Label arithmetic · NIH DSLD 296572
Meijer Magnesium Citrate 250 mg: 125 mg of magnesium per softgel, 2 softgels a day
125 mg of magnesium per softgel; the label's 2 softgels a day give 250 mg. Softgel fill is not modelled (Oct 17). Inside: label lines, ingredients.
Meijer Magnesium Citrate 250 mg declares 250 mg of elemental magnesium per serving as citrate, which means 1,547–2,212 mg of magnesium citrate compound in one 2 softgel(s), compared with 1,100 mg in the largest standard capsule; capsule verdicts do not apply to this softgel capsule. 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 296572, label dated 2023-08-23.
computed from the filed label
Chart data
| Displayed chart text |
|---|
| gluconate |
| 4,266 |
| orotate |
| 3,439 |
| L-threonate |
| 3,030 |
| taurate |
| 2,803 |
| lactate |
| 2,082 |
| glycerophosphate |
| 2,000 |
| glycinate |
| 1,773 |
| malate |
| 1,609 |
| aspartate |
| 1,598 |
| citrate |
| 1,547 |
| sulfate |
| 1,238 |
| chloride |
| 979 |
| carbonate |
| 867 |
| hydroxide |
| 600 |
| oxide |
| 414 |
Data release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · registry snapshot 2026-08-10 · latest price observation 2026-10-19 · chemistry 2026-10-17
Mass: 774–1,106 mg per softgel · Price: none matched · % DV: 60% vs 60%
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.
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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 compound is in one serving?
Meijer Magnesium Citrate 250 mg carries 1,547–2,212 mg of magnesium citrate per serving for 250 mg of elemental magnesium, against 1,100 mg in the largest standard capsule; capsule capacities do not apply to this softgel capsule.
computed with assumption| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Elemental magnesium per serving | 250 mg |
| Units per serving | 2 |
| Magnesium citrate per serving | 1,547–2,212 mg |
| Magnesium citrate per softgel | 774–1,106 mg |
| 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 296572 · label 2023-08-23; snapshot 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
How much elemental magnesium is actually in this label's filed magnesium lines?
Meijer Magnesium Citrate 250 mg files 1 magnesium line in NIH DSLD 296572; the selected primary line declares 250 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 250 mg | Salt not named in this row; magnesium citrate is taken from the label text | Primary serving |
Source · NIH DSLD 296572 · label 2023-08-23; 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 full NIH DSLD record text; 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% | full NIH DSLD record text |
Source · NIH DSLD 296572 · label 2023-08-23; 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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| Displayed chart text |
|---|
| 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, Meijer Magnesium Citrate 250 mg lasts 30 days: 30 servings against 1 serving a day in the filed directions.
computed| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Net contents as filed | 60 Softgel(s) |
| Serving size as filed | 2 Softgel(s) |
| Servings per container | 30 |
| Servings per day in the directions | 1 |
| Days per bottle | 30 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 296572 · label 2023-08-23; snapshot 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
What does "60% Daily Value" mean here, and does it recompute?
The label declares 60% Daily Value; 250 mg against the 420 mg reference in 21 CFR 101.9 recomputes to 60%, the same within one point.
computed| Group as filed | Declared | Reference | Recomputed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adults and children 4 or more years of age | 60% | 420 mg | 60% |
Source · NIH DSLD 296572; 21 CFR 101.9 · label 2023-08-23 · 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?
Meijer Magnesium Citrate 250 mg files 10 other ingredients and a gelatin shell, and no magnesium stearate, against 43 of 135 citrate labels that list magnesium stearate.
measured| Entry | Filed ingredient or declaration |
|---|---|
| 1 | Magnesium Citrate |
| 2 | Medium Chain Triglycerides |
| 3 | Gelatin |
| 4 | Glycerin |
| 5 | Carmine |
| 6 | Water, Purified |
| 7 | Ruby Red Grape juice extract |
| 8 | Sunflower Lecithin |
5 additional rows
| Entry | Filed ingredient or declaration |
|---|---|
| 9 | Titanium Dioxide |
| 10 | yellow Beeswax |
| Shell | gelatin |
| Target group | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
| Target group | Gluten Free |
Source · NIH DSLD 296572 · label 2023-08-23; 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?
Meijer has 128 FDA recall records matched by brand name in the enforcement data queried 2026-10-19. Meijer 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| F-1649-2012 | 2012-07-04 | Based on information received from Kerry Food Ingredients and Flav ours, Bay Valley Foods is voluntarily recalling approximately 74,000 cases of boxed pasta mix products manufactured by its subsidiary STP Specialty Foods, Inc. because the recalled products contained a seasoning blend manufactured by Kerry with lactic acid which may contain small metal fragments. | Terminated |
| F-2097-2012 | 2012-09-05 | As of the August 16, 2012, Pure Hothouse Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling fresh cut vegetable grilling trays containing mushrooms with the Sell by dates of August 11th, 2012 through August 26, 2012 because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious or life threatening food borne illness in a person who eats a food item cont | Terminated |
| F-2096-2012 | 2012-09-05 | As of the August 16, 2012, Pure Hothouse Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling fresh cut vegetable grilling trays containing mushrooms with the Sell by dates of August 11th, 2012 through August 26, 2012 because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious or life threatening food borne illness in a person who eats a food item cont | Terminated |
| F-2095-2012 | 2012-09-05 | As of the August 16, 2012, Pure Hothouse Foods Inc. is voluntarily recalling fresh cut vegetable grilling trays containing mushrooms with the Sell by dates of August 11th, 2012 through August 26, 2012 because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious or life threatening food borne illness in a person who eats a food item cont | Terminated |
| F-2296-2012 | 2012-09-19 | The sodium in the product is above the declared value of the sodium stated on the label. | Terminated |
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 296572 · label 2023-08-23; snapshot 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
Which labels are closest to this one, with the same salt and dose?
6 labels use the same resolved citrate within ±10% of this label's 125 mg per unit, compared side by side on price and capsule verdict.
computed| Label | Elemental per unit | Price | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nature Made Magnesium Citrate (DSLD 179947) | 125 mg | $10.89 · 2026-11-02 | Capsule sizes do not apply |
| Nature Made Magnesium Citrate (DSLD 179948) | 125 mg | $10.89 · 2026-11-02 | Capsule sizes do not apply |
| Meijer Magnesium Citrate 250 mg | 125 mg | No price | Capsule sizes do not apply |
| KAL Malic Acid 1500 mg with Magnesium | 125 mg | No price | Capsule sizes do not apply |
| Nature Made Magnesium Citrate 250 mg (DSLD 270965) | 125 mg | No price | Capsule sizes do not apply |
| Nature Made Magnesium Citrate 250 mg (DSLD 279878) | 125 mg | No price | Capsule sizes do not apply |
Source · NIH DSLD 296572 · label 2023-08-23; 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 296572 (label 2023-08-23, snapshot 2026-08-10) and the chemistry model of 2026-09-13. 2 gaps remain: Capacity audit excluded as of 2026-10-17: softgel volume is not modelled by hard capsule sizes 0/00/000.; No US retail price matched as of 2026-11-02 (barcode 7 19283 61593 0). The CSV carries the values shown here.
measured| Field | As filed |
|---|---|
| NIH DSLD label | NIH DSLD 296572 |
| Scanned label (PDF) | Label 296572 scan |
| Label date | 2023-08-23 |
| Date entered into DSLD | 2023-08-23 |
| Barcode (UPC) as filed | 7 19283 61593 0 |
| Dist. by | Meijer Distribution, Inc., Grand Rapids, MI |
| Claim category as filed | Nutrient |
| Claim category as filed | All Other |
16 additional rows
| Field | As filed |
|---|---|
| Claim category as filed | Structure/Function |
| Formula re: Contains | Magnesium Citrate 250 mg per serving |
| FDA Statement of Identity | Dietary Supplement |
| Formulation re: Other | Nerve & Muscle Health |
| FDA Disclaimer Statement | This statement has not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. |
| Formulation re: Does NOT Contain | No synthetic dyes or artificial flavors, gluten or lactose |
| Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions | Suggested Use: Adults - Two softgels daily with food as a dietary supplement. |
| Precautions re: Children | Keep out of the reach of children. |
| Storage | Store at 15 Degrees - 30 Degrees C (59 Degrees - 86 Degrees F). |
| Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications | Caution: Pregnant or nursing women, individuals taking medication(s) or persons who have a health condition should consult their physician before using this product. |
| Formulation re: Other | Softgel color may vary. |
| Precautions re: All Other | Use only if inner seal is not broken or missing. |
| General Statements: All Other Content | Our Quality Guarantee www.meijer.com/satisfaction The Meijer Family Discard Seal, Empty & Replace Cap Plastic Bottle how2recycle.info |
| Formulation re: Does NOT Contain | GF Gluten Free |
| Physical state | Softgel Capsule |
| Registry snapshot | 2026-08-10 |
Source · NIH DSLD 296572 · label 2023-08-23; 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.