PlainVitamins

ZONE Sour Candy

by Core Nutritionals · powder · 5.6 ozs

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 6 72975 31556 6
  • DSLD label 298369
  • Serving 8 g (1 Scoop)
  • 20 servings

ZONE Sour Candy by Core Nutritionals lists 16 ingredients, 16 with an amount per serving of 8 g, such as 1.2 mg of vitamin B1, 1.3 mg of vitamin B2, 16 mg of vitamin B3 and 5 mg of vitamin B5. Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on October 24, 2023.

What is in ZONE Sour Candy?

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

ZONE Sour Candy: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 298369, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Vitamin B1as Thiamine1.2 mg100%Thiamin in ZONE Sour Candy against 9,830 products1.2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg1.2 mg

80% of 9,830 products listing thiamin give more (median 5 mg).

Vitamin B2as Riboflavin1.3 mg100%Riboflavin in ZONE Sour Candy against 9,824 products1.3 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg1.3 mg

80% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin give more (median 4 mg).

Vitamin B3as Niacin16 mg100%Niacin in ZONE Sour Candy against 12,413 products16 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg16 mg

68% of 12,413 products listing niacin give more (median 20 mg).

Vitamin B5as Pantothenic Acid5 mg100%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in ZONE Sour Candy against 10,060 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg5 mg

77% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) give more (median 12 mg).

Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride100 mg5,882%Vitamin B6 in ZONE Sour Candy against 15,277 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg100 mg

Higher than 96% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 (median 6 mg).

Vitamin B12as Methylcobalamin100 mcg4,166%Vitamin B12 in ZONE Sour Candy 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).

Acetyl-L-Carnitine1,000 mgAcetyl L-Carnitine in ZONE Sour Candy against 933 products1,000 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 200 mg to 525 mg, the median 500 mg.1,000 mg

Higher than 82% of 933 products listing acetyl L-carnitine (median 500 mg).

L-Tyrosine1,000 mgTyrosine in ZONE Sour Candy against 1,680 products1,000 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 150 mg to 989 mg, the median 500 mg.1,000 mg

Higher than 75% of 1,680 products listing tyrosine (median 500 mg).

Taurine1,000 mgTaurine in ZONE Sour Candy against 2,337 products1,000 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 110 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 500 mg.1,000 mg

Higher than 58% of 2,337 products listing taurine (median 500 mg).

Citicolineas Cytidine 5'-Diphosphocholine500 mgCiticoline in ZONE Sour Candy against 206 products500 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 125 mg to 250 mg, the median 250 mg.500 mg

Higher than 85% of 206 products listing citicoline (median 250 mg).

Mucuna pruriens seed extractas L-Dopa50% L-Dopa500 mgCowhage in ZONE Sour Candy against 417 products500 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 400 mg, the median 125 mg.500 mg

Higher than 77% of 417 products listing cowhage (median 125 mg).

Bacopa monnieri Extractas Bacopasides50% bacopasides300 mgBacopa in ZONE Sour Candy against 481 products300 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 300 mg, the median 200 mg.300 mg

Higher than 62% of 481 products listing bacopa (median 200 mg).

Caffeine Anhydrous150 mgCaffeine in ZONE Sour Candy against 3,358 products150 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 275 mg, the median 200 mg.150 mg

57% of 3,358 products listing caffeine give more (median 200 mg).

NeuroFactoras whole Coffee fruit extract100 mgCoffee in ZONE Sour Candy against 263 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 100 mg to 100 mg, the median 100 mg.100 mg

24% of 263 products listing coffee give more (median 100 mg).

Huperzia serrata Extractas Huperzia serrata leaf extract, Huperzia serrata Stem Extract, Huperzine A1% huperzine A20 mgChinese Club Moss in ZONE Sour Candy against 164 products20 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 10 mg, the median 10 mg.20 mg

Higher than 82% of 164 products listing chinese club moss (median 10 mg).

Pregnenolone10 mgPregnenolone in ZONE Sour Candy against 142 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mg to 50 mg, the median 25 mg.10 mg

69% of 142 products listing pregnenolone give more (median 25 mg).

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 298369 (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:

  • Its 100 mg of vitamin B6 is higher than 96% of the 15,277 vitamin B6 products that print an amount; 173 list more.

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?

2 products list the very same ingredients; the nearest amounts come first.

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: Mix 1 scoop with 8-12 ounces of water and consume prior to or throughout any activity that requires focus, alertness, and clarity.
Warnings
Warning: Consuming this product can expose you to chemicals including lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer. For more information, go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
Warning: Do not use if pregnant, nursing, or under the age of 18. Consult your healthcare provider before using this product, especially if you are taking any prescription medication, over the counter medication, dietary supplement product, or if you have any pre-existing medical condition.
Immediately discontinue use and consult your health professional if you experience any adverse reactions. Do not exceed recommended serving. This product contains approximately 150 mg of caffeine per serving, and may not be appropriate for stimulant-sensitive individuals.
Do not use in combination with caffeine or any other stimulants, including but not limited to, coffee, tea, soda, and other dietary supplements or medications.
Do not use under extreme conditions of heat, sleep deprivation, extreme cardiovascular exertion or dehydration. Do not combine with alcohol. Do not use if safety seal is broken or missing.
Warning: Do not use if pregnant, nursing, or under the age of 18. Keep out of reach of children.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 298369.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Natural and Artificial flavors, Citric Acid, Silicon Dioxide, Malic Acid, Sucralose, Acesulfame Potassium.

How many labels does ZONE Sour Candy have?

2 labels are on file under this name since September 22, 2022: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.

  1. Label 298369 (current) Entered October 24, 2023 · on the market · 5.6 ozs · UPC 6 72975 31556 6
  2. Label 270183 Entered September 22, 2022 · off the market November 16, 2022 · 5.6 ozs · UPC 6 72975 31555 9

DSLD also links this label to: ZONE Arnold Palmer (flavor difference), ZONE Berrylicious (flavor difference).

Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).

Who makes it?

The label names Core Nutritionals, LLC (distributor), Statesville, NC. All Core Nutritionals products.

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