BIOGENA ONE as an AG1 alternative? - the ultimative greens powder comparison

BIOGENA ONE as an AG1 alternative? - the ultimative greens powder comparison

Greens powders are becoming increasingly popular as they offer a concentrated load of nutrients in a convenient drink. Brands such as AG1 and BIOGENA ONE are among the big players. But what is the difference exactly between the two? We compare ingredients including dosages, flavor and taste, the companies behind and of course the price. Here we go!

1. Ingredients & dosages

2. Flavor and taste

3. Companies behind the green powders

4. Price/Value-for-money


1. Ingredients & dosages in comparison

The best greens powders provide a broad spectrum of nutrients, including vitamins, minerals, plant-based active ingredients and beneficial gut bacteria. When forming your buying decision, the right dosage is something you should check. Many products sound promising but only contain small amounts of certain nutrients. A good greens powder drink should be sufficiently dosed to have a truly health-supporting effect*. For this you can use the NRV – “Nutrient Reference Value” – which are EU guidance levels on the daily amount of vitamins and minerals a healthy person needs to prevent deficiencies.

With products that don’t disclose their ingredients and dosage transparently, customers risk receiving an inadequate dosage.

Here’s a direct comparison of the two leading all-in-one supplement drinks (Source Websites, 01.04.2025):

 

BIOGENA ONE

Serving
(10 g)

% NRV ***

AG1

Serving
(12 g)

% NRV ***

Vitamins

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vitamin A (µg RE)

included

600 µg

75%

Vitamin A

250 µg RE

31%

Vitamin D3

included

25 µg

500%

Ingredient not included

-

-

Vitamin E (mg α-TE)

included

15 mg

125%

Vitamin E

32 mg

267%

Vitamin K2

included

25 µg

33%

Dosage not disclosed

-

-

Vitamin C

included

320 mg

400%

included

420 mg

525%

Thiamin (Vitamin B1)

included

3.3 mg

300%

included

3.0 mg

273%

Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)

included

4.2 mg

300%

included

2.0 mg

143%

Niacin (mg NE) (Vitamin B3)

included

48 mg

300%

included

16 mg

100%

Pantothenic acid (Vitamin B5)

included

18 mg

300%

included

5.0 mg

83%

Vitamin B6

included

4.2 mg

300%

included

5.0 mg

357%

Folic acid

included as 5MTHF-glucosamine

300 µg

150%

included as calcium-L-methylfolate

400 µg

200%

Vitamin B12

included

7.5 µg

300%

included

200 µg

8000%

Biotin

included

150 µg

300%

included

330 µg

660%

Minerals & trace elements

 

 

 

 

 

 

Potassium

included

300 mg

15%

included, dosage not disclosed

-

-

Calcium

included

120 mg

15%

included

120 mg

15%

Magnesium

included

56 mg

15%

included, dosage not disclosed

-

-

Phosphorus

included

 

 

included

125 mg

18%

Selenium

included

27.5 µg

50%

included

22 µg

40%

Copper

included

0.25 mg

25%

included

0.4 mg

40%

Manganese

included

2 mg

100%

included

0.9 mg

45%

Chromium

included

20 µg

50%

included

25 µg

63%

Molybdenum

included

25 µg

50%

included

45 µg

90%

Zinc

included

5 mg

50%

included

14 mg

140%

Silicon

included

10 mg

-

included

15,7 mg

-

Boron

included

0.5 mg

-

not included

-

-

Amino acids

 

 

 

 

 

 

L-glutamine

included

250 mg

-

not included

-

-

Glycine

included

250 mg

-

not included

-

-

L-lysine

included

50 mg

-

not included

-

-

Plant substances

 

 

 

 

 

 

Polyphenols (total)

included

38 mg

-

included, dosage not disclosed

-

-

Glucoraphanin (glucosinolate)

included

2 mg

-

included, dosage not disclosed

-

-

Carotenoids

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beta-Carotin

included, dosage not disclosed

-

-

included, dosage not disclosed

-

-

Astaxanthin

included

0.5 mg

-

not included

-

-

Zeaxanthin

included

0.5 mg

-

not included

-

-

Lutein

included

0.5 mg

-

not included

-

-

Lycopene

included

0.5 mg

-

not included

-

-

Algae

included

 

 

 

 

 

Spirulina platensis

included

300 mg

-

included, dosage not disclosed

-

-

Chlorella vulgaris

included

100 mg

-

included, dosage not disclosed

-

-

Vital mushrooms

included

 

 

 

 

 

Reishi powder

included

50 mg

-

included, dosage not disclosed

-

-

Cordyceps powder

included

20 mg

-

not included

-

-

Shiitake mushroom powder

not included

-

-

included, dosage not disclosed

-

-

Other substances

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lactobacilli and bifidobacteria powder

  • Lactobacillus rhamnosus

  • Bifidobacterium animalis ssp. lactis

  • Bifidobacterium breve

  • Lactobacillus paracasei

  • Lactobacillus acidophilus

  • Lactobacillus casei

  • Lactobacillus plantarum

  • Streptococcus thermophilus

  • Bifidobacterium longum

  • Bifidobacterium bifidum

150 mg
5.0 B CFU

-

  • Lactobacillus acidophilus (at the time of manufacture)

  • Bifidobacterium bifidum (at the time of manufacture)

3.6 B CFU

 

3.6 B CFU

-

 

-

Taurine

included

100 mg

-

Ingredient not included

-

-

Coenzyme Q10

included (as KANEKA UBIQUINOL™)

30 mg

-

included (as Ubiquinone)

60 mg

-

Beta-Glucans

included

20 mg

-

Ingredient not included

-

-

Quercetin

included

10 mg

-

Ingredient not included

-

-

trans-resveratrol

included

5 mg

-

Ingredient not included

-

-

Alpha lipoic acid

not included

-

-

Alpha lipoic acid

42 mg

-

Fibre

included, dosage not disclosed

-

-

included

2 g

-

Choline

not included

-

-

included

100 mg

-

Inositol

not included

-

-

included

100 mg

-

Rutin

not included

-

-

included

25 mg

-

 

*** % of the reference quantity according to EU Regulation 1169/2011


BIOGENA ONE

AG1

Ingredients

Apple fruit powder, natural flavourings, potassium citrate, cucumber fruit powder (7.6 %), calcium citrate, magnesium citrate, calcium-L-ascorbate, acid: citric acid, kiwi fruit powder, Spirulina platensis (contains sulphites), inulin from the chicory root, Moringa leaf powder, L-glutamine, glycine, acacia fibre, barley grass powder, wheatgrass powder, carrot powder, lactobacilli and bifidobacteria powder***, green mint powder, baobab fruit pulp, spinach powder, broccoli powder, açaí fruit powder, celery powder, kale powder, Chlorella vulgaris powder (contains sulphites), ubiquinol (contains soybean), taurine, L-lysine hydrochloride, wasabi leaf powder, papaya powder, acerola fruit juice powder, matcha powder, Reishi powder, nicotinamide, amla extract, D-alpha tocopheryl acetate, bamboo extract (contains silicon), yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae) beta-glucans, broccoli extract, blueberry extract, blackcurrant extract, artichoke juice powder, bitter melon extract, ginseng root extract, ginkgo leaf powder, maca extract, aloe vera gel extract, pumpkin seed extract, stinging nettle extract, cordyceps powder (Cordyceps sinensis), astaxanthin-rich oleoresin from Haematococcus pluvialis algae, beta-carotene, calcium-D-pantothenate, zinc bisglycinate, manganese gluconate, vitamin K2 (menaquinone-7), sweetener: sucralose;, quercetin, cholecalciferol, pomegranate extract, grape seed extract (Vitis vinifera), grape extract, olive leaf extract, citrus bioflavonoids, ginger root extract, dandelion extract, hops extract, rosemary extract, thyme extract, oregano extract, sage leaf extract, lavender extract, eucalyptus leaf extract, fennel extract, Astragalus membranaceus root extract, paprika extract (contains zeaxanthin), lycopene (from tomato), sodium molybdate, sodium selenite, pyridoxine hydrochloride, trans-resveratrol, riboflavin, thiamine mononitrate, boric acid, Marigold extract (contains lutein), saffron extract, copper bisglycinate, 5MTHF-glucosamine, hydroxocobalamin, chromium picolinate, D-biotin.

Ingredients

Apple powder, spirulina powder, pea protein isolate, lecithin (SOY), inulin (from chicory root), calcium salts of citric acid, vitamin C (L-ascorbic acid), citrus flavonoids, natural flavouring, chlorella powder, alfalfa leaf powder, barley leaf powder, beta-glucan (oat), papaya fruit powder, broccoli powder, potassium salts of orthophosphoric acid, magnesium bisglycinate, beet root powder, antioxidant (citric acid), inositol, carrot root powder, acerola fruit extract, cocoa powder, licorice root powder, ginger root powder, spinach leaf powder, bromelain, Bifidobacterium bifidum, calcium salts of orthophosphoric acid, coenzyme Q-10 (ubiquinone), rose hip fruit extract, alpha lipoic acid, zinc citrate, vitamin E (D-alpha-tocopheryl acid succinate), alpha lipoic acid, artichoke leaf extract, Lactobacillus acidophilus, sweetener (steviol glycosides from stevia), stabiliser (silica), pineapple fruit powder, reishi mushroom powder, shiitake mushroom powder, bilberry fruit powder, rutin, astragalus root extract, rosemary leaf extract, niacin (nicotinamide), ashwagandha root extract, selenium enriched yeast, lycium berry fruit extract, dandelion extract, fucoidan extract from seaweed Fucus vesiculosus, vitamin B6 (pyridoxal 5'-phosphate), eleuthero root extract, pantothenic acid (D-pantothenate, calcium), burdock root extract, niacin (nicotinic acid), vitamin B1 (thiamin hydrochloride), hawthorn berry extract, vitamin B2 (riboflavin), sodium molybdate, (molybdenum (VI)), bilberry fruit extract, manganese gluconate, copper gluconate, milk thistle seed extract, folic acid (calcium-L-methylfolate), grape seed extract, vitamin A (beta-carotene), biotin (D-biotin), vitamin B12 (methylcobalamin), chromium picolinate, vitamin K (menaquinone-7).

 

2. Flavor and Taste

When it comes to greens drinks and their flavor, there’s an obvious challenge: when you pulverize fruits or vegetables and mix in a variety of different ingredients, it can create quite a challenging scent. That’s why everyone should try for themselves which smell they can live with each day after opening the greens powder. With our two big players, the scent is very balanced overall – though with BIOGENA ONE, it’s less intense compared to AG1’s pouch, thanks to the individual sachets.

What does BIOGENA ONE taste like?

BIOGENA ONE tastes like a refreshing blend of apple and kiwi flavor. Cucumber and wasabi leaf powder also contribute to the unique flavor.

Compared to BIOGENA ONE, AG1’s taste comes with a pleasant sweetness and notes of pineapple and vanilla.

Now, which one tastes better?

Well, to stay fair in this comparison, and as tastes are always subjective – we decided not to write about the test result of a blind testing we did with 100 people in Vienna. But: Even though they’re both green, they taste really different. So we happily encourage you to simply compare for yourself. If you’ve already tested AG1, you might want to give BIOGENA ONE also a try and order our 2-day taste test from our shop for free (Code: TASTEONE25).

Finally, why is taste such a big thing? Our behavioral scientist has a simple answer: “Only taste makes your healthy routine stick.” Because you will use your greens drink every single day. And a taste that works for you is – as we call it in Austria – like Christmas and Easter in one day: It’s awesome and will help you to create your daily healthy routine – and really stick to it.

 

3. The companies behind

Both companies behind the products, BIOGENA and AG1, have been around for some time. Let’s see where we can spot similarities and differences:


 

BIOGENA

AG1

Foundation

Founded 2008 in Salzburg, Austria, by Albert Schmidbauer

Founded in 2010 in New Zealand by Chris Ashenden

Product

  • Science-based product development

  • BIOGENA offers 280+ different supplement products - ranging from single supplements to ranges for sports, aesthetics, pets and all-in-one functional drinks

  • BIOGENA works with 23.000+ partner doctors in Austria, Germany and Switzerland

  • Science-based product development

  • AG1 offers one core supplement product with additional D3+K2 drops

Production

  • Production in own manufacturing plant in Salzburg, Austria

  • Production location is public and can be visited (see how products are mixed and packaged through a glass pane)

  • Production is certified according to ISO 22.000:2018 (an international standard that specifies the requirements for a food safety management system - FSMS)

  • GMP-certified (Good Manufacturing Practice is a system of quality assurance that ensures products are consistently produced and controlled according to established quality standards)

  • Production facilities not disclosed

  • Production facilities are TGA®-registered (by Therapeutic Goods Administration, a regulatory body in Australia, ensuring adherence to high quality and safety standards)

Quality & Controls

  • Quality test of every production batch by the independent LEFO Institute in Germany (for heavy metal, pesticides, micro-biology and ingredients' quality)

  • BIOGENA ONE is on the Cologne List®, an initiative from the sports sector that lists dietary supplements and sports nutrition with minimized doping risk

  • Testing for heavy metals, contaminants, and banned substances (for hundreds of various pesticides)

  • AG1 is on the Cologne List®

  • AG1 is NSF certified for sports, the standard for professional athletes in the USA who must adhere to strict rules for dietary supplements and nutritional products


 

4. Greens powder price comparison

When it comes to price, what we as consumers want to understand is: Is it worth it? We have seen so far in this comparison that both products come with a strong foundation in ingredients and quality. Both BIOGENA ONE and AG1 are well-respected leaders in the greens drink category, so let’s compare the value-for-money game:


 

BIOGENA ONE 

AG1

Single Purchase

Starter Bundle € 119,
with ongoing 33% promotion for new customers € 79.73

  • ONE 30-day box with 30 single-portion sachets

  • Free ONE Signature Drink Bottle

Starter Bundle € 107

  • AG1 Pouch (30-day supply)

  • Free AG1 Metal Scoop

Subscription

Subscription from € 76.30 to € 54.50,
can be cancelled after min. subscription term

  • Premium Welcome Box

  • 30-day box with 30 single-portion sachets

  • Free ONE Signature Drink Bottle

Loyalty is awarded:

  • € 54.50 with 12-month min. subscription term

  • € 65.40 with 6-month min. subscription term

  • € 76.30 with 3-month min. subscription term

Subscription € 87,
can be cancelled every month

  • AG1 Pouch (30-day supply)

  • Free AG1 Welcome Kit (can, drink bottle)

  • Currently as free add-on:

    • Travel Packs (5 Count)

    • D3+K2 drops (as not included in core product)


Conclusion

With BIOGENA ONE and AG1, you are comparing two of the best greens drinks products in the premium supplement industry. Both combine sound scientific grounding with high quality and production standards. While having many similarities, the 3 obvious differences are:

1) ingredients list and dosage
2) taste
3) price

So test and take the best one for you!


Sources:

https://biogena.com/en/about-biogena 

https://biogena-one.com/en/pages/ingredients

https://drinkag1.com/en-eu/about-ag1/ingredients/ctr

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