Comparison
Formula VM-Prime and Fem Essentials
Formula VM-Prime (Solgar) lists 30 distinct ingredients and Fem Essentials (Metagenics) 32 (rows of one ingredient counted once); 27 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 0.75.
| Ingredient | Formula VM-Prime | Fem Essentials |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrate | 1 g | 2 g |
| Vitamin C | 250 mg (278%) | 1,200 mg (1333%) |
| Calcium | 64 mg (5%) | 500 mg (38%) |
| Vitamin B6 | 25 mg (1471%) | 40 mg (2353%) |
| Vitamin D | 10 mcg (50%) | 0.5 mcg (3%) |
| Magnesium | 32 mg (8%) | 250 mg (60%) |
| Vitamin B12 | 100 mcg (4167%) | 200 mcg (8333%) |
| Zinc | 15 mg (136%) | 20 mg (182%) |
| Niacin | 25 mg (156%) | 420 mg (2625%) |
| Vitamin E | 150 IU | 67 mg (447%) |
| Folate | 400 mcg | 1,360 mcg DFE (340%) |
| Vitamin A | 5,000 IU | 3 mg |
| Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) | 25 mg (500%) | 200 mg (4000%) |
| Riboflavin | 25 mg (1923%) | 34 mg (2615%) |
| Thiamin | 25 mg (2083%) | 30 mg (2500%) |
| Biotin | 75 mcg (250%) | 300 mcg (1000%) |
| Iron | 0 mg (0%) | 10 mg (56%) |
| Chromium | 200 mcg (571%) | 200 mcg (571%) |
| Selenium | 100 mcg (182%) | 200 mcg (364%) |
| Manganese | 4 mg (174%) | 1 mg (43%) |
| Copper | 3 mg (333%) | 2 mg (222%) |
| Iodine | 150 mcg (100%) | 150 mcg (100%) |
| Choline | 200 mg (36%) | 200 mg (36%) |
| Inositol | 25 mg | 188 mg |
| Flavonoid | 25 mg | 100 mg |
| Betaine Hydrochloride | 25 mg | 325 mg |
| Carotenoids | 0.057 mg | 5.85 mg |
| Sodium | 10 mg | |
| Potassium | 99 mg (2%) | |
| Protein | 1 g | |
| Fiber | 2 g | |
| Molybdenum | 100 mcg (222%) | |
| Boron | 0.5 mg | |
| Quercetin | 25 mg | |
| PABA | 50 mg |
Amounts are per serving as DSLD gives them: Formula VM-Prime, 2 tablets; Fem Essentials, 6 tablets. Current labels entered April 2020 and March 2020. Percentages of the Daily Value from 21 CFR 101.9. Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Each product on its own
- Formula VM-PrimeSolgar: every row against all products listing it
- Fem EssentialsMetagenics: every row against all products listing it