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Whole-Food Multivitamin Plus Vital Minerals

by Dr. Mercola · tablet or pill · 240 tablets

  • Off the market since May 2024 (NIH)
  • UPC 8 13006 01035 1
  • DSLD label 308873
  • Serving 4 tablets; amounts per 8 tablets
  • 30 servings

Whole-Food Multivitamin Plus Vital Minerals by Dr. Mercola lists 59 ingredients, 47 with an amount per serving of 8 tablets, such as 1,500 mcg of vitamin A, 500 mg of vitamin C, 125 mcg (5,000 IU) of vitamin D3 and 134 mg of vitamin E; 12 sit inside a blend without their own amounts, beside 3 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on October 24, 2024.

What is in Whole-Food Multivitamin Plus Vital Minerals?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 8 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).

Whole-Food Multivitamin Plus Vital Minerals: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 308873, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Calories20 Calories
Total Carbohydrates3 g1%Carbohydrate in Whole-Food Multivitamin Plus Vital Minerals against 21,979 products3 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 6 g, the median 3 g.3 g

47% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate give more (median 3 g). Per day at the most servings: 6 g.

Dietary Fiber3 g11%Fiber in Whole-Food Multivitamin Plus Vital Minerals against 6,987 products3 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 4 g, the median 2 g.3 g

Higher than 63% of 6,987 products listing fiber (median 2 g). Per day at the most servings: 6 g.

Total Sugars0 g
Vitamin Aas Beta-Carotene1,500 mcg167%
Vitamin Cas Ascorbyl Palmitate, Calcium Ascorbate, Magnesium Ascorbate500 mg556%Vitamin C in Whole-Food Multivitamin Plus Vital Minerals 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). Per day at the most servings: 1,000 mg.

Vitamin D3as Cholecalciferol5000 IU125 mcg (5,000 IU)625%Vitamin D in Whole-Food Multivitamin Plus Vital Minerals against 14,175 products125 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg125 mcg

Higher than 92% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D (median 15 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 250 mcg. 2.5 times the adult UL a day.

Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate134 mg893%
Thiamineas Thiamine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B13 mg250%Thiamin in Whole-Food Multivitamin Plus Vital Minerals against 9,830 products3 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg3 mg

53% of 9,830 products listing thiamin give more (median 5 mg). Per day at the most servings: 6 mg.

Riboflavinas Riboflavin 5-Phosphate, Vitamin B23.4 mg262%Riboflavin in Whole-Food Multivitamin Plus Vital Minerals against 9,824 products3.4 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg3.4 mg

51% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin give more (median 4 mg). Per day at the most servings: 6.8 mg.

Niacinas Niacinamide Ascorbate, Vitamin B340 mg250%Niacin in Whole-Food Multivitamin Plus Vital Minerals against 12,413 products40 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg40 mg

Higher than 71% of 12,413 products listing niacin (median 20 mg). Per day at the most servings: 80 mg. 2.3 times the adult UL a day.

Vitamin B6as Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate4 mg235%Vitamin B6 in Whole-Food Multivitamin Plus Vital Minerals against 15,277 products4 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg4 mg

59% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 give more (median 6 mg). Per day at the most servings: 8 mg.

Folateas 5-Methyltetrahydrofolic Acid, Calcium Salt1,333 mcg DFE333%
Folic Acid800 mcg
Vitamin B12as Methylcobalamin100 mcg4,167%Vitamin B12 in Whole-Food Multivitamin Plus Vital Minerals against 14,425 products100 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg100 mcg

Higher than 61% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 (median 36 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 200 mcg.

Biotin900 mcg3,000%Biotin in Whole-Food Multivitamin Plus Vital Minerals against 9,447 products900 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 300 mcg, the median 200 mcg.DV 30 mcg900 mcg

Higher than 84% of 9,447 products listing biotin (median 200 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 1,800 mcg.

Pantothenic Acidas Calcium D-Pantothenate30 mg600%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Whole-Food Multivitamin Plus Vital Minerals against 10,060 products30 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg30 mg

Higher than 66% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) (median 12 mg). Per day at the most servings: 60 mg.

Cholineas Choline Bitartrate140 mg25%Choline in Whole-Food Multivitamin Plus Vital Minerals against 4,738 products140 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 18 mg to 100 mg, the median 40 mg.DV 550 mgUL 3,500 mg140 mg

Higher than 82% of 4,738 products listing choline (median 40 mg). Per day at the most servings: 280 mg.

Calciumas Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium Citrate Malate250 mg19%Calcium in Whole-Food Multivitamin Plus Vital Minerals against 17,831 products250 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg250 mg

Higher than 73% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg). Per day at the most servings: 500 mg.

Iodineas Kelp200 mcg133%Iodine in Whole-Food Multivitamin Plus Vital Minerals against 6,382 products200 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 75 mcg to 150 mcg, the median 150 mcg.DV 150 mcgUL 1,100 mcg200 mcg

Higher than 87% of 6,382 products listing iodine (median 150 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 400 mcg.

Magnesiumas Magnesium Amino Acid Chelate, Magnesium Ascorbate500 mg119%Magnesium in Whole-Food Multivitamin Plus Vital Minerals against 14,003 products500 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg500 mg

Higher than 96% of 14,003 products listing magnesium (median 86 mg). Per day at the most servings: 1,000 mg. 2.9 times the adult UL a day.

Zincas Zinc Amino Acid Chelate15 mg136%Zinc in Whole-Food Multivitamin Plus Vital Minerals against 13,186 products15 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 15 mg, the median 11 mg.DV 11 mgUL 40 mg15 mg

Higher than 56% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg). Per day at the most servings: 30 mg.

Seleniumas Selenium Amino Acid Complex200 mcg364%Selenium in Whole-Food Multivitamin Plus Vital Minerals against 7,658 products200 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 27 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 55 mcg.DV 55 mcgUL 400 mcg200 mcg

Higher than 82% of 7,658 products listing selenium (median 55 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 400 mcg.

Copperas Copper Amino Acid Chelate0.05 mg6%Copper in Whole-Food Multivitamin Plus Vital Minerals against 6,468 products0.05 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.DV 0.9 mgUL 10 mg0.05 mg

96% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg). Per day at the most servings: 0.1 mg.

Manganeseas Manganese Amino Acid Chelate2 mg87%Manganese in Whole-Food Multivitamin Plus Vital Minerals against 7,016 products2 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 mg

38% of 7,016 products listing manganese give more (median 2 mg). Per day at the most servings: 4 mg.

Chromiumas Chromium Amino Acid Chelate200 mcg571%Chromium in Whole-Food Multivitamin Plus Vital Minerals against 7,825 products200 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg200 mcg

Higher than 72% of 7,825 products listing chromium (median 100 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 400 mcg.

Molybdenumas Molybdenum Amino Acid Chelate100 mcg222%Molybdenum in Whole-Food Multivitamin Plus Vital Minerals against 4,390 products100 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mcg to 75 mcg, the median 50 mcg.DV 45 mcgUL 2,000 mcg100 mcg

Higher than 86% of 4,390 products listing molybdenum (median 50 mcg). Per day at the most servings: 200 mcg.

Potassiumas Potassium Amino Acid Chelate100 mg2%Potassium in Whole-Food Multivitamin Plus Vital Minerals against 11,614 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 190 mg, the median 99 mg.DV 4,700 mg100 mg

Higher than 51% of 11,614 products listing potassium (median 99 mg). Per day at the most servings: 200 mg.

Dr. Mercola's Fruit and Vegetable BlendOrganic1,134 mg
BeetOrganicin the blend, no amount given
KaleOrganicin the blend, no amount given
BroccoliOrganicin the blend, no amount given
CarrotOrganicin the blend, no amount given
ParsleyOrganicin the blend, no amount given
Green CabbageOrganicin the blend, no amount given
SpinachOrganicin the blend, no amount given
AppleOrganicin the blend, no amount given
BlueberryOrganicin the blend, no amount given
RaspberryOrganicin the blend, no amount given
StrawberryOrganicin the blend, no amount given
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Whole-Food Multivitamin Plus Vital Minerals: rows 41 to 64
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
TomatoOrganicin the blend, no amount given
L-Cysteine and N-Acetyl L-Cysteineas L-Cysteine, N-Acetyl L-Cysteine150 mgN-Acetyl Cysteine in Whole-Food Multivitamin Plus Vital Minerals against 1,259 products150 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 55 mg to 500 mg, the median 150 mg.150 mg

50% of 1,259 products listing N-acetyl cysteine give more (median 150 mg). Per day at the most servings: 300 mg.

Betaineas Betaine Hydrochloride114 mgBetaine in Whole-Food Multivitamin Plus Vital Minerals against 731 products114 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 1,250 mg, the median 250 mg.114 mg

56% of 731 products listing betaine give more (median 250 mg). Per day at the most servings: 228 mg.

Chlorellaas Chlorella vulgaris100 mgChlorella in Whole-Food Multivitamin Plus Vital Minerals against 526 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 92.5 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 300 mg.100 mg

65% of 526 products listing chlorella give more (median 300 mg). Per day at the most servings: 200 mg.

Cauliflower100 mgCauliflower in Whole-Food Multivitamin Plus Vital Minerals against 45 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 268 mg, the median 100 mg.100 mg

29% of 45 products listing cauliflower give more (median 100 mg). Per day at the most servings: 200 mg.

Garlic Bulb Extract100 mgGarlic in Whole-Food Multivitamin Plus Vital Minerals against 1,075 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 500 mg, the median 200 mg.100 mg

58% of 1,075 products listing garlic give more (median 200 mg). Per day at the most servings: 200 mg.

Inositol100 mgInositol in Whole-Food Multivitamin Plus Vital Minerals against 4,042 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 80 mg, the median 30 mg.100 mg

Higher than 76% of 4,042 products listing inositol (median 30 mg). Per day at the most servings: 200 mg.

Lemon Bioflavonoid Complex100 mgFlavonoid in Whole-Food Multivitamin Plus Vital Minerals 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). Per day at the most servings: 200 mg.

Papain100 mgPapain in Whole-Food Multivitamin Plus Vital Minerals against 607 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 20 mg to 75 mg, the median 40 mg.100 mg

Higher than 77% of 607 products listing papain (median 40 mg). Per day at the most servings: 200 mg.

Rose Hips100 mgDog Rose in Whole-Food Multivitamin Plus Vital Minerals against 397 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 65 mg, the median 25 mg.100 mg

Higher than 78% of 397 products listing dog rose (median 25 mg). Per day at the most servings: 200 mg.

Silica100 mgSilicon in Whole-Food Multivitamin Plus Vital Minerals against 1,220 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 10.5 mg, the median 4 mg.100 mg

Higher than 96% of 1,220 products listing silicon (median 4 mg). Per day at the most servings: 200 mg.

Spirulinaas Arthrospira platensis100 mgBlue-Green Algae in Whole-Food Multivitamin Plus Vital Minerals against 709 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 500 mg.100 mg

71% of 709 products listing blue-green algae give more (median 500 mg). Per day at the most servings: 200 mg.

Bromelain50 mgBromelain in Whole-Food Multivitamin Plus Vital Minerals against 1,337 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 200 mg, the median 50 mg.50 mg

50% of 1,337 products listing bromelain give more (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg.

Paba50 mgPABA in Whole-Food Multivitamin Plus Vital Minerals against 1,610 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 50 mg, the median 25 mg.50 mg

Higher than 62% of 1,610 products listing PABA (median 25 mg). Per day at the most servings: 100 mg.

Grape Seed Extractas Proanthocyanidins95% Proanthocyanidins49 mgGrape in Whole-Food Multivitamin Plus Vital Minerals against 1,900 products57 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 100 mg, the median 50 mg.57 mg

Higher than 53% of 1,900 products listing grape (median 50 mg). Per day at the most servings: 114 mg.

Hesperidinas Citrus35 mgHesperidin in Whole-Food Multivitamin Plus Vital Minerals against 552 products35 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 50 mg, the median 20 mg.35 mg

Higher than 64% of 552 products listing hesperidin (median 20 mg). Per day at the most servings: 70 mg.

Rutin25 mgRutin in Whole-Food Multivitamin Plus Vital Minerals against 1,232 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 50 mg, the median 25 mg.25 mg

37% of 1,232 products listing rutin give more (median 25 mg). Per day at the most servings: 50 mg.

L-Glutamic Acid20 mgGlutamic Acid in Whole-Food Multivitamin Plus Vital Minerals against 697 products20 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 364 mg, the median 80 mg.20 mg

78% of 697 products listing glutamic acid give more (median 80 mg). Per day at the most servings: 40 mg.

Grape Skin Extractas Polyphenols40% polyphenols8 mg
Luteinas Marigold6 mgLutein in Whole-Food Multivitamin Plus Vital Minerals against 2,493 products6 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 10 mg, the median 3 mg.6 mg

Higher than 63% of 2,493 products listing lutein (median 3 mg). Per day at the most servings: 12 mg.

Lycopeneas Tomato6 mgLycopene in Whole-Food Multivitamin Plus Vital Minerals against 1,691 products6 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 5 mg, the median 1.2 mg.6 mg

Higher than 79% of 1,691 products listing lycopene (median 1.2 mg). Per day at the most servings: 12 mg.

Boronas Bororganic Glycine1.5 mgBoron in Whole-Food Multivitamin Plus Vital Minerals against 3,339 products1.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.3 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.UL 20 mg1.5 mg

Higher than 58% of 3,339 products listing boron (median 1 mg). Per day at the most servings: 3 mg.

Zeaxanthinas Marigold1 mgZeaxanthin in Whole-Food Multivitamin Plus Vital Minerals against 1,215 products1 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.4 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.1 mg

42% of 1,215 products listing zeaxanthin give more (median 1 mg). Per day at the most servings: 2 mg.

Pine Bark Extractas Proanthocyanidins95% Proanthocyanidins1 mgPine in Whole-Food Multivitamin Plus Vital Minerals against 220 products1 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 180 mg, the median 83 mg.1 mg

98% of 220 products listing pine give more (median 83 mg). Per day at the most servings: 2 mg.

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 308873 (entered October 24, 2024), 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:

  • At 2 servings a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 250 mcg (10,000 IU) of vitamin D, 2.5 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
  • At 2 servings a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 80 mg of niacin, 2.3 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
  • At 2 servings a day, the most its directions give, the label lists 1,000 mg of magnesium, 2.9 times the adult Tolerable Upper Intake Level.
  • 96% of the 6,468 products that print an amount of copper list more than its 0.05 mg of copper (median 1 mg).
  • Its 100 mg of silica (filed by NIH under silicon) is higher than 96% of the 1,220 silicon products that print an amount; 26 list more.
  • 98% of the 220 products that print an amount of pine list more than its 1 mg of pine (median 83 mg).

The NIH database records 2 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?

The products whose ingredient lists overlap most with Whole-Food Multivitamin Plus Vital Minerals'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: Adults, as a dietary supplement, take eight (8) tablets daily with food. Alternatively, take four (4) tablets with breakfast and four (4) tablets with dinner.
Warnings
Keep out of reach of children.
Do not use if safety seal is broken.
If you are nursing or pregnant, taking medication or have a medical condition, consult your physician before taking this product.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 308873.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl Methylcellulose, Glycerin, Gum Acacia.

How many labels does Whole-Food Multivitamin Plus Vital Minerals have?

8 labels are on file under this name since November 21, 2012: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.

  1. Label 308873 (current) Entered October 24, 2024 · off the market May 21, 2024 · 240 tablets · UPC 8 13006 01035 1
  2. Label 232862 Entered September 25, 2020 · off the market June 6, 2023 · 240 tablets · UPC 8 13006 01035 1
  3. Label 232859 Entered August 23, 2020 · off the market July 15, 2025 · 30 dual packs · UPC 8 10487 03223 0
  4. Label 183253 Entered November 21, 2018 · off the market July 14, 2020 · 240 tablets · UPC 8 13006 01035 1
  5. Label 76144 Entered August 22, 2017 · off the market July 30, 2018 · 240 tablets · UPC 8 13006 01035 1
  6. Label 74651 Entered June 23, 2017 · off the market October 24, 2016 · 240 tablets · UPC 8 13006 01035 1
  7. Label 43749 Entered April 24, 2015 · off the market May 10, 2017 · 240 tablets · UPC 8 13006 01035 1
  8. Label 15195 Entered November 21, 2012 · off the market March 12, 2015 · 240 tablets · UPC 8 13006 01035 1

DSLD also links this label to: Whole-Food Complex with added Multivitamin plus Vital Minerals (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 NHP (distributor), Cape Coral, FL. All Dr. Mercola products.

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