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Green Foods vs Matcha Nude Matcha: 2026 Comparison

This 2026 comparison covers Green Foods and Matcha Nude across price, testing transparency, heavy metal disclosure, and organic certification. Matcha Nude publishes a numeric Certificate of Analysis with specific ppb values from a named lab. Green Foods has not published equivalent numeric results as of the last verification date. On price, Green Foods is $0.52/g less expensive per gram ($0.13/g vs $0.65/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

Green Foods

Green Foods is $0.52/g cheaper ($0.13/g vs $0.65/g).

Testing transparency

Matcha Nude

Matcha Nude is Tier 1 vs Unrated for Green Foods. Lower tier number means more disclosure.

Published lead level

Tie / indeterminate

Matcha Nude publishes a lead value (52 ppb). Green Foods has not published a numeric lead value. Cannot compare directly.

Origin

Tie / indeterminate

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

Organic certification

Tie / indeterminate

Both brands hold organic certification (ORGANIC and ORGANIC). Tie.

Side-by-Side Spec Table

FieldGreen FoodsMatcha Nude
OriginNot disclosedJapan
GradeCeremonialPremium
Price per gram$0.13/gBetter$0.65/g
Transparency tier--Tier 1
Publishes numeric COANoYesBetter
Third-party testedNoYesBetter
Organic certificationORGANICORGANIC
Lead (published)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)52 ppb
Cadmium (published)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)12 ppb
Arsenic (published)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)16 ppb
Mercury (published)Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)5 ppb
Pesticide testedNoNo
Last verifiedJune 27, 2026June 24, 2026
Green Foods
Matcha Nude

Origin

Not disclosed
Japan

Grade

Ceremonial
Premium

Price per gram

$0.13/g
$0.65/g

Transparency tier

--
Tier 1

Publishes numeric COA

No
Yes

Third-party tested

No
Yes

Organic certification

ORGANIC
ORGANIC

Lead (published)

Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
52 ppb

Cadmium (published)

Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
12 ppb

Arsenic (published)

Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
16 ppb

Mercury (published)

Not publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)
5 ppb

Pesticide tested

No
No

Last verified

June 27, 2026
June 24, 2026

Heavy Metals and Safety Disclosure

Matcha Nude reports a lead level of 52 ppb (verified June 24, 2026). Green Foods has not published a numeric lead value (checked June 27, 2026). Without a published value from Green Foods, a direct comparison is not possible. The absence of published data does not indicate safety or danger.

MetalGreen FoodsMatcha Nude
LeadNot publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)52 ppb
CadmiumNot publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)12 ppb
ArsenicNot publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)16 ppb
MercuryNot publicly published (checked June 27, 2026)5 ppb

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: Green Foods June 27, 2026, Matcha Nude June 24, 2026.

Price Comparison

Green Foods is $0.52/g cheaper than Matcha Nude ($0.13/g vs $0.65/g, a 80% difference). At 30 servings per month, that is approximately $31/month in savings.

Detailed Analysis

Testing Transparency

Matcha Nude publishes a numeric COA with specific ppb values from a named accredited lab. Green Foods has not published equivalent numeric results. No public testing statement has been found for Green Foods as of the last verification date.

Origin and Sourcing

Matcha Nude sources from Japan. Green Foods has not publicly disclosed a specific leaf origin region. Origin cannot be fully compared.

Which Should You Buy?

If testing transparency is your priority: Matcha Nude (Tier 1) discloses more than Green Foods (Unrated). If price per gram is your priority: Green Foods is the more affordable option at $0.13/g.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is Green Foods or Matcha Nude cheaper?

Green Foods is cheaper at $0.13/g vs $0.65/g per gram, a difference of $0.52/g. Prices verified as of 2026-06-27.

Does Green Foods publish lab results?

No public testing statement or COA has been found for Green Foods as of June 27, 2026.

Does Matcha Nude publish lab results?

Yes. Matcha Nude publishes a numeric Certificate of Analysis with specific ppb values from a named accredited lab. Verified June 24, 2026.

Which is third-party tested: Green Foods or Matcha Nude?

Matcha Nude is third-party tested. Green Foods does not have a confirmed third-party testing status as of the last verification date.

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