Comparison
Chitolean and Chitosan
Chitolean (DaVinci Laboratories Of Vermont) lists 6 distinct ingredients and Chitosan (Allergy Research Group) 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 0.54.
| Ingredient | Chitolean | Chitosan |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrate | 1 g | 1 g |
| Fiber | 1 g | 1 g |
| Chitosan | 1 g | 1 g |
| Vitamin C | 240 mg (267%) | |
| Sodium | 60 mg | |
| Rice Bran | 150 mg |
Amounts are per serving as DSLD gives them: Chitolean, 2 capsules; Chitosan, 2 capsules. Current labels entered June 2013 and January 2019. Percentages of the Daily Value from 21 CFR 101.9. Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database.