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Spectra

by DaVinci Laboratories of Vermont · tablet or pill · 240 tablets

  • Off the market since August 2022 (NIH)
  • UPC 0 26664 21852 0
  • DSLD label 23551
  • Serving 2 tablets
  • 120 servings

Spectra by DaVinci Laboratories of Vermont lists 49 ingredients, 49 with an amount per serving of 2 tablets, such as 9,500 IU of vitamin A, 500 mg of vitamin C, 200 IU (5 mcg) of vitamin D3 and 200 IU of vitamin E. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on July 25, 2013.

What is in Spectra?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 2 tablets. 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).

Spectra: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 23551, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Vitamin A9,500 IU190%Vitamin A in Spectra against 5,772 products9,500 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 2,000 IU to 5,000 IU, the median 4,000 IU.9,500 IU

Higher than 82% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A (median 4,000 IU).

Beta-CaroteneBeta-Carotene7,500 IU
Vitamin A Palmitate& 2,000 IU as Vitamin A Palmitate2,000 IU
Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid, Calcium AscorbateVitamin C (Form: as Calcium Ascorbate) (Alt. Name: Ascorbic Acid)500 mg833%Vitamin C in Spectra against 18,583 products500 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg500 mg

Higher than 81% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg).

Vitamin D3as Cholecalciferol200 IU (5 mcg)50%Vitamin D in Spectra against 14,175 products5 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg5 mcg

83% 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)200 IU677%Vitamin E in Spectra against 6,459 products200 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 15 IU to 100 IU, the median 30 IU.200 IU

Higher than 82% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E (median 30 IU).

Vitamin K2.5 mcg3%Vitamin K in Spectra against 4,607 products2.5 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 35 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 80 mcg.DV 120 mcg2.5 mcg

over 99% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K give more (median 80 mcg).

Thiamine35 mg2,333%Thiamin in Spectra against 9,830 products35 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg35 mg

Higher than 81% of 9,830 products listing thiamin (median 5 mg).

Riboflavin35 mg2,059%Riboflavin in Spectra against 9,824 products35 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg35 mg

Higher than 84% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg).

Niacinas Niacin, NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacinamide, & Niacin)35 mg175%Niacin in Spectra against 12,413 products35 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg35 mg

Higher than 69% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg).

Vitamin B6as P-5-P, Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B6 (Form: as Pyrodoxine HCl, & P-5-P)35 mg1,750%Vitamin B6 in Spectra against 15,277 products35 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg35 mg

Higher than 85% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg).

Folic Acid200 mcg50%Folate in Spectra against 7,022 products200 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 200 mcg to 400 mcg, the median 400 mcg.200 mcg

71% of 7,022 products listing folate give more (median 400 mcg).

Vitamin B12as MethylcobalaminVitamin B12 (Form: as Methylcobalamin)35 mcg583%Vitamin B12 in Spectra against 14,425 products35 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg35 mcg

50% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 give more (median 36 mcg).

Biotin150 mcg50%Biotin in Spectra against 9,447 products150 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 300 mcg, the median 200 mcg.DV 30 mcg150 mcg

51% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg).

Pantothenic Acidas Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as Ca Pantothenate)35 mg350%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Spectra against 10,060 products35 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg35 mg

Higher than 69% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg).

Calciumas Calcium Carbonate, Calcium CitrateCalcium (Form: as Ca Carbonate, & Ca Citrate)300 mg30%Calcium in Spectra against 17,831 products300 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg300 mg

Higher than 77% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg).

Ironas {Fe} Fumarate, {Fe} Glycinate, Fe AspartateIron (Form: as Fe Aspartate, {Fe} Glycinate, {Fe} Fumarate)5 mg28%Iron in Spectra against 6,910 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.2 mg to 18 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 18 mgUL 45 mg5 mg

46% of 6,910 products listing iron give more (median 5 mg).

Iodineas KelpIodine (Form: from Kelp)35 mcg23%Iodine in Spectra against 6,382 products35 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 75 mcg to 150 mcg, the median 150 mcg.DV 150 mcgUL 1,100 mcg35 mcg

91% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg).

Magnesiumas Mg OxideMagnesium (Form: as Mg Oxide)180 mg45%Magnesium in Spectra against 14,003 products180 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg180 mg

Higher than 74% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg).

Zincas Zinc GluconateZinc (Form: as Zn Gluconate)10 mg67%Zinc in Spectra against 13,186 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 15 mg, the median 11 mg.DV 11 mgUL 40 mg10 mg

51% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg).

Seleniumas Selenium Amino Acid Chelate, SelenomethionineSelenium (Form: as Se AAC, & Selenomethionine)25 mcg36%Selenium in Spectra against 7,658 products25 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 27 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 55 mcg.DV 55 mcgUL 400 mcg25 mcg

75% of 7,658 products listing selenium give more (median 55 mcg).

Copperas Cu AACCopper (Form: as Cu AAC)0.025 mg1%Copper in Spectra against 6,468 products0.025 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.DV 0.9 mgUL 10 mg0.025 mg

99% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg).

Manganeseas Mn GluconateManganese (Form: as Mn Gluconate)2.5 mg125%Manganese in Spectra against 7,016 products2.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1 mg to 3.92 mg, the median 2 mg.DV 2.3 mgUL 11 mg2.5 mg

Higher than 68% of 7,016 products listing manganese (median 2 mg).

Chromiumas Chromium PolynicotinateChromium (Form: as Cr Polynicotinate)25 mcg21%Chromium in Spectra against 7,825 products25 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg25 mcg

83% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg).

Molybdenumas Mo AACMolybdenum (Form: as Mo AAC)25 mcg33%Molybdenum in Spectra against 4,390 products25 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mcg to 75 mcg, the median 50 mcg.DV 45 mcgUL 2,000 mcg25 mcg

72% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum give more (median 50 mcg).

Potassiumas K CitratePotassium (Form: as K Citrate)25 mg1%Potassium in Spectra against 11,614 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 190 mg, the median 99 mg.DV 4,700 mg25 mg

86% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg).

Boronas B AACBoron (Form: as B AAC)0.5 mgBoron in Spectra against 3,339 products0.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.3 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.UL 20 mg0.5 mg

65% of 3,339 products listing boron give more (median 1 mg).

Nickelas Ni SulfateNickel (Form: as Ni Sulfate)0.25 mcgNickel in Spectra against 317 products0.25 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mcg to 5 mcg, the median 5 mcg.UL 1,000 mcg0.25 mcg

98% of 317 products listing nickel give more (median 5 mcg).

Siliconas Horse Tail RushSilicon (Form: from Horse Tail Rush)3 mgSilicon in Spectra against 1,220 products3 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 10.5 mg, the median 4 mg.3 mg

55% of 1,220 products listing silicon give more (median 4 mg).

Vanadium SulfateVanadium (Form: as V Sulfate)10 mcg

The label names the compound (Vanadium Sulfate); its amount is likely the compound's weight, not the vanadium it holds, so it is not placed among other products.

Cholineas Choline CitrateCholine (Form: as Choline Citrate)35 mg6%*Choline in Spectra against 4,738 products35 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 18 mg to 100 mg, the median 40 mg.DV 550 mgUL 3,500 mg35 mg

51% of 4,738 products listing choline give more (median 40 mg).

Inositol35 mgInositol in Spectra against 4,042 products35 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 80 mg, the median 30 mg.35 mg

Higher than 53% of 4,042 products listing inositol (median 30 mg).

Paba35 mgPABA in Spectra against 1,610 products35 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 50 mg, the median 25 mg.35 mg

Higher than 59% of 1,610 products listing PABA (median 25 mg).

L-CysteineL-Cysteine Note: enteric coated50 mgCysteine in Spectra against 516 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 85 mg.50 mg

55% of 516 products listing cysteine give more (median 85 mg).

L-Glutamine50 mgGlutamine in Spectra against 1,850 products0.05 g per serving; the middle half of products list 0.356 g to 3 g, the median 1 g.0.05 g

93% of 1,850 products listing glutamine give more (median 1 g).

DL-MethionineDL-Methionine Note: enteric coated50 mgDL-Methionine in Spectra against 151 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 132.5 mg, the median 50 mg.50 mg

46% of 151 products listing DL-methionine give more (median 50 mg).

L-Aspartic Acid75 mgAspartic Acid in Spectra against 377 products75 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 106 mg to 1,846 mg, the median 337 mg.75 mg

82% of 377 products listing aspartic acid give more (median 337 mg).

Octacosanolas Sugar CaneOctacosanol (Form: from Sugar Cane)500 mcgOctacosanol in Spectra against 186 products500 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 200 mcg to 1,000 mcg, the median 200 mcg.500 mcg

Higher than 59% of 186 products listing octacosanol (median 200 mcg).

Soy Lecithin50 mgLecithin in Spectra against 804 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 1,200 mg, the median 200 mg.50 mg

73% of 804 products listing lecithin give more (median 200 mg).

Linoleic Acid50 mgLinoleic Acid in Spectra against 801 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 110 mg to 696 mg, the median 350 mg.50 mg

90% of 801 products listing linoleic acid give more (median 350 mg).

Rna5 mgRNA in Spectra against 159 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 47.5 mg, the median 20 mg.5 mg

67% of 159 products listing RNA give more (median 20 mg).

Mixed Citrus Bioflavonoids100 mgFlavonoid in Spectra against 2,343 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 100 mg, the median 50 mg.100 mg

Higher than 62% of 2,343 products listing flavonoid (median 50 mg).

Hesperidin12.5 mgHesperidin in Spectra against 552 products12.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 50 mg, the median 20 mg.12.5 mg

61% of 552 products listing hesperidin give more (median 20 mg).

Rutin12.5 mgRutin in Spectra against 1,232 products12.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 50 mg, the median 25 mg.12.5 mg

70% of 1,232 products listing rutin give more (median 25 mg).

Pectin12.5 mgPectin in Spectra against 526 products12.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 20 mg to 250 mg, the median 86 mg.12.5 mg

86% of 526 products listing pectin give more (median 86 mg).

Betaine HCl10 mgBetaine Hydrochloride in Spectra against 914 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 178 mg, the median 50 mg.10 mg

88% of 914 products listing betaine hydrochloride give more (median 50 mg).

Bromelain2 mgBromelain in Spectra against 1,337 products2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 200 mg, the median 50 mg.2 mg

98% of 1,337 products listing bromelain give more (median 50 mg).

Papain2 mgPapain in Spectra against 607 products2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 20 mg to 75 mg, the median 40 mg.2 mg

94% of 607 products listing papain give more (median 40 mg).

CellulaseCellulase Enzymes2 mgCellulase in Spectra against 184 products2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 3.74 mg to 30 mg, the median 10 mg.2 mg

83% of 184 products listing cellulase give more (median 10 mg).

{Proprietary Blend}as Vegetarian Enzymes{Proprietary Blend} (Form: A Proprietary Blend of Vegetarian Enzymes (Form: Including Amylase, Protease, Lipase, Hemicellulase, and Lactase))8 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 23551 (entered July 25, 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:

  • over 99% of the 4,607 products that print an amount of vitamin K list more than its 2.5 mcg of vitamin K (median 80 mcg).
  • 91% of the 6,382 products that print an amount of iodine list more than its 35 mcg of iodine (median 150 mcg).
  • 99% of the 6,468 products that print an amount of copper list more than its 0.025 mg of copper (median 1 mg).
  • 98% of the 317 products that print an amount of nickel list more than its 0.25 mcg of nickel (median 5 mcg).
  • 93% of the 1,850 products that print an amount of glutamine list more than its 0.05 g of L-glutamine (filed by NIH under glutamine) (median 1 g).
  • 90% of the 801 products that print an amount of linoleic acid list more than its 50 mg of linoleic acid (median 350 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 Spectra's, rare ingredients counting for more.

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
Suggested Use: As a dietary supplement, take 2 tablets with breakfast and 2 tablets with lunch, or as directed by your health care practitioner.
Warnings
Warning: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under the age of 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or poison control center immediately. If pregnant or nursing, consult your health care practitioner before taking this product.
Keep out of reach of children.
Allergens and what it does not contain
This product is free of yeast.
Storage
Store in a cool, dry place.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 23551.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Oxide, Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium Pantothenate, Potassium Citrate, Stearic Acid, Cellulose, Calcium Stearate, Zinc Picolinate, Mineral Aspartates, Silica, Manganese Gluconate, ferrous glycinate, Ferrous Fumarate, Boron {Amino Acid Chelate}, Copper {Amino Acid Chelate}, Selenium {Amino Acid Chelate}, Molybdenum {Amino Acid Chelate}, Chromium Polynicotinate.

How many labels does Spectra have?

2 labels are on file under this name since July 25, 2013: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.

  1. Label 23551 (current) Entered July 25, 2013 · off the market August 17, 2022 · 240 tablets · UPC 0 26664 21852 0
  2. Label 23547 Entered July 25, 2013 · off the market August 17, 2022 · 120 vegetarian tablets · UPC 0 26664 21851 3

DSLD also links this label to: Spectra (package size difference, same product), Spectra (image difference, same product), Spectra (package size difference, same product), Spectra (image 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 DaVinci Laboratories of Vermont a division of FoodScience Corp. (distributor), Essex Junction, VT. All DaVinci Laboratories of Vermont products.

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