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Zinc and Vitamin C supplement
CALORIES · 100 G
GI
FIBER · 100 G
1 piece (medium) of Zinc + Vitamin C Tablet (1 g) has 0 calories. That works out to 5 calories per 100 g. It contains 0 g of carbs, 0 g of protein, 0 g of fat and 0 g of fiber. Its 5 mg of Vitamin C covers 6% of the Daily Value. Its glycemic index is 0 (low), so it raises blood sugar slowly.
Selected: 1 piece (medium) · 1 g
0
KCAL / 1G
Carbs
0g
· 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 0% · Protein 0% · Fat 100%
| Nutrient | Amount | % DV |
|---|---|---|
| Calories | 0 kcal | |
| Total fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Saturated fat | 0 g | 0% |
| Trans fat | 0 g | |
| Total carbohydrate | 0 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 (medium) | 1 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 piece (small) | 0.5 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 serving (medium) | 1 g | 0 kcal |
| 2 piece (double) | 2 g | 0 kcal |
| 1 pack (whole) | 30 g | 2 kcal |
| 100 g | 100 g | 5 kcal |
Calculated from 5 calories per 100 g.
A zinc + vitamin C tablet supplies two nutrients involved in normal immune function. It can help fill a dietary gap, but it does not cure infections or guarantee that you will avoid getting sick.
No, a zinc + vitamin C tablet cannot reliably stop you from catching a cold. Zinc lozenges started early may shorten a cold for some people, but results vary and a standard tablet is not the same as a lozenge.
You can take a zinc + vitamin C tablet with food, and doing so may reduce nausea from zinc. If it does not upset your stomach, follow the directions supplied with that particular product.
A zinc + vitamin C tablet can be taken daily if you follow its serving directions. Avoid stacking it with other zinc supplements, since consistently taking too much zinc can cause problems and interfere with copper absorption.
Yes, zinc in a zinc + vitamin C tablet can reduce absorption of some antibiotics and penicillamine. The required gap varies by medicine, so ask a pharmacist how to time the tablet rather than taking both together.
No evidence shows that a zinc + vitamin C tablet works better in the morning than at another time. Take it at a time you can remember, and have it with food if zinc makes you feel nauseated.
Yes, zinc + vitamin C tablets can cause nausea, stomach discomfort, or a metallic taste, especially when taken without food. Taking the tablet with a meal may help; stop and seek advice if symptoms are severe or persistent.
Yes, but check how much zinc and vitamin C the multivitamin already contains. Combining supplements can push your total intake above recommended limits, particularly for zinc, so avoid doubling up without a clear reason.
Not every zinc + vitamin C tablet is suitable for children; adult-strength products can provide more zinc than a child should take. Use a child-specific product only at the age-appropriate dose on its directions.
Sometimes, but whether a zinc + vitamin C tablet is appropriate during pregnancy depends on its dose and what your prenatal supplement already provides. Ask your prenatal care professional before adding it.
Vitamins
Vitamin C
5mg · 6% DV
Minerals
Zinc
0.15mg · 1% DV
GLYCEMIC INDEX
GLYCEMIC LOAD
Accounts for portion size — a more realistic measure than GI alone.
A Zinc + Vitamin C Tablet is a dietary supplement containing zinc and vitamin C, rather than a snack or meal. Tablets vary by brand in taste and texture; most are swallowed with water, while some are made to be chewed. Check the packaging for the intended way to take yours.
People use these supplements as part of a daily routine, not as a source of meaningful energy or protein—the nutrition figures are very low in those nutrients. There is no particular meal it needs to accompany unless the product label says otherwise. Follow the directions on the pack, and check the combined amounts if you take other supplements with zinc or vitamin C.
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.
Medium
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
✓ 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.