Spectrum Complete II Powder Unflavored
by Kirkman · powder · 16 ounces
- On the market (NIH)
- UPC 8 12325 02181 9
- DSLD label 297252
- Serving 5 g (1 level teaspoon)
- 90 servings
Spectrum Complete II Powder Unflavored by Kirkman lists 31 ingredients, 23 with an amount per serving of 5 g, such as 1 g of sugar alcohol, 600 mcg RAE of vitamin A, 300 mg of vitamin C and 10 mcg (400 IU) of vitamin D3; 8 sit inside a blend without their own amounts, beside 1 Nutrition Facts row (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on October 24, 2023.
What is in Spectrum Complete II Powder Unflavored?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 5 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).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 5 Calories | ||
| Total Carbohydrates | 1 g | 1% | 74% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate give more (median 3 g). |
| Sugar Alcohol | 1 g | 59% of 706 products listing sugar alcohol give more (median 2 g). | |
| Vitamin Aas Beta-Carotene, Retinol2000 IU | 600 mcg RAE | 67% | |
| Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid, Potassium Ascorbate | 300 mg | 333% | Higher than 75% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C (median 100 mg). |
| Vitamin D3as Cholecalciferol400 IU | 10 mcg (400 IU) | 50% | 57% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg). |
| Vitamin Eas Alpha-Tocopherol30 IU | 20 mg | 133% | |
| Vitamin B1as Thiamine Hydrochloride | 5 mg | 417% | 46% of 9,830 products listing thiamin give more (median 5 mg). |
| Vitamin B2as Riboflavin 5-Phosphate | 7 mg | 538% | Higher than 58% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin (median 4 mg). |
| Vitamin B3as Niacinamide | 20 mg NE | 125% | 46% of 12,413 products listing niacin give more (median 20 mg). |
| Vitamin B6as Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride | 10 mg | 588% | Higher than 55% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg). |
| Folate | 225 mcg DFE | 56% | |
| Folic Acid | 135 mcg | ||
| Vitamin B12as Cyanocobalamin | 170 mcg | 7,083% | Higher than 74% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg). |
| Biotin | 100 mcg | 333% | 61% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg). |
| Vitamin B5as D-Calcium Pantothenate | 10 mg | 200% | 52% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) give more (median 12 mg). |
| Cholineas Choline Dihydrogen Citrate | 25 mg | 5% | 59% of 4,738 products listing choline give more (median 40 mg). |
| Calciumas Calcium Bisglycinate, Calcium Carbonate | 280 mg | 22% | Higher than 76% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). |
| Iodineas Potassium Iodide | 150 mcg | 100% | 15% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg). |
| Magnesiumas Magnesium Ascorbate, Magnesium Citrate | 200 mg | 48% | Higher than 75% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg). |
| Zincas Zinc Sulfate | 20 mg | 182% | Higher than 79% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg). |
| Seleniumas Selenium Glycinate Complex | 70 mcg | 127% | Higher than 52% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg). |
| Manganeseas Manganese Sulfate | 2 mg | 87% | 38% of 7,016 products listing manganese give more (median 2 mg). |
| Chromiumas Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate Chelate | 50 mcg | 143% | 67% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg). |
| Molybdenumas Molybdenum Glycinate | 100 mcg | 222% | Higher than 86% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum (median 50 mcg). |
| Kirkman Proprietary Blend | 620 mg | ||
| Alpha Ketoglutaric Acid | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Taurine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Glycine | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Dimethylaminoethanolas Dimethylaminoethanol Bitartrate | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Inositol | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Coenzyme Q-10 | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Beta-Glucanas Yeast | in the blend, no amount given | ||
| Grape Seed Extract | in the blend, no amount given |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 297252 (entered October 24, 2023), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD or its label image (PDF). 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:
- 59% of the 706 products that print an amount of sugar alcohol list more than its 1 g of sugar alcohol (median 2 g).
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 Spectrum Complete II Powder Unflavored's, rare ingredients counting for more.
- Spectrum Complete II Powder FlavoredKirkman 29 shared, 93% alike
- Spectrum Complete IIKirkman 28 shared, 85% alike
- Children's Chewable Multivitamin & Mineral with Xylitol Natural Mango Peach FlavorKirkman 23 shared, 62% alike
- Children's Chewable Multivitamin & Mineral with 5-MTHFKirkman 22 shared, 59% alike
- MultiSaurusKAL Dinosaurs 23 shared, 55% alike
- MultiSaurus Mixed BerryKAL Dinosaurs 23 shared, 55% 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
- Suggested Use: Dissolve one level teaspoon into a beverage or as directed by a physician.
- Mix vigorously until powder suspended in liquid. Some particles will mix in the liquid and not totally dissolve. This is normal. Drink the beverage within one to two hours, mixing before consuming.
- Warnings
- Keep out of the reach of children.
- Caution: Formulated for adults and children four years and older. For children under four, consult a physician.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Free of: Milk, eggs, fish, shellfish, tree nuts, peanuts, wheat, soy, and sesame
- Gluten-free
- Storage
- Important: Store in a cool dry place and tightly capped.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 297252.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Xylitol, Citric Acid.
Seals and symbols as the label prints them (the maker's; a certifier's own list confirms a seal): Ultra Tested cGMP.
How many labels does Spectrum Complete II Powder Unflavored have?
2 labels are on file under this name since September 25, 2013: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 297252 (current) Entered October 24, 2023 · on the market · 16 ounces · UPC 8 12325 02181 9
- Label 25303 Entered September 25, 2013 · off the market August 25, 2022 · 454 grams
DSLD also links this label to: Spectrum Complete II Powder Flavored (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 Kirkman (manufacturer), Lake Oswego, OR. All Kirkman products.