Comparison
Evening Primrose Oil and GLA 130 Primrose Oil
Evening Primrose Oil (Nature's Answer) lists 8 distinct ingredients and GLA 130 Primrose Oil (Genestra Brands) 7 (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 0.94.
| Ingredient | Evening Primrose Oil | GLA 130 Primrose Oil |
|---|---|---|
| Fat (unspecified) | 2.5 g | 1.5 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2 g | 1 g |
| Linoleic Acid | 1,400 mg | 960 mg |
| Oleic Acid | 115 mg | 70 mg |
| Gamma Linolenic Acid | 195 mg | 130 mg |
| Evening Primrose oil | 2,000 mg | 1,300 mg |
| Palmitic Acid | 120 mg | 78 mg |
| Vitamin E | 1.5 IU |
Amounts are per serving as DSLD gives them: Evening Primrose Oil, 0.5 tsp; GLA 130 Primrose Oil, 1 capsule. Current labels entered May 2016 and July 2020. Percentages of the Daily Value from 21 CFR 101.9. Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Each product on its own
- Evening Primrose OilNature's Answer: every row against all products listing it
- GLA 130 Primrose OilGenestra Brands: every row against all products listing it