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Nature’s Bounty Zinc 50mg Caplets
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Nature’s Bounty Zinc 50mg Caplets

Gluconate · Tablet

Why this score?
Testing & evidence
0/25
Ingredient/formulation quality
11/20
Value
15/20
Dose context & clarity
8/15
Manufacturer transparency
6/10
Label/ingredient transparency
10/10
Displayed points and weights are rounded; the total uses unrounded weights. Pending dimensions are excluded. Provisional scores may change after review.
Testing transparency: 0/25
$10.41Amazon
TabletFormat
50 mgDaily dose
100 capletsPack size
$0.10Price/day
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The score, explained

Our scoring methodology
Testing & evidence0/100
0 points contributed · weighting 25
Ingredient/formulation quality55/100
11 points contributed · weighting 20
Value77/100
15 points contributed · weighting 20
Dose context & clarity50/100
8 points contributed · weighting 15
Manufacturer transparency55/100
6 points contributed · weighting 10
Label/ingredient transparency100/100
10 points contributed · weighting 10

The score compares product data, not medical effectiveness or individual suitability. Prime and affiliate commission contribute no points.

Testing & evidence

No public evidence located

Evidence status
No public evidence located
Manufacturer statement
Not recorded
Laboratory
Not recorded
Certification body
Not recorded
Batch
Not recorded
Batch-specific report
Not established in this record
Report date
Not recorded
Evidence checked
2026-09-15 19:01:36

Dose & value

Zinc form
GluconateTablet
Serving size
1 caplet daily, with a meal
Pack size
100 caplets
Servings per day
1
Price per day
$0.10
Price last checked
2026-09-15 12:46:31

Daily cost uses the recorded label serving; a larger dose earns no value advantage. The label serving is not a recommendation for your personal intake.

Zinc formulation details

Zinc comparison form
Gluconate
Zinc compounds as disclosed
Gluconate
Elemental zinc / serving (mg)
50
Elemental zinc / day (mg)
50
Compound mass / serving (mg), only if disclosed
Not disclosed
Copper included (yes / no / unknown)
no
Elemental copper / serving (mg)
Not disclosed
Copper printed in micrograms, if stated
Not disclosed
Elemental copper / day (mg)
Not disclosed
Copper form as disclosed
Not listed
Vitamin C included as active (yes / no / unknown)
no
Vitamin C / serving (mg)
Not disclosed
Pack size as labelled
100 caplets
Recommended serving / frequency
1 caplet daily, with a meal
Comparison basis for a serving range
Not disclosed
Units / serving
1
Label use (daily / short_term / unknown)
daily
Maximum course days, if stated
Not disclosed
Other active ingredients
None separately listed
Sugars / sweeteners
None listed
Flavour
Unflavored
Allergen statement
Amazon allergen information: Gluten Free; (2) Our Our Zinc Caplets are non-GMO and sugar- and gluten-free; (1) For additional flexibility to meet dietary needs, Nature's Bounty Zinc caplets are non-GMO and sugar and gluten free.
Vegan / vegetarian label status
Non-GMO, sugar-free, gluten-free

Product sources & research notes

Listing and manufacturer details describe the label; they do not independently verify product claims. Check the current pack before use.

Ingredients & suitability

Excipients
Not disclosed — check the current label
Allergens
Amazon allergen information: Gluten Free; (2) Our Our Zinc Caplets are non-GMO and sugar- and gluten-free; (1) For additional flexibility to meet dietary needs, Nature's Bounty Zinc caplets are non-GMO and sugar and gluten free.
Carrier / source
Not disclosed — check the current label
Other active ingredients
None separately listed

Manufacturer transparency

Brand
Nature’s Bounty
Legal company
The Nature's Bounty Co. (formerly NBTY, Inc.)
Manufacturing model
In-house (historically)
Manufacturing location
United States (historically Long Island, NY)

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What the record makes clear

  • Active amount is disclosed.
  • Daily cost can be calculated from the recorded serving.

What to keep in mind

  • Verify the current label and the batch covered by any testing report.
  • A product score cannot determine whether you need a supplement.

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Why this score?
Testing & evidence
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Ingredient/formulation quality
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Value
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Dose context & clarity
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Manufacturer transparency
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Label/ingredient transparency
10/10
Displayed points and weights are rounded; the total uses unrounded weights. Pending dimensions are excluded. Provisional scores may change after review.
Testing evidence
Evidence status
Recognised certification
Manufacturer statement
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Laboratory
Not recorded
Certification body
NSF Certified for Sport
Batch
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Batch-specific report
Not established in this record
Report date
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Evidence checked
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Testing & evidence
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Ingredient/formulation quality
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Value
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Dose context & clarity
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Manufacturer transparency
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Label/ingredient transparency
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Displayed points and weights are rounded; the total uses unrounded weights. Pending dimensions are excluded. Provisional scores may change after review.
Testing evidence
Evidence status
Recognised certification
Manufacturer statement
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Laboratory
Not recorded
Certification body
NSF Certified for Sport
Batch
Not recorded
Batch-specific report
Not established in this record
Report date
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Evidence checked
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Testing & evidence
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Ingredient/formulation quality
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Value
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Dose context & clarity
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Manufacturer transparency
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Label/ingredient transparency
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Displayed points and weights are rounded; the total uses unrounded weights. Pending dimensions are excluded. Provisional scores may change after review.
Testing evidence
Evidence status
Testing claimed
Manufacturer statement
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Laboratory
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Certification body
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Batch
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Batch-specific report
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Report date
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Evidence checked
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