Sentry Energy
by 21st Century · tablet or pill · 100 tablets
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 7 40985 27311 1
- DSLD label 207442
- Serving 1 tablet
Sentry Energy by 21st Century lists 32 ingredients, 32 with an amount per serving of 1 tablet, such as 1,050 mcg of vitamin A, 120 mg of vitamin C, 10 mcg (400 IU) of vitamin D3 and 27 mg of vitamin E. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on October 23, 2019.
What is in Sentry Energy?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 tablet. 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-Carotene, Vitamin A AcetateVitamin A (Form: as Vitamin A Acetate, and as 29% Beta-Carotene) | 1,050 mcg | 117% | |
| Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid | 120 mg | 133% | Higher than 51% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). |
| Vitamin D3as CholecalciferolVitamin D3 (Alt. Name: Cholecalciferol) Note: 400 IU | 10 mcg (400 IU) | 50% | 57% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg). |
| Vitamin Eas DL-Alpha-Tocopheryl AcetateVitamin E (Form: as DL-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) | 27 mg | 180% | |
| Vitamin Kas PhytonadioneVitamin K (Form: as Phytonadione) | 25 mcg | 21% | 80% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K give more (median 80 mcg). |
| Thiamineas Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B1Thiamin (Form: as Thiamin Mononitrate) (Alt. Name: B-1) | 4.5 mg | 375% | 51% of 9,830 products listing thiamin give more (median 5 mg). |
| Riboflavinas Vitamin B2 | 5.1 mg | 392% | Higher than 57% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). |
| Niacinas NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacinamide) | 40 mg | 250% | Higher than 71% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). 1.1 times the adult UL a day. |
| Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B-6 (Form: as Pyridoxine HCl) | 6 mg | 353% | 49% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 give more (median 6 mg). |
| Folate | 667 mcg DFE | 167% | |
| Folic Acid | 400 mcg | ||
| Vitamin B12as CyanocobalaminVitamin B-12 (Form: as Cyanocobalamin) | 18 mcg | 750% | 60% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 give more (median 36 mcg). |
| Biotin | 50 mcg | 167% | 73% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg). |
| Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as D-Calcium Pantothenate) | 12 mg | 240% | 50% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) give more (median 12 mg). |
| Calciumas Calcium Carbonate, Dicalcium PhosphateCalcium (Form: as Dicalcium Phosphate, & Calcium Carbonate) | 100 mg | 8% | 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) | 48 mg | 4% | 73% 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) | 40 mg | 10% | 70% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg). |
| Zincas Zinc OxideZinc (Form: as Zinc Oxide) | 11 mg | 100% | 47% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg). |
| Seleniumas Sodium SelenateSelenium (Form: as Sodium Selenate) | 70 mcg | 127% | Higher than 52% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg). |
| Copperas Cupric OxideCopper (Form: as Cupric Oxide) | 0.9 mg | 100% | 59% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg). |
| Manganeseas Manganese SulfateManganese (Form: as Manganese Sulfate) | 4 mg | 174% | Higher than 75% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg). |
| Chromiumas Chromium PicolinateChromium (Form: as Chromium Picolinate) | 120 mcg | 343% | Higher than 54% of 7,825 products listing chromium (median 100 mcg). |
| Molybdenumas Sodium MolybdateMolybdenum (Form: as Sodium Molybdate) | 75 mcg | 167% | Higher than 62% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum (median 50 mcg). |
| Chlorideas Potassium ChlorideChloride (Form: as Potassium Chloride) | 72 mg | 3% | 51% of 1,476 products listing chloride give more (median 75 mg). |
| Potassiumas Potassium ChloridePotassium (Form: as Potassium Chloride) | 80 mg | 2% | 59% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg). |
| Boronas BorateBoron (Form: as Borate) | 60 mcg | 96% of 3,339 products listing boron give more (median 1 mg). | |
| Tinas Stannous ChlorideTin (Form: as Stannous Chloride) | 10 mcg | 2% of 174 products listing tin give more (median 10 mcg). | |
| Nickelas Nickel SulfateNickel (Form: as Nickel Sulfate) | 5 mcg | 9% of 317 products listing nickel give more (median 5 mcg). | |
| Vanadiumas Sodium MetavanadateVanadium (Form: as Sodium Metavanadate) | 10 mcg | 60% of 1,744 products listing vanadium give more (median 25 mcg). | |
| Panax ginseng | 50 mg | 56% of 706 products listing oriental ginseng give more (median 90 mg). |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 207442 (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:
- At 1 serving a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 40 mg of niacin, 1.1 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
- 96% of the 3,339 products that print an amount of boron list more than its 0.06 mg of boron (median 1 mg).
- 2% of the 174 products that print an amount of tin list more than its 10 mcg of tin (median 10 mcg).
- 9% of the 317 products that print an amount of nickel list more than its 5 mcg of nickel (median 5 mcg).
- 60% of the 1,744 products that print an amount of vanadium list more than its 10 mcg of vanadium (median 25 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.
- Centrum Specialist EnergyCentrum same ingredients
- Centrum EnergyCentrum Specialist 30 shared, 96% alike
- A Thru Z Active PerformanceWalgreens 31 shared, 95% alike
- Spectravite Energy MetabolismCVS Pharmacy 31 shared, 95% alike
- ABC PlusVitamin World · off the market 30 shared, 91% alike
- Daily MultipleRexall Sundown Naturalist 30 shared, 91% 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: As a dietary supplement, adults take one (1) tablet daily with any meal or as directed by a healthcare provider. Do not exceed recommended dosage.
- Warnings
- Do not exceed recommended dosage.
- Warning: Consult a healthcare provider prior to use if pregnant, nursing, on medications, have a medical condition or are planning a medical procedure.
- Stop use and contact a physician if adverse reactions occur.
- Keep out of reach of children.
- Do not use if product appears to be tampered with or seal is broken.
- Important Information: Extended use of high levels of Vitamin A (excluding Beta-Carotene as the source) may increase the risk to adults of developing osteoporosis. Do not use this product if using other Vitamin A supplements.
- Warning: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. 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 added Yeast or Artificial Flavors. Gluten Free.
- Storage
- Store at room temperature.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 207442.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Starch, Cellulose, Maltodextrin, Stearic Acid, Gelatin, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Contains Less Than 2% of.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Gluten free; Guaranteed quality Laboratory tested.
How many labels does Sentry Energy have?
2 labels are on file under this name since March 25, 2015: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 207442 (current) Entered October 23, 2019 · on the market · 100 tablets · UPC 7 40985 27311 1
- Label 43764 Entered March 25, 2015 · off the market March 14, 2019 · 100 tablets · UPC 7 40985 27311 1
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names 21st Century HealthCare, Inc. (manufacturer), Tempe, AZ. All 21st Century products.