Label arithmetic · NIH DSLD 218289
The Vitamin Shoppe Magnesium Glycinate 400 mg: 100 mg of magnesium per capsule, 4 capsules a day
100 mg of magnesium per capsule; the label's 4 capsules a day give 400 mg. No US price matched (Nov 2). Inside: salt weight, capsule size.
The Vitamin Shoppe Magnesium Glycinate 400 mg declares 400 mg of elemental magnesium per serving as glycinate, which needs 709–845 mg of magnesium glycinate 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. Price observed 2026-09-21; pack or dose match under review, so no cost per 100 mg is shown. NIH DSLD 218289, label dated 2020-04-23.
computed from the filed label
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| Displayed chart text |
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| 545 mg |
| 730 mg |
| 1,100 mg |
| 709–845 mg of glycinate per capsule |
Data release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · registry snapshot 2026-08-10 · this offer's price observed 2026-09-21 · latest price observation 2026-11-02 · chemistry 2026-10-17
Mass: 709–845 mg per capsule · Price: on review · % DV: 95% vs 95%
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 400 mg of glycinate actually fit in one capsule, or do I need more than one?
Estimated salt mass versus assumed capsule capacity: The Vitamin Shoppe Magnesium Glycinate 400 mg implies 709–845 mg of magnesium glycinate in each capsule to deliver 400 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 | 400 mg |
| Units per serving | 4 |
| Magnesium glycinate per serving | 2,837–3,381 mg |
| Magnesium glycinate per capsule | 709–845 mg |
| Capsule capacity 0 · 00 · 000 | 545 · 730 · 1,100 mg |
| Verdict | Needs size 00 |
The filed salt can have more than one hydration state (bisglycinate; chelate hydration varies by supplier), so the compound mass is a range.
Source · NIH DSLD 218289 · label 2020-04-23; snapshot 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
How much elemental magnesium is actually in this label's filed magnesium lines?
The Vitamin Shoppe Magnesium Glycinate 400 mg files 1 magnesium line in NIH DSLD 218289; the selected primary line declares 400 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 400 mg | glycinate · Magnesium (Form: from Magnesium Glycinate) | Primary serving |
Source · NIH DSLD 218289 · label 2020-04-23; snapshot 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
Does this label's glycinate claim hold up, or could the magnesium come from another source?
The label names one magnesium form, glycinate, resolved from the filed magnesium line; 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 glycinate | 11.8–14.1% | filed magnesium line |
Source · NIH DSLD 218289 · label 2020-04-23; snapshot 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
Is this a good price for the elemental magnesium I'm actually getting?
The Vitamin Shoppe Magnesium Glycinate 400 mg was observed at $22.99 on 2026-09-21, but no cost per 100 mg is computed because the offer is softgel; the label is capsule; against 17 ranked glycinate offers with a median of $0.1889.
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| n=17 |
| P25 $0.1338 |
| P75 $0.2216 |
| median $0.1889 |
| Rank | Label | Per 100 mg | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amazon Elements Chelated Magnesium 270 mg | $0.0666 | 2026-11-02 |
| 2 | Solgar Chelated Magnesium | $0.0930 | 2026-11-02 |
| 3 | tnvitamins Magnesium Glycinate 300 mg | $0.0962 | 2026-11-02 |
| 4 | New Chapter Magnesium + Ashwagandha | $0.1229 | 2026-11-02 |
| 5 | Windmill Magnesium Glycinate 200 mg | $0.1338 | 2026-11-02 |
| On review | The Vitamin Shoppe Magnesium Glycinate 400 mg (this label) | Not computed | 2026-09-21 |
| Median | 17 ranked glycinate offers | $0.1889 | 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, The Vitamin Shoppe Magnesium Glycinate 400 mg lasts 30 days: 30 servings against 1 serving a day in the filed directions.
computed| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Net contents as filed | 120 Vegetable Capsule(s) |
| Serving size as filed | 4 Vegetarian Capsule(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 218289 · label 2020-04-23; snapshot 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
What does "95% Daily Value" mean here, and does it recompute?
The label declares 95% Daily Value; 400 mg against the 420 mg reference in 21 CFR 101.9 recomputes to 95%, the same within one point.
computed| Group as filed | Declared | Reference | Recomputed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adults and children 4 or more years of age | 95% | 420 mg | 95% |
Source · NIH DSLD 218289; 21 CFR 101.9 · label 2020-04-23 · 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?
The Vitamin Shoppe Magnesium Glycinate 400 mg files 4 other ingredients and a vegetarian shell, and no magnesium stearate, against 28 of 73 glycinate labels that list magnesium stearate.
measured| Entry | Filed ingredient or declaration |
|---|---|
| 1 | Microcrystalline Cellulose |
| 2 | Hypromellose |
| 3 | Rice Bran extracts |
| 4 | Silicon Dioxide |
| Shell | vegetarian |
| 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 218289 · label 2020-04-23; snapshot 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
What has research measured about glycinate, and about side effects?
6 studies in the PubMed-checked registry measured outcomes involving glycinate; 2 mention gastrointestinal or adverse outcomes. They measured the salt, not this label.
measured| Year | Study | PubMed |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Comparative Clinical Study on Magnesium Absorption and Side Effects After Oral Intake of Microencapsulated Magnesium (MAGSHAPE™ Microcapsules) Versus Other Magnesium Sources. | 39770988 |
| 2024 | The bioaccessibility and tolerability of marine-derived sources of magnesium and calcium. | 38608850 |
| 2020 | Dose-Dependent Absorption Profile of Different Magnesium Compounds | 30761462 |
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?
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 218289 · label 2020-04-23; 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 glycinate within ±10% of this label's 100 mg per unit, compared side by side on price and capsule verdict.
computed| Label | Elemental per unit | Price | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin World Albion Chelated Magnesium 700 mg | 100 mg | No price | Capsule sizes do not apply |
| Kirkman Magnesium Glycinate Bio-Max Series | 100 mg | $47.50 · 2026-11-02 | Needs size 00 |
| Douglas Laboratories Magnesium Glycinate (DSLD 55896) | 100 mg | No price | Capsule sizes do not apply |
| Douglas Laboratories Magnesium Glycinate (DSLD 230442) | 100 mg | No price | Capsule sizes do not apply |
| Douglas Laboratories Magnesium Glycinate (DSLD 245308) | 100 mg | No price | Capsule sizes do not apply |
| Douglas Laboratories Magnesium Glycinate (DSLD 245469) | 100 mg | No price | Capsule sizes do not apply |
Source · NIH DSLD 218289 · label 2020-04-23; 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 218289 (label 2020-04-23, snapshot 2026-08-10), a price observed 2026-09-21 and the chemistry model of 2026-09-13. No data gap remains for the computed fields. The CSV carries the values shown here.
measured| Field | As filed |
|---|---|
| NIH DSLD label | NIH DSLD 218289 |
| Label date | 2020-04-23 |
| Date entered into DSLD | 2020-04-23 |
| Barcode (UPC) as filed | 7 66536 03026 2 |
| Distributed by | Vitamin Shoppe, Inc., Secaucus, NJ |
| Claim category as filed | Nutrient |
| Claim category as filed | All Other |
| Claim category as filed | Structure/Function |
14 additional rows
| Field | As filed |
|---|---|
| Formula re: Contains | 400 mg magnesium per 4 capsules |
| Formulation re: Other | Energy production Muscle relaxation Cardiovascular health |
| General Statements: All Other Content | Mineral |
| FDA Statement of Identity | Dietary Supplement |
| Seals/Symbols | Quality Promise Tested & Trusted |
| Formulation re: Does NOT Contain | Gluten-free Dairy-free Soy-free Nut-free Does not contain: Gluten, sugar, salt, preservatives. |
| 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 four (4) vegetable capsules per day 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. |
| Physical state | Capsule |
| Registry snapshot | 2026-08-10 |
Source · NIH DSLD 218289 · label 2020-04-23; 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.