Label arithmetic · NIH DSLD 184244
The Vitamin Shoppe Magnesium Citrate Complex 160 mg: 160 mg of magnesium per capsule, 1–2 capsules a day – citrate + oxide
160 mg of magnesium per capsule; the label's 1–2 capsules a day give 160–320 mg. From citrate + oxide. Inside: label lines, ingredients.
The Vitamin Shoppe Magnesium Citrate Complex 160 mg declares 160 mg of elemental magnesium per 1 capsule(s); the magnesium salt is not resolved from the filed record, servings per container are not filed, Single-salt capacity audit excluded as of 2026-10-17: buffered, complex, blend or asporotate wording leaves the composition unresolved., as of 2026-11-02. No US retail price matched as of 2026-11-02. NIH DSLD 184244, label dated 2019-02-25.
as filedData release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · registry snapshot 2026-08-10 · latest price observation 2026-10-19 · chemistry 2026-10-17
Mass: not computable · 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.
Same-salt comparison appears here.
Will 160 mg of magnesium actually fit in one capsule, or do I need more than one?
The compound mass behind this label cannot be computed as of 2026-11-02: Single-salt capacity audit excluded as of 2026-10-17: buffered, complex, blend or asporotate wording leaves the composition unresolved.. The filed amounts are listed in the next block. Lower bound, not a measurement: even if all 160 mg of magnesium per serving came from magnesium oxide (60.3% magnesium), the richest magnesium salt used in supplements, because the complex or buffer does not specify every carrier, the single capsule would need at least 265 mg of compound, so at this bound it needs at least a size 0 capsule (about 545 mg at 0.8 g/mL); the actual form, which the label does not name, may need more.
computed with assumption| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Elemental magnesium per serving | 160 mg |
| Units per serving | 1 |
| Magnesium salt per serving | Not computable as of 2026-11-02 |
| Magnesium salt per capsule | Not computable as of 2026-11-02 |
| Capsule capacity 0 · 00 · 000 | 545 · 730 · 1,100 mg |
| Verdict | Not computable as of 2026-11-02 |
Source · NIH DSLD 184244 · label 2019-02-25; snapshot 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
How much elemental magnesium is actually in this label's filed magnesium lines?
The Vitamin Shoppe Magnesium Citrate Complex 160 mg files 1 magnesium line in NIH DSLD 184244; 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, oxide · Magnesium (Form: as Magnesium Citrate, Magnesium Oxide) | Primary serving |
Source · NIH DSLD 184244 · label 2019-02-25; snapshot 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
Does this label's magnesium claim hold up, or could the magnesium come from another source?
The label names 2 magnesium forms (citrate, oxide); a named blend does not establish how much magnesium each form contributes, so the resolved reading is the most favourable one, 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% | named on label |
| Magnesium oxide | 60.3% | named on label |
Source · NIH DSLD 184244 · label 2019-02-25; 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, and without a resolved salt there is no same-salt comparison.
computed| Rank | Label | Per 100 mg | Observed |
|---|
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 Complex 160 mg as of 2026-11-02: servings per container are not filed.
computed| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Net contents as filed | 300 Capsule(s) |
| Serving size as filed | 1 Capsule(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 184244 · label 2019-02-25; 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% |
Source · NIH DSLD 184244; 21 CFR 101.9 · label 2019-02-25 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
Why does this label contain magnesium stearate, what shell is it, and who is it filed for?
The Vitamin Shoppe Magnesium Citrate Complex 160 mg files 4 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.
measured| Entry | Filed ingredient or declaration |
|---|---|
| 1 | Rice Flour |
| 2 | Gelatin |
| 3 | Magnesium Stearate |
| 4 | Silicon Dioxide |
| Shell | gelatin |
| Target group | Adult (18 - 50 Years) |
| Target group | Gluten Free |
| Target group | Dairy Free |
1 additional rows
| Entry | Filed ingredient or declaration |
|---|---|
| Target group | Sugar Free |
Source · NIH DSLD 184244 · label 2019-02-25; snapshot 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
What has research measured about this form, and about side effects?
No study in the registry measured an unresolved salt 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?
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 2 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 184244 · label 2019-02-25; 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 184244 · label 2019-02-25; 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 184244 (label 2019-02-25, snapshot 2026-08-10) and the chemistry model of 2026-09-13. 4 gaps remain: Single-salt capacity audit excluded as of 2026-10-17: buffered, complex, blend or asporotate wording leaves the composition unresolved.; No US retail price matched as of 2026-11-02 (barcode 7 66536 01085 1); A single salt with a defined elemental fraction is unresolved as of 2026-11-02; 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 184244 |
| Label date | 2019-02-25 |
| Date entered into DSLD | 2019-02-25 |
| Barcode (UPC) as filed | 7 66536 01085 1 |
| Label version · Package size difference, same product | NIH DSLD 31205 |
| Label version · Package size difference, same product | NIH DSLD 54638 |
| Label version · Package size difference, same product | NIH DSLD 184234 |
| Label version · Package size difference, same product | NIH DSLD 31206 |
22 additional rows
| Field | As filed |
|---|---|
| Label version · Package size difference, same product | NIH DSLD 54640 |
| Label version · Image difference, same product | NIH DSLD 54640 |
| Label version · Package size difference, same product | NIH DSLD 137075 |
| Label version · Image difference, same product | NIH DSLD 31206 |
| Distributed by: | Vitamin Shoppe, Inc., Secaucus, NJ |
| 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 | Bones Teeth Energy production |
| 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) capsule up to two (2) times 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. |
| 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. |
| General: Product/Version Code | Item No. VS-1085 1037383 GS 37 |
| Physical state | Capsule |
| Registry snapshot | 2026-08-10 |
Source · NIH DSLD 184244 · label 2019-02-25; 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.