Comparison
Ultra B-12 and Liquid B-12 5,000 mcg
Ultra B-12 (NOW) lists 9 distinct ingredients and Liquid B-12 5,000 mcg (Protocol For Life Balance) 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 | Ultra B-12 | Liquid B-12 5,000 mcg |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrate | 3 g | 3 g |
| Vitamin B6 | 10 mg (588%) | 10 mg (588%) |
| Vitamin B12 | 5,000 mcg (208333%) | 5,000 mcg (208333%) |
| Niacin | 50 mg (313%) | 50 mg (313%) |
| Folate | 1,333 mcg DFE (333%) | 1,333 mcg DFE (333%) |
| Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) | 50 mg (1000%) | 50 mg (1000%) |
| Riboflavin | 3.4 mg (262%) | 3.4 mg (262%) |
| Thiamin | 3 mg (250%) | 3 mg (250%) |
| Biotin | 300 mcg (1000%) | 300 mcg (1000%) |
Amounts are per serving as DSLD gives them: Ultra B-12, 5 ml; Liquid B-12 5,000 mcg, 5 ml. Current labels entered February 2021 and February 2025. Percentages of the Daily Value from 21 CFR 101.9. Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Each product on its own
- Ultra B-12NOW: every row against all products listing it
- Liquid B-12 5,000 mcgProtocol For Life Balance: every row against all products listing it