Essential Nutrients and Omega-3
by Women to Women · other (e.g. tea bag) · 60 packets
- On the market (NIH)
- DSLD label 12915
- Serving 1 packet (each packet contains: 2 Multi-Vitamin Tablets, 1 Essential Fatty Acid Soft Gel and 1 Calcium - Magnesium Tablet)
- 30 servings
Essential Nutrients and Omega-3 by Women to Women lists 33 ingredients, 33 with an amount per serving of 1 packet, such as 5,000 IU of vitamin A, 417 mg of vitamin C, 167 IU (4.17 mcg) of vitamin D and 134 IU of vitamin E, beside 1 Nutrition Facts row (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on October 1, 2012.
What is in Essential Nutrients and Omega-3?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 packet. 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).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 10 Calories | ||
| Calories from Fat | 10 Calories | ||
| Total Fat | 1 g | 1% | 56% of 11,965 products listing fat (unspecified) give more (median 1.5 g). |
| Vitamin Aas natural beta carotene, Retinyl PalmitateVitamin A (Form: as 85% natural beta carotene (Form: D. salina), as 15% retinyl palmitate) | 5,000 IU | 100% | Higher than 55% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A (median 4,000 IU). |
| Vitamin Cas L-AscorbateVitamin C (Form: from l-ascorbate Note: corn-free) | 417 mg | 695% | Higher than 80% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). |
| Vitamin Das CholecalciferolVitamin D (Form: as Cholecalciferol) | 167 IU (4.17 mcg) | 42% | 89% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg). |
| Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopherol, D-Alpha-Tocopheryl SuccinateVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate, and D-Alpha Tocopherol) | 134 IU | 447% | Higher than 80% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E (median 30 IU). |
| Vitamin Kas PhytonadioneVitamin K (Form: from Phytonadione) | 20 mcg | 25% | 87% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K give more (median 80 mcg). |
| Thiamineas Thiamine MononitrateThiamine (Form: as Thiamine Mononitrate) | 34 mg | 2,267% | Higher than 81% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg). |
| Riboflavin | 17 mg | 1,000% | Higher than 71% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). |
| Niacinas Niacin, NiacinamideNiacin (Form: from Niacinamide, and Niacin) | 67 mg | 335% | Higher than 85% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). 1.9 times the adult UL a day. |
| Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B6 (Form: as Pyridoxine HCl) | 17 mg | 850% | Higher than 71% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg). |
| Folic Acid | 267 mcg | 67% | 68% of 7,022 products listing folate give more (median 400 mcg). |
| Vitamin B12 | 34 mcg | 567% | 51% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 give more (median 36 mcg). |
| Biotin | 100 mcg | 34% | 61% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg). |
| Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as D-Calcium Pantothenate) | 134 mg | 1,340% | Higher than 93% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg). |
| Calciumas Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium Carbonate, Calcium CitrateCalcium (Form: from calcium citrate, calcium ascorbate, calcium carbonate, calcium gluconate, calcium lactate, microcrystalline hydroxyapatite) | 417 mg | 42% | Higher than 84% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). |
| Iodineas KelpIodine (Form: from Kelp) | 50 mcg | 34% | 81% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg). |
| Magnesiumas Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate, Magnesium Aspartate-Ascorbate ComplexMagensium (Form: as magnesium aspartate-ascorbate complex, magnesium amino acid chelate) | 292 mg | 73% | Higher than 87% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg). |
| Zincas Zinc Amino Acid ChelateZinc (Form: as Zinc Amino Acid Chelate) | 7 mg | 47% | 68% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg). |
| Seleniumas Selenium Amino Acid ChelateSelenium (Form: as Selenium Amino Acid Complex) | 67 mcg | 96% | Higher than 52% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg). |
| Copperas Copper Amino Acid ChelateCopper (Form: as Copper Amino Acid Chelate) | 0.6 mg | 30% | 67% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg). |
| Manganeseas Manganese Amino Acid ChelateManganese (Form: as Manganese Amino Acid Chelate) | 7 mg | 350% | Higher than 92% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg). |
| Chromiumas Chromium PolynicotinateChromium (Form: as Chromium Polynicotinate) | 67 mcg | 56% | 59% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg). |
| Molybdenumas Molybdenum Amino Acid ChelateMolybdenum (Form: as Molybdenum Amino Acid Chelate) | 50 mcg | 67% | 41% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum give more (median 50 mcg). |
| Total Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 300 mg | 62% of 2,714 products listing omega-3 give more (median 500 mg). | |
| Eicosapentaenoic Acid | 180 mg | 60% of 3,134 products listing EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) give more (median 300 mg). | |
| Docosahexaenoic Acid | 120 mg | 69% of 3,627 products listing DHA give more (median 232 mg). | |
| Cholineas Choline BitartrateCholine (Form: from Choline Bitartrate) | 50 mg | 9%* | Higher than 54% of 4,738 products listing choline (median 40 mg). |
| Citrus Bioflavonoids | 34 mg | 62% of 2,343 products listing flavonoid give more (median 50 mg). | |
| Glutamic Acidas Glutamic Acid HydrochlorideGlutamic Acid (Form: as Glutamic Acid HCl) | 20 mg | 78% of 697 products listing glutamic acid give more (median 80 mg). | |
| Inositol | 17 mg | 68% of 4,042 products listing inositol give more (median 30 mg). | |
| Para-Aminobenzoic Acid | 17 mg | 63% of 1,610 products listing PABA give more (median 25 mg). | |
| L-Lysineas L-Lysine HydrochlorideL-Lysine (Form: from L-Lysine HCl) | 10 mg | 97% of 1,250 products listing lysine give more (median 500 mg). | |
| Boronas Boron Aspartate, Boron CitrateBoron (Form: as boron aspartate, boron citrate) | 1.6 mg | Higher than 64% of 3,339 products listing boron (median 1 mg). | |
| Vanadiumas Vanadyl SulfateVanadium (Form: from Vanadyl Sulfate) | 13 mcg | 59% of 1,744 products listing vanadium give more (median 25 mcg). |
* % 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 12915 (entered October 1, 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:
- 87% of the 4,607 products that print an amount of vitamin K list more than its 20 mcg of vitamin K (median 80 mcg).
- At 1 serving a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 67 mg of niacin, 1.9 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
- Its 134 mg of pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) is higher than 93% of the 10,060 pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) products that print an amount; 717 list more.
- Its 7 mg of manganese is higher than 92% of the 7,016 manganese products that print an amount; 554 list more.
- 97% of the 1,250 products that print an amount of lysine list more than its 10 mg of L-lysine (filed by NIH under lysine) (median 500 mg).
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 Essential Nutrients and Omega-3's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Basic Preventive 5 (Iron Free)Douglas Laboratories 28 shared, 76% alike
- Basic Preventive 3 (Plus Iron)Douglas Laboratories · off the market 28 shared, 74% alike
- Basic Preventive 5 Plus Extra Vitamin DDouglas Laboratories 27 shared, 74% alike
- Nutri-Pack For WomenDouglas Laboratories · off the market 32 shared, 73% alike
- Basic Preventive 4 (Iron and Copper Free)Douglas Laboratories 27 shared, 73% alike
- Essential BasicsDouglas Laboratories 27 shared, 73% alike
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.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- We use only the purest, most hypoallergenic ingredients, and our product contains no yeast, corn wheat, sugar or other sweeteners, artificial colors, flavors, or preservatives.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, carboxymethylcellulose, fish body oil, Gelatin Capsule, natural Glycerin, Potassium Aspartate-Ascorbate Complex, Magnesium Stearate, Stearic Acid, Water, Silicon Dioxide, Gum Ghatti, titanium dioxide, natural Tangerine flavor, carotene color.
How many labels does Essential Nutrients and Omega-3 have?
One label is on file, entered on October 1, 2012.
- Label 12915 (current) Entered October 1, 2012 · on the market · 60 packets
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Women to Women (manufacturer). All Women to Women products.