PlainVitamins

1,000 mg Vitamin C Super Orange

by Emergen-C · powder · 30 packets

  • On the market (NIH)
  • DSLD label 316276
  • Serving 9.1 g (1 Packet)
  • 30 servings

1,000 mg Vitamin C Super Orange by Emergen-C lists 16 ingredients, 16 with an amount per serving of 9.1 g, such as 1,000 mg of vitamin C, 0.36 mg of thiamine, 0.39 mg of riboflavin and 4 mg of niacin, beside 4 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on October 24, 2024.

What is in 1,000 mg Vitamin C Super Orange?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 9.1 g. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).

1,000 mg Vitamin C Super Orange: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 316276, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Calories35 Calories
Total Carbohydrates8 g3%Carbohydrate in 1,000 mg Vitamin C Super Orange against 21,979 products8 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 6 g, the median 3 g.8 g

Higher than 82% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate (median 3 g).

Total Sugars6 gSugar in 1,000 mg Vitamin C Super Orange against 11,807 products6 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 4 g, the median 2 g.6 g

Higher than 84% of 11,807 products listing sugar (median 2 g).

Added Sugars6 g12%
Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid, Zinc Ascorbate1,000 mg1,111%Vitamin C in 1,000 mg Vitamin C Super Orange against 18,583 products1,000 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg1,000 mg

Higher than 91% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg).

Thiamineas Thiamine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B10.36 mg30%Thiamin in 1,000 mg Vitamin C Super Orange against 9,830 products0.36 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg0.36 mg

95% of 9,830 products listing thiamin give more (median 5 mg).

Riboflavinas Riboflavin 5-Phosphate, Vitamin B20.39 mg30%Riboflavin in 1,000 mg Vitamin C Super Orange against 9,824 products0.39 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg0.39 mg

94% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin give more (median 4 mg).

Niacinas Vitamin B34 mg25%Niacin in 1,000 mg Vitamin C Super Orange against 12,413 products4 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg4 mg

93% of 12,413 products listing niacin give more (median 20 mg).

Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride10 mg588%Vitamin B6 in 1,000 mg Vitamin C Super Orange against 15,277 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg10 mg

Higher than 55% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg).

Folateas Vitamin B9167 mcg DFE42%
Folic Acid100 mcg
Vitamin B12as Cyanocobalamin25 mcg1,042%Vitamin B12 in 1,000 mg Vitamin C Super Orange against 14,425 products25 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg25 mcg

54% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 give more (median 36 mcg).

Pantothenic Acidas Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B52.5 mg50%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in 1,000 mg Vitamin C Super Orange against 10,060 products2.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg2.5 mg

91% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) give more (median 12 mg).

Calciumas Calcium Carbonate, Calcium Pantothenate, Monobasic Calcium Phosphateelectrolytes50 mg4%Calcium in 1,000 mg Vitamin C Super Orange against 17,831 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg50 mg

72% of 17,831 products listing calcium give more (median 115 mg).

Phosphorusas Monobasic Calcium Phosphate, Monobasic Potassium Phosphate, Monobasic Sodium Phosphateelectrolytes38 mg3%Phosphorus in 1,000 mg Vitamin C Super Orange against 3,786 products38 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mg to 200 mg, the median 90 mg.DV 1,250 mgUL 4,000 mg38 mg

79% of 3,786 products listing phosphorus give more (median 90 mg).

Magnesiumas Magnesium Carbonate, Magnesium Hydroxideelectrolytes53 mg13%Magnesium in 1,000 mg Vitamin C Super Orange against 14,003 products53 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg53 mg

59% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg).

Zincas Zinc Ascorbate2 mg18%Zinc in 1,000 mg Vitamin C Super Orange against 13,186 products2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 15 mg, the median 11 mg.DV 11 mgUL 40 mg2 mg

90% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg).

Manganeseas Manganese Gluconate0.5 mg22%Manganese in 1,000 mg Vitamin C Super Orange against 7,016 products0.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1 mg to 3.92 mg, the median 2 mg.DV 2.3 mgUL 11 mg0.5 mg

86% of 7,016 products listing manganese give more (median 2 mg).

Chromiumas Chromium Picolinate10 mcg29%Chromium in 1,000 mg Vitamin C Super Orange against 7,825 products10 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg10 mcg

94% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg).

Sodiumas Monobasic Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Bicarbonateelectrolytes65 mg3%Sodium in 1,000 mg Vitamin C Super Orange against 14,514 products65 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 15 mg to 142 mg, the median 55 mg.65 mg

Higher than 54% of 14,514 products listing sodium (median 55 mg).

Potassiumas Monobasic Potassium Phosphate, Potassium Bicarbonate, Potassium Carbonateelectrolytes200 mg4%Potassium in 1,000 mg Vitamin C Super Orange against 11,614 products200 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 190 mg, the median 99 mg.DV 4,700 mg200 mg

Higher than 76% of 11,614 products listing potassium (median 99 mg).

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 316276 (entered October 24, 2024), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD or its label image (PDF). Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.

Is that a lot?

The rows in the top or bottom tenth of the products that list the same ingredient, and any above the adult upper limit at the most servings a day the directions give:

  • Its 1,000 mg of vitamin C is higher than 91% of the 18,583 vitamin C products that print an amount; 445 list more.
  • 95% of the 9,830 products that print an amount of thiamin list more than its 0.36 mg of thiamin (median 5 mg).
  • 94% of the 9,824 products that print an amount of riboflavin list more than its 0.39 mg of riboflavin (median 4 mg).
  • 93% of the 12,413 products that print an amount of niacin list more than its 4 mg of niacin (median 20 mg).
  • 91% of the 10,060 products that print an amount of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) list more than its 2.5 mg of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg).
  • 90% of the 13,186 products that print an amount of zinc list more than its 2 mg of zinc (median 11 mg).

The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.

The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.

Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.

Which products have the closest formulas?

6 products list the very same ingredients; the nearest amounts come first.

Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.

What does the label say about taking it?

Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.

Directions
Fix it how you like it! Less water = More flavor
Directions: Ages 14 and up, one (1) packet daily. Empty contents into a glass, add 4-6 oz of water, stir. For lighter flavor, mix with more water.
Warnings
Do not exceed suggested use.
If you are pregnant, nursing, or taking medication, consult your doctor before use.
Keep out of reach of children.
Allergens and what it does not contain
Caffeine-free Gluten-free

Source: label statements in DSLD label 316276.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Fructose, Maltodextrin, Citric Acid, Malic Acid, Acacia, Beta-Carotene, Glycine, L-Aspartic Acid, Natural Flavors, Orange Juice Concentrate, Orange Oil, Silicon Dioxide, Tartaric Acid, Tocopherols.

How many labels does 1,000 mg Vitamin C Super Orange have?

14 labels are on file under this name since October 26, 2011: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.

  1. Label 316276 (current) Entered October 24, 2024 · on the market · 30 packets
  2. Label 250358 Entered May 22, 2021 · on the market · 90 packets · UPC 0 76314 33365 3
  3. Label 250356 Entered May 22, 2021 · on the market · 60 packets · UPC 0 76314 30213 0
  4. Label 250299 Entered May 22, 2021 · on the market · 10 packets · UPC 0 76314 30297 0
  5. Label 250200 Entered May 22, 2021 · on the market · 2 packets · UPC 0 76314 51170 9
  6. Label 250103 Entered May 22, 2021 · on the market · 30 packets
  7. Label 250035 Entered May 22, 2021 · on the market · 30 packets · UPC 0 76314 39504 0
  8. Label 207401 Entered September 24, 2019 · on the market · 0.32 ozs · UPC 0 76314 30646 6
  9. Label 205942 Entered August 23, 2019 · on the market · 0.32 ozs
  10. Label 205839 Entered August 23, 2019 · on the market · 10 packets
  11. Label 205786 Entered August 23, 2019 · off the market April 19, 2021 · 30 packets
  12. Label 80983 Entered November 20, 2017 · off the market May 17, 2019 · 30 packets
  13. Label 15842 Entered November 21, 2012 · off the market November 8, 2017 · 0.3 oz. · UPC 0 76314 30646 6
  14. Label 742 Entered October 26, 2011 · off the market September 1, 2017 · 0.3 OZ/Packet

Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).

Who makes it?

The label names Alacer Corp. (distributor), Carlisle, PA. All Emergen-C products.

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