Mega Vita Min Teens
by Vitamin World · other (e.g. tea bag) · 120 easy to swallow coated caplets
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 7 66443 10072 0
- DSLD label 64989
- Serving 3 caplets
- 40 servings
Mega Vita Min Teens by Vitamin World lists 26 ingredients, 26 with an amount per serving of 3 caplets, such as 5,000 IU of vitamin A, 350 mg of vitamin C, 400 IU (10 mcg) of vitamin D and 30 IU of vitamin E, beside 3 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on September 22, 2016.
What is in Mega Vita Min Teens?
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Carbohydrates | less than 1 g | 1% | |
| Dietary Fiber | less than 1 g | 2% | |
| Vitamin Aas Beta-CaroteneVitamin A (Form: 100% Beta-Carotene) | 5,000 IU | 100% | Higher than 55% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A (median 4,000 IU). |
| Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid | 350 mg | 583% | Higher than 79% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). |
| Vitamin Das Cholecalciferol, Vitamin D3Vitamin D (Form: as D3 (Alt. Name: Cholecalciferol)) | 400 IU (10 mcg) | 100% | 57% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg). |
| Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl SuccinateVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha Tocopheryl Succinate) | 30 IU | 100% | 44% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E give more (median 30 IU). |
| Vitamin Kas PhytonadioneVitamin K (Form: as Phytonadione) | 10 mcg | 13% | 95% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K give more (median 80 mcg). |
| Thiamineas Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B1Thiamin (Form: as Thiamin Mononitrate) (Alt. Name: Vitamin B-1) | 4.5 mg | 300% | 51% of 9,830 products listing thiamin give more (median 5 mg). |
| Riboflavinas Vitamin B2 | 5.1 mg | 300% | Higher than 57% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). |
| Niacinas NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacinamide) | 20 mg | 100% | 46% of 12,413 products listing niacin give more (median 20 mg). |
| Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B-6 (Form: as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) | 6 mg | 300% | 49% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 give more (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) | 18 mcg | 300% | 60% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 give more (median 36 mcg). |
| Biotinas D-BiotinBiotin (Form: as D-Biotin) | 45 mcg | 15% | 79% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg). |
| Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as D-Calcium Pantothenate) | 10 mg | 100% | 52% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) give more (median 12 mg). |
| Calciumas Calcium Citrate, Dicalcium PhosphateCalcium (Form: as Calcium Citrate, and Dicalcium Phosphate) | 100 mg | 10% | 53% of 17,831 products listing calcium give more (median 115 mg). |
| Ironas Ferrous FumarateIron (Form: as Ferrous Fumarate) | 18 mg | 100% | Higher than 74% of 6,910 products listing iron (median 5 mg). |
| Phosphorusas Dicalcium PhosphatePhosphorus (Form: as Dicalcium Phosphate) | 20 mg | 2% | 88% of 3,786 products listing phosphorus give more (median 90 mg). |
| Iodineas Potassium IodideIodine (Form: as Potassium Iodide) | 150 mcg | 100% | 15% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg). |
| Magnesiumas Magnesium OxideMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium Oxide) | 50 mg | 13% | 59% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (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 Selenium YeastSelenium (Form: as Selenium Yeast) | 5 mcg | 7% | 97% of 7,658 products listing selenium give more (median 55 mcg). |
| Copperas Copper SulfateCopper (Form: as Copper Sulfate) | 2 mg | 100% | Higher than 66% of 6,468 products listing copper (median 1 mg). |
| Manganeseas Manganese SulfateManganese (Form: as Manganese Sulfate) | 2 mg | 100% | 38% of 7,016 products listing manganese give more (median 2 mg). |
| Chromiumas Chromium YeastChromium (Form: as Chromium Yeast) | 20 mcg | 17% | 88% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg). |
| Molybdenumas Molybdenum YeastMolybdenum (Form: as Molybdenum Yeast) | 20 mcg | 27% | 81% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum give more (median 50 mcg). |
| Sodium | 5 mg | 1% | 89% of 14,514 products listing sodium give more (median 55 mg). |
| Cholineas Choline BitartrateCholine (Form: as Choline Bitartrate) | 50 mcg | 0%* | 96% of 4,738 products listing choline give more (median 40 mg). |
| Inositol | 50 mcg | 92% of 4,042 products listing inositol give more (median 30 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 64989 (entered September 22, 2016), 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:
- 95% of the 4,607 products that print an amount of vitamin K list more than its 10 mcg of vitamin K (median 80 mcg).
- 88% of the 3,786 products that print an amount of phosphorus list more than its 20 mg of phosphorus (median 90 mg).
- 97% of the 7,658 products that print an amount of selenium list more than its 5 mcg of selenium (median 55 mcg).
- 96% of the 4,738 products that print an amount of choline list more than its 0.05 mg of choline (median 40 mg).
- 92% of the 4,042 products that print an amount of inositol list more than its 0.05 mg of inositol (median 30 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?
The products whose ingredient lists overlap most with Mega Vita Min Teens's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Ultra TeenGood 'N Natural · off the market 27 shared, 94% alike
- Mega TeenGNC Teens · off the market 26 shared, 91% alike
- Children's Formula Chewable VitaminsGreens Today · off the market 26 shared, 88% alike
- Chewable Mega Teen Berry FlavorGNC Teens · off the market 27 shared, 88% alike
- Fem PrenatalMetagenics 26 shared, 88% alike
- Optisource Post Bariatric Surgery Formula CitrusOptisource · off the market 26 shared, 85% 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 teenagers, take three (3) caplets daily, preferably with a meal.
- Warnings
- 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.
- Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications, planning any medical or surgical procedure or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.
- Avoid this product if you are allergic to yeast.
- Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
- This product is intended for use by children under adult supervision.
- Do not use if seal under cap is missing.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- No Artificial Flavor, no Preservatives, no Sugar, no Milk, no Lactose, no Gluten, no Wheat, no Fish.
- Storage
- Store at room temperature.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 64989.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Vegetable Cellulose, Stearic Acid, Titanium Dioxide color, Silica, Vegetable Magnesium Stearate.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Quality Assured.
How many labels does Mega Vita Min Teens have?
4 labels are on file under this name since November 25, 2011: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 240108 Entered January 22, 2021 · off the market November 22, 2024 · 120 easy to swallow coated caplets · UPC 1 91069 10072 2
- Label 64989 (current) Entered September 22, 2016 · on the market · 120 easy to swallow coated caplets · UPC 7 66443 10072 0
- Label 21141 Entered May 24, 2013 · off the market July 27, 2016 · 120 easy to swallow coated caplets · UPC 7 66443 10072 0
- Label 1855 Entered November 25, 2011 · off the market January 1, 2012 · 120 easy to swallow coated caplets · UPC 7 66443 10072 0
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. (distributor), Holbrook, NY, U.S.A.. All Vitamin World products.