Comparison
Wal-Mucil and Psyllium 500 mg
Wal-Mucil (Walgreens) lists 6 distinct ingredients and Psyllium 500 mg (Carlson) 5 (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 | Wal-Mucil | Psyllium 500 mg |
|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrate | 3 g | 2 g |
| Potassium | 30 mg (under 1%) | 30 mg (under 1%) |
| Fiber | 5 g | 2 g |
| Iron | 0.4 mg (2%) | 0.4 mg (2%) |
| Psyllium fiber | not disclosed | 3 g |
| Protein | 1 g |
Amounts are per serving as DSLD gives them: Wal-Mucil, 6 capsules; Psyllium 500 mg, 6 capsules. Current labels entered October 2013 and December 2015. Percentages of the Daily Value from 21 CFR 101.9. Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Each product on its own
- Wal-MucilWalgreens: every row against all products listing it
- Psyllium 500 mgCarlson: every row against all products listing it