Ester-C Effervescent 1000 mg Natural Raspberry
by American Health · powder · 21 packets
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 0 76630 51269 5
- DSLD label 60538
- Serving 10 g (1 packet)
- 21 servings
Ester-C Effervescent 1000 mg Natural Raspberry by American Health lists 21 ingredients, 15 with an amount per serving of 10 g, such as 167 IU of vitamin A, 1,026 mg of vitamin C, 0.38 mg of thiamine and 0.43 mg of riboflavin; 6 sit inside a blend without their own amounts, beside 3 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on June 24, 2016.
What is in Ester-C Effervescent 1000 mg Natural Raspberry?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 10 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).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 20 Calories | ||
| Total Carbohydrates | 5 g | 2% | Higher than 65% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate (median 3 g). |
| Sugar | 4 g | Higher than 68% of 11,807 products listing sugar (median 2 g). | |
| Vitamin Aas Beta-CaroteneVitamin A (Form: as Beta Carotene) | 167 IU | 3% | 95% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A give more (median 4,000 IU). |
| Vitamin Cas Ester-C Calcium AscorbateVitamin C (Form: as Ester-C Calcium Ascorbate) | 1,026 mg | 1,710% | Higher than 98% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). |
| Thiamineas Thiamine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B1Thiamin (Form: as Thiamin Hydrochloride) (Alt. Name: Vitamin B-1) | 0.38 mg | 25% | 93% of 9,830 products listing thiamin give more (median 5 mg). |
| Riboflavinas Vitamin B2 | 0.43 mg | 25% | 92% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin give more (median 4 mg). |
| Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B-6 (Form: as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) | 10 mg | 500% | Higher than 55% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg). |
| Folic Acid | 12.5 mcg | 3% | 98% of 7,022 products listing folate give more (median 400 mcg). |
| Vitamin B12as CyanocobalaminVitamin B-12 (Form: as Cyanocobalamin) | 25 mcg | 417% | 54% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 give more (median 36 mcg). |
| Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as D-Calcium Pantothenate) | 2.5 mg | 25% | 91% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) give more (median 12 mg). |
| Calciumas Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Ester-C Calcium AscorbateCalcium (Form: as Ester-C Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate, and Monocalcium Phosphate) | 150 mg | 15% | Higher than 58% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). |
| Phosphorusas Potassium Phosphate, Sodium PhosphatePhosphorus (Form: as Potassium Phosphate, and Sodium Phosphate) | 150 mg | 15% | Higher than 67% of 3,786 products listing phosphorus (median 90 mg). |
| Magnesiumas Magnesium Carbonate, Magnesium HydroxideMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium Hydroxide, and Magnesium Carbonate) | 60 mg | 15% | 56% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg). |
| Zincas Zinc AscorbateZinc (Form: as Zinc Ascorbate) | 2 mg | 13% | 90% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg). |
| Manganeseas Manganese GluconateManganese (Form: as Manganese Gluconate) | 0.5 mg | 25% | 86% of 7,016 products listing manganese give more (median 2 mg). |
| Chromiumas Chromium AscorbateChromium (Form: as Chromium Ascorbate) | 5 mcg | 4% | 98% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg). |
| Sodiumas Sodium Bicarbonate, Sodium PhosphateSodium (Form: as Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Bicarbonate) | 55 mg | 2% | 49% of 14,514 products listing sodium give more (median 55 mg). |
| Potassiumas Potassium Bicarbonate, Potassium PhosphatePotassium (Form: as Potassium Phosphate, and Potassium Bicarbonate) | 280 mg | 8% | Higher than 87% of 11,614 products listing potassium (median 99 mg). |
| Antioxidant Health Proprietary Blend | 50 mg | ||
| Stevia extract | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Quercetin | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Alpha Lipoic Acid | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Glycine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| L-Aspartic Acid | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| N-Acetyl Cysteine | in the blend, no amount given |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 60538 (entered June 24, 2016), 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:
- 95% of the 5,772 products that print an amount of vitamin A list more than its 167 IU of vitamin A (median 4,000 IU).
- Its 1,026 mg of vitamin C is higher than 98% of the 18,583 vitamin C products that print an amount; 423 list more.
- 93% of the 9,830 products that print an amount of thiamin list more than its 0.38 mg of thiamin (median 5 mg).
- 92% of the 9,824 products that print an amount of riboflavin list more than its 0.43 mg of riboflavin (median 4 mg).
- 98% of the 7,022 products that print an amount of folate list more than its 12.5 mcg of folic acid (filed by NIH under folate) (median 400 mcg).
- 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).
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 Ester-C Effervescent 1000 mg Natural Raspberry's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Ester-C Effervescent 1000 mg Natural Orange FlavorSolgar 24 shared, 97% alike
- Ester-C Effervescent 1000 mg Natural Raspberry FlavorSolgar 24 shared, 97% alike
- Ester-C Effervescent 1000 mg Natural Lemon LimeAmerican Health 23 shared, 93% alike
- Ester-C Effervescent 1000 mg Plus Electrolytes Natural OrangeAmerican Health · off the market 24 shared, 91% alike
- Ester-C Effervescent 1000 mg Plus Electrolytes Natural Orange FlavorAmerican Health 24 shared, 91% alike
- The Better Vitamin C 1000 mg Plus Electrolytes Natural Orange FlavorEster-C 23 shared, 88% 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.
- Directions
- Directions: For adults, pour packet into 4-6 fl. oz. of water once daily. Stir or Shake.
- Just take one packet daily with 4-6 fl. oz. of water and you are good to go!
- Warnings
- Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
- Not intended for use by persons under the age of 18. Keep out of reach of children.
- Do not use if packet is torn or open.
- WARNING: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- ~ Non-GMO ~ No artificial sweeteners
- No Gluten, No Yeast, No Wheat, No Milk or Milk Derivatives, No Lactose, No Soy, No Egg, No Grapefruit, No Artificial Sweetener or Flavor. Beta-Carotene and Beet Juice Added For Color.
- Non-GMO.
- Storage
- Store at room temperature.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 60538.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Fructose, Maltodextrin, Malic Acid, Citric Acid, natural Raspberry flavor, Beet juice color, Silica.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Ester-C.
How many labels does Ester-C Effervescent 1000 mg Natural Raspberry have?
One label is on file, entered on June 24, 2016.
- Label 60538 (current) Entered June 24, 2016 · on the market · 21 packets · UPC 0 76630 51269 5
DSLD also links this label to: Ester-C Effervescent 1000 mg Plus Electrolytes Natural Orange (flavor difference), Ester-C Effervescent 1000 mg Plus Electrolytes Natural Orange Flavor (flavor difference), Ester-C Effervescent 1000 mg Natural Lemon Lime (flavor difference), Ester-C Effervescent 1000 mg Natural Orange (flavor difference), Ester-C Effervescent 1000 mg Natural Orange (flavor difference).
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names American Health, Inc. (distributor), Ronkonkoma, NY, U.S.A.. All American Health products.