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Effervescent tablet with vitamin C, zinc, and vitamin D3
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Vitamin C Effervescent Tablet (Vitamin C, Zinc, D3) (4 g) has 14 calories. That works out to 340 calories per 100 g. It contains 3.4 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 40 mg of Vitamin C covers 44% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 70 (high), so it raises blood sugar quickly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 4 g
14
KCAL / 4G
Carbs
3.4g
· 1% 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 | 14 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 8 mg | 0% |
| Total carbohydrate | 3.4 g | 1% |
| 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 (medium) | 4 g | 14 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 2 g | 7 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 4 g | 14 kcal |
| 1 piece (large) | 6 g | 20 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 8 g | 27 kcal |
| 1 piece (jumbo) | 10 g | 34 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 40 g | 136 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 340 kcal |
Calculated from 340 calories per 100 g.
No, a Vitamin C Effervescent Tablet does not reliably prevent or cure a cold. Its vitamin C, zinc and vitamin D3 support normal immune function, but taking the tablet is not a guarantee against catching an infection.
Dissolve a Vitamin C Effervescent Tablet completely in water, then drink it; do not swallow or chew it whole. Follow the product directions for the amount of water and how often to use it.
Yes, you can use a Vitamin C Effervescent Tablet daily if you follow its stated serving directions. Check whether other supplements you take also contain vitamin C, zinc or vitamin D3, so you do not unintentionally exceed their recommended amounts.
There is no established best time to take a Vitamin C Effervescent Tablet. Choose a time that fits your routine, such as with breakfast, and follow the product directions rather than taking extra tablets at a particular time of day.
Yes, a Vitamin C Effervescent Tablet can cause stomach discomfort in some people, especially when taken on an empty stomach. If that happens, try taking it with food; stop using it if symptoms are severe or persistent.
Not always: the zinc in a Vitamin C Effervescent Tablet can interfere with the absorption of some antibiotics and thyroid medicines when taken together. If you use regular medication, ask your doctor or pharmacist about suitable spacing.
No form is automatically better: a Vitamin C Effervescent Tablet dissolves in water, while a regular tablet is swallowed. Choose the form you can use comfortably, and compare the ingredient amounts and directions on the specific products.
Children should take a Vitamin C Effervescent Tablet only if its directions say it is suitable for their age. Do not estimate a child’s dose by splitting an adult tablet; use a product specifically intended for children.
It is better to dissolve a Vitamin C Effervescent Tablet in cool or room-temperature water. Very hot water is not a good choice for a product containing heat-sensitive vitamin C; let the tablet dissolve fully before drinking.
Keep a Vitamin C Effervescent Tablet in its original tube, tightly closed, in a cool, dry place. Moisture can make tablets dissolve or lose their fizz prematurely, so avoid leaving the tube open in a humid bathroom.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
40mg · 44% DV
Vitamin D
0.4µg · 2% DV
Vitamin A
0µg · 0% DV
Vitamin E
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Zinc
0.4mg · 4% DV
Sodium
8mg · 0% DV
Calcium
0mg · 0% DV
Iron
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 14 calories in 1 piece (medium) (4 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.
Vitamin C Effervescent Tablet is a supplement containing vitamin C, zinc and vitamin D3. Dropped into water, it dissolves with a fizz, making it an alternative to swallowing a conventional tablet.
It is usually mixed with a glass of water and taken at breakfast or another convenient time; flavoured versions may taste lightly tart. Nutritionally, it is carbohydrate-based, with no protein or fat listed. Follow the directions on the pack and let the tablet dissolve fully before drinking. Its water-based preparation can be handy for anyone who prefers a drink to a pill.
Very high
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 3
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
— 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.