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Kidz Vitamin C 250 mg Fruit Punch

by Emergen-C · powder · 30 packets

  • On the market (NIH)
  • DSLD label 205918
  • Serving 9.4 g (1 packet)

Kidz Vitamin C 250 mg Fruit Punch by Emergen-C lists 14 ingredients, 14 with an amount per serving of 9.4 g, such as 250 mg of vitamin C, 4 mg of niacin, 10 mg of vitamin B6 and 167 mcg DFE of folate, beside 4 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on October 23, 2019.

What is in Kidz Vitamin C 250 mg Fruit Punch?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 9.4 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).

Kidz Vitamin C 250 mg Fruit Punch: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 205918, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Calories35 Calories
Total Carbohydrates8 g3%Carbohydrate in Kidz Vitamin C 250 mg Fruit Punch against 21,979 products8 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 6 g, the median 3 g.8 g

Higher than 82% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate (median 3 g).

Total Sugars5 gSugar in Kidz Vitamin C 250 mg Fruit Punch against 11,807 products5 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 4 g, the median 2 g.5 g

Higher than 78% of 11,807 products listing sugar (median 2 g).

Added Sugars5 g10%
Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid, Zinc AscorbateVitamin C (Form: as Zinc Ascorbate) (Alt. Name: Ascorbic Acid)250 mg278%Vitamin C in Kidz Vitamin C 250 mg Fruit Punch 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).

Niacinas Vitamin B34 mg25%Niacin in Kidz Vitamin C 250 mg Fruit Punch against 12,413 products4 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg4 mg

93% of 12,413 products listing niacin give more (median 20 mg).

Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B6 (Form: as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)10 mg588%Vitamin B6 in Kidz Vitamin C 250 mg Fruit Punch 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).

Folateas Vitamin B9167 mcg DFE42%
Folic Acid100 mcg
Vitamin B12as CyanocobalaminVitamin B12 (Form: as Cyanocobalamin)25 mcg1,042%Vitamin B12 in Kidz Vitamin C 250 mg Fruit Punch 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 Calcium Pantothenate, Vitamin B5Pantothenic Acid (Form: as Calcium Pantothenate) (Alt. Name: Vitamin B5)2.5 mg50%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Kidz Vitamin C 250 mg Fruit Punch 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, Calcium Pantothenate, Monobasic Calcium PhosphateCalcium (Form: as Calcium Carbonate, Monobasic Calcium Phosphate, Tribasic Calcium Phosphate, Calcium Pantothenate) Note: electrolytes100 mg8%Calcium in Kidz Vitamin C 250 mg Fruit Punch against 17,831 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg100 mg

53% of 17,831 products listing calcium give more (median 115 mg).

Phosphorusas Monobasic Calcium Phosphate, Monobasic Potassium Phosphate, Monobasic Sodium PhosphatePhosphorus (Form: as Monobasic Potassium Phosphate, Monobasic Sodium Phosphate, Monobasic Calcium Phosphate, Tribasic Calcium Phosphate) Note: electrolytes38 mg3%Phosphorus in Kidz Vitamin C 250 mg Fruit Punch against 3,786 products38 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mg to 200 mg, the median 90 mg.DV 1,250 mgUL 4,000 mg38 mg

79% of 3,786 products listing phosphorus give more (median 90 mg).

Magnesiumas Magnesium Carbonate, Magnesium HydroxideMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium Hydroxide, Magnesium Carbonate) Note: electrolytes60 mg14%Magnesium in Kidz Vitamin C 250 mg Fruit Punch against 14,003 products60 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg60 mg

56% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg).

Zincas Zinc AscorbateZinc (Form: as Zinc Ascorbate)2 ng18%

This amount is far outside what other labels list for zinc, or disagrees with the label's own %DV: possibly a unit or transcription slip in the database. Check the label image on DSLD.

Manganeseas Manganese GluconateManganese (Form: as Manganese Gluconate)0.5 mg22%Manganese in Kidz Vitamin C 250 mg Fruit Punch against 7,016 products0.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1 mg to 3.92 mg, the median 2 mg.DV 2.3 mgUL 11 mg0.5 mg

86% of 7,016 products listing manganese give more (median 2 mg).

Chromiumas Chromium PicolinateChromium (Form: as Chromium Picolinate)10 mcg29%Chromium in Kidz Vitamin C 250 mg Fruit Punch against 7,825 products10 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg10 mcg

94% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg).

Sodiumas Monobasic Sodium Phosphate, Sodium BicarbonateSodium (Form: as Sodium Bicarbonate, Monobasic Sodium Phosphate) Note: electrolytes70 mg3%Sodium in Kidz Vitamin C 250 mg Fruit Punch against 14,514 products70 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 15 mg to 142 mg, the median 55 mg.70 mg

Higher than 55% of 14,514 products listing sodium (median 55 mg).

Potassiumas Monobasic Potassium Phosphate, Potassium Bicarbonate, Potassium CarbonatePotassium (Form: as Potassium Bicarbonate, Potassium Carbonate, Monobasic Potassium Phosphate) Note: electrolytes250 mg5%Potassium in Kidz Vitamin C 250 mg Fruit Punch against 11,614 products250 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 190 mg, the median 99 mg.DV 4,700 mg250 mg

Higher than 85% of 11,614 products listing potassium (median 99 mg).

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 205918 (entered October 23, 2019), 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 12,413 products that print an amount of niacin list more than its 4 mg of niacin (median 20 mg).
  • 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).
  • 86% of the 7,016 products that print an amount of manganese list more than its 0.5 mg of manganese (median 2 mg).
  • 94% of the 7,825 products that print an amount of chromium list more than its 10 mcg of chromium (median 100 mcg).

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.

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: Ages 4 to 13, one (1) packet daily. Empty contents into a glass, add 4-6 oz of water, stir. For lighter flavor, mix with more water. Do not exceed suggested use.
Warnings
Do not exceed suggested use.
If child is taking medication, consult a doctor before use.
Do not use if packet seal is torn or broken.
Allergens and what it does not contain
Caffeine Free Gluten Free
Storage
Store at room temperature. Protect from moisture.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 205918.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Fructose, Citric Acid, Maltodextrin, Fruit juice concentrates, Malic Acid, Contains Less Than 2% of.

How many labels does Kidz Vitamin C 250 mg Fruit Punch have?

3 labels are on file under this name since November 21, 2012: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.

  1. Label 205918 (current) Entered October 23, 2019 · on the market · 30 packets
  2. Label 21201 Entered May 24, 2013 · on the market · 30 packets · UPC 0 76314 36404 2
  3. Label 15883 Entered November 21, 2012 · on the market · 0.3 oz. · UPC 0 76314 36404 6

DSLD also links this label to: Kidz 250 mg Vitamin C Fruit Punch (package size difference, same product), Kidz 250 mg Vitamin C Fruit Punch (image difference, same product), Kidz 250 mg Vitamin C Fruit Punch (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 Alacer Corp. (distributor), Carlisle, PA. All Emergen-C products.

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