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Supplement containing B-group vitamins
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (small) of B-complex vitamin supplement (1 g) has 4 calories. That works out to 400 calories per 100 g. It contains 1 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 10 µg of B12 covers 417% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (small) · 1 g
4
KCAL / 1G
Carbs
1g
· 0% DV
Protein
0g
· 0% DV
Fat
0g
· 0% DV
Fiber
0g
· 0% DV
DV is the share of the daily value covered, on a 2,000 kcal reference diet.
Calories come from: Carbs 100% · Protein 0% · Fat 0%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 4 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 0.5 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 1 g | 0% |
| Fiber | 0 g | 0% |
| Protein | 0 g | 0% |
Calories: Calories measure energy. Average daily need is 2,000 kcal. Excess calories are stored as fat, too few cause weight loss.
Carbs: Your body's primary energy source. The brain runs exclusively on carbs. Daily need: 275g.
Protein: Essential for muscle repair and cell growth. Daily need: 50g. Keeps you full and boosts metabolism.
Fat: Needed for hormone production and vitamin absorption. Daily need: 78g. Limit saturated fats, choose unsaturated.
Fiber: Critical for digestive health and satiety. Daily need: 28g. Stabilizes blood sugar, lowers cholesterol.
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| Serving | Amount | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| 1 piece (small) | 1 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 piece (mini) | 0.5 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 1 g | 4 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 2 g | 8 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (small) | 3 g | 12 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 9 g | 36 kcal |
| 1 pack (small) | 30 g | 120 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 400 kcal |
Calculated from 400 calories per 100 g.
A B-complex vitamin supplement provides several B vitamins that help the body release energy from food and support normal nerve and blood-cell function. It is not a stimulant, and it may not make you feel more energetic if you are not deficient.
Yes, a B-complex vitamin supplement can be taken daily when its dose suits your needs. Avoid taking high-dose products long term without guidance: excess vitamin B6 can damage nerves and cause tingling or numbness.
You can take a B-complex vitamin supplement at any time of day; there is no proven best hour. Taking it with breakfast may be easier to remember and can reduce stomach discomfort for some people.
A B-complex vitamin supplement can turn urine bright yellow because excess riboflavin, or vitamin B2, is excreted in urine. This color change is usually harmless and does not by itself mean you are dehydrated.
A B-complex vitamin supplement helps the body use nutrients for energy, but it does not provide an immediate energy boost like caffeine. If you already get enough B vitamins, taking more is unlikely to relieve tiredness.
Yes, you can take a B-complex vitamin supplement on an empty stomach, but it may cause nausea or stomach upset. If that happens, take it with a meal instead.
A B-complex vitamin supplement may cause nausea, stomach discomfort, or headache. Niacin can cause flushing, while long-term use of high-dose vitamin B6 can lead to tingling, numbness, or nerve damage.
A B-complex vitamin supplement helps with hair loss only when a relevant B-vitamin deficiency is contributing to it. Supplements have not been shown to promote hair growth in people who already get enough of these vitamins.
You can take a B-complex vitamin supplement with a multivitamin, but the products may duplicate B6, niacin, and other vitamins. Adding their doses together matters because excessive intake can cause side effects.
A B-complex vitamin supplement is not automatically needed during pregnancy, and the right formula and dose matter. Ask your prenatal care provider before taking one, particularly because pregnancy-specific supplements may already contain some B vitamins.
Vitamins
B12
10µg · 417% DV
B1
1mg · 83% DV
B2
1mg · 77% DV
B6
1mg · 59% DV
Minerals
Sodium
0.5mg · 0% DV
Calcium
0mg · 0% DV
Iron
0mg · 0% DV
Magnesium
0mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
0mg · 0% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
To burn the 4 calories in 1 piece (small) (1 g):
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Times are calculated with the MET equation for a 70 kg adult. Actual burn varies with your weight, age and pace.
A B-complex vitamin supplement brings several B-group vitamins together in a product intended to be taken in small servings, rather than eaten as a dish. It may come as a tablet, capsule or another form, and the exact ingredients and directions vary by product.
People commonly take it with water, often alongside a meal; it is not a substitute for breakfast or a varied diet. The nutrition panel lists carbohydrates as the main macronutrient by weight, though that figure per 100 g may not reflect the small serving people usually take. Check the label for serving instructions and use it as directed.
Low
How many vitamins, minerals and how much fiber this food carries per calorie. A high score means a lot of nutrition for few calories.
Low
An EatBetter score computed from fiber, protein and calorie density. A high score means staying full longer on the same calories.
Both scores are calculated per 100 g and do not change with the selected portion. The satiety score is EatBetter's own calculation, not a clinical measure.
NOVA 4
Ultra-Processed
1. Unprocessed
2. Minimally Processed
3. Processed
4. Ultra-Processed
NOVA classifies foods into 4 groups by industrial processing. NOVA 1 (unprocessed) is the healthiest.
No known major allergens
Vegan
✓ Suitable
Vegetarian
✓ Suitable
Gluten-Free
✓ Suitable
Dairy-Free
— Not suitable
Mediterranean
— Not suitable
Paleo
— Not suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
— Not suitable
Low FODMAP
— Not suitable
SATURATED
0g
MONOUNSATURATED
0g
POLYUNSATURATED
0g
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Nutrition data compiled from USDA FoodData Central and scientific sources.