will certainly be better than nothing.
However, if you can stretch the extra dollars and wish to take a scientifically dosed supplement then obviously, Supergreen Tonik is the preferred option.
LifeHacker Guy Greens Recommendation
Some Call This An "Extreme" Step...
Most super greens supplements are disappointing.
I learned this the hard way. After creating this blog in 2018, I spent months buying and testing all the most popular brands.
I wasn’t happy with the results so I did something you might call "extreme"....
In 2019 I created my own brand that ticks every single box of what I look for in a super greens product:
- No hidden ingredient amounts - we have full disclosure labelling, so you know EXACTLY whats inside
- Ingredient amounts that make a difference - we include the minimum effective amounts supported by research, and most of the time, MORE
- Ingredients that help immunity, boost mental clarity and shake off brain fog - making for a much more productive and happy lifestyle
No more worrying about ineffective ingredients or too low dosages. I finally have a product I KNOW does the job it’s made to do.
I use it every day and, after years of battling Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS), I now have my energy (and my life!) back.
The good news? I made my brand available to the public so you can see and feel the difference for yourself.