Comparison
Psyllium 500 mg and Wal-Mucil
Psyllium 500 mg (Carlson) lists 5 distinct ingredients and Wal-Mucil (Walgreens) 6 (rows of one ingredient counted once); 5 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 0.86.
| Ingredient | Psyllium 500 mg | Wal-Mucil |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrate | 2 g | 3 g |
| Potassium | 30 mg (under 1%) | 30 mg (under 1%) |
| Fiber | 2 g | 5 g |
| Iron | 0.4 mg (2%) | 0.4 mg (2%) |
| Psyllium fiber | 3 g | not disclosed |
| Protein | 1 g |
Amounts are per serving as DSLD gives them: Psyllium 500 mg, 6 capsules; Wal-Mucil, 6 capsules. Current labels entered December 2015 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
- Psyllium 500 mgCarlson: every row against all products listing it
- Wal-MucilWalgreens: every row against all products listing it