Label arithmetic · NIH DSLD snapshot 2026-08-10
How much magnesium is in magnesium carbonate? 24.8–28.8% by weight, so 100 mg of magnesium takes 347–404 mg of carbonate
24.8–28.8% of magnesium carbonate is magnesium: 100 mg takes 347–404 mg of salt, 0.5–0.6 size 00 capsules. No ranked US price (Nov 2).
Magnesium carbonate is 24.8–28.8% elemental magnesium, so 100 mg of magnesium needs 347–404 mg of compound, about 0.5–0.6 size 00 capsules at 0.8 g/mL powder density. No capsule label names magnesium carbonate alone as of 2026-08-10, so no capsule verdict is counted. No US retail price is matched as of 2026-11-02.
computed from chemical formula
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| oxide |
| 60.3% |
| hydroxide |
| 41.7% |
| carbonate |
| 24.8–28.8% |
| chloride |
| 12.0–25.5% |
| sulfate |
| 9.9–20.2% |
| citrate |
| 11.3–16.2% |
| aspartate |
| 7.5–15.6% |
| malate |
| 12.6–15.5% |
| glycinate |
| 11.8–14.1% |
| glycerophosphate |
| 12.5% |
| lactate |
| 10.2–12.0% |
| taurate |
| 8.9% |
| L-threonate |
| 8.3% |
| orotate |
| 7.3% |
| gluconate |
| 5.9% |
Data release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · registry snapshot 2026-08-10 · latest price observation 2026-11-02 · chemistry 2026-10-17
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How much elemental magnesium is actually in 100, 200 or 400 mg of carbonate?
Magnesium carbonate is 24.8–28.8% elemental magnesium by mass (MgCO₃, molar mass 84.31). Magnesium carbonate has a molar mass of 84.31 against magnesium's 24.305, so 24.8–28.8% of its mass is magnesium. One caveat: anhydrous or hydrated; labels rarely state which, so the figures below are given as a range wherever that matters. Every 100 mg of elemental magnesium from it needs 347–404 mg of the compound, calculated 2026-10-17.
computedThe filed salt can have more than one hydration state, so its elemental fraction is shown as a range.
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| carbonate |
| 1,387 · 1,614 |
| oxide |
| 663 |
| Elemental magnesium | carbonate required | Size 00 capsules that much powder fills |
|---|---|---|
| 100 mg | 347–404 mg | 1 size 00 capsules (0.5–0.6 capsules' worth of powder) |
| 200 mg | 694–807 mg | 1–2 size 00 capsules (1.0–1.1 capsules' worth of powder) |
| 400 mg | 1,387–1,614 mg | 2–3 size 00 capsules (1.9–2.2 capsules' worth of powder) |
anhydrous or hydrated; labels rarely state which
Source · Chemical formula and atomic masses · Calculated 2026-08-10; powder density 0.8 g/mL, the top of the usual 0.6–0.8 range · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
Estimated salt mass versus assumed capsule capacity
No capsule label names magnesium carbonate alone as of 2026-08-10, so no capsule verdict is counted. The 23 labels naming this form remain in the full registry.
computed with assumptionNo capsule label naming carbonate alone can be checked against capsule sizes in this snapshot.
| Mass budget verdict | Labels |
|---|---|
| Capsule labels naming this salt alone | None as of 2026-08-10 |
A size 00 capsule holds about 730 mg of powder at powder density 0.8 g/mL, the top of the usual 0.6–0.8 range; a size 000 about 1,100 mg.
Source · NIH DSLD labels; mass balance · Recognized salt only; 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
Is a label called carbonate really carbonate, or mixed with another salt?
0 of 3 labels naming carbonate also name another form as of 2026-08-10. The table counts partner names on filed labels; a named blend does not establish the elemental contribution of each salt. Open the full label list to inspect individual records.
measuredA defined molecular formula permits a calculated fraction.
| Other named form | Labels |
|---|---|
| No other named form | 3 labels reviewed |
Source · NIH DSLD magnesium rows · Labels naming this salt; 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
I need 200 mg of actual magnesium. What changes in compound weight and capsules between carbonate and other forms?
For 200 mg of elemental magnesium, carbonate needs 694–807 mg of compound, against oxide at 332 mg. Size 00 holds about 730 mg at powder density 0.8 g/mL, the top of the usual 0.6–0.8 range. Each row uses the stated elemental fraction; hydration ambiguity stays a range, and any price comparison remains within a single salt.
computed with assumption| Salt | Elemental fraction | Compound for 200 mg | Size 00 capsules |
|---|---|---|---|
| Magnesium carbonate | 24.8–28.8% | 694–807 mg | 1–2 size 00 |
| Magnesium glycinate | 11.8–14.1% | 1,418–1,691 mg | 2–3 size 00 |
| Magnesium citrate | 11.3–16.2% | 1,238–1,770 mg | 2–3 size 00 |
| Magnesium oxide | 60.3% | 332 mg | 1 size 00 |
| Magnesium malate | 12.6–15.5% | 1,287–1,584 mg | 2–3 size 00 |
Source · Chemical formulas and capsule capacity · Calculated 2026-08-10; powder density 0.8 g/mL, the top of the usual 0.6–0.8 range · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
What does carbonate cost per 100 mg of elemental magnesium, and which label is cheapest by declared elemental magnesium?
No ranked price per 100 mg of declared elemental magnesium is available for carbonate as of 2026-11-02. No observed price is on review. The 3 recognized labels remain visible in the registry even where no US retail price is matched.
computedNo US retail price is matched to this salt as of 2026-11-02.
| Rank | Label | EC100 | Match and observation |
|---|---|---|---|
| No rank | No ranked offer | No EC100 matched | Checked 2026-11-02 |
Source · Amazon via licensed data provider · Unique ASIN and observation date; prices observed 2026-10-26 to 2026-11-02 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
What else is in carbonate labels, including stearate, shells and fillers?
5 named excipients appear in the top displayed list among 3 labels naming carbonate as of 2026-08-10. A listed ingredient is a filed name, not a quantified mass; open the underlying label to check context and capsule material.
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| cellulose |
| 2 |
| l-glycine |
| magnesium stearate |
| silicon dioxide |
| stearic acid |
| Filed ingredient | Labels |
|---|---|
| cellulose | 2 of 3 |
| l-glycine | 2 of 3 |
| magnesium stearate | 2 of 3 |
| silicon dioxide | 2 of 3 |
| stearic acid | 2 of 3 |
Source · NIH DSLD full label ingredient fields · Labels naming this salt; 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
What did studies measure about absorption and side effects for carbonate?
2 studies in our PubMed checked registry measured outcomes involving carbonate as of 2026-08-10. The table names each design and measured outcome, against no pooled comparison across different study methods. No study in our registry of 16 measured side effects for carbonate as of 2026-08-10.
measured2 studies in this registry measured outcomes involving carbonate.
| Year | Study design and measured outcome | PubMed |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Short-term, 10-day supplementation study in 61 healthy young female adults, comparing three magnesium supplement forms: magnesium oxide (powder/granulate), magnesium citrate, and magnesium carbonate (effervescent tablets). Ionized magnesium concentration and its percentage of total magnesium; serum total magnesium concentration; other serum electrolyte levels , each assessed at baseline and after the 10-day intervention. | PMID 35041150 |
| 2005 | Eighty male Wistar rats fed a magnesium-depleted diet for three weeks, then randomised into ten groups, each receiving a different magnesium salt labelled with a stable isotope. Stable isotopes allow absorption and retention to be traced directly rather than inferred from urine, across ten salts at once , the widest head-to-head comparison in the literature. | PMID 16548135 |
Source · PubMed checked study registry · Registry checked 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
Which labels file carbonate, and how much do they declare per serving?
3 labels name carbonate; 3 have a computable elemental amount per serving, with median 133 mg, against the full list linked below. The first eight are shown here. Values are filed elemental magnesium, not an assay of the contents, in the NIH DSLD snapshot 2026-08-10.
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| P10 133 mg |
| P50 133 mg |
| P90 347 mg |
| Label | Declared elemental per serving | NIH DSLD |
|---|---|---|
| PureBulk.com Magnesium Carbonate Micronized | 400 mg | 23160 |
| Wonder Laboratories Magnesium | 133 mg | 256376 |
| Wonder Laboratories Magnesium | 133 mg | 256377 |
Source · NIH DSLD on-market labels · Labels naming this salt; snapshot 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
Where do these numbers come from, and how do I cite or correct them?
The 3 recognized carbonate labels come from the NIH DSLD snapshot 2026-08-10. Chemistry was calculated from molecular formulas on 2026-10-17; observed retail prices are checked 2026-11-02. The linked CSV carries only values displayed on this page. Cite the release and report a claim if a filed label or calculation needs correction.
computed| Layer | Source and date |
|---|---|
| Labels | NIH DSLD snapshot 2026-08-10 |
| Chemistry | Formula calculation 2026-10-17 |
| Retail | Prices observed 2026-10-26 to 2026-11-02 |
Source · NIH DSLD; chemical formulas; Amazon via licensed data provider · Release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method