Label arithmetic · NIH DSLD 247525
Natural Factors BigFriends Magnesium Citrate Chewable 50 mg: 50 mg of magnesium per tablet, 1 tablet a day
50 mg of magnesium per tablet, 1 a day. No US price matched (Nov 2). Inside: salt weight, %DV check.
Natural Factors BigFriends Magnesium Citrate Chewable 50 mg declares 50 mg of elemental magnesium per serving as citrate, which means 309–442 mg of magnesium citrate pressed into 1 tablet, compared with 1,100 mg in the largest standard capsule; capsule verdicts do not apply to a tablet. 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 247525, label dated 2021-04-22.
computed from the filed label
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| gluconate |
| 853 |
| orotate |
| 688 |
| L-threonate |
| 606 |
| taurate |
| 561 |
| lactate |
| 416 |
| glycerophosphate |
| 400 |
| glycinate |
| 355 |
| malate |
| 322 |
| aspartate |
| 320 |
| citrate |
| 309 |
| sulfate |
| 248 |
| chloride |
| 196 |
| carbonate |
| 173 |
| hydroxide |
| 120 |
| oxide |
| 83 |
Data release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · registry snapshot 2026-08-10 · latest price observation 2026-10-19 · chemistry 2026-10-17
Mass: 309–442 mg per tablet · Price: none matched · % DV: 12% vs 12%
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 is pressed into one tablet?
Natural Factors BigFriends Magnesium Citrate Chewable 50 mg carries 309–442 mg of magnesium citrate per serving for 50 mg of elemental magnesium, against 1,100 mg in the largest standard capsule; capsule capacities do not apply to this tablet or pill.
computed with assumption| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Elemental magnesium per serving | 50 mg |
| Units per serving | 1 |
| Magnesium citrate per serving | 309–442 mg |
| Magnesium citrate per tablet | 309–442 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 247525 · label 2021-04-22; snapshot 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
How much elemental magnesium is actually in this label's filed magnesium lines?
Natural Factors BigFriends Magnesium Citrate Chewable 50 mg files 1 magnesium line in NIH DSLD 247525; the selected primary line declares 50 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 50 mg | Salt not named in this row; magnesium citrate is taken from the label text | Primary serving |
Source · NIH DSLD 247525 · label 2021-04-22; 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 247525 · label 2021-04-22; 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?
Days per bottle cannot be computed for Natural Factors BigFriends Magnesium Citrate Chewable 50 mg as of 2026-11-02: servings per container are not filed.
computed| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Net contents as filed | 60 Chewable Tablet(s) |
| Serving size as filed | 1 Tablet(s) |
| Servings per container | Not filed as of 2026-11-02 |
| Servings per day in the directions | 1 |
| Days per bottle | Not computable as of 2026-11-02 |
| $ 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 247525 · label 2021-04-22; snapshot 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
What does "12% Daily Value" mean here, and does it recompute?
The label declares 12% Daily Value; 50 mg against the 420 mg reference in 21 CFR 101.9 recomputes to 12%, the same within one point.
computed| Group as filed | Declared | Reference | Recomputed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children less than 4 years of age | 63% | Not resolved | Not computable |
| Adults and children 4 or more years of age | 12% | 420 mg | 12% |
Source · NIH DSLD 247525; 21 CFR 101.9 · label 2021-04-22 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
Why does this label contain magnesium stearate, what shell is it, and who is it filed for?
Natural Factors BigFriends Magnesium Citrate Chewable 50 mg files 6 other ingredients, including magnesium stearate (reference fraction 4.1% magnesium; no quantity filed, so it is not added to the total) and a vegetarian shell, against 43 of 135 citrate labels that list magnesium stearate.
measured| Entry | Filed ingredient or declaration |
|---|---|
| 1 | Microcrystalline Cellulose |
| 2 | Hydroxypropylcellulose |
| 3 | natural Bubble Gum flavor |
| 4 | Magnesium Stearate |
| 5 | Stearic Acid |
| 6 | Stevia Extract |
| Shell | vegetarian |
| Target group | Children 4 or More Years of Age |
6 additional rows
| Entry | Filed ingredient or declaration |
|---|---|
| Target group | Vegan |
| Target group | Vegetarian |
| Target group | Gluten Free |
| Target group | Dairy Free |
| Target group | Sugar Free |
| Target group | Children more than 1 but less than 4 |
Source · NIH DSLD 247525 · label 2021-04-22; 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?
Natural Factors BigFriends has 0 FDA recall records matched by brand name in the enforcement data queried 2026-10-19. Natural Factors BigFriends has no FDA CAERS adverse event report on record at brand level as of 2026-10-19 (143 of 273 brands in this registry have at least one CAERS report).
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 247525 · label 2021-04-22; 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 247525 · label 2021-04-22; 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 247525 (label 2021-04-22, snapshot 2026-08-10) and the chemistry model of 2026-09-13. 2 gaps remain: No US retail price matched as of 2026-11-02 (barcode 0 68958 01648 1); Servings per container are not filed as of 2026-11-02. The CSV carries the values shown here.
measured| Field | As filed |
|---|---|
| NIH DSLD label | NIH DSLD 247525 |
| Label date | 2021-04-22 |
| Date entered into DSLD | 2021-04-22 |
| Barcode (UPC) as filed | 0 68958 01648 1 |
| Manufactured By | Natural Factors Canada |
| Distributed By | Natural Factors, Monroe, WA |
| Claim category as filed | Nutrient |
| Claim category as filed | All Other |
18 additional rows
| Field | As filed |
|---|---|
| Claim category as filed | Structure/Function |
| Seals/Symbols | Isura Non-GMO - Mass Spec Documentation - Lab Tested |
| Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions | Suggested Usage (children 3 years and older): Chew 1 tablet per day or as directed by a health professional. |
| Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications | Cautions: As with any supplement, consult your health professional before use if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, or trying to conceive, or if you are taking medication, have a medical condition, or anticipate a surgery. |
| Precautions re: Children | Keep out of reach of children. |
| Formula re: Contains | Natural Factors Kid's Magnesium features 50 mg of bioavailable magnesium citrate in a delicious bubble gum-flavored chewable tablet. The citrate form of magnesium is extremely well absorbed and well tolerated by the body, and magnesium is necessary for hundreds of enzyme reactions in the body and for normal heart function. It is necessary for protein synthesis, carbohydrate, metabolism, proper muscle function, and helps absorb calcium and potassium. |
| Formulation re: Other | Manufactured by Natural Factors to ensure safety and potency in accordance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) of the FDA and Health Canada. |
| Formulation re: Does NOT Contain | Contains no artificial colors, preservatives, or sweeteners; no dairy, starch, sugar, wheat, gluten, yeast, soy, egg, fish, shellfish, animal products, salt, tree nuts, or GMOs. |
| Formulation re: Vegetarian/Vegan | Suitable for vegetarians/vegans. |
| Precautions re: All Other | Sealed for your protection. Do not use if seal is broken. |
| Storage | For freshness, store in a cool, dry place. |
| 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. |
| General Statements: All Other Content | Product of Canada Recyclable container and label. |
| FDA Statement of Identity | Dietary Supplement |
| Formulation re: Other | Healthy Muscle Function |
| Brand IP Statement(s) re: (c), (TM), (SM) | Isura is a trademark of ISURA. |
| Physical state | Tablet or Pill |
| Registry snapshot | 2026-08-10 |
Source · NIH DSLD 247525 · label 2021-04-22; 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.