Based on eight rated factors, Orange Shell by Controlled Labs is a better product than Anavite by Gaspari Nutrition. The tables below display a side by side comparison allowing you to make a more informed decision on which product is more effective. The simple report at the top of the page is a quick and easy way to gauge product effectiveness. For more information, scroll down to the detailed report.

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Anavite by Gaspari Nutrition Orange Shell by Controlled Labs

Simple Report

Products are graded and compared against each other in eight areas. A green check mark is placed under the product that scores higher in each category. An equal sign is shown in the event that both products are equal in one or more categories.

Anavite Orange Shell
Effectiveness Rating
Transparency Score
Effective Ingredients
Ineffective Ingredients
Effective Claims
Ineffective Claims
Research Rating
Ranking Within Category
Total Score 3 4

The final score is 4 - 3 in favor of Orange Shell. To get a more detailed report on how each product is rated and which one is better tailored to fit your needs, scroll below to the detailed report.

Detailed Report

The effectiveness rating is an overall measure of how well a product works. This rating is a 3-point scale and is based on what peer reviewed research articles conclude about the ingredients found in a product. A rating equal to or greater than 2.5 means the product is extremely effective. A rating between 1.5 and 2.5 means the product is moderately effective. A rating equal to or less than 1.5 means the product is ineffective. This rating is a direct measure of whether or not a product does what it claims. Avoid products with ratings equal to or less than 1.5.

The transparency score is a percentage reflecting how many of a product's ingredients are listed with amounts on the nutrition label. Often, manufacturers create proprietary blends of ingredients which hide amounts under the guise of meaningless phrases. Avoid products that do not list 100% of their ingredient amounts.

Product ingredients are individually rated based on research from peer reviewed journal articles. The number of extremely effective, moderately effective, and ineffective ingredients illustrates what type of ingredients are found in the product. High quality products are those with a high amount of extremely effective ingredients combined with no ineffective ingredients. Avoid products with a high amount of ineffective ingredients.

Each ingredient has been tested on a number of different claims. A product can be effective or ineffective at certain claims based on its mix of ingredients. The number of effective and ineffective claims of a product illustrates how well a product is at doing what it advertises. Chose products with more effective claims and avoid ones with large numbers of ineffective claims.

A product's effectiveness rating comes from research on its ingredients. The research rating is a measure of how much research the database contains on a product's ingredients. A score below 60 indicates not enough research has been conducted on a product's ingredients to truly know whether those ingredients are effective. Scores above 60 are better. Scores above 60 are better while scores above 80 indicate the ingredients chosen by the manufacturer have adequate research backing their use.

All products are ranked against each other. The ranking within category displays how the product ranks against its competition. Choose products ranked highly while avoiding products ranked at the bottom.

Overview Anavite Orange Shell
Manufacturer Gaspari Nutrition Controlled Labs
Product Category Multivitamins Multivitamins
Effectiveness Rating
1.72 out of 3

1.73 out of 3
Transparency Score 100% 100%
Serving Size 3 tablets 2 tablets
Extremely Effective Ingredients 3 1
Moderately Effective Ingredients 9 2
Ineffective Ingredients 9 1
Effective Claims 21 8
Ineffective Claims 15 8
Research Rating
25.815

17.833
Ranking Within Category 27 out of 51 26 out of 51

Ingredient Comparison

This section compares the ingredients and amounts found in both products. Products with a transparency score under 100% do not have amounts for all ingredients listed on their labels.

Ingredient Anavite Orange Shell
Beta Alanine 1.6g not in product
Biotin 300mcg not in product
Boron 25mcg not in product
Calcium 121mg not in product
Chromium 60mcg not in product
Copper 1mg not in product
Equisetum Arvense not in product 880mg
Folic Acid 200mcg not in product
Iodine 75mcg not in product
L-Carnitine L-Tartrate 1g not in product
Long Pepper Extract not in product 10mg
Magnesium 200mg 60mg
Manganese 1mg not in product
Molybdenum 4mcg not in product
Niacin 50mg not in product
Phosphorus 58mg not in product
Potassium 100mg not in product
Selenium 35mcg not in product
Turmeric not in product 300mg
Vitamin A 1.5mg not in product
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine) 15mg not in product
Vitamin B12 250mcg not in product
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 20mg not in product
Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) 50mg not in product
Vitamin B6 10mg not in product
Vitamin C 250mg not in product
Vitamin D3 25mcg 25mcg
Vitamin E 20mg not in product
Vitamin K not in product 700mcg
Vitamin K2 45mcg not in product
Zinc 15mg not in product

Claim Comparison

Products are made from a mix of ingredients. There is evidence either proving or disproving claims for each ingredient. Some ingredients might be good at increasing muscle mass while at the same time being bad at improving cardiovascular endurance. This section provides information on which product is better for a specific claim. An equal sign means both products have the same rating for the specific claim.

Claim Anavite Orange Shell
Decrease Body Fat
Decrease Cortisol Levels
Decrease Fatigue
Improve Cardiovascular Endurance
Improve Cognitive Ability
Improve Cycling Performance
Improve Cycling Sprint Performance
Improve Glucose Control
Improve High-intensity Interval Training (HIIT) Performance
Improve Immune Function
Improve Insulin Sensitivity
Improve Mood
Improve Muscular Endurance
Improve Recovery
Improve Rowing Performance
Improve Running Performance
Improve Sports Performance
Improve Sprint Performance
Improve Swimming Performance
Increase Bone Density
Increase Energy Expenditure
Increase Fat Burning
Increase HDL (good) Cholesterol Levels
Increase Muscle Mass
Increase Strength
Increase Testosterone
Increase Weight Loss
Lower Blood Pressure
Lower LDL (bad) Cholesterol Levels
Lower Total Cholesterol Levels
Maintain Muscle Mass During Weight Loss
Reduce Duration Of The Common Cold
Reduce Frequency Of The Common Cold
Reduce Muscle Damage
Reduce Muscle Soreness
Reduce Severity Of The Common Cold

Product Labels

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Anavite Orange Shell
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