Label arithmetic · NIH DSLD 308659
Swanson Magnesium Orotate 40 mg: 40 mg of magnesium per capsule, 2 capsules a day
40 mg of magnesium per capsule; the label's 2 capsules a day give 80 mg. No US price matched (Nov 2). Inside: salt weight, capsule size.
Swanson Magnesium Orotate 40 mg declares 40 mg of elemental magnesium per serving as orotate, which needs 550 mg of magnesium orotate in each capsule, against 730 mg in a size 00 capsule at powder density 0.8 g/mL, the top of the usual 0.6–0.8 range: it needs size 00 or larger. No US retail price matched as of 2026-11-02; 1 of the 4 orotate labels in this registry have a matched price. NIH DSLD 308659, label dated 2024-07-25.
computed from the filed label
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| Displayed chart text |
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| 545 mg |
| 730 mg |
| 1,100 mg |
| 550 mg of orotate per capsule |
Data release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · registry snapshot 2026-08-10 · latest price observation 2026-10-19 · chemistry 2026-10-17
Mass: 550 mg per capsule · Price: none matched · % DV: 10% vs 10%
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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Will 40 mg of orotate actually fit in one capsule, or do I need more than one?
Estimated salt mass versus assumed capsule capacity: Swanson Magnesium Orotate 40 mg implies 550 mg of magnesium orotate in each capsule to deliver 40 mg of elemental magnesium, against 1,100 mg in the largest standard capsule (size 000) at powder density 0.8 g/mL, the top of the usual 0.6–0.8 range. Verdict: needs size 00, read at the most favourable hydration and the most units per serving.
computed with assumption| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Elemental magnesium per serving | 40 mg |
| Units per serving | 1 |
| Magnesium orotate per serving | 550 mg |
| Magnesium orotate per capsule | 550 mg |
| Capsule capacity 0 · 00 · 000 | 545 · 730 · 1,100 mg |
| Verdict | Needs size 00 |
Source · NIH DSLD 308659 · label 2024-07-25; snapshot 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
How much elemental magnesium is actually in this label's filed magnesium lines?
Swanson Magnesium Orotate 40 mg files 1 magnesium line in NIH DSLD 308659; the selected primary line declares 40 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 40 mg | Salt not named in this row; magnesium orotate is taken from the label text | Primary serving |
Source · NIH DSLD 308659 · label 2024-07-25; snapshot 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
Does this label's orotate claim hold up, or could the magnesium come from another source?
The label names one magnesium form, orotate, resolved from the full NIH DSLD record text; at that salt the declaration is within the assumed size 000 capacity at powder density 0.8 g/mL, compared with oxide, the salt richest in magnesium at 60.3%.
computed with assumption| Form named on the label | Elemental fraction | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Magnesium orotate | 7.3% | full NIH DSLD record text |
Source · NIH DSLD 308659 · label 2024-07-25; 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; 1 of 4 orotate labels have one, against a median of $0.7937 per 100 mg among 1 ranked orotate offer.
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| n=1 |
| median $0.7937 |
| Rank | Label | Per 100 mg | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | SuperSmart Magnesium Orotate 1500 mg | $0.7937 | 2026-11-02 |
| Median | 1 ranked orotate offer | $0.7937 | 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, Swanson Magnesium Orotate 40 mg lasts 30 days: 60 servings against 2 servings a day in the filed directions.
computed| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Net contents as filed | 60 Capsule(s) |
| Serving size as filed | 1 Capsule(s) |
| Servings per container | 60 |
| Servings per day in the directions | 2 |
| 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 308659 · label 2024-07-25; snapshot 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
What does "10% Daily Value" mean here, and does it recompute?
The label declares 10% Daily Value; 40 mg against the 420 mg reference in 21 CFR 101.9 recomputes to 10%, the same within one point.
computed| Group as filed | Declared | Reference | Recomputed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adults and children 4 or more years of age | 10% | 420 mg | 10% |
Source · NIH DSLD 308659; 21 CFR 101.9 · label 2024-07-25 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
Why does this label contain magnesium stearate, what shell is it, and who is it filed for?
Swanson Magnesium Orotate 40 mg files 3 other ingredients, including magnesium stearate (reference fraction 4.1% magnesium; no quantity filed, so it is not added to the total) and a gelatin shell, against 3 of 4 orotate labels that list magnesium stearate.
measured| Entry | Filed ingredient or declaration |
|---|---|
| 1 | Gelatin |
| 2 | Brown Rice Flour |
| 3 | Magnesium Stearate |
| Shell | gelatin |
| Target group | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
Source · NIH DSLD 308659 · label 2024-07-25; snapshot 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
What has research measured about orotate, and about side effects?
No study in the registry measured orotate as of 2026-11-02.
measured| Year | Study | PubMed |
|---|
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?
Swanson has 6 FDA recall records matched by brand name in the enforcement data queried 2026-10-19. Swanson 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-0705-2013 | 2012-11-28 | This is to inform you of a product recall involving 2 lots of Swanson Organic 100% Certified Organic Fennel Seed (SWF092). Some jars of fennel seeds have been found to contain small, red beetle-type insects. | Terminated |
| F-0220-2014 | 2013-11-27 | Swanson Health Products is recalling two lots of Swanson Premium Full Spectrum Black Cumin Seed (Nigella sativa) Dietary Supplement Capsules. The product was found to be mislabel. Bottles of Black Cumin Seed from these two lots numbers (199399 & 201359) have been found to contain White Cumin Seed (Cuminum cyminum). | Terminated |
| F-1936-2014 | 2014-05-21 | The contract manufacturer has notified Swanson Health Products that Swanson Full Spectrum Cilantro (Coriander) (SW1112) is subject to a recall due to a potential risk of salmonella contamination. | Terminated |
| F-2438-2014 | 2014-09-24 | Swanson Certified Organic Carob Powder, item number SWF115 is being recalled due to a potential risk of Salmonella contamination from a raw ingredient used in this product. | Terminated |
| F-1985-2018 | 2018-10-03 | Himalayan Crystal Salt may contain metal wire pieces. | 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 308659 · label 2024-07-25; 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 308659 · label 2024-07-25; 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 308659 (label 2024-07-25, 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 87614 02665 7). The CSV carries the values shown here.
measured| Field | As filed |
|---|---|
| NIH DSLD label | NIH DSLD 308659 |
| Scanned label (PDF) | Label 308659 scan |
| Label date | 2024-07-25 |
| Date entered into DSLD | 2024-07-25 |
| Barcode (UPC) as filed | 0 87614 02665 7 |
| Label version · Image difference, same product | NIH DSLD 160212 |
| Label version · Image difference, same product | NIH DSLD 177890 |
| Distributed by | Swanson Health Products, Fargo, ND, USA |
17 additional rows
| Field | As filed |
|---|---|
| Claim category as filed | Nutrient |
| Claim category as filed | All Other |
| Claim category as filed | Structure/Function |
| Formulation re: Other | Well-absorbed source Helps maintain bone health, muscle and nerve function |
| General Statements: All Other Content | Science-Backed Quality Since 1969 |
| Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions | Suggested use: As a dietary supplement, take one capsule two times per day with water. |
| Precautions re: Children | Warning: For adults only. Keep out of reach of children. |
| Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications | Consult your physician before using this or any product if you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition. |
| Precautions re: All Other | Do not use if seal is broken. |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry place. |
| FDA Disclaimer Statement | These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease. |
| Formulation re: Other | Optimal absorption |
| Formula re: Contains | 40 mg elemental magnesium |
| FDA Disclaimer Statement | Mineral Supplement |
| Formula re: Contains | Essential mineral involved in hundreds of biochemical reactions |
| Physical state | Capsule |
| Registry snapshot | 2026-08-10 |
Source · NIH DSLD 308659 · label 2024-07-25; 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.