Comparison
Ultimate Zinc-C and Zinc + A & C
Ultimate Zinc-C (NOW) lists 9 distinct ingredients and Zinc + A & C (Indiana Botanic Gardens) 9 (rows of one ingredient counted once); 9 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 | Ultimate Zinc-C | Zinc + A & C |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrate | 2 g | 2 g |
| Vitamin C | 150 mg (167%) | 150 mg (167%) |
| Zinc | 12 mg (109%) | 12 mg (109%) |
| Vitamin A | 1,000 IU | 1,000 IU |
| Echinacea purpurea | 5 mg | 5 mg |
| Goldenseal | 5 mg | 5 mg |
| Slippery Elm | 5 mg | 5 mg |
| Sugar Alcohol | 2 g | 2 g |
| Propolis | 5 mg | 5 mg |
Amounts are per serving as DSLD gives them: Ultimate Zinc-C, 1 lozenge; Zinc + A & C, 1 lozenge. Current labels entered March 2013 and February 2013. Percentages of the Daily Value from 21 CFR 101.9. Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Each product on its own
- Ultimate Zinc-CNOW: every row against all products listing it
- Zinc + A & CIndiana Botanic Gardens: every row against all products listing it