MCT Oil
by fitfactor · liquid · 24 fl. Oz.
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 7 66536 03760 5
- DSLD label 208774
- Serving 1 tbsp (15 mL)
- 47 servings
MCT Oil by fitfactor lists one ingredient: 14 g of medium chain triglycerides per serving of 1 tbsp. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on December 22, 2019.
What is in MCT Oil?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 tbsp. 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 | 125 Calories | ||
| Total Fat | 14 g | 18% | Higher than 98% of 11,965 products listing fat (unspecified) (median 1.5 g). Per day at the most servings: 42 g. |
| Saturated Fat | 14 g | 70% | Higher than 98% of 5,234 products listing saturated fat (median 1 g). Per day at the most servings: 42 g. |
| Medium Chain Triglyceridesas liquid Coconut OilMedium Chain Triglycerides (Form: from liquid Coconut Oil) | 14 g | Higher than 91% of 559 products listing medium chain triglycerides (median 1.5 g). Per day at the most servings: 42 g. |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 208774 (entered December 22, 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:
- Its 14 g of medium chain triglycerides is higher than 91% of the 559 medium chain triglycerides products that print an amount; 5 list more.
The NIH database records 1 to 3 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?
6 products list the very same ingredients; the nearest amounts come first.
- Vanilla Hazelnut MCT OilNOW Sports · off the market same ingredients
- Pure MCT OilNOW Sports · off the market same ingredients
- MCT OilPureFormulas same ingredients
- MCT Ketone EnergyGenestra Brands same ingredients
- MCT OilNOW Sports same ingredients
- Pure MCT Oil UnflavoredNOW Sports · off the market same ingredients
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: Take one (1) tablespoon (15 mL) up to three (3) times per day. To assess tolerance, begin with one (1) serving per day, as excessive consumption may cause gastric discomfort.
- Warnings
- Contains: Tree nuts (coconut).
- Warning: Consult your healthcare provider prior to use if you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medication or have any medical conditions.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Tamper evident Do not use if outer seal is broken or missing.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Non-GMO
- Gluten-free Dairy-free Soy-free
- Does not contain: Gluten, sugar, salt, animal derivatives, preservatives, artificial colors or flavors.
- Storage
- Store in cool, dry place.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 208774.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: non-GMO liquid Coconut Oil.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Quality promise Tested & trusted.
How many labels does MCT Oil have?
One label is on file, entered on December 22, 2019.
- Label 208774 (current) Entered December 22, 2019 · on the market · 24 fl. Oz. · UPC 7 66536 03760 5
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Vitamin Shoppe, Inc. (distributor), Secaucus, NJ. All fitfactor products.