Label arithmetic · NIH DSLD 20857
Vitamin World Magnesium Citrate 250 mg: 250 mg of magnesium per capsule, 1 capsule a day
250 mg of magnesium per capsule takes 1,547–2,212 mg of citrate; size 000 holds about 1,100 mg (model). Inside: salt weight, capsule size.
Estimated salt mass versus assumed capsule capacity: Vitamin World Magnesium Citrate 250 mg implies 1,547–2,212 mg of magnesium citrate per capsule from 250 mg elemental magnesium per serving, above the assumed 1,100 mg capacity of size 000 at powder density 0.8 g/mL, the top of the usual 0.6–0.8 range, calculated 2026-11-02. 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 20857, label dated 2013-04-25.
computed from the filed label
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| Displayed chart text |
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| 545 mg |
| 730 mg |
| 1,100 mg |
| 1,547–2,212 mg of citrate per capsule |
Data release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · registry snapshot 2026-08-10 · latest price observation 2026-10-19 · chemistry 2026-10-17
Mass: 1,547–2,212 mg per capsule · Price: none matched · % DV: 63% vs 60%
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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Estimated salt mass versus assumed capsule capacity
Estimated salt mass versus assumed capsule capacity: Vitamin World Magnesium Citrate 250 mg implies 1,547–2,212 mg of magnesium citrate in each capsule to deliver 250 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: exceeds size 000, read at the most favourable hydration and the most units per serving.
computed with assumption| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Elemental magnesium per serving | 250 mg |
| Units per serving | 1 |
| Magnesium citrate per serving | 1,547–2,212 mg |
| Magnesium citrate per capsule | 1,547–2,212 mg |
| Capsule capacity 0 · 00 · 000 | 545 · 730 · 1,100 mg |
| Verdict | Exceeds size 000 |
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 20857 · label 2013-04-25; snapshot 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
How much elemental magnesium is actually in this label's filed magnesium lines?
Vitamin World Magnesium Citrate 250 mg files 1 magnesium line in NIH DSLD 20857; the selected primary line declares 250 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 250 mg | citrate · Magnesium (Form: as Magnesium Citrate) | Primary serving |
Source · NIH DSLD 20857 · label 2013-04-25; 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?
For this declaration to fit one size 000 capsule, at least 39% of the magnesium would have to come from a salt richer in magnesium, such as magnesium oxide (computed at powder density 0.8 g/mL, the top of the usual 0.6–0.8 range), 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 20857 · label 2013-04-25; 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; 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 Vitamin World Magnesium Citrate 250 mg as of 2026-11-02: servings per container are not filed.
computed| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Net contents as filed | 90 Rapid Release 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 |
| 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 20857 · label 2013-04-25; snapshot 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
What does "63% Daily Value" mean here, and does it recompute?
The label declares 63% Daily Value; 250 mg against the 420 mg reference in 21 CFR 101.9 recomputes to 60%, a difference of 3 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 |
| 60 · 63 |
| Declared vs |
| recomputed % DV |
| Group as filed | Declared | Reference | Recomputed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adults and children 4 or more years of age | 63% | 420 mg | 60% |
Source · NIH DSLD 20857; 21 CFR 101.9 · label 2013-04-25 · 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?
Vitamin World Magnesium Citrate 250 mg files 4 other ingredients and a gelatin shell, and no magnesium stearate, against 43 of 135 citrate labels that list magnesium stearate.
measured| Entry | Filed ingredient or declaration |
|---|---|
| 1 | Gelatin |
| 2 | Citric Acid |
| 3 | Vegetable Cellulose |
| 4 | Contains Less Than 2% of |
| 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 20857 · label 2013-04-25; 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?
Vitamin World has 0 FDA recall records matched by brand name in the enforcement data queried 2026-10-19. Vitamin World 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 20857 · label 2013-04-25; snapshot 2026-08-10 · release 2026-08-10-f441aa9f · CSV · method
Which labels are closest to this one, with the same salt and dose?
2 labels use the same resolved citrate within ±10% of this label's 250 mg per unit, compared side by side on price and capsule verdict.
computed| Label | Elemental per unit | Price | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swanson Magnesium Citrate 225 mg Super Strength | 225 mg | No price | Capsule sizes do not apply |
| Biotech Nutritions Magnesium Citrate | 225 mg | No price | Exceeds size 000 |
Source · NIH DSLD 20857 · label 2013-04-25; 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 20857 (label 2013-04-25, 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 66443 33098 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 20857 |
| Label date | 2013-04-25 |
| Date entered into DSLD | 2013-04-25 |
| Barcode (UPC) as filed | 7 66443 33098 1 |
| Carefully Manufactured by | Vitamin World, Inc., Ronkonkoma, NY, U.S.A. |
| Claim category as filed | All Other |
| Claim category as filed | Structure/Function |
| Precautions re: All Other | Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur. |
17 additional rows
| Field | As filed |
|---|---|
| Precautions re: Children | Keep out of reach of children. |
| Storage | Store at room temperature. |
| Precautions re: All Other | Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing. |
| Brand IP Statement(s) re: (c), (TM), (SM) | (C)2012 Vitamin World, Inc. |
| General: Product/Version Code | PROD. #33098 B50773 02A |
| General Statements: All Other Content | Get healthy. |
| General Statements: All Other Content | Preferred Form for Absorption Promotes Bone and Muscle Health* Supports Sugar Metabolism* |
| FDA Statement of Identity | Dietary Supplement |
| Suggested/Recommended/Usage/Directions | DIRECTIONS: For adults, take one (1) capsule daily, preferably with a meal. |
| General Statements: All Other Content | Magnesium plays an important role in maintaining bone mineralization and sugar metabolism.* Magnesium is also involved in muscle contractions and nerve impulses.* Magnesium Citrate is a superior supplement for absorption and bioavailability, making it the preferred Magnesium dosage form. |
| 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. |
| General Statements: All Other Content | This product has been developed, manufactured and packaged by Vitamin World. Our world-class facilites allow us to control exactly what goes into each product. It is your assurance that you are getting the highest quality and freshest products. You have our guarantee! |
| Seals/Symbols | QA QUALITY ASSURED |
| Formulation re: Does NOT Contain | No Artificial Color, Flavor or Sweetener, No Preservatives, No Sugar, No Starch, No Milk, No Lactose, No Soy, No Gluten, No Wheat, No Yeast, No Fish. Sodium Free. |
| Precautions re: Pregnant or Nursing or Prescription Medications | WARNING: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use. |
| Physical state | Capsule |
| Registry snapshot | 2026-08-10 |
Source · NIH DSLD 20857 · label 2013-04-25; 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.