Deciding between AG1 and grüns green gummies? I took both so this article should serve as a helpful guide for you.

AG1 has been at the forefront of greens supplements for years, while grüns came out with a greens gummy that promises a tasty, yet healthy habit.

Both greens supplement brands have a science-backed formula and both cost about the same.

They do one thing, and one thing well, and that’s helping people get their greens in their diet.

So, which is better? Grüns or AG1?

Shout out to some awesome experts for contributing to this article on the ingredient side of things. Those experts are:

Key Decision Making Factors

Quick Comparison Table of grüns vs AG1

All About grüns Superfoods Greens Gummies

For greens supplements, if you don’t like powder drink mixes, then gummies might be something to consider. Grüns developed a very similar product to AG1, but in gummy form.

There are some differences, however, and I will address them in the comparison section.

Grüns has two products - their adult greens gummy and their kids greens gummy. The cool thing that I like to see is that they only focus on greens, just like AG1 does.

This comparison focuses on the adult greens gummies.

For adults, grüns offers more than just whole food vegetables. In their formula, and if you decide to purchase grüns, you’ll be getting:

• Whole vegetables
• Whole fruits
• Vitamins and Minerals
• Antioxidants
• Prebiotics
• Adaptogens
• Super Mushrooms

Quick disclaimer: If you’re pregnant or nursing, it’s not recommended to take adaptogens or mushrooms. It’s always wise to consult your doctor before taking any supplement.

One of the biggest advantages of going with grüns is that they have individual pouches, which they call a “snack pack,” within their big bag that they send you.

Each snack pack contains a single serving size, which is 8 gummies.

This is an advantage because it’s very convenient to take them on-the-go, or right away with the correct serving already in the snack pack.

The other promised benefits from this product are:

• Improved energy and focus
• Gut health
• Balances your diet
• Stress relief

“But, Alex, do the gummies taste good? Will I like them? And do grüns gummies actually work?”

Here’s what I can tell you based on my experience taking them for a full 30 days…

My Experience

I ordered grüns to see if the hype was real. There are hundreds of influencers on social media promoting them, and sometimes it’s hard to tell if what they're saying is the truth.

Well, I can confirm that they indeed are telling the truth about grüns as a delicious tasting gummy. They’re SO GOOD. I go into more detail if you read my gruns gummies review.

The ordering process was easy as pie as their website is very user friendly. I also saw them on amazon, but the price was lower on their official site. Not sure why that is???

I ended up getting both the adults and kids products.

The package arrived in 3 days after ordering, which I thought was pretty fast shipping for a Direct-To-Consumer brand.

The box is really decked out with the grüns logo and color scheme, it’s pretty fancy.

Here’s a picture of what I’m talking about:

Inside the large grüns bag are individual “snack packs.” Each snack pack contains 8 gummies, a full serving size already hand picked.

This makes it SO convenient if you want to take it on-the-go, or just rip one open and start chomping.

The Taste

My first bite of a grüns gummy was shocking. I literally couldn’t believe how great they taste for a greens supplement. There are no hints of veggies, not one.

The best way I can describe the taste is fruity, almost like a raisin flavor. The texture is pretty good too. They’re a tad bit chewy, but not stick-to-your-teeth chewy.

It’s pretty incredible what grüns was able to do with this product.

The Effects

The only effect I felt during the 30 days was a little more energy, especially in the later part of my days. But the most important thing for me was knowing I was getting some whole food veggie ingredients in my diet, which is better than nothing - that’s a win for me.

Overall, I would prefer to take grüns over AG1 because of how easy it is to take them and they taste so good.

All About AG1

AG1, formerly Athletic Greens, has pioneered the greens powder supplement industry. They are, without question, the gold standard. Other brands try to catch up to them, and most consumers compare whichever greens they are shopping for (like grüns) to AG1.

Rightfully so, because AG1’s formula contains over 90 ingredients. It’s designed not just for vegetable replacement, but for whole-body wellness. I have first-hand experience, which will give you more perspective. More on that in a bit.

For all you athletes out there, AG1 is NSF Certified for Sport. This testing accolade is vitally important for safety and assurance in which the athlete knows he or she will be taking a clean and tested supplement. It means peace of mind, quality and assurance.

But it goes beyond just athletes. Dietitians and coaches can safely recommend the product to consumers, and that they do. Their third-party testing procedures test for heavy metals, allergens, pesticides, microbes and toxins just to name a few.

It’s the safest bet when it comes to a greens powder supplement, so it makes sense why everyone is recommending it.

What’s more is that AG1 has had 52 iterations to their formula since launching in 2010. This can be credited to their rigorous testing procedures, listening to their customers and the commitment to making it the best.

Now on to my experience taking AG1 for over a year.

My Experience

AG1 was a morning ritual for me from 2022 up until now, which I go into great detail in my review of AG1.

I consider myself a very healthy man. I’m active every day, whether I take a long walk or strength train in my home gym. As a side note, I use the FHM+ App, and it has really helped me build muscle, which is my main goal.

But I don’t really like to eat vegetables all that much. That was the first reason I looked into a greens supplement.

I’m a busy entrepreneur, dad, husband, dog owner (shout out to Lou), and I coach high school and youth football. So, not only did I look for a greens supplement, I needed something that could help me perform at a high level.

That’s when I found AG1.

In 2022, a greens powder with functional mushroom ingredients and vitamins was a gem to find. AG1 had that and there were a few other brands that were trying to replicate it.

You have to mix it really well, or you'll drink the unmixed powder... yuck. I use a frother to mix it:

The probiotics and prebiotics in the formula gave me stomach aches in the beginning. I later found out from my doctor that it’s normal because the bad bacteria in my gut was working to get out, while new bacteria was forming.

I stuck with it, and after about 3 weeks, the stomach pain went away. Please excuse this TMI, but my bowel movements were normal and around the same time every day.

After a few months of consistently taking AG1, I felt a slight energy boost towards the second half of my days.

How does it taste?

It’s a true greens powder, mixed with water.

That means it’s earthy in flavor with a hint of sweetness. Not great, but I'd be willing to sacrifice given the slight improvement in energy I noticed.

Fast forward to the current moment (right now), I try a lot of different greens supplements. The main reason is because AG1 is so expensive. Rightfully so, they have rigorous testing procedures.

I’ve tried 1st Phorm Opti-Greens 50, which is around $20 cheaper per month - excellent product and would highly recommend it. The only downside with Opti-Greens 50 is it’s a very earthy taste.

And my curiosity to find another product in a gummy form led me to grüns and create Daily Performance gummies (a creatine, greens and mushroom gummy). Grüns is $20 cheaper per month, and create is $15 cheaper per month.

My point is, yes, AG1 is top of the line. This is because of how well they test third-party test - it’s as rigorous as it gets. However, when I’m on a budget, I tend to look elsewhere to save money. And that’s where I’m at with it up to this point.

Comparison Section of AG1 vs grüns

So in this section, I'm going to compare AG1 and grüns across four key criteria.

Those are:

• Testing Procedures
• Formulas
• Price and Value
• Form and Taste

Comparing Testing Procedures - It’s a Landslide

AG1 has the best in-class third-party testing procedures among the greens supplement industry. They test for purity, potency, heavy metals, pesticides, microbes, toxins and more. They’re NSF® Certified for Sport, which is arguably the best testing procedure out there.

These testing mechanisms prove that AG1 is a high quality supplement as they go above and beyond standard testing. It provides peace of mind to consumers, knowing that it’s safe going into your body.

Grüns, on the other hand, does provide third-party testing, but it’s standard procedure. It’s very basic, as they test for purity and potency. Still noble, yes, but not nearly as rigorous as AG1.

Comparing Formulas - Neck and Neck

Grüns has a very similar formula to AG1, but they fall about 30 ingredients short. This isn’t a bad thing, though. For some people, 60 ingredients is just what they need. With Grüns, you’re looking at:

• Whole veggies and fruits
• Vitamins and minerals
• Adaptogens
• Herbs
• Antioxidants
• Prebiotics
• Super mushrooms

You’ll take 8 gummies per serving, all conveniently packaged in each “snack pack.”

After asking Jordan Anthony, Registered Dietitian at, to take a look at grüns’ nutrient label, she had this to say about it,

“This is a convenient option especially for people who prefer taking their supplements in gummy form. It's certainly not bad for you; it has plenty of essential nutrients, and gruns has much lower price point."

AG1, on the other hand, is a powder, where you take 1 scoop and mix it with water. With each scoop, you’re looking at:

• Vitamins and minerals
• Digestive enzymes
• Prebiotics and probiotics
• Stress adaptogens
• Antioxidants
• Superfoods and mushrooms

I asked Jordan Anthony to take a look at AG1’s ingredient list, and here’s what she had to say,

“AG1 has a much more thorough ingredients list, and the powdered drink mix form factor is much more flexible.”

And Matt Rogers, Registered Dietitian at Tropical Oasis had this to say,

“I like that AG1 has a longer nutrient list – you get more out of each serving. I also like that AG1 is NSF certified for sport. On the other hand, Gruns is the more affordable option and comes in a gummy form, which can be more convenient to take, plus its nutrient list is still pretty good.”

Comparing Price & Value - 

AG1 is one of the most expensive greens supplements out there. You can try it once for $99, which is good for 30 servings. Or, you can subscribe monthly for $79. They’ve been around since 2010, pioneering the industry. In that timeframe, they developed the most credible third-party testing procedures, which is why they cost more than the competition.

AG1 has a 90-day money back guarantee, which provides more peace of mind.

Grüns, on the other hand, costs $20 less for a one-time purchase, coming in at $79.99. Or, you can subscribe monthly for $59.99, also around a $20 difference compared to AG1. Obviously $20 per month savings is huge for many of us.

Their testing procedures are not as rigorous as AG1, but they still use standardized third-party testing. And for many people, like me, that’s good enough, especially for a $20 difference.

Grüns offers a 30-day money back guarantee.

Check out the pricing table below for all you visual learners out there.

Comparing Form and Taste - It’s One or The Other

A huge decision making factor comes in the form in which you will actually take the greens supplement. The good thing, however, is that both brands do offer a money-back guarantee.

Grüns are in gummy form, and they’re a strawberry flavor. From my experience, the taste is sweet with a slight hint of an “earthy” flavor. The earthy flavor, however, is not nearly as strong as AG1.

You’ll take 8 gummies for one serving. This can be a good or a bad thing. Good because they are tasty and you’ll enjoy 8 of them. Bad because you have to eat 8 to get a serving and this could become annoying on some days.

AG1 is a powder form. You’ll take one scoop and mix it with water, or you can add it to a morning breakfast smoothie, which I’ve done plenty of times to mask the flavor.

You’ll have to mix very, very well. I use a frother and it still has some grains on the bottom. But, overall the taste is what I described earlier in this article. It has a hint of sweetness, but mostly it’s an earthy taste. I often think happy thoughts of benefits while drinking AG1, and it’s tolerable.

Conclusion

Both AG1 and grüns are excellent greens supplements to choose from. But there are some differences between the two.

Just to recap, here are those differences:

• AG1 has better third-party testing procedures and is NSF Certified in Sport
• Grüns gummies are more convenient to take and taste better
• Grüns is cheaper than AG1, by almost $20 per month
• AG1 is more expensive, but you’re paying for quality and peace of mind
• AG1’s formula has a slight advantage over Grüns, according to two Registered Dietitians mentioned in this article

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