Label arithmetic · NIH DSLD 204431
The Vitamin Shoppe Magnesium Citrate 200 mg: 200 mg of magnesium per tablet, 1–2 tablets a day
200 mg of magnesium per tablet; the label's 1–2 tablets a day give 200–400 mg. No US price matched (Nov 2). Inside: salt weight, %DV check.
The Vitamin Shoppe Magnesium Citrate 200 mg declares 200 mg of elemental magnesium per serving as citrate, which means 1,238–1,770 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 204431, label dated 2019-07-24.
computed from the filed label
Chart data
| Displayed chart text |
|---|
| gluconate |
| 3,413 |
| orotate |
| 2,751 |
| L-threonate |
| 2,424 |
| taurate |
| 2,242 |
| lactate |
| 1,665 |
| glycerophosphate |
| 1,600 |
| glycinate |
| 1,418 |
| malate |
| 1,287 |
| aspartate |
| 1,279 |
| citrate |
| 1,238 |
| sulfate |
| 991 |
| chloride |
| 783 |
| carbonate |
| 694 |
| hydroxide |
| 480 |
| oxide |
| 332 |
Data release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · registry snapshot 2026-08-10 · latest price observation 2026-10-19 · chemistry 2026-10-17
Mass: 1,238–1,770 mg per tablet · Price: none matched · % DV: 50% vs 48%
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.
Same-salt comparison appears here.
How much citrate is pressed into one tablet?
The Vitamin Shoppe Magnesium Citrate 200 mg carries 1,238–1,770 mg of magnesium citrate per serving for 200 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 | 200 mg |
| Units per serving | 1 |
| Magnesium citrate per serving | 1,238–1,770 mg |
| Magnesium citrate per tablet | 1,238–1,770 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 204431 · label 2019-07-24; snapshot 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
How much elemental magnesium is actually in this label's filed magnesium lines?
The Vitamin Shoppe Magnesium Citrate 200 mg files 1 magnesium line in NIH DSLD 204431; the selected primary line declares 200 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 200 mg | citrate · Magnesium (Form: as Magnesium Citrate) | Primary serving |
Source · NIH DSLD 204431 · label 2019-07-24; 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 204431 · label 2019-07-24; 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 The Vitamin Shoppe Magnesium Citrate 200 mg as of 2026-11-02: servings per container are not filed.
computed| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Net contents as filed | 300 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 | 1–2 |
| 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 204431 · label 2019-07-24; snapshot 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
What does "50% Daily Value" mean here, and does it recompute?
The label declares 50% Daily Value; 200 mg against the 420 mg reference in 21 CFR 101.9 recomputes to 48%, 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 |
| 48 · 50 |
| Declared vs |
| recomputed % DV |
| Group as filed | Declared | Reference | Recomputed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adults and children 4 or more years of age | 50% | 420 mg | 48% |
Source · NIH DSLD 204431; 21 CFR 101.9 · label 2019-07-24 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
Why does this label contain magnesium stearate, what shell is it, and who is it filed for?
The Vitamin Shoppe Magnesium Citrate 200 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 | Stearic Acid |
| 3 | Silica |
| 4 | Magnesium Stearate |
| 5 | Aqueous Coating |
| 6 | Croscarmellose Sodium |
| Shell | vegetarian |
| Target group | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
3 additional rows
| Entry | Filed ingredient or declaration |
|---|---|
| Target group | Gluten Free |
| Target group | Dairy Free |
| Target group | Sugar Free |
Source · NIH DSLD 204431 · label 2019-07-24; 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?
The Vitamin Shoppe has 1 FDA recall record matched by brand name in the enforcement data queried 2026-10-19. The Vitamin Shoppe 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-1143-2020 | 2020-08-12 | Sample analysis revealed product is sub-potent for Vitamin D | 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?
Same filed formulation as 1 other labels of this brand; no other brand files it as of 2026-11-02.
computed| Label | Brand | Price per 100 mg |
|---|---|---|
| No cross-brand match as of 2026-11-02 |
Source · NIH DSLD 204431 · label 2019-07-24; 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 200 mg per unit, compared side by side on price and capsule verdict.
computed| Label | Elemental per unit | Price | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitabase Magnesium Citrate 200 mg | 200 mg | No price | Capsule sizes do not apply |
| The Vitamin Shoppe Magnesium Citrate 200 mg (DSLD 55722) | 200 mg | No price | Capsule sizes do not apply |
| Vitamin World Magnesium Citrate 200 mg | 200 mg | No price | Capsule sizes do not apply |
| Protocol For Life Balance Magnesium Citrate | 200 mg | No price | Capsule sizes do not apply |
| The Vitamin Shoppe Magnesium Citrate 200 mg (DSLD 204430) | 200 mg | No price | Capsule sizes do not apply |
| AN Amazing Nutrition Amazing Formulas Magnesium Citrate 200 mg | 200 mg | No price | Capsule sizes do not apply |
Source · NIH DSLD 204431 · label 2019-07-24; 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 204431 (label 2019-07-24, 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 7 66536 01977 9); 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 204431 |
| Label date | 2019-07-24 |
| Date entered into DSLD | 2019-07-24 |
| Barcode (UPC) as filed | 7 66536 01977 9 |
| Label version · Package size difference, same product | NIH DSLD 31268 |
| Label version · Package size difference, same product | NIH DSLD 55717 |
| Label version · Package size difference, same product | NIH DSLD 60239 |
| Label version · Package size difference, same product | NIH DSLD 204430 |
29 additional rows
| Field | As filed |
|---|---|
| Label version · Package size difference, same product | NIH DSLD 31189 |
| Label version · Package size difference, same product | NIH DSLD 54868 |
| Label version · Package size difference, same product | NIH DSLD 55722 |
| Label version · Package size difference, same product | NIH DSLD 60243 |
| Label version · Image difference, same product | NIH DSLD 54868 |
| Label version · Image difference, same product | NIH DSLD 55722 |
| Label version · Image difference, same product | NIH DSLD 60243 |
| Label version · Package size difference, same product | NIH DSLD 137076 |
| Label version · Image difference, same product | NIH DSLD 31189 |
| Distributed by | Vitamin Shoppe, Inc., Secaucus, NJ |
| Claim category as filed | Nutrient |
| Claim category as filed | All Other |
| Claim category as filed | Structure/Function |
| General Statements: All Other Content | Mineral |
| FDA Statement of Identity | Dietary Supplement |
| General Statements: All Other Content | Energy production Muscle relaxation |
| Formulation re: Does NOT Contain | Gluten free Dairy free Soy free Nut free |
| Formulation re: Does NOT Contain | Does not contain: Gluten, sugar, salt, preservatives, artificial colors or flavors. |
| 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. |
| Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions | Directions: Take one (1) tablet up to twice daily, preferably with meals. |
| Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications | Warning: Consult your healthcare provider prior to use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medication or have any medical conditions. |
| Formula re: Contains | A source of magnesium 100% from citrate, a form highly utilized by the body. Two tablets provide 100% of the Daily Value. In addition to support muscles, magnesium is important for the functioning of the nervous system and heart. |
| Storage | Store in a cool, dry place. |
| Precautions re: Children | Keep out of reach of children. |
| Precautions re: All Other | Tamper evident Do not use if outer seal is broken or missing. |
| General Statements: All Other Content | Visit www.vitaminshoppe.com or call 1-800-223-1216 for more information and to reorder. |
| Seals/Symbols | Quality Promise Tested & Trusted 30 Day money back guarantee |
| Physical state | Tablet or Pill |
| Registry snapshot | 2026-08-10 |
Source · NIH DSLD 204431 · label 2019-07-24; 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.