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Nature Made

Elderberry Gummies with Vitamin C & Zinc

2 Gummies · 30 servings · $0.96/serving

27 / 100Poor

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Score Breakdown

Formulation
34
Safety
80
Final score
27/100

Ingredients (3)

Zinc

50%

Dose

7.5 mg

Target

15–30 mg

Form

Standard

Vitamin C

36%

Dose

90 mg

Target

250–2000 mg

Form

Budget

Black Elderberry Fruit Extract

33%

Dose

100 mg

Target

300–600 mg

Form

Other Ingredients (9)

SucroseSweetener

Added sugars and high glycemic load; dental caries risk

Tapioca SyrupSweetener

High glycemic index similar to glucose syrup. Adds significant sugars and calories — often the primary ingredient by weight in gummy supplements. 'Organic' labeling does not change the glycemic impact.

Coconut OilCarrier

Edible oil from coconut used as a release/anti-sticking agent and carrier in gummies and soft formats

Natural FlavorsFlavor

Broad regulatory category of flavor constituents derived from natural sources. Composition is proprietary and not disclosed — 'Natural Flavors' can include several hundred different compounds depending on the target flavor profile, including hexane-extracted constituents and proprietary carrier solvents. 'Natural' is a regulatory definition (21 CFR §101.22), not a safety guarantee.

Carnauba WaxCoating

Hard plant wax from the carnauba palm used to glaze gummies and tablets

Citric AcidAcidulant

Natural acid derived from citrus fruits

PectinGelling Agent

Plant polysaccharide from citrus peels or apple pomace used to gel pectin-based gummies

Sodium CitrateBuffer

Sodium salt of citric acid used for pH control, tartness, and chelation in gummies

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Sources & Scoring

Nutrient data (RDA, UL, and safety thresholds) sourced from: NIH Office of Dietary Supplements and National Academies Dietary Reference Intakes (DRI).

This is not medical advice. Consult a healthcare provider before making changes to your supplement routine.

The score analyzes what's on the label: ingredient doses vs. clinical ranges, chemical forms, evidence levels, and known interactions. It does not verify label accuracy or test for contaminants — for that, look for third-party certifications like USP or NSF.