Compare magnesium: forms, elemental amount and price
Compare by elemental magnesium
💡 What to know
What we compare
This category compares elemental magnesium, not the full mass of a magnesium salt or chelate. Compound forms are shown separately, while prices are normalized to the same 100 mg of elemental magnesium. Price is normalized to 100 mg elemental magnesium.
Source: NIH ODS: Magnesium
Benefits
Magnesium is an essential cofactor for more than 300 enzyme systems. It is involved in nerve signaling, muscle contraction, protein synthesis, and cellular energy production.
Source: NIH ODS: Magnesium
Calculation
Price is normalized to 100 mg elemental magnesium. The calculation uses: elemental magnesium per full serving × servings per container. Not included in the price calculation: the full salt or chelate mass and additional active ingredients.
Show formula
package price ÷ total elemental magnesium × 100 mgThe result shows the cost of the same declared amount of active ingredient using the package price you entered.
Label data: FDA: Dietary Supplement Labeling Guide — Supplement Facts
Products to compare
Calculation basis: 100 mg magnesium. Choose 2-3 products and enter package prices.
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How the comparison is calculated
Each package price is converted to one basis: 100 mg magnesium.
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