Fitness enthusiasts know that nutrition goes hand-in-hand with training, but after you’ve counted all your protein, creatine, and macros for the day — did you remember your veggies? Jocko Greens is a dietary supplement that gives you a greens blend of natural fruits, veggies, antioxidants, adaptogens, and probiotics. Even though there’s not a lot of research supporting the efficacy of even the best greens powders, they can certainly provide a solid supplement on those days and weekends when you just aren’t getting an apple a day.

As a certified nutrition coach, I like greens powders for busy clients whose micronutrient intake is lacking (as a stopgap, of course, not a long-term solution). For this Jocko Greens review, the team at BarBend put the powder through our supplement testing methodology to deliver our honest review. Our testers are torn about the taste of Jocko Greens (we have like, and we have dislike), but we agree that this powder has great solubility and love that it lacks artificial sweeteners. I’ll give you all the details below.

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Main Takeaways

Jocko Greens, by Jocko Fuel, offers a greens supplement packed with organic greens, fruits, superfoods, adaptogens (ashwagandha, anyone?), and probiotics.

There are no added sugars or artificial sweeteners, but our testers are majorly split on the Peach flavor, so it might be a bit of a toss-up as to whether you’ll enjoy it or not.

Though the product is made in a cGMP-compliant facility, there’s not third-party testing information readily available, which our product tester (also a certified nutrition coach) doesn’t love.

Jocko Greens Specs

As a certified nutrition coach, I’ve got to get this part out of the way: greens powders do not replace eating real, whole foods, which have more and varied nutrients than you can get in a powder. So eat some actual fruits and veggies, OK? OK.

That said, Jocko Greens by Jocko Fuel does pack quite a punch. It’s not quite as long of an ingredients list as others — say, AG1 — but it’s got both greens and red blends along with probiotics and even adaptogens. 

A scoop of Jocko Greens with the container

What adaptogens, you ask? Jocko Greens contains ashwagandha, milk thistle, and rhodiola. These are advertised to increase your energy, and ashwagandha is often taken to promote relaxation. Adaptogens are essentially substances that help your body return to homeostasis from what you’re lacking — so if you’re tired, they could help you feel more alert. If stress levels are too high, they may help bring them down. (1)

Jocko Greens has 11 billion CFU of probiotics, which help balance gut bacteria and can boost digestive health. They’re a good addition to this product, where you’re ingesting many raw ingredients at once. (2)

[Related: Best Probiotic Supplements]

Overall, registered dietitian Chelsea Rae Bourgeois likes the relative transparency of the product’s ingredients list: “While I’m usually wary of greens powders, I appreciate that Jocko is transparent with their ingredient blends. They include the amount of each ingredient in their blends, giving customers a clear picture of what they’re buying. I also appreciate that it’s free from added sugars.”

This greens supplement has two flavors and (as Bourgeois points out) no added sugars or artificial sweeteners. Each serving has 30 calories, 6 grams of carbs, 1 gram of fiber. It doesn’t have as many micronutrients as it could — more on that soon.

Jocko Fuel states that they produce their supps in cGMP-compliant facilities with FDA-licensed manufacturers (though, of course, supplements aren’t regulated by the FDA). However, there isn’t concrete testing info on their website.

Who Should Use / Who Shouldn’t Use Jocko Greens

Plenty of greens powders are on the market, but each individual has different preferences for what they look for in a supplement. Here are two camps of folks who may or may not enjoy Jocko Greens — check to see where you fall.

Recommended for:

Those who want clear ingredients from whole foods instead of proprietary blends

People who don’t mind a sweet taste

People who want adaptogens and probiotics in their greens supplement

Not Recommended for:

People who want more gut health benefits from prebiotics and digestive enzymes

Those who can reach their fruits and veggies intake through whole foods alone

People who prefer a more earthy or unflavored taste

Our Experience Using Jocko Greens

Whether you’re a busy parent or work long hours that leave you limited time to chop veggies, greens powders can come in clutch. Our expert testers (one of whom is a certified nutrition coach, like me) tried it to let us know how it tastes and mixes, and they’ve got ratings for you on a scale of 1 (meh) to 5 (hooray). I’ll also rate the ingredients and formulation against their research, price, and safety. 

Ingredients and Formulation

Let’s go through the ingredients and highlight some of the standouts. But first, an acknowledgment of something that doesn’t stand out all that much — the depth of the ingredients list. We appreciate that it’s all organic and that the amounts of what’s in the blend are listed clearly. But registered dietitian Chelsea Rae Bourgeois isn’t terribly impressed with the overall formula:

“Jocko Greens Powder seems pretty standard when it comes to greens powders. It includes a few impressive ingredients in small amounts, but the nutrition facts are a little underwhelming. Other than its macronutrients, Jocko Greens Powder only provides the nutrition facts for potassium, sodium, iron, and calcium provided in the product. Each serving provides 18 percent of the Daily Value for iron and just 2-4% for the remaining nutrients. There are many other more cost-effective and enjoyable ways to get these nutrients (and in higher amounts) through whole foods.” Overall, Bourgeois rates the formula a 2.5 out of 5.

Supplement Facts label on a container of Jocko Greens

Now to what it does have:

Jocko Greens contains 5,400 milligrams of an organic vegetable blend made up of (all organic) organic spirulina, wheat grass, kale, spinach, beets, sweet potato, broccoli sprout, chlorella, oat grass, cabbage, and carrots.

Spirulina (blue-green algae) is a superfood that has strong antioxidant properties. Wheatgrass is a grass that also has antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Chlorella is another type of antioxidant-rich algae high in iron. The rest are recognizable vegetables, some of them “superfoods” with high levels of antioxidants, vitamins, and minerals. (3)(4)(5)

Next, they have 3,600 milligrams of an organic fruit blend of (all organic) banana powder, pineapple, apple powder, grape, goji, pomegranate, açaí powder, wild blueberry, and cranberry fruit extract.

It’s also got adaptogens like ashwagandha and milk thistle extract, as well as a blend of 11 strains of probiotics. Among all this, there are no extra additives — just fermented cane sugar and natural sweetener monk fruit extract. 

[Related: Athletic Greens Alternatives]

Taste

The taste of Jocko Greens Peach flavor is divisive among customers generally and even between our testers (no bad blood to report here, though). 

Taste is a personal opinion, and one of our expert testers holds nothing back. They say: “I feel so bad saying this, but the Peach flavor is just not something I can drink all the way through. I hate wasting food — or supplements, as it were — but I always have to dump this out halfway through drinking it. It’s just too overpowering. You can tell that they’re trying to mask the earthy, leafy flavors— but it’s way too much overcompensation for me.”

Rating-wise, they say, “Unfortunately, it gets a 2 out of 5 in taste for me.”

On the other hand, certified nutrition coach, personal trainer, and BarBend editorial team member Alex Polish likes the Peach flavor. “I know it’s not everyone’s favorite, but for me, the flavor’s pretty good,” they say. “I think I’m sensitive to artificial sweeteners (they’re usually way too strong for me), so this one tastes a lot more mild than most greens powders for me. And, I do get the Peach flavor, which is also unusual (for me, most powders taste generically sweet rather than like whatever they’re advertising). So, an impressive 4 out of 5 for me.”

Solubility

Fortunately, there’s one thing that’s not controversial about this powder — the mixability. Both of our testers agree that it mixes well. One of our experts explains: “The good thing here is that it mixes right up with a shaker, or even through stirring it in a glass. It does settle a bit at the bottom if you leave it out, but a quick shake or stir before each drink should take care of that easily.” 

Polish agrees, saying: “This mixes like many other greens powders I’ve tried — pretty well. I use a shaker cup and it just takes a few strong shakes. If you’re taking your time drinking it and letting it sit instead of just downing it, I’d recommend giving it an extra shake before each sip. It gets a 4 out of 5 for solubility for me.”

[Related: Greens Powders Vs. Multivitamins]

Price Per Serving

How doable is it to drink the stuff every day? Let’s look at the price per serving. One tub of Jocko Greens costs $49.99 and contains 30 servings, costing $1.66 per serving. They also offer a subscription for $44.99, making each serving $1.50.

Side label on a container of Jocko Greens

It is a moderate price, especially compared to some of its competitors. I like the subscription option, too, making it even more affordable for daily use. I’ll go with a 3 out of 5, docking an extra point considering that RD Bourgeois points out that the micronutrient levels granted by this powder might be cheaper to get from whole foods.

Third-Party Testing

The FDA does not regulate or approve dietary supplements for them to be sold. That’s why we like products that have a third-party lab test and verify that what you see on the label is what you get. For supplements like the best pre-workout supplements, it is important to check for banned ingredients. For something like a greens powder, it would be helpful to know they’re clear from lead or other contaminants.

Here’s where things get confusing. The Jocko Fuel website states they do third-party testing, but no information is available on where or what lab has verified their statements. They say their products and ingredients come from from cGMP and FDA-licensed manufacturers, which is great. 

They also state that a third-party lab verified each of these ingredients before making their supplements, which is great. Knowing the lab’s name and the report results would be better since it’s something other companies do. I’ll give it a 3 out of 5 for the facilities used in production. 

What to Consider Before Buying Jocko Greens

The best fruit and vegetable supplements have one thing in common — real, clear ingredients, which is somewhat comparable to eating whole foods. Jocko Greens is one of these, but you’ll want to consider a few other factors beyond ingredients. 

Jocko Greens with a shaker cup

Side effects are also something to look out for and are a risk with any supplement. Consuming so many raw vegetables in powder form can also cause bloating. Our expert tester cautions, “I wouldn’t advise taking this on an empty stomach. It’s not bad, but I’ve gotten a bit of a stomachache when I had this and nothing else in my system.” We’ve tested over 40 greens powders; here’s our scoop on Jocko Greens.

Proprietary Blends: Jocko Greens does not use proprietary blends; instead, they list each organic ingredient in their fruits and veggies blend.

Controversial Taste: Jock Greens comes in two flavors and uses the natural sweetener monk fruit. One of our testers enjoys the peachiness of the Peach flavor, while our other tester can’t stand it. Oof.

Digestive Health: Jocko Greens contains 9 billion CFUs of probiotics, spanning 11 strains. That’s great in the long run, but in the short-term, it may not agree with your stomach — one of our testers got a bit of a stomach ache when having this on an empty stomach.

Price: One tub of Jocko Greens costs $49.99; for 30 servings, it is $1.66 per serving. They also offer a subscription for $44.99, making each serving $1.50.

Jocko Greens Vs. Competitors

We know you’re waiting for more information on the most popular greens supplement, Athletic Greens, so we’re stacking Jocko Greens right next to it, along with a third company so that you can get a side-by-side view of high-level specs.

Read our full Athletic Greens Review.

We had to choose Athletic Greens because it is so popular, and for good reason. It is NSF-certified for sport, and clinical research has even been done on it. We’re also including Vibrant Greens because although it’s less popular, it’s also a solid brand with good reviews and has a similar cost to Jocko Greens.

Both Athletic Greens and Vibrant Greens offer more ingredients than Jocko Greens. They both have digestive enzymes and generally more greens and superfoods. Of these three, only AG1 is NSF Certified for sport. The most significant difference is the price — Athletic Greens is the highest (coming in at an 11 on a 1 to 10 scale of expensiveness, to be honest), and our other two are more comparable. 

Places to Buy Jocko Greens

Jockofuel.com

Amazon

GNC

Vitamin Shoppe

Walmart

Customer Experience and Brand Reputation

If you’re ready to try Jocko Greens, here’s what to expect from your customer experience. 

Shipping and Delivery:

Time: After processing, orders ship within 1 to 2 business days and take an additional 3 to 4 days for shipping.

Price: Orders that total $99 or more come with free shipping. Subscription orders also have free shipping. For anything under $99, shipping is calculated based on weight and distance at checkout, but it can get close to $10.

Trial Period: The return policy is strict — all Jocko products are final sale. There are no returns or refunds unless your product arrives defective or damaged.

Customer Reviews:

Jocko Site: There are 839 reviews on the Jocko website, averaging a 4.9 out of 5-star rating.

Amazon: There are 2,525 ratings on Amazon and an average of a 4.4 out of 5-star rating.

Customer Thoughts: Customers say they can feel some of the Jocko Greens health benefits — including digestive health, better sleep, and higher energy levels. They say it is high-quality and mixes well. They also appreciate the transparent nutrition label and ingredient list. Reviews are mixed on the flavor; some say it is too sweet, and others say it has a great taste. Others are mixed on whether it is worth the cost.

Our Final Verdict on Jocko Greens

Even when you eat a healthy diet and take the best multivitamins, sometimes a greens supplement helps you take things to the next level. Jocko Greens is a more budget-friendly option than Athletic Greens, giving you a clear list of organic fruits and veggies. 

The fact that our tester could not even finish their sample because of the taste is a huge red flag for sensitive folks. If you can chug it down, you’ll reap the health benefits from the antioxidants, adaptogens, and probiotics.

Jocko Greens FAQs

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