Comparison
Essential Mineral Complex and Mineral Complex
Essential Mineral Complex (Dr. Mercola) lists 7 distinct ingredients and Mineral Complex (BioCare) 8 (rows of one ingredient counted once); 7 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 0.91.
| Ingredient | Essential Mineral Complex | Mineral Complex |
|---|---|---|
| Zinc | 15 mg (136%) | 15 mg (136%) |
| Chromium | 500 mcg (1429%) | 100 mcg (286%) |
| Selenium | 150 mcg (273%) | 100 mcg (182%) |
| Manganese | 2 mg (87%) | 3 mg (130%) |
| Copper | 2 mg (222%) | 0.2 mg (22%) |
| Molybdenum | 500 mcg (1111%) | 150 mcg (333%) |
| Boron | 5 mg | 0.3 mg |
| Magnesium | 90 mg (21%) |
Amounts are per serving as DSLD gives them: Essential Mineral Complex, 1 capsule; Mineral Complex, 1 capsule. Current labels entered March 2024 and August 2025. Percentages of the Daily Value from 21 CFR 101.9. Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Each product on its own
- Essential Mineral ComplexDr. Mercola: every row against all products listing it
- Mineral ComplexBioCare: every row against all products listing it