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Supplement providing iron and vitamin B12
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (mini) of Iron and B12 supplement (1 g) has 4 calories. That works out to 380 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.9 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 5 µg of B12 covers 208% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 65 (medium), so it raises blood sugar at a moderate pace.
Selected: 1 piece (mini) · 1 g
4
KCAL / 1G
Carbs
0.9g
· 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 | 0.9 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 (mini) | 1 g | 4 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 2 g | 8 kcal |
| 1 serving (small) | 5 g | 19 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (medium) | 10 g | 38 kcal |
| 1 pack (small) | 20 g | 76 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 380 kcal |
Calculated from 380 calories per 100 g.
An iron and B12 supplement provides both nutrients, which are needed for healthy red blood cell production and other body functions. It may help address a confirmed shortfall, but it is not a treatment for every cause of anemia.
Yes, an iron and B12 supplement combines the two nutrients, and they can generally be taken at the same time. If you also take medicines or other supplements, check whether they need to be taken separately.
An iron and B12 supplement may be absorbed better on an empty stomach, but taking it with food can be easier if it upsets your stomach. Follow the product directions and take it with water.
Calcium supplements, some antacids, tea, and coffee can reduce iron absorption when taken at the same time as an iron and B12 supplement. Some medicines also interact with iron, so ask a pharmacist about spacing if you take regular medication.
Yes, iron in an iron and B12 supplement can cause constipation. Drinking enough fluids and eating fibre-rich foods may help; persistent or severe constipation is a reason to seek medical advice.
Iron in an iron and B12 supplement can turn stools dark green or black, which is a common effect. If stools look tarry or you have pain or feel unwell, contact a healthcare professional rather than assuming it is from the supplement.
Sometimes, but an iron and B12 supplement should be used in pregnancy only if it is appropriate for your needs. Iron requirements and supplement choices vary, so ask your prenatal care provider before starting or changing one.
You can take an iron and B12 supplement daily when its directions or a healthcare professional call for daily use. Avoid taking extra doses: too much iron can be harmful, and more is not a shortcut to correcting a deficiency.
An iron and B12 supplement does not usually relieve symptoms immediately. The time needed depends on the deficiency and its cause, and a healthcare professional can use follow-up blood tests to check whether treatment is working.
An iron and B12 supplement is not known to directly cause weight gain. If your weight changes while taking it, the supplement may not be the cause; consider other changes in appetite, health, or routine.
Vitamins
B12
5µg · 208% DV
Vitamin A
0µg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Iron
14mg · 78% DV
Copper
0mg · 0% DV
Magnesium
0.1mg · 0% DV
Sodium
0.5mg · 0% DV
Potassium ⭐
0.3mg · 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 (mini) (1 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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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.
Iron and B12 supplement is a dietary supplement made to provide iron and vitamin B12 alongside your usual diet. The listed mini-piece serving is about 1 g, so the per-100 g energy and carbohydrate figures do not describe a typical serving particularly well.
People may add it to a daily routine at a time that suits them, following the product’s directions rather than assuming it needs to be taken with a meal. Its nutritional role is the provision of iron and B12, not protein or fibre. If you take other supplements or medicines, check with a pharmacist about using them together, and do not exceed the amount stated on the label.
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.