I Tried Grüns, AG1 & Bloom — Here’s the One I’ll Keep Taking

Every morning I pack my kids’ lunches in cute bento-style lunchboxes. I neatly arrange a serving of fresh fruit, veggies (crossing my fingers they’ll take a bit), some sort of “main dish” like a sandwich and a sweet treat to round things out. Admittedly, I’m a little extra when it comes to my kids’ nutrition, but for good reason. Turns out their behavior, attitude and energy level is directly linked to their gut health and what they eat.

The irony is that while I make my kids' nutrition a priority, the same can’t be said for my own. I read recently that adults should be eating 5 servings of vegetables and fruit every day (ideally, this would break down to two servings of fruit and three servings of veggies). But clearly this recommendation is a bit harder to follow when you’re a busy mom like me. Case in point: this morning I had a cup of cold coffee, leftover toast crusts and a bite of watermelon that apparently had too many seeds.

I know I’m not getting enough vitamins and nutrients, and I’m not alone. About 75% of the US population do not consume the recommended intake of fruit, and more than 80% do not consume the recommended intake of vegetables, according to recent data. 

So, in an attempt to not become part of that statistic and to up my nutritional intake, I decided to try out three daily supplements: Grüns (a daily pack of eight tasty gummies), AG1 (a greens-packed daily drink), and Bloom (a flavored powdered you mix with water daily). Here’s how they stack up.

Form Factor

Whether you’re 5 years old or 95, we all have some pretty ingrained ideas about what looks good for us versus what looks like a treat. Just last week, I spent an unreasonable amount of time convincing my kindergartener that the cauliflower on his plate was the same vegetable that we put in his strawberry smoothie (he had no trouble gulping it down). 

The same goes for supplements: many of us are guilty of believing that something that is cute and tastes good couldn’t possibly be good for us. 

Grüns is proving all of us wrong. While gummies have long had a reputation for being candy in disguise, Grüns isn’t your average sugar-laden chew. Each serving packs 21+ vitamins and minerals and, unlike many gummy vitamins, they only use pectin as a base, never fillers. And if you’re concerned about sugar content, they also offer a sugar-free version that tastes just as satisfying.

On the flip side, AG1’s powdered greens look more what my kids would consider “healthy,” but that aesthetic comes with tradeoffs: you’ll need a dedicated morning ritual to prep, shake, and then refrigerate your powder.

Similar to AG1, Bloom is also a green-colored powder that you mix into 8oz of water daily. Unlike AG1, which came with a scooper, Bloom did not. They instruct one scoop daily, but without a provided spoon, I was left guessing how much to actually mix into the water. I landed on about a teaspoon to begin and while my first package did come with a nice glass container, it immediately leaked when I shook up the concoction. Moreover, even after vigorous shaking, there was still powder sentiment on the bottom, which I didn’t notice when shaking up my AG1. 

Winner: Tie between Grüns and AG1

Ultimately, form factor is all about preference. I tend to reach for Grüns when I’m on the go, but revert back to AG1 when I am working from home or have a bit more time in the mornings to start my day off right. 

Ingredients 

I always like to peek at the nutritional labels of my kids’ food so why shouldn’t I do the same for something I plan to take daily? 

Each daily pack of Grüns is packed with 60 ingredients and 21+ essential vitamins, minerals, prebiotics and antioxidants. You’ll find familiar names here: Vitamin C, D3, B12, Folate, Zinc, and Iron, along with dozens of organic and nutrient-dense ingredients such as whole fruits and veggies, super mushrooms, prebiotics, adaptogens, and antioxidants. Further, Grüns contains two critical nutrients that AG1 neglects or sprinkles: iron and Vitamin D3, the former which is the most common deficiency in the world. Another comparison point worth calling out: Grüns packs 3x more prebiotics than AG1.* I recently learned that our bodies need prebiotics to effectively feed probiotics. In other words, without prebiotics, probiotics struggle to survive and support a healthy gut. 

The ingredient list is readable and free of artificial colors and flavors. It’s vegan, non-GMO, and gluten-free and there are four options: a kids’ low-sugar version, kids’ sugar-free selection, an adult low-sugar option and an adult sugar-free version, with no drop-off in flavor. Plus, they even drop special limited-edition flavors from time to time, like their Raspberry Lemonade.

What’s more: Grüns is precisely dosed and contains 100% of your daily needs for safe vitamins and 25% of your daily needs for certain minerals that are known to be potentially toxic at excessive levels over an extended period of exposure.*

AG1 is a blend of 75+ vitamins, minerals and probiotics that is similarly vegan. Its nutritional label is quite complex and does provide over 100% daily value of certain nutrients like Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Vitamin B12, which is impressive. It also includes proprietary blends labeled as “Active Superfood and Prebiotic Complex,” “Daily Phytonutrient Complex” and “Dairy-Free Probiotic Blend.”

Bloom relies more heavily on proprietary blends (7 to be exact), including a Fiber blend, Green Superfood blend, Pre and Probiotic blend, and more. While each blend lists the specific vitamins and nutrients, as well as the total grams per serving, Bloom does not actually list how much of each is included. This feels a little ambiguous to me and I’d much rather understand how much of each extract or powder is in each proprietary blend. 

Each serving of sugar-free Grüns has 20 calories, while AG1 has 40. Bloom doesn’t include sugar, though under “Other ingredients” Stevia Leaf Extract is listed. Further, Grüns features 6 grams of dietary fiber, while AG1 has 2 grams, and Bloom has 1.606 grams. When it comes to iron, Grüns provides 4.5 mg (25% DV) with AG1 providing 1 mg (6% DV)*and Bloom provides .6mg, only 3% DV. 

Winner: Tie between Grüns and AG1

It’s a tie between Grüns and AG1. I appreciate the transparency of Grüns and the 75+ vitamins, minerals and probiotics of AG1. Both pack a punch when it comes to its key ingredients. 

Benefits

I remember watching my grandmother meticulously sort her vitamins, each serving a different purpose. She was way ahead of her time leaning into wellness before it was considered cool or even necessary. Today’s supplements are much more efficient, with many like Grüns, AG1 and Bloom offering whole body health benefits that would blow my grandmother away.

Grüns supports improved gut health, immunity, energy and body and brain health. AG1 also claims similar benefits such as improved gut health, energy production, healthy brain and mood, and immunity defense. Bloom says their product helps relieve bloat, support digestion, and promote energy.

Grüns and AG1 are backed by scientific studies. Just this year a leading third-party research lab tested Grüns in a double-blind, placebo-controlled study, which revealed 20% increase in Folate levels in the blood, 40% increase in Vitamin C levels in the blood. Similarly, AG1 leaned on a study by third-party experts, which found increased folate and Vitamin C levels and an increase in healthy gut bacteria. 

On the other hand, Bloom is not backed by any clinical studies. 

Winner: Tie between Grüns and AG1

On paper both Grüns and AG1 are fairly comparable in terms of the whole body benefits they promote. I appreciate that unlike Bloom, they both lean on clinical studies to back their claims. 

Taste

A big portion of my diet consists of my kids' leftovers, so I’m not exactly operating with a discerning five-star palate. And, if I’m going to commit to a daily nutritional supplement, I do want it to at least be…palatable. Or, even enjoyable?

Grüns surprised me in all the best ways. With its deeply dark green color, I was expecting the gummies to taste like eating a head of raw kale. Instead, I was happy to find that it almost tasted like candy with the familiar slightly fruity flavor and smooth texture. The gummies were sweet (but not overly so) and didn’t leave any strange aftertaste, nor did it give me that jolt of sugar that some gummies tend to do.

AG1, on the other hand, is an acquired taste – and I don’t say this in a negative way. To be honest, it took some getting used to but it did become part of my routine. I always have a morning cup of coffee and I started pairing it with AG1. Knowing I was boosting my vitamin and nutrient intake before I even left the house helped start my day off right. 

Bloom features 5 flavors and I opted for Mango, their most popular flavor. While it didn’t have that same green taste of AG1, I wouldn't say it tasted like mango exactly. It was more sweet than anything (a bit overly sweet if I’m being honest). It’s not clear how much Stevia is in each serving, but for my own taste buds, it felt like a smidge too much. 

Winner: Grüns

Grüns is pleasant, tasty and feels more like a mid-day treat than an overly-sweet supplement you have to grin and bear. 

Cost

At first glance, I considered both Grüns, AG1 and Bloom a bit pricey. But upon further research these brands are actually on-par with similar, high-quality multivitamins. For example, the current top-selling multivitamin on Amazon is almost $80 for a month’s worth, which comes out to roughly $2.40 per daily serving with subscribe and save. Note that a lot of greens brands that are more affordable come with lower quality — not methylated, a smaller dosage of each vitamin and mineral, or not third-party tested.

A subscribe and save plan with Grüns will cost you $1.71 per day for their low-sugar option and $1.89 per day for the sugar-free packs. 

AG1 will set you back $2.63 per serving with their subscribe and save plan. 

Bloom costs $30.59 With their subscribe and save plan, which comes out to roughly $1 per serving. 

Winner: Grüns

While the three brands offer convenient subscribe-and-save options, Grüns is notably more cost-effective and comes in at a lower price point than AG1, and even outperforms the top-selling multivitamin on Amazon in terms of value. For a powdered daily supplement, I would recommend AG1. Even though it is over a dollar more per serving than Bloom, the health benefits and ingredients are superior to Bloom. 

Convenience

I’m at a stage in life where even the best product in the world won’t make it into my daily routine unless it’s convenient. These days, convenience ranks right up there with cost and efficacy – and honestly, it might even be a dealbreaker.

Each shipment of Grüns includes 28 individually packaged daily servings, with 8 gummies per pouch. Instead of fishing around in a sticky bottle of half-melted vitamins, I can grab a pouch and go. I especially appreciate the thoughtful packaging design—the little notch on the side of each pack makes it easy to tear it open without spilling the gummies all over, whether I’m walking my dog or driving to pick up my kids from school. Grüns also offers a kids version and sugar-free options (which, to my surprise, taste just as good as their popular low-sugar gummies).

AG1, on the other hand, requires a bit more effort. It’s a powdered supplement you mix with cold water (ideally first thing in the morning on an empty stomach for maximum benefits). The starter kit includes a shaker bottle, scooper and a countertop canister for storage. Since the powder has live probiotics culture, it must be stored in a refrigerator after opening. 

Similar to AG1, Bloom is also a powdered supplement you mix with cold water. Bloom does not recommend a specific time of day to take their superfood, but many reviewers like taking it first thing in the morning. As I mentioned above, Bloom did come with a shaker bottle; however, I found that the powder would not dissolve completely. I would suggest mixing it with a blender, which is yet another thing you have to think about washing.

Winner: Grüns

Final Verdict: Grüns Is the Daily Habit I’ll Actually Keep

No matter your age or stage of life, the best nutritional supplement is the one you’ll stick to consistently. For me, that’s Grüns. Between the grab-and-go convenience, delicious flavor profile, options for sugar-free and low-sugar, and impressive nutritional profile backed by science, Grüns seamlessly fit into my very busy life. 

But it's worth noting that AG1 has similarly solid benefits and ingredients—and a no-brainer option if you prefer a drink over a gummy. If you think you’re part of the 75% of the US population that does not consume the recommended intake of fruit or the more than 80% who do not consume the recommended intake of vegetables, AG1 is a great solution. With its 75+ vitamins, minerals and probiotics, it makes boosting your intake easy. 

Upgrade your nutrition with Grüns and AG1.

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