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Effervescent supplement with high vitamin C and zinc
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
POTASSIUM · 100 G
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (whole) of Vitamin C zinc effervescent tablet (4 g) has 10 calories. That works out to 240 calories per 100 g. It contains 2.4 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 480 mg of Vitamin C covers 533% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 5 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (whole) · 4 g
10
KCAL / 4G
Carbs
2.4g
· 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 | 10 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Sodium | 160 mg | 7% |
| Total carbohydrate | 2.4 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 (whole) | 4 g | 10 kcal |
| 1 piece (half) | 2 g | 5 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 4 g | 10 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 8 g | 19 kcal |
| 1 pack (mini) | 40 g | 96 kcal |
| 1 pack (medium) | 80 g | 192 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 240 kcal |
| 1 pack (large) | 120 g | 288 kcal |
Calculated from 240 calories per 100 g.
It provides vitamin C and zinc as a dietary supplement. People use it to add these nutrients to their diet, but it does not replace food or treat an illness.
No, it cannot reliably prevent or cure a cold. Vitamin C and zinc support normal immune function, but taking the tablet is not a substitute for treating an illness.
Follow the daily amount on that product’s directions and do not exceed it. There is no single tablet amount that applies to every Vitamin C zinc effervescent tablet.
Dissolve it fully in water and drink it once the fizzing has stopped. Do not swallow the tablet whole, and use the amount of water specified in the directions.
There is no universally best time of day. Choose a time you can follow consistently; if it bothers your stomach, take it with or after food instead of on an empty stomach.
It can cause nausea, stomach discomfort, or diarrhea in some people. These effects are more likely when too much vitamin C or zinc is taken.
Not with every medicine: zinc can interfere with absorption of some antibiotics and penicillamine. Ask a pharmacist how to space the tablet from your medication, rather than taking them together.
It may be appropriate, but the amount matters, especially if you already take a prenatal supplement. Count the vitamin C and zinc from all supplements so you do not exceed recommended intake.
High vitamin C intake may increase urinary oxalate in some people, which can contribute to kidney stones. Avoid taking more than directed, particularly if you have a history of stones.
It commonly contains acids that help it dissolve, plus flavorings or sweeteners; the exact formula varies by product. This tablet is classified as an ultra-processed supplement.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
480mg · 533% DV
Vitamin A
0µg · 0% DV
B1
0mg · 0% DV
B2
0mg · 0% DV
Minerals
Zinc
6mg · 55% DV
Sodium
160mg · 7% 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 10 calories in 1 piece (whole) (4 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.
A Vitamin C zinc effervescent tablet is a dietary supplement containing vitamin C and zinc. It dissolves in water with a fizz, making a flavoured drink rather than something to chew or swallow whole. Flavours and sweeteners vary between products, so follow the directions on the pack when preparing it.
People commonly take it dissolved in a glass of water at breakfast or during the day. It is best treated as a supplement, not as a substitute for water or a varied diet. The nutrition table lists 60 g of carbohydrate per 100 g, but a typical tablet weighs about 4 g; check the label if you are keeping track of sugar or carbohydrate intake.
Medium
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.