Label arithmetic · NIH DSLD 55106
KAL Magnesium Citrate 160 mg Powder: 160 mg of magnesium per 1.7 gram, 139 servings
160 mg of magnesium in each 1.7 gram, about 139 servings per 8.32 oz. Citrate is 11.3–16.2% magnesium. Inside: salt per scoop, %DV check.
KAL Magnesium Citrate 160 mg Powder declares 160 mg of elemental magnesium per serving as citrate, which means 990–1,416 mg of magnesium citrate powder in one serving, compared with 1,100 mg in the largest standard capsule; that is the weight of the salt alone, before any fillers or flavours in the scoop. No US retail price matched as of 2026-11-02; 17 of the 135 citrate labels in this registry have a matched price. NIH DSLD 55106, label dated 2016-01-25.
computed from the filed label
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| Displayed chart text |
|---|
| gluconate |
| 2,730 |
| orotate |
| 2,201 |
| L-threonate |
| 1,939 |
| taurate |
| 1,794 |
| lactate |
| 1,332 |
| glycerophosphate |
| 1,280 |
| glycinate |
| 1,135 |
| malate |
| 1,030 |
| aspartate |
| 1,023 |
| citrate |
| 990 |
| sulfate |
| 792 |
| chloride |
| 627 |
| carbonate |
| 555 |
| hydroxide |
| 384 |
| oxide |
| 265 |
Data release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · registry snapshot 2026-08-10 · latest price observation 2026-10-19 · chemistry 2026-10-17
Mass: 990–1,416 mg per serving · Price: none matched · % DV: 40% vs 38%
Elemental: The magnesium itself; the rest of the compound weight is the partner molecule.
Compound: The whole salt, such as magnesium glycinate, that must physically fit in the capsule.
Size 000: The largest standard capsule, about 1,100 mg of powder at 0.8 g/mL, the top of the usual 0.6–0.8 range; size 00 holds about 730 mg and size 0 about 545 mg.
Recompute with your price
Enter the price you paid; the declared amount and servings of this label are prefilled, so the result is the cost per 100 mg of elemental magnesium for your bottle.
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How much citrate powder is in one scoop?
KAL Magnesium Citrate 160 mg Powder carries 990–1,416 mg of magnesium citrate per serving for 160 mg of elemental magnesium, against 1,100 mg in the largest standard capsule; capsule capacities do not apply to this powder.
computed with assumption| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Elemental magnesium per serving | 160 mg |
| Units per serving | Not a discrete unit as of 2026-11-02 |
| Magnesium citrate per serving | 990–1,416 mg |
| Magnesium citrate per serving | Not computable as of 2026-11-02 |
| Capsule capacity 0 · 00 · 000 | 545 · 730 · 1,100 mg |
| Verdict | Capsule sizes do not apply |
The filed salt can have more than one hydration state (trimagnesium dicitrate 16.2%; dibasic and hydrated forms as low as 11.3%), so the compound mass is a range.
Source · NIH DSLD 55106 · label 2016-01-25; snapshot 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
How much elemental magnesium is actually in this label's filed magnesium lines?
KAL Magnesium Citrate 160 mg Powder files 1 magnesium line in NIH DSLD 55106; the selected primary line declares 160 mg of elemental magnesium per serving, against 0 other rows excluded from the primary amount. A salt named under another nutrient does not turn that nutrient's quantity into elemental magnesium.
measured| Filed amount | Salt or note as filed | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 160 mg | citrate · Magnesium (Form: as Magnesium Citrate) | Primary serving |
Source · NIH DSLD 55106 · label 2016-01-25; snapshot 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
Does this label's citrate claim hold up, or could the magnesium come from another source?
The label names one magnesium form, citrate, resolved from the filed magnesium line; capsule capacities do not apply to this form, compared with oxide, the salt richest in magnesium at 60.3%.
computed with assumption| Form named on the label | Elemental fraction | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Magnesium citrate | 11.3–16.2% | filed magnesium line |
Source · NIH DSLD 55106 · label 2016-01-25; snapshot 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
Is this a good price for the elemental magnesium I'm actually getting?
No US retail price is matched to this label as of 2026-11-02; 17 of 135 citrate labels have one, against a median of $0.1159 per 100 mg among 12 ranked citrate offers.
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| n=12 |
| P25 $0.0843 |
| P75 $0.1469 |
| median $0.1159 |
| Rank | Label | Per 100 mg | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Best Naturals Magnesium Citrate 200 mg | $0.0344 | 2026-11-02 |
| 2 | Solgar Magnesium Citrate | $0.0607 | 2026-11-02 |
| 3 | LES Labs Magnesium Citrate | $0.0777 | 2026-11-02 |
| 4 | Bluebonnet Magnesium Citrate | $0.0865 | 2026-11-02 |
| 5 | Solaray Magnesium Citrate 400 mg | $0.0868 | 2026-11-02 |
| Median | 12 ranked citrate offers | $0.1159 | 2026-11-02 |
Source · Amazon via licensed data provider; NIH DSLD · unique ASIN × date; prices observed 2026-10-26 to 2026-11-02 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
How many days will this bottle last at the label's own serving, and what does a day cost?
At the label's own serving, KAL Magnesium Citrate 160 mg Powder lasts 139 days: 139 servings against 1 serving a day in the filed directions.
computed| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Net contents as filed | 8.32 oz.; 236 Gram(s) |
| Serving size as filed | 1.7 Gram(s) (1/2 heaping teaspoon) |
| Servings per container | 139 |
| Servings per day in the directions | 1 |
| Days per bottle | 139 days |
| $ per 30 days at one label serving a day | No ranked price as of 2026-11-02 |
| $ per 30 days at 420 mg Daily Value | No ranked price as of 2026-11-02 |
Source · NIH DSLD 55106 · label 2016-01-25; snapshot 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
What does "40% Daily Value" mean here, and does it recompute?
The label declares 40% Daily Value; 160 mg against the 420 mg reference in 21 CFR 101.9 recomputes to 38%, a difference of 2 points. Labels filed under the earlier 400 mg reference, or with a different filing basis, show gaps of this kind.
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| Declared vs recomputed % |
| DV |
| 38 · 40 |
| Declared vs |
| recomputed % DV |
| Group as filed | Declared | Reference | Recomputed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adults and children 4 or more years of age | 40% | 420 mg | 38% |
| Children less than 4 years of age | 80% | Not resolved | Not computable |
Source · NIH DSLD 55106; 21 CFR 101.9 · label 2016-01-25 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
Why does this label contain these other ingredients, what shell is it, and who is it filed for?
KAL Magnesium Citrate 160 mg Powder files 3 other ingredients, and no magnesium stearate, against 43 of 135 citrate labels that list magnesium stearate.
measured| Entry | Filed ingredient or declaration |
|---|---|
| 1 | natural Orange flavor |
| 2 | Citric Acid |
| 3 | Stevia |
| Target group | Vegetarian |
| Target group | Children (All) |
Source · NIH DSLD 55106 · label 2016-01-25; snapshot 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
What has research measured about citrate, and about side effects?
10 studies in the PubMed-checked registry measured outcomes involving citrate; 1 mention gastrointestinal or adverse outcomes. They measured the salt, not this label.
measured| Year | Study | PubMed |
|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Comparing the Bioavailability of Two Seawater-Derived Magnesium Preparations. | 40955524 |
| 2024 | Comparative Clinical Study on Magnesium Absorption and Side Effects After Oral Intake of Microencapsulated Magnesium (MAGSHAPE™ Microcapsules) Versus Other Magnesium Sources. | 39770988 |
| 2022 | Effects of short-term magnesium supplementation on ionized, total magnesium and other relevant electrolytes levels. | 35041150 |
Source · PubMed-checked study registry · registry checked 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
Has this brand had FDA recalls or adverse event reports?
KAL has 0 FDA recall records matched by brand name in the enforcement data queried 2026-10-19. KAL has FDA CAERS adverse event reports on record at brand level, as do 143 of 273 brands in this registry; openFDA states that “there is no certainty that the reported event (adverse event) was actually due to the product” and that reports “cannot be used to estimate the incidence of these events.”
measured| Recall | Date | Reason | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| No recall record as of 2026-10-19 |
Source · openFDA enforcement and CAERS · queried 2026-10-19 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
Is this the same formula as another brand's, and how do their prices differ?
No other brand files the same formulation (ingredients, shell, units and rounded amount) as of 2026-11-02.
computed| Label | Brand | Price per 100 mg |
|---|---|---|
| No cross-brand match as of 2026-11-02 |
Source · NIH DSLD 55106 · label 2016-01-25; snapshot 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
Which labels are closest to this one, with the same salt and dose?
No other label files the same resolved salt within ±10% of this label's dose per unit as of 2026-11-02.
computed| Label | Elemental per unit | Price | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| No neighbour as of 2026-11-02 |
Source · NIH DSLD 55106 · label 2016-01-25; snapshot 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
Where does this record come from, what is missing, and how do I cite or correct it?
Every value on this page traces to NIH DSLD 55106 (label 2016-01-25, snapshot 2026-08-10) and the chemistry model of 2026-09-13. 1 gap remain: No US retail price matched as of 2026-11-02 (barcode 0 21245 54360 2). The CSV carries the values shown here.
measured| Field | As filed |
|---|---|
| NIH DSLD label | NIH DSLD 55106 |
| Label date | 2016-01-25 |
| Date entered into DSLD | 2016-01-25 |
| Barcode (UPC) as filed | 0 21245 54360 2 |
| Comments or Questions | KAL, Park City, UT, USA |
| Manufactured by | Nutraceutical Corp. |
| Claim category as filed | Nutrient |
| Claim category as filed | All Other |
20 additional rows
| Field | As filed |
|---|---|
| Claim category as filed | Structure/Function |
| Formula re: Type | Dinosaurs Supplements For Kids |
| FDA Statement of Identity | Dietary Supplement |
| Formula re: Contains | 160 mg Powder |
| Formulation re: Vegetarian/Vegan | Easy-Dissolve-Vegetarian |
| Brand IP Statement(s) re: (c), (TM), (SM) | Since 1932 KAL Innovative Quality |
| General Statements: All Other Content | Discussion: Dinosaurs Magnesium Citrate powder is a naturally flavored orange powder that kids will love. |
| Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions | Mixed directly into water or their favorite beverage, it is intended to provide added Magnesium to the diet. |
| Formula re: Contains | Mixed directly into water or their favorite beverage, it is intended to provide added Magnesium to the diet. Magnesium Citrate is intended to provide nutritive support for bowel health, muscle and nerve health and bone development. |
| Formulation re: Does NOT Contain | KAL Dinosaurs Magnesium Citrate powder is water-soluble, vegetarian, soy-free and tastes great! |
| FDA Disclaimer Statement | These statements have not been evaluated by the FDA. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. |
| General Statements: All Other Content | 8919145 0615 |
| Precautions re: All Other | WARNING: Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing. |
| Precautions re: Children | Keep out of reach of children. |
| Precautions re: All Other | Keep your licensed health care practitioner informed when using this product. |
| Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions | Directions: Use only as directed. Stir 1.7 g (1/2 heaping teaspoon) into 8 oz of water or your child's favorite beverage. Product dissolves best when added gradually to the liquid. |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry place. |
| Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions | 1 Daily |
| Physical state | Powder |
| Registry snapshot | 2026-08-10 |
Source · NIH DSLD 55106 · label 2016-01-25; snapshot 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
6 brand pages linked below contain magnesium labels from the NIH DSLD registry snapshot dated 2026-08-10.