Green Source Multi Vitamins & Minerals
by Vitamin World · other (e.g. tea bag) · 240 coated caplets
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 0 74312 76224 6
- DSLD label 21180
- Serving 3 caplets
- 80 servings
Green Source Multi Vitamins & Minerals by Vitamin World lists 37 ingredients, 37 with an amount per serving of 3 caplets, such as 5,000 IU of vitamin A, 500 mg of vitamin C, 800 IU (20 mcg) of vitamin D and 100 IU of vitamin E. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on May 24, 2013.
What is in Green Source Multi Vitamins & Minerals?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 3 caplets. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin Aas Beta-CaroteneVitamin A (Form: as Beta-Carotene) | 5,000 IU | 100% | Higher than 55% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A (median 4,000 IU). |
| Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid | 500 mg | 833% | Higher than 81% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). |
| Vitamin Das ErgocalciferolVitamin D (Form: as Ergocalciferol) | 800 IU (20 mcg) | 200% | Higher than 51% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D (median 15 mcg). |
| Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl SuccinateVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate) | 100 IU | 333% | Higher than 71% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E (median 30 IU). |
| Thiamineas Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B1Thiamin (Form: as Thiamin Mononitrate) (Alt. Name: Vitamin B-1) | 25 mg | 1,667% | Higher than 72% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg). |
| Riboflavinas Vitamin B2 | 25 mg | 1,471% | Higher than 75% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). |
| Niacinas NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacinamide) | 25 mg | 125% | Higher than 56% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). |
| Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B-6 (Form: as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) | 25 mg | 1,250% | Higher than 76% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg). |
| Folic Acid | 400 mcg | 100% | 24% of 7,022 products listing folate give more (median 400 mcg). |
| Vitamin B12as CyanocobalaminVitamin B-12 (Form: as Cyanocobalamin) | 250 mcg | 4,167% | Higher than 77% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg). |
| Biotinas D-BiotinBiotin (Form: as D-Biotin) | 300 mcg | 100% | Higher than 53% of 9,447 products listing biotin (median 200 mcg). |
| Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as D-Calcium Pantothenate) | 30 mg | 300% | Higher than 66% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg). |
| Calciumas Calcium Carbonate, Calcium D-Pantothenate, Dicalcium PhosphateCalcium (Form: as Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium Phosphate, and D-Calcium Pantothenate) | 268 mg | 27% | Higher than 76% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). |
| Ironas Ferrous SulfateIron (Form: as Ferrous Sulfate) | 15 mg | 83% | Higher than 72% of 6,910 products listing iron (median 5 mg). |
| Iodineas KelpIodine (Form: from Kelp) | 150 mcg | 100% | 15% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg). |
| Magnesiumas Magnesium OxideMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium Oxide) | 125 mg | 31% | Higher than 66% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg). |
| Zincas Zinc OxideZinc (Form: as Zinc Oxide) | 15 mg | 100% | Higher than 56% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg). |
| Seleniumas L-SelenomethionineSelenium (Form: as L-Selenomethionine) | 25 mcg | 36% | 75% of 7,658 products listing selenium give more (median 55 mcg). |
| Copperas Cupric GluconateCopper (Form: as Cupric Gluconate) | 0.5 mg | 25% | 68% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg). |
| Manganeseas Manganese GluconateManganese (Form: as Manganese Gluconate) | 4 mg | 200% | Higher than 75% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg). |
| Chromiumas Chromium PicolinateChromium (Form: as Chromium Picolinate) | 100 mcg | 83% | 47% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg). |
| Molybdenumas Sodium MolybdateMolybdenum (Form: as Sodium Molybdate) | 51 mcg | 68% | Higher than 59% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum (median 50 mcg). |
| Chlorideas Potassium ChlorideChloride (Form: as Potassium Chloride) | 45 mg | 1% | 82% of 1,476 products listing chloride give more (median 75 mg). |
| Potassiumas Potassium ChloridePotassium (Form: from Potassium Chloride) | 50 mg | 1% | 72% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg). |
| Cholineas Choline BitartrateCholine (Form: as Choline Bitartrate) | 50 mg | 9%* | Higher than 54% of 4,738 products listing choline (median 40 mg). |
| Inositol | 25 mg | 53% of 4,042 products listing inositol give more (median 30 mg). | |
| Paba | 25 mg | 47% of 1,610 products listing PABA give more (median 25 mg). | |
| Boronas Sodium BorateBoron (Form: as Sodium Borate) | 1 mg | 42% of 3,339 products listing boron give more (median 1 mg). | |
| Citrus Bioflavonoids Complex | 60 mg | Higher than 55% of 2,343 products listing flavonoid (median 50 mg). | |
| Hesperidin Complexas Citrus spp. | 20 mg | ||
| Rutin | 20 mg | 62% of 1,232 products listing rutin give more (median 25 mg). | |
| Quercetin | 20 mg | 84% of 1,548 products listing quercetin give more (median 100 mg). | |
| Dna | 1 mg | 63% of 78 products listing DNA give more (median 2.3 mg). | |
| Rna | 35 mg | Higher than 66% of 159 products listing RNA (median 20 mg). | |
| L-Glutathione | 5 mg | 85% of 717 products listing glutathione give more (median 50 mg). | |
| Lutein | 10 mcg | 99% of 2,493 products listing lutein give more (median 3 mg). | |
| Green Source Digestive Enzyme Blendas Amylase, Betaine Hydrochloride, Bromelain | 50 mg | ||
| Green Source Probiotic Blendas B. bifidum, L. acidophilus, L. bulgaricus | 25 mg | ||
| Green Source Omega Blendas Borage powder, Flaxseed, Sunflower Oil | 300 mg | ||
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids | 35 mg | 97% of 2,714 products listing omega-3 give more (median 500 mg). | |
| Omega-6 Fatty Acids | 12 mg | 92% of 421 products listing omega-6 give more (median 140 mg). | |
| Green Source Green and Whole Food Blendas Apple Pectin, Barley Grass, Chlorella | 1,230 mg | ||
| Green Source Herb Blendas Cayenne, Echinacea, Ginger | 100 mg | ||
| Green Source Vegetable Blendas Asparagus powder, Beet root powder, BroccoliGreen Source Vegetable Blend (Form: Garlic PlantPart: bulb Genus: Allium Species: sativum, Wheat Grass PlantPart: aerial Genus: Triticum Species: sativum, Beet Root Powder PlantPart: Root, Carrot Powder, Parsley Powder, Asparagus Powder, and Extracts of Broccoli, Cabbage, Brussels Sprouts, Cauliflower, and Kale) | 100 mg | ||
| Green Source Fruit Blendas Acai, Apple powder, Bilberry | 100 mg | ||
| Green Source Mushroom Blendas Maitake, Reishi extract, Shiitake Extract | 50 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 21180 (entered May 24, 2013), 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:
- 63% of the 78 products that print an amount of DNA list more than its 1 mg of dna (filed by NIH under DNA) (median 2.3 mg).
- 85% of the 717 products that print an amount of glutathione list more than its 5 mg of L-glutathione (filed by NIH under glutathione) (median 50 mg).
- 99% of the 2,493 products that print an amount of lutein list more than its 0.01 mg of lutein (median 3 mg).
- 97% of the 2,714 products that print an amount of omega-3 list more than its 35 mg of omega-3 (median 500 mg).
- 92% of the 421 products that print an amount of omega-6 list more than its 12 mg of omega-6 (median 140 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?
1 product lists the very same ingredients; the nearest amounts come first.
- Your Life Multi Green SouceNature's Bounty same ingredients
- Green Source Multivitamin & MineralsVitamin World 37 shared, 86% alike
- Multi Vitamins & Minerals With Whole Food ConcentratesVitamin World Green Source · off the market 36 shared, 84% alike
- Essentials Multivitamin And Mineral Without IronMartin Avenue Pharmacy 28 shared, 61% alike
- Once Daily Multiple Vitamins, Minerals & HerbsSaveWorldHealth.com · off the market 30 shared, 61% alike
- No. 38 High Potency Multi-Vitamin With Minerals And IronWachters' · off the market 27 shared, 58% 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, take three (3) caplets daily, preferably with meals.
- Warnings
- Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.
- Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
- Contains milk and wheat ingredients.
- WARNING: Not intended for use by pregnant or nursing women. If you are taking any medications, planning any medical procedure or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.
- Avoid this product if you are allergic to sunflowers, ragweed or daisy-like flowers.
- Not intended for use by persons under the age of 18.
- WARNING: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under six. KEEP THIS PRODUCT OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or Poison Control Center immediately.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- No Artificial Color or Flavor, No Sugar, No Fish.
- Storage
- Store unopened container at room temperature. Refrigerate after opening.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 21180.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Silica, Contains Less Than 2% of.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): QA QUALITY ASSURED.
How many labels does Green Source Multi Vitamins & Minerals have?
2 labels are on file under this name since October 26, 2011: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 21180 (current) Entered May 24, 2013 · on the market · 240 coated caplets · UPC 0 74312 76224 6
- Label 1223 Entered October 26, 2011 · off the market January 1, 2013 · 240 coated caplets · UPC 0 74312 76224 6
DSLD also links this label to: Green Source Multivitamin & Minerals (package size 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 Vitamin World, Inc. (manufacturer), Ronkonkoma, NY, U.S.A.. All Vitamin World products.