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B12 supplement
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (small) of Vitamin B12 tablet (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 10000 µg of B12 covers 416667% 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 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) | 0.3 g | 1 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 0.5 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 piece (medium) | 1 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 1 g | 4 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 2 g | 8 kcal |
| 3 piece (triple) | 3 g | 12 kcal |
| 1 pack (small) | 30 g | 120 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 400 kcal |
Calculated from 400 calories per 100 g.
A Vitamin B12 tablet helps prevent or correct low B12 levels. Vitamin B12 supports normal nerve function and red blood cell formation, and supplementation is most useful when intake is low, absorption is impaired, or a deficiency has been identified.
A Vitamin B12 tablet can improve tiredness caused by B12 deficiency. It is not a reliable energy booster for people whose B12 levels are already adequate, so persistent fatigue may have another cause.
A Vitamin B12 tablet can usually be taken with or without food. If it upsets your stomach, taking it with a meal may feel more comfortable; follow the package directions for chewable or dissolving tablets.
How often to take a Vitamin B12 tablet depends on the product and why you need it. Follow its label or prescribed schedule rather than choosing a frequency yourself, since maintenance and deficiency-treatment regimens can differ.
Neither methylcobalamin nor cyanocobalamin is clearly best for everyone. Both are used in supplements; the right choice depends more on the product instructions and your needs than on claims that one form is universally superior.
A Vitamin B12 tablet is generally well tolerated, but some people report nausea, headache, or a skin reaction. Stop taking it and seek medical advice if you develop a serious or persistent reaction.
A Vitamin B12 tablet is likely to help hair loss only if low B12 is contributing to it. Hair loss has many possible causes, and taking extra B12 when your levels are adequate is not a proven fix.
Yes, a Vitamin B12 tablet can be taken daily when that is the product’s or clinician’s recommended schedule. Some products use a different schedule, so do not assume all tablets have the same strength or directions.
Yes, you can generally take a Vitamin B12 tablet with coffee. Coffee is not known to cancel out the supplement, but taking the tablet with water makes it easier to follow the product’s directions.
Not necessarily. Meat contains B12, but some meat-eaters still develop low levels because of absorption problems or certain medicines. If you have symptoms or use medicines such as metformin long term, ask a clinician whether testing is appropriate.
Vitamins
B12
10000µg · 416667% DV
Vitamin A
0µg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Calcium
0mg · 0% DV
Iron
0mg · 0% DV
Magnesium
0mg · 0% DV
Zinc
0mg · 0% DV
Sodium
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 Vitamin B12 tablet is a supplement made to provide vitamin B12, rather than a food eaten as part of a meal. Ingredients and tablet formats vary by product; some are swallowed, while others are designed to dissolve or be chewed. It is commonly taken as part of a daily routine, with or without food according to the product directions, rather than served alongside a particular dish.
Flavour and texture depend on the formulation, and may range from neutral to mildly sweet or chalky. Nutritionally, its purpose is to supply B12, not to contribute meaningful protein, fat or fibre; a small tablet is not a snack or meal. Follow the label for how to take it, and if swallowing tablets is difficult, ask a pharmacist about other available formats.
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
✓ Suitable
Paleo
✓ Suitable
Whole30
— Not suitable
DASH
— Not suitable
Keto
✓ 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.