Comparison
Acidophilus/Bifidobacter/FOS and Probiotic 18 Plus
Acidophilus/Bifidobacter/FOS (Vital Nutrients) lists 3 distinct ingredients and Probiotic 18 Plus (Vital Nutrients) 3 (rows of one ingredient counted once); 3 are on both labels. On the site's similarity measure, which compares ingredient lists (1 for the same list, rarer ingredients counting for more; amounts are not part of it), the two formulas score 1.00: the same ingredients, at the amounts in the table below.
| Ingredient | Acidophilus/Bifidobacter/FOS | Probiotic 18 Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Lactobacillus acidophilus | 20 mg | not disclosed |
| Bifidobacterium animalis lactis | 8.9 mg | not disclosed |
| Fructo-Oligosaccharides | 300 mg | 560 mg |
Amounts are per serving as DSLD gives them: Acidophilus/Bifidobacter/FOS, 2 vegetarian capsules; Probiotic 18 Plus, 0.25 tsp. Current labels entered January 2024 and October 2018. Percentages of the Daily Value from 21 CFR 101.9. Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Each product on its own
- Acidophilus/Bifidobacter/FOSVital Nutrients: every row against all products listing it
- Probiotic 18 PlusVital Nutrients: every row against all products listing it