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Ester-C Kidstiks Groovy Grape Flavor

by American Health · powder · 30 powder packets

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 0 76630 58887 4
  • DSLD label 75753
  • Serving 6.5 g (1 packet)
  • 30 servings

Ester-C Kidstiks Groovy Grape Flavor by American Health lists 12 ingredients, 12 with an amount per serving of 6.5 g, such as 250 mg of vitamin C, 0.38 mg of thiamine, 0.43 mg of riboflavin and 5 mg of niacin, beside 3 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on July 25, 2017.

What is in Ester-C Kidstiks Groovy Grape Flavor?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 6.5 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).

Ester-C Kidstiks Groovy Grape Flavor: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 75753, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Calories20 Calories
Total Carbohydrates4 g1%Carbohydrate in Ester-C Kidstiks Groovy Grape Flavor against 21,979 products4 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 6 g, the median 3 g.4 g

Higher than 53% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate (median 3 g).

Sugar4 gSugar in Ester-C Kidstiks Groovy Grape Flavor against 11,807 products4 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 4 g, the median 2 g.4 g

Higher than 68% of 11,807 products listing sugar (median 2 g).

Vitamin Cas Ester-C Calcium AscorbateVitamin C (Form: as Ester-C Calcium Ascorbate)250 mg417%Vitamin C in Ester-C Kidstiks Groovy Grape Flavor against 18,583 products250 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg250 mg

Higher than 68% 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 mg25%Thiamin in Ester-C Kidstiks Groovy Grape Flavor against 9,830 products0.38 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg0.38 mg

93% of 9,830 products listing thiamin give more (median 5 mg).

Riboflavinas Riboflavin 5-Phosphate, Vitamin B2Riboflavin (Form: as Riboflavin 5' Phosphate) (Alt. Name: Vitamin B-2)0.43 mg25%Riboflavin in Ester-C Kidstiks Groovy Grape Flavor against 9,824 products0.43 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg0.43 mg

92% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin give more (median 4 mg).

Niacinas NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacinamide)5 mg25%Niacin in Ester-C Kidstiks Groovy Grape Flavor against 12,413 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg5 mg

89% of 12,413 products listing niacin give more (median 20 mg).

Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B-6 (Form: as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)10 mg500%Vitamin B6 in Ester-C Kidstiks Groovy Grape Flavor 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).

Folic Acid30 mcg8%Folate in Ester-C Kidstiks Groovy Grape Flavor against 7,022 products30 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 200 mcg to 400 mcg, the median 400 mcg.30 mcg

97% of 7,022 products listing folate give more (median 400 mcg).

Vitamin B12as CyanocobalaminVitamin B-12 (Form: as Cyanocobalamin)25 mcg417%Vitamin B12 in Ester-C Kidstiks Groovy Grape Flavor 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 D-Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as D-Calcium Pantothenate)2.5 mg25%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Ester-C Kidstiks Groovy Grape Flavor 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, Ester-C Calcium AscorbateCalcium (Form: as Calcium Carbonate, and Ester-C Calcium Ascorbate)110 mg11%Calcium in Ester-C Kidstiks Groovy Grape Flavor against 17,831 products110 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg110 mg

51% of 17,831 products listing calcium give more (median 115 mg).

Magnesiumas Magnesium Carbonate, Magnesium HydroxideMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium Hydroxide, and Magnesium Carbonate)58 mg15%Magnesium in Ester-C Kidstiks Groovy Grape Flavor against 14,003 products58 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg58 mg

58% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg).

Zincas Zinc GluconateZinc (Form: as Zinc Gluconate)2 mg13%Zinc in Ester-C Kidstiks Groovy Grape Flavor 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).

Chlorideas Sodium ChlorideChloride (Form: as Sodium Chloride)87 mg3%Chloride in Ester-C Kidstiks Groovy Grape Flavor against 1,476 products87 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 183.5 mg, the median 75 mg.DV 2,300 mgUL 3,600 mg87 mg

Higher than 56% of 1,476 products listing chloride (median 75 mg).

Sodium65 mg3%Sodium in Ester-C Kidstiks Groovy Grape Flavor 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).

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 75753 (entered July 25, 2017), 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:

  • 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).
  • 89% of the 12,413 products that print an amount of niacin list more than its 5 mg of niacin (median 20 mg).
  • 97% of the 7,022 products that print an amount of folate list more than its 30 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).
  • 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?

5 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
Directions: For children ages 4 and up, pour one (1) packet into 4-6 oz. of water once daily. Stir or shake.
Just mix one non-effervescent Kidstick with 4-6 fl. oz. of water and your youngster is good to go!
Warnings
Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.
Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
This product requires adult supervision and is not to be dispensed by children.
Do not use if packet is torn or open.
Keep out of reach of children
Allergens and what it does not contain
No gluten, no yeast, no wheat, no dairy, no lactose, no soy, no egg, no grapefruit, no preservatives, no artificial color, no artificial flavor, no artificial sweetener, no peanuts, no tree nuts, no fish. Non-GMO
Gluten, wheat, & dairy free Non-GMO
Storage
Store at room temperature.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 75753.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Fructose, Citric Acid, Natural flavors, Malic Acid, Grape skin extract color, Stevia leaf extract, Beet Juice, Silica.

How many labels does Ester-C Kidstiks Groovy Grape Flavor have?

3 labels are on file under this name since June 24, 2016: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.

  1. Label 75753 (current) Entered July 25, 2017 · on the market · 30 powder packets · UPC 0 76630 58887 4
  2. Label 67707 Entered December 23, 2016 · off the market June 15, 2017 · 30 powder packets · UPC 0 76630 58887 4
  3. Label 60454 Entered June 24, 2016 · off the market November 2, 2016 · 276 grams · UPC 0 76630 58887 4

DSLD also links this label to: Ester-C Kidstiks Tropical Punch (flavor difference), Kidstiks Groovy Grape (package size difference, same product), Kidstiks Tropical Punch (flavor difference), Ester-C Kidstiks Tropical Punch Flavor (flavor difference), Ester-C Kidstiks Tropical Punch (flavor difference), Kidstiks Groovy Grape (package size difference, same product), Kidstiks Tropical Punch (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.

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