Food Based Liquid Multivitamin & Mineral Complex
by Country Life · liquid · 32 fl. Oz.
- Off the market since February 2016 (NIH)
- UPC 0 15794 08001 5
- DSLD label 13773
- Serving 1 fl. oz. (29.5 mL)
- 32 servings
Food Based Liquid Multivitamin & Mineral Complex by Country Life lists 33 ingredients, 30 with an amount per serving of 1 fl. oz., such as 5,000 IU of vitamin A, 500 mg of vitamin C, 400 IU (10 mcg) of vitamin D and 60 IU of vitamin E; 3 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 October 1, 2012.
What is in Food Based Liquid Multivitamin & Mineral Complex?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 fl. oz.. 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 | 40 Calories | ||
| Total Carbohydrates | 10 g | 3% | Higher than 87% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate (median 3 g). Per day at the most servings: 20 g. |
| Sugar | 3 g | Higher than 53% of 11,807 products listing sugar (median 2 g). Per day at the most servings: 6 g. | |
| Other Carbohydrates | 7 g | ||
| Vitamin Aas Beta-Carotene, Retinyl PalmitateVitamin A (Form: as Retinyl Palmitate, & as 50% Beta Carotene) | 5,000 IU | 100% | Higher than 55% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A (median 4,000 IU). Per day at the most servings: 10,000 IU. |
| Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid, noni fruit juice concentrateVitamin C (Form: as ascorbic acid, noni fruit juice concentrate) | 500 mg | 833% | Higher than 81% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 1,000 mg. |
| Vitamin Das Cholecalciferol, Vitamin D3Vitamin D (Form: as Cholecalciferol) (Alt. Name: D3) | 400 IU (10 mcg) | 100% | 57% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 20 mcg. |
| Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl AcetateVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) | 60 IU | 200% | Higher than 65% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E (median 30 IU). Per day at the most servings: 120 IU. |
| Thiamineas Thiamine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B1Thiamin (Form: as Thiamin Hydrochloride) (Alt. Name: Vitamin B1) | 25 mg | 1,667% | Higher than 72% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg. |
| Riboflavinas Vitamin B2 | 25 mg | 1,471% | Higher than 75% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg. |
| Niacinas Niacinamide, noni fruit juice concentrateNiacin (Form: as niacinamide, noni fruit juice concentrate) | 25 mg | 125% | Higher than 56% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg. 1.4 times the adult UL a day. |
| Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B6 (Form: as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) | 25 mg | 1,250% | Higher than 76% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg. |
| Folic Acidas FolateFolic Acid (Form: as Folate) | 400 mcg | 100% | 24% of 7,022 products listing folate give more (median 400 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 800 mcg. |
| Vitamin B12as CyanocobalaminVitamin B12 (Form: as Cyanocobalamin) | 60 mcg | 1,000% | Higher than 58% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 120 mcg. |
| Biotinas D-BiotinBiotin (Form: as D-Biotin) | 150 mcg | 50% | 51% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 300 mcg. |
| Pantothenic Acidas Calcium D-PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as Calcium D-Pantothenate) | 25 mg | 250% | Higher than 61% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg. |
| Calciumas calcium lactate gluconate, noni fruit juice concentrateCalcium (Form: as calcium lactate gluconate, noni fruit juice concentrate) | 50 mg | 5% | 72% of 17,831 products listing calcium give more (median 115 mg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg. |
| Iodineas Potassium IodideIodine (Form: as Potassium Iodide) | 150 mcg | 100% | 15% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 300 mcg. |
| Magnesiumas Magnesium Gluconate, noni fruit juice concentrateMagnesium (Form: as magnesium gluconate, noni fruit juice concentrate) | 50 mg | 13% | 59% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg. |
| Zincas Zinc GluconateZinc (Form: as Zinc Gluconate) | 15 mg | 100% | Higher than 56% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg). Per day at the most servings: 30 mg. |
| Seleniumas L-SelenomethionineSelenium (Form: as L-Selenomethionine) | 200 mcg | 286% | Higher than 82% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 400 mcg. |
| Copperas Copper GluconateCopper (Form: as Copper Gluconate) | 2 mg | 100% | Higher than 66% of 6,468 products listing copper (median 1 mg). Per day at the most servings: 4 mg. |
| Manganeseas Manganese GluconateManganese (Form: as Manganese Gluconate) | 10 mg | 500% | Higher than 93% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg). Per day at the most servings: 20 mg. 1.8 times the adult UL a day. |
| Chromiumas Chromium Amino Acid ChelateChromium (Form: as Chromium Amino Acid Chelate) | 120 mcg | 100% | Higher than 54% of 7,825 products listing chromium (median 100 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 240 mcg. |
| Molybdenumas Sodium MolybdateMolybdenum (Form: as Sodium Molybdate) | 77 mcg | 103% | Higher than 84% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum (median 50 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 154 mcg. |
| Proprietary Juice BlendProprietary Juice Blend Note: (25 g) (providing) | 25,000 mg | ||
| organic Aloe vera | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Polysaccharides | 11.5 mg | 91% of 57 products listing polysaccharide give more (median 550 mg). Per day at the most servings: 23 mg. | |
| Mangosteen fruit juice concentrate | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Noni fruit juice concentrate | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Inositol | 25 mg | 53% of 4,042 products listing inositol give more (median 30 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg. | |
| Cholineas Choline BitartrateCholine (Form: as Choline Bitartrate) | 25 mg | 5%* | 59% of 4,738 products listing choline give more (median 40 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg. |
| Alpha-Lipoic Acid | 10 mg | 84% of 2,407 products listing alpha lipoic acid give more (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 20 mg. | |
| Decaffeinated Green Tea extract | 10 mg | 96% of 2,595 products listing green tea give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 20 mg. | |
| Citrus Bioflavonoidsas grapefruit, lemon, orangeCitrus Bioflavonoids (Form: from lemon PlantPart: pulp, peel, seed, orange PlantPart: pulp, peel, seed, and grapefruit PlantPart: pulp, peel, seed) | 10 mg | 89% of 2,343 products listing flavonoid give more (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 20 mg. | |
| N-Acetyl-L-Cysteine | 10 mg | 96% of 1,259 products listing N-acetyl cysteine give more (median 150 mg). Per day at the most servings: 20 mg. | |
| Lycopene | 1 mg | 50% of 1,691 products listing lycopene give more (median 1.2 mg). Per day at the most servings: 2 mg. | |
| Boronas Boron Amino Acid ComplexBoron (Form: as Boron Amino Acid Complex) | 1 mg | 42% of 3,339 products listing boron give more (median 1 mg). Per day at the most servings: 2 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 13773 (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:
- At 2 servings a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 50 mg of niacin, 1.4 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
- At 2 servings a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 20 mg of manganese, 1.8 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
- 91% of the 57 products that print an amount of polysaccharide list more than its 11.5 mg of polysaccharide (median 550 mg).
- 84% of the 2,407 products that print an amount of alpha lipoic acid list more than its 10 mg of alpha-lipoic acid (filed by NIH under alpha lipoic acid) (median 50 mg).
- 96% of the 2,595 products that print an amount of green tea list more than its 10 mg of decaffeinated green tea extract (filed by NIH under green tea) (median 100 mg).
- 89% of the 2,343 products that print an amount of flavonoid list more than its 10 mg of citrus bioflavonoids (filed by NIH under flavonoid) (median 50 mg).
The NIH database records 1 to 2 servings 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 Food Based Liquid Multivitamin & Mineral Complex's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Liquid Multi Orange Vanilla FlavorThe Vitamin Shoppe 27 shared, 62% alike
- Liquid Multi Vita-Mineral Orange MangoTrace Minerals Research 28 shared, 58% alike
- Multi-VitaminOx Nutrition · off the market 27 shared, 58% alike
- Liquid Multivitamin Orange VanillaThe Vitamin Shoppe 28 shared, 58% alike
- Liquid Multivitamin Tropical BerryThe Vitamin Shoppe 28 shared, 58% alike
- Ortho Multi Women's 40+Protocol For Life Balance 27 shared, 57% 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
- Shake well before use.
- Directions: Adults, take one cap (1 fl. oz.)(29.5 mL) once or twice daily with food. As a reminder, discuss the supplements and medications that you take with your health care providers.
- Warnings
- Keep out of the reach of children.
- WARNING: If you are pregnant or nursing, taking medication or planning a surgery, consult your doctor before using this product.
- If any adverse reactions occur, stop taking the product and consult your doctor.
- Do not accept if seal is broken.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- NO: Yeast, wheat, soy, gluten, milk, artificial colors, artificial flavors or artificial sweeteners.
- Gluten-Free
- Storage
- Store between 59(0) -86(0) F. Refrigerate after opening. If not refrigerated, use within 45 days.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 13773.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: purified Water, natural Vegetable Glycerin, Natural flavors, Gum Arabic, Xanthan Gum, Sodium Benzoate, Potassium Sorbate.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Certified Vegetarian AVA(TM) American Vegetarian Association Certified GF(R) Gluten-Free Our manufacturing supports wind power renewablechoice.com Good Manufacturing Practices GMP CERTIFIED PLEASE RECYCLE ACTIValoe(TM) Qmatrix(TM).
How many labels does Food Based Liquid Multivitamin & Mineral Complex have?
One label is on file, entered on October 1, 2012.
- Label 13773 (current) Entered October 1, 2012 · off the market February 9, 2016 · 32 fl. Oz. · UPC 0 15794 08001 5
DSLD also links this label to: N.O. Black Powder Orange Burst (image difference, same product), Multivitamin & Mineral Complex Natural Mango Flavor (image difference, same product).
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Country Life, LLC (manufacturer), Hauppauge, NY. All Country Life products.