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Vitamin B5 supplement
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (small) of Pantothenic Acid Supplement (1 g) has 2 calories. That works out to 400 calories per 100 g. It contains 0.5 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 250 mg of B5 covers 5000% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (small) · 0.5 g
2
KCAL / 0.5G
Carbs
0.5g
· 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 | 2 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 0 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 0.5 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) | 0.5 g | 2 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 1 g | 4 kcal |
| 1 teaspoon (mini) | 3 g | 12 kcal |
| 1 tablespoon (small) | 9 g | 36 kcal |
| 1 pack (small) | 30 g | 120 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 60 g | 240 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 400 kcal |
Calculated from 400 calories per 100 g.
A pantothenic acid supplement provides vitamin B5, which the body uses to make coenzyme A and process fats and other nutrients. B5 deficiency is uncommon, so taking a supplement is not a general-purpose way to increase energy.
Yes, pantothenic acid is the chemical name for vitamin B5. A pantothenic acid supplement is simply a product that supplies this vitamin, either on its own or as one ingredient in a multivitamin or B-complex product.
No, a pantothenic acid supplement is not a proven energy booster if you already get enough vitamin B5. The vitamin helps your body use nutrients in energy metabolism, but it does not act like a stimulant.
The right amount depends on your diet, age, and the amount already present in other supplements. Follow the product directions and avoid high-dose self-treatment; more pantothenic acid has not been shown to provide extra benefits for most people.
High amounts of a pantothenic acid supplement can cause digestive upset, including nausea or diarrhea. It is generally well tolerated at usual amounts, but stop taking it and seek advice if you develop persistent or severe symptoms.
You can take a pantothenic acid supplement with or without food. Taking it alongside a meal may be more comfortable if it upsets your stomach; follow the directions for your specific product rather than taking extra doses.
People with a confirmed deficiency or a medical reason affecting nutrient absorption may need a pantothenic acid supplement. Deficiency is rare, and symptoms such as fatigue are nonspecific, so they do not establish that you need extra B5.
There is no strong evidence that a pantothenic acid supplement makes hair grow faster or prevents hair loss in people who are not deficient. B5 supports normal body functions, but supplements have not been shown to reverse common causes of hair thinning.
Vitamin B5 is needed during pregnancy, but an extra pantothenic acid supplement may be unnecessary if your prenatal vitamin already contains it. Ask your prenatal care professional before adding a separate supplement.
No common, well-established medication interactions are known for pantothenic acid, but evidence on high-dose use is limited. If you take regular medication or use several supplements, ask your pharmacist or clinician before starting it.
Vitamins
B5
250mg · 5000% 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.
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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.
Pantothenic Acid Supplement is a source of vitamin B5 sold as a dietary supplement, commonly in a tablet or capsule, though the exact form depends on the product. It is not a meal or a substitute for varied foods; the label explains the serving and how the product is intended to be taken.
Unlike a food, it has little role in a meal’s flavour or texture and is usually swallowed with water, with or without food as directed. The nutrition table lists carbohydrate, but the serving is small, so the per-serving amount is more useful than the per-100 g figure. If you choose to use it, check the serving instructions and ingredients, and ask a health professional if you have questions about how it fits with your diet or other supplements.
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.