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Dad's Pack

by Douglas Laboratories · other (e.g. tea bag) · 30 packs

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 3 10539 03314 2
  • DSLD label 9983
  • Serving 1 pack (9 capsules/ 4 tablets / 4 softgels / 2 Capliques(TM) per pack)
  • 30 servings

Dad's Pack by Douglas Laboratories lists 54 ingredients, 54 with an amount per serving of 1 pack, such as 13,333 IU of vitamin A, 400 mg of vitamin C, 33 IU (0.825 mcg) of vitamin D3 and 33 mg of thiamine, beside 5 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on June 25, 2012.

What is in Dad's Pack?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 pack. 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).

Dad's Pack: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 9983, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Calories25.5 Calories
Calories from Fat22.5 Calories
Total Fat2.5 g4%Fat (unspecified) in Dad's Pack against 11,965 products2.5 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 2.5 g, the median 1.5 g.2.5 g

Higher than 70% of 11,965 products listing fat (unspecified) (median 1.5 g).

Saturated Fat0.04 g1%Saturated fat in Dad's Pack against 5,234 products0.04 g per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 g to 1.5 g, the median 1 g.0.04 g

over 99% of 5,234 products listing saturated fat give more (median 1 g).

Polyunsaturated Fat1.4 gPolyunsaturated Fat in Dad's Pack against 1,759 products1.4 g per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 g to 2 g, the median 1 g.1.4 g

Higher than 62% of 1,759 products listing polyunsaturated fat (median 1 g).

Monounsaturated Fat0.06 gMonounsaturated Fat in Dad's Pack against 989 products0.06 g per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 g to 1 g, the median 1 g.0.06 g

97% of 989 products listing monounsaturated fat give more (median 1 g).

Cholesterol12 mg4%Cholesterol in Dad's Pack against 5,275 products12 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 45 mg, the median 15 mg.12 mg

55% of 5,275 products listing cholesterol give more (median 15 mg).

Vitamin Aas Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A PalmitateVitamin A (Form: as 62% Vitamin A Palmitate, [5000 IU] as 38% Beta-Carotene)13,333 IU267%Vitamin A in Dad's Pack against 5,772 products13,333 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 2,000 IU to 5,000 IU, the median 4,000 IU.13,333 IU

Higher than 93% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A (median 4,000 IU).

Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid400 mg667%Vitamin C in Dad's Pack against 18,583 products400 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg400 mg

Higher than 79% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg).

Vitamin D333 IU (0.825 mcg)8%Vitamin D in Dad's Pack against 14,175 products0.825 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg0.825 mcg

99% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg).

Vitamin Eas vitamin E complex, Vitamin E SuccinateVitamin E (Form: 800 IU as natural, unesterified vitamin E complex (Form: from pure 100% mixed tocopherols), 195 IU as Vitamin E Succinate)1,004 IU3,344%
Thiamineas Thiamine HydrochlorideThiamine (Form: as Thiamine HCl)33 mg2,200%Thiamin in Dad's Pack against 9,830 products33 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg33 mg

Higher than 80% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg).

Riboflavin17 mg1,000%Riboflavin in Dad's Pack against 9,824 products17 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg17 mg

Higher than 71% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg).

Niacin/Niacinamide63 mg315%Niacin in Dad's Pack against 12,413 products63 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg63 mg

Higher than 85% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). 1.8 times the adult UL a day.

Vitamin B-6 Complexas Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate, Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B-6 Complex (Form: as Pyridoxine HCl, Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate)96 mg4,800%Pyridoxine (Vitamin B6) in Dad's Pack against 62 products96 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 87 mg, the median 25 mg.96 mg

Higher than 74% of 62 products listing pyridoxine (vitamin B6) (median 25 mg).

Folic Acid267 mcg67%Folate in Dad's Pack against 7,022 products267 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 200 mcg to 400 mcg, the median 400 mcg.267 mcg

68% of 7,022 products listing folate give more (median 400 mcg).

Vitamin B12Vitamin B-12 Note: on ion exchange resin33 mcg550%Vitamin B12 in Dad's Pack against 14,425 products33 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg33 mcg

51% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 give more (median 36 mcg).

Biotin100 mcg33%Biotin in Dad's Pack against 9,447 products100 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 300 mcg, the median 200 mcg.DV 30 mcg100 mcg

61% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg).

Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as D-Calcium Pantothenate)167 mg1,670%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Dad's Pack against 10,060 products167 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg167 mg

Higher than 95% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg).

Calciumas Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium CitrateCalcium Complex (Form: from Calcium Citrate, Calcium Ascorbate)167 mg17%Calcium in Dad's Pack against 17,831 products167 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg167 mg

Higher than 61% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg).

Iodineas KelpIodine (Form: from Kelp)67 mcg45%Iodine in Dad's Pack against 6,382 products67 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 75 mcg to 150 mcg, the median 150 mcg.DV 150 mcgUL 1,100 mcg67 mcg

78% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg).

Magnesium Complexas Magnesium Ascorbate, Magnesium AspartateMagnesium Complex (Form: from Magnesium Aspartate, Magnesium Ascorbate)417 mg104%

The label names the compound (Magnesium Complex); its amount is likely the compound's weight, not the magnesium it holds, so it is not placed among other products.

Zincas Zinc Amino Acid Chelate, Zinc PicolinateZinc (Form: from Zinc Picolinate, and Zinc Amino Acid Chelate)38 mg253%Zinc in Dad's Pack against 13,186 products38 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 15 mg, the median 11 mg.DV 11 mgUL 40 mg38 mg

Higher than 96% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg).

Seleniumas Kelp, Selenium Krebs Cycle ChelateSelenium (Form: Organic Selenium (Form: from Krebs Cycle Note: Krebs = Citrate, Fumarate, Malate, Glutarate and Succinate Complex.), and Kelp)67 mcg96%Selenium in Dad's Pack against 7,658 products67 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 27 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 55 mcg.DV 55 mcgUL 400 mcg67 mcg

Higher than 52% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg).

Copperas Copper Amino Acid ChelateCopper (Form: from Copper Amino Acid Chelate)0.7 mg35%Copper in Dad's Pack against 6,468 products0.7 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.DV 0.9 mgUL 10 mg0.7 mg

65% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg).

Manganeseas Manganese Aspartate ComplexManganese (Form: from Manganese Aspartate Complex)7 mg350%Manganese in Dad's Pack against 7,016 products7 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1 mg to 3.92 mg, the median 2 mg.DV 2.3 mgUL 11 mg7 mg

Higher than 92% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg).

ChromiumChromium Note: Organically bound with GTF activity-low allergenicity67 mcg56%Chromium in Dad's Pack against 7,825 products67 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg67 mcg

59% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg).

Molybdenumas Molybdenum Krebs ComplexMolybdenum (Form: from Molybdenum Krebs Complex (Form: Molybdenum Citrate, Molybdenum Fumarate, Molybdenum Malate, Molybdenum Glutarate, and Molybdenum Succinate))33 mcg44%Molybdenum in Dad's Pack against 4,390 products33 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mcg to 75 mcg, the median 50 mcg.DV 45 mcgUL 2,000 mcg33 mcg

70% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum give more (median 50 mcg).

Potassiumas Potassium Aspartate ComplexPotassium (Form: from Potassium Aspartate Complex)187 mg5%Potassium in Dad's Pack against 11,614 products187 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 190 mg, the median 99 mg.DV 4,700 mg187 mg

Higher than 74% of 11,614 products listing potassium (median 99 mg).

Cholineas Choline Bitartrate, Choline CitrateCholine (Form: from Choline Citrate, Choline Bitartrate)20 mg4%*Choline in Dad's Pack against 4,738 products20 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 18 mg to 100 mg, the median 40 mg.DV 550 mgUL 3,500 mg20 mg

68% of 4,738 products listing choline give more (median 40 mg).

Inositol33 mgInositol in Dad's Pack against 4,042 products33 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 80 mg, the median 30 mg.33 mg

Higher than 52% of 4,042 products listing inositol (median 30 mg).

Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex33 mgFlavonoid in Dad's Pack against 2,343 products33 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 100 mg, the median 50 mg.33 mg

62% of 2,343 products listing flavonoid give more (median 50 mg).

Paba17 mgPABA in Dad's Pack against 1,610 products17 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 50 mg, the median 25 mg.17 mg

63% of 1,610 products listing PABA give more (median 25 mg).

Vanadiumas Vanadium Krebs Cycle ChelatesVanadium (Form: from Vanadium Krebs (Form: Vandium Krebs Complex (Form: Vanadium Citrate, Vanadium Fumarate, Vanadium Malate, Vanadium Glutarate, and Vanadium Succinate)))17 mcgVanadium in Dad's Pack against 1,744 products17 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 25 mcg.UL 1,800 mcg17 mcg

57% of 1,744 products listing vanadium give more (median 25 mcg).

Boronas Boron ComplexBoron (Form: from Boron Complex (Form: Boron Aspartate, Boron Citrate))0.5 mgBoron in Dad's Pack against 3,339 products0.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.3 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.UL 20 mg0.5 mg

65% of 3,339 products listing boron give more (median 1 mg).

Trace Elementsas Sea VegetationTrace Elements (Form: from Sea Vegetation)33 mcg
L-Cysteine/N-Acetyl-L-Cysteineas L-Cysteine, N-Acetyl L-Cysteine67 mg
L-Methionine4 mgMETHIONINE in Dad's Pack against 981 products4 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 250 mg, the median 100 mg.4 mg

96% of 981 products listing METHIONINE give more (median 100 mg).

Glutamic Acidas Glutamic Acid HydrochlorideGlutamic Acid (Form: from Glutamic Acid HCl)7 mgGlutamic Acid in Dad's Pack against 697 products107 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 364 mg, the median 80 mg.107 mg

Higher than 60% of 697 products listing glutamic acid (median 80 mg).

L-Glutamic Acid100 mg
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Dad's Pack: rows 41 to 64
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Betaineas Betaine HClBetaine (Form: from Betaine HCl)38 mgBetaine in Dad's Pack against 731 products38 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 1,250 mg, the median 250 mg.38 mg

80% of 731 products listing betaine give more (median 250 mg).

L-Carnitine525 mgL-Carnitine in Dad's Pack against 1,338 products525 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 110.5 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 500 mg.525 mg

Higher than 62% of 1,338 products listing L-carnitine (median 500 mg).

organic cold-pressed Oil of Evening Primroseorganic cold-pressed Oil of Evening Primrose Note: supplying the essential Fatty Acids500 mgEvening Primrose oil in Dad's Pack against 300 products500 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 500 mg to 1,300 mg, the median 500 mg.500 mg

50% of 300 products listing evening primrose oil give more (median 500 mg).

Gamma-Linolenic Acid40 mgGamma Linolenic Acid in Dad's Pack against 740 products40 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 42 mg to 160 mg, the median 90 mg.40 mg

75% of 740 products listing gamma linolenic acid give more (median 90 mg).

Linoleic Acid350 mgLinoleic Acid in Dad's Pack against 801 products350 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 110 mg to 696 mg, the median 350 mg.350 mg

50% of 801 products listing linoleic acid give more (median 350 mg).

Natural Coenzyme Q-10100 mgCoenzyme Q-10 in Dad's Pack against 2,922 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 100 mg, the median 60 mg.100 mg

Higher than 54% of 2,922 products listing coenzyme Q-10 (median 60 mg).

Bromelain125 mgBromelain in Dad's Pack against 1,337 products125 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 200 mg, the median 50 mg.125 mg

Higher than 66% of 1,337 products listing bromelain (median 50 mg).

L-Taurine500 mgTaurine in Dad's Pack against 2,337 products500 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 110 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 500 mg.500 mg

45% of 2,337 products listing taurine give more (median 500 mg).

Ginkgo bilobaas Ginkgoflavonglycosides, Total TerpenesGinkgo biloba (Form: standardized extract providing a minimum of 24% Ginkgoflavonglycosides, and 6% Total Terpenes) PlantPart: leaf Genus: Ginkgo Species: biloba40 mgGinkgo in Dad's Pack against 1,339 products40 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 120 mg, the median 60 mg.40 mg

68% of 1,339 products listing ginkgo give more (median 60 mg).

Grape seed extract60 mgGrape in Dad's Pack against 1,900 products60 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 100 mg, the median 50 mg.60 mg

Higher than 53% of 1,900 products listing grape (median 50 mg).

Pine Bark ExtractPine Bark Extract (Alt. Name: OPC 85) Note: (J. Mesquelier U.S. Patent Number 4,698,360)10 mgPine in Dad's Pack against 220 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 180 mg, the median 83 mg.10 mg

80% of 220 products listing pine give more (median 83 mg).

Natural Triglyceride Marine Lipid concentrateNatural Triglyceride Marine Lipid concentrate Note: providing2,000 mgFish Oil in Dad's Pack against 1,990 products2 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 2 g, the median 1.2 g.2 g

Higher than 71% of 1,990 products listing fish oil (median 1.2 g).

Eicosapentaenoic AcidEicosapentaenoic Acid (Alt. Name: EPA) Note: 18%360 mgEPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) in Dad's Pack against 3,134 products360 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 120 mg to 590 mg, the median 300 mg.360 mg

Higher than 57% of 3,134 products listing EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) (median 300 mg).

Docosahexaenoic AcidDocosahexaenoic Acid (Alt. Name: DHA) Note: 12%240 mgDHA in Dad's Pack against 3,627 products240 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 104 mg to 400 mg, the median 232 mg.240 mg

Higher than 50% of 3,627 products listing DHA (median 232 mg).

Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids600 mgOmega-3 in Dad's Pack against 2,714 products600 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 230 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 500 mg.600 mg

Higher than 54% of 2,714 products listing omega-3 (median 500 mg).

Saw PalmettoSaw Palmetto PlantPart: berry Note: standardized extract320 mgSaw Palmetto in Dad's Pack against 1,109 products320 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 320 mg, the median 200 mg.320 mg

Higher than 65% of 1,109 products listing saw palmetto (median 200 mg).

Pygeum standardized extract100 mgPygeum in Dad's Pack against 326 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 33.72 mg to 120 mg, the median 100 mg.100 mg

26% of 326 products listing pygeum give more (median 100 mg).

Pumpkin seed powder200 mgPumpkin in Dad's Pack against 294 products200 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 80 mg.200 mg

Higher than 72% of 294 products listing pumpkin (median 80 mg).

Glycine100 mgGlycine in Dad's Pack against 1,078 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 846 mg, the median 300 mg.100 mg

64% of 1,078 products listing glycine give more (median 300 mg).

L-Alanine100 mgAlanine in Dad's Pack against 475 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 972 mg, the median 483 mg.100 mg

75% of 475 products listing alanine give more (median 483 mg).

Pantethine500 mgPantethine in Dad's Pack against 94 products500 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 225 mg, the median 50 mg.500 mg

Higher than 86% of 94 products listing pantethine (median 50 mg).

Alpha-Lipoic Acid333 mgAlpha Lipoic Acid in Dad's Pack against 2,407 products333 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 150 mg, the median 50 mg.333 mg

Higher than 92% of 2,407 products listing alpha lipoic acid (median 50 mg).

CayenneCayenne PlantPart: fruit Note: Rated 150,000 H.U., Heat Units30 mgCapsicum in Dad's Pack against 874 products30 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 100 mg, the median 44.5 mg.30 mg

57% of 874 products listing capsicum give more (median 44.5 mg).

Gingeras total pungent compoundsGinger (Form: Standardized to contain over 5% total pungent compounds (Form: including phenylalkylketones)) PlantPart: root120 mgGinger in Dad's Pack against 1,770 products120 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 150 mg, the median 60 mg.120 mg

Higher than 70% of 1,770 products listing ginger (median 60 mg).

* % Daily Value computed from the printed amount and the FDA Daily Value (21 CFR 101.9); the label prints none for that row.

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 9983 (entered June 25, 2012), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. 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 13,333 IU of vitamin A is higher than 93% of the 5,772 vitamin A products that print an amount; 425 list more.
  • 99% of the 14,175 products that print an amount of vitamin D list more than its 0.825 mcg (33 IU) of vitamin D (median 15 mcg (600 IU)).
  • At 1 serving a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 63 mg of niacin, 1.8 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
  • Its 167 mg of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) is higher than 95% of the 10,060 pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) products that print an amount; 549 list more.
  • Its 38 mg of zinc is higher than 96% of the 13,186 zinc products that print an amount; 527 list more.
  • Its 7 mg of manganese is higher than 92% of the 7,016 manganese products that print an amount; 554 list more.

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?

The products whose ingredient lists overlap most with Dad's Pack's, rare ingredients counting for more.

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
Suggested Usage: As a dietary supplement, adults take 1 pack daily with meals or as directed by your healthcare professional.
Warnings
KEEP OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
Tamper resistant package, do not use if outer seal is missing.
Allergens and what it does not contain
This product contains NO yeast, wheat gluten, milk/dairy, corn, sodium, starch, artificial coloring, preservatives or flavoring.
Concentrated from fish body oils at low temperatures - NO solvents or chemicals used. NO STARCH, SUGAR, WAX OR PRESERVATIVES.
Storage
For optimal storage conditions, store in a cool, dry place. (59(0)-77(0)F/15(0)-25(0)C) (35-65% relative humidity)

Source: label statements in DSLD label 9983.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Cellulose, Gelatin, Vegetable Stearate, Bioperine(TM), red wine proanthocyanidins, natural Glycerin, Water, Silica, Magnesium Silicate, Vegetable Glycerin, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Medium Chain Triglycerides, Polysorbate 80, Polyglycerol Fatty Acid Esters, Citrus Oil extract, Talc.

Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): ANTIOXIDANT OPC-85(TM) U.S. PATENT 4,698,360.

How many labels does Dad's Pack have?

One label is on file, entered on June 25, 2012.

  1. Label 9983 (current) Entered June 25, 2012 · on the market · 30 packs · UPC 3 10539 03314 2

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

Who makes it?

The label names Douglas Laboratories (manufacturer), Pittsburgh, PA. All Douglas Laboratories products.

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