Comparison
Dicalcium Phosphate (DCP) and Cal Apatite
Dicalcium Phosphate (DCP) (PureBulk.com) lists 2 distinct ingredients and Cal Apatite (Metagenics) 2 (rows of one ingredient counted once); 2 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 | Dicalcium Phosphate (DCP) | Cal Apatite |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 466 mg (36%) | 626 mg (48%) |
| Phosphorus | 360 mg (29%) | 398 mg (32%) |
Amounts are per serving as DSLD gives them: Dicalcium Phosphate (DCP), 2,000 mg; Cal Apatite, 3 tablets. Current labels entered June 2013 and October 2013. Percentages of the Daily Value from 21 CFR 101.9. Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Each product on its own
- Dicalcium Phosphate (DCP)PureBulk.com: every row against all products listing it
- Cal ApatiteMetagenics: every row against all products listing it