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L-methylfolate supplement tablet
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (small) of Metafolin 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 Folate covers 2500% 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 g | 0.5 g | 2 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 1 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 g | 1 g | 4 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 2 g | 8 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 400 kcal |
Calculated from 400 calories per 100 g.
A Metafolin tablet is a supplement containing L-methylfolate, a form of folate the body can use directly. Metafolin is a brand name for this ingredient, and the amount per tablet varies between products.
No. A Metafolin tablet contains L-methylfolate, while folic acid is a different form that the body must convert before using as folate. They are related but are not interchangeable in every situation.
There is no single dose that applies to every Metafolin tablet; products contain different amounts of L-methylfolate. Follow the directions for your specific product, and do not exceed a dose set for you.
A Metafolin tablet may be used in pregnancy when included in a clinician’s plan. Folic acid is specifically recommended to help prevent neural tube defects, so do not replace a recommended prenatal folic acid supplement with Metafolin on your own.
A Metafolin tablet may cause nausea, stomach discomfort, or a headache in some people; serious allergic reactions are rare. Stop taking it and seek medical help if you develop signs of a severe allergic reaction, such as swelling or trouble breathing.
A Metafolin tablet supplies L-methylfolate, a form that does not need the same conversion as folic acid. Having an MTHFR variant alone does not show that you need a supplement or determine the right dose.
A Metafolin tablet can provide folate, but it does not establish why a deficiency occurred or whether this is the right treatment. The appropriate approach depends on the deficiency’s cause and the person’s health.
Yes, a Metafolin tablet can be taken with vitamin B12; the two nutrients have related roles in the body. Folate supplementation does not correct a vitamin B12 deficiency, so it should not be used as a substitute for B12.
Do not combine a Metafolin tablet with methotrexate unless the prescriber managing your methotrexate has approved it. Folate supplements can affect treatment plans, and the right timing depends on why and how you take the medicine.
A Metafolin tablet can generally be taken with or without food. Taking it with a meal may be more comfortable if it upsets your stomach; follow the instructions on your specific product if they say otherwise.
Vitamins
Folate
10000µg · 2500% 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 Metafolin tablet is a dietary supplement containing L-methylfolate, rather than an ingredient used in cooking. It comes as a small tablet, generally taken with water according to the directions on its packaging. The name refers to a specific product, so check the label for its serving instructions and any other included ingredients.
The tablet is usually swallowed rather than served as part of a meal, and its taste is not typically a feature people seek out. The nutrition figures are listed per 100 g, while a typical serving is about 1 g; at that serving size, it contributes little energy or protein to a meal. If you take other supplements or medicines, ask a qualified health professional whether this product fits your routine.
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.