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Iron supplement, very low calorie
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (small) of Solgar Gentle Iron tablet (1 g) has 3 calories. That works out to 250 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 50 mg of Iron covers 278% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (small) · 1 g
3
KCAL / 1G
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 | 3 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) | 1 g | 3 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 2 g | 5 kcal |
| 7 piece (medium) | 7 g | 18 kcal |
| 30 piece (large) | 30 g | 75 kcal |
| 90 piece (jumbo) | 90 g | 225 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 250 kcal |
Calculated from 250 calories per 100 g.
Solgar Gentle Iron tablet is an iron supplement used to support iron intake, including when supplementation is recommended for low iron. It does not replace a balanced diet or prescribed treatment for an iron deficiency.
Solgar Gentle Iron tablet provides iron as iron bisglycinate, a chelated form. The “Gentle” name reflects its formulation for better stomach tolerance, but it can still cause digestive side effects in some people.
Solgar Gentle Iron tablet can be taken at a time that fits the product directions and your routine. Iron is often absorbed better on an empty stomach, but taking it with food may help if it upsets your stomach.
Yes, Solgar Gentle Iron tablet can cause constipation, as iron supplements sometimes do. Drinking enough fluids may help; if constipation is persistent or severe, ask a healthcare professional whether your supplement plan should change.
It is better not to take Solgar Gentle Iron tablet at the same time as coffee or tea. Compounds in these drinks can reduce iron absorption, so take the tablet with water and have coffee or tea later.
Yes, Solgar Gentle Iron tablet can make stools look darker, which is a common effect of iron supplements. Seek medical advice if stools look tarry or the change comes with severe pain or other concerning symptoms.
Yes, Solgar Gentle Iron tablet can be taken alongside vitamin C from food or a drink. Vitamin C can help the body absorb iron, but adding a separate high-dose vitamin C supplement is not automatically necessary.
Solgar Gentle Iron tablet can interfere with absorption of some thyroid medicines and certain antibiotics if taken together. Follow the medicine instructions for spacing doses, since the required interval varies by medication.
Solgar Gentle Iron tablet does not raise iron levels overnight; the change depends on the reason for low iron, how regularly it is taken, and individual absorption. Blood tests are used to check whether levels are improving.
Solgar Gentle Iron tablet may be appropriate during pregnancy when iron supplementation is needed, but the right product and amount should be confirmed for you. Ask your doctor or dietitian before starting it.
Vitamins
Vitamin A
0µg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
B3
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Iron
50mg · 278% DV
Calcium
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 3 calories in 1 piece (small) (1 g):
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Walking (5 km/h)
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Running (8 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.
Solgar Gentle Iron tablet is a branded dietary supplement intended to provide iron, rather than a food to prepare or serve as part of a meal. It is swallowed with water, so taste and texture matter less than ease of taking it. Some people fit supplements into a breakfast routine, but it is not a breakfast food; follow the product label for directions. It contributes iron, not meaningful amounts of protein or fat. If you are considering an iron supplement, ask a pharmacist or healthcare professional whether it suits your needs, and use it according to 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.