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365 by Whole Foods Market vs Jade Leaf Matcha: 2026 Comparison

This 2026 comparison covers 365 by Whole Foods Market and Jade Leaf across price, testing transparency, heavy metal disclosure, and organic certification. On price, 365 by Whole Foods Market is $0.31/g less expensive per gram ($0.14/g vs $0.45/g).

VerdictSpec tableHeavy metalsPriceFAQ

Verdict by Axis

No single overall winner is declared. The better choice depends on which axis matters most to you.

Price per gram

365 by Whole Foods Market

365 by Whole Foods Market is $0.31/g cheaper ($0.14/g vs $0.45/g).

Testing transparency

Jade Leaf

Jade Leaf is Tier 2 vs Unrated for 365 by Whole Foods Market. Lower tier number means more disclosure.

Published lead level

Tie / indeterminate

Neither brand has published a numeric lead value. Cannot compare.

Origin

Tie / indeterminate

One or both brands have not publicly disclosed their leaf origin region.

Organic certification

Jade Leaf

Jade Leaf holds ORGANIC certification. 365 by Whole Foods Market does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification.

Side-by-Side Spec Table

Field365 by Whole Foods MarketJade Leaf
OriginNot disclosedKagoshima and Uji, Japan
GradeNot specifiedCeremonial
Price per gram$0.14/gBetter$0.45/g
Transparency tier--Tier 2
Publishes numeric COANoNo
Third-party testedNoYesBetter
Organic certificationNoneORGANIC
Lead (published)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)Not publicly published (checked June 21, 2026)
Cadmium (published)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)Not publicly published (checked June 21, 2026)
Arsenic (published)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)Not publicly published (checked June 21, 2026)
Mercury (published)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)Not publicly published (checked June 21, 2026)
Pesticide testedNoNo
Last verifiedJune 27, 2026June 21, 2026
365 by Whole Foods Market
Jade Leaf

Origin

Not disclosed
Kagoshima and Uji, Japan

Grade

Not specified
Ceremonial

Price per gram

$0.14/g
$0.45/g

Transparency tier

--
Tier 2

Publishes numeric COA

No
No

Third-party tested

No
Yes

Organic certification

None
ORGANIC

Lead (published)

Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Not publicly published (checked June 21, 2026)

Cadmium (published)

Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Not publicly published (checked June 21, 2026)

Arsenic (published)

Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Not publicly published (checked June 21, 2026)

Mercury (published)

Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
Not publicly published (checked June 21, 2026)

Pesticide tested

No
No

Last verified

June 27, 2026
June 21, 2026

Heavy Metals and Safety Disclosure

Neither 365 by Whole Foods Market nor Jade Leaf has published numeric heavy metal values as of the last verification dates (June 27, 2026 and June 21, 2026 respectively). Without published ppb values, independent verification is not possible.

Metal365 by Whole Foods MarketJade Leaf
LeadNot publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)Not publicly published (checked June 21, 2026)
CadmiumNot publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)Not publicly published (checked June 21, 2026)
ArsenicNot publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)Not publicly published (checked June 21, 2026)
MercuryNot publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)Not publicly published (checked June 21, 2026)

Source: brand-published COAs and independent test results. Values are from specific batches and dates. Absence of published data does not indicate safety or danger. Last verified: 365 by Whole Foods Market June 27, 2026, Jade Leaf June 21, 2026.

Price Comparison

365 by Whole Foods Market is $0.31/g cheaper than Jade Leaf ($0.14/g vs $0.45/g, a 69% difference). At 30 servings per month, that is approximately $19/month in savings.

Detailed Analysis

Testing Transparency

No public testing statement has been found for 365 by Whole Foods Market as of the last verification date. Jade Leaf states that it tests its products but has not published numeric results publicly.

Origin and Sourcing

Jade Leaf sources from Kagoshima and Uji, Japan. 365 by Whole Foods Market has not publicly disclosed a specific leaf origin region. Origin cannot be fully compared.

Which Should You Buy?

If testing transparency is your priority: Jade Leaf (Tier 2) discloses more than 365 by Whole Foods Market (Unrated). If price per gram is your priority: 365 by Whole Foods Market is the more affordable option at $0.14/g. If organic certification matters to you: Jade Leaf holds ORGANIC certification. 365 by Whole Foods Market does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is 365 by Whole Foods Market or Jade Leaf cheaper?

365 by Whole Foods Market is cheaper at $0.14/g vs $0.45/g per gram, a difference of $0.31/g. Prices verified as of 2026-06-27.

Does 365 by Whole Foods Market publish lab results?

No public testing statement or COA has been found for 365 by Whole Foods Market as of June 27, 2026.

Does Jade Leaf publish lab results?

Jade Leaf states that it tests its products but has not published numeric results publicly as of June 21, 2026.

Which is third-party tested: 365 by Whole Foods Market or Jade Leaf?

Jade Leaf is third-party tested. 365 by Whole Foods Market does not have a confirmed third-party testing status as of the last verification date.

Is 365 by Whole Foods Market or Jade Leaf organic?

Jade Leaf holds ORGANIC certification. 365 by Whole Foods Market does not have a publicly confirmed organic certification as of the last verification date.

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