Gummy Tax
Gummy formulations of Inositol (myo-Inositol) deliver a median of 0.04mg per serving vs. 50mg in capsules/tablets — the largest "gummy tax" gap we found.
| Compound | n gummy products | Median dose, gummy | Median dose, capsule/tablet | Median sugar/serving (mg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 1,408 | 45 mg | 120 mg | 3,000 |
| Vitamin D | 1,250 | 20 mcg | 20 mcg | 3,000 |
| Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) | 1,119 | 4.8 mcg | 50 mcg | 3,000 |
| Zinc | 1,068 | 3.4 elemental mg | 15 elemental mg | 3,000 |
| Vitamin E | 981 | 10 mg | 20.1 mg | 3,000 |
| Folate (Vitamin B9) | 957 | 400 mcg DFE | 667 mcg DFE | 3,000 |
| Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) | 955 | 1.7 mg | 10 mg | 3,000 |
| Vitamin A | 930 | 500 mcg RAE | 1260 mcg RAE | 3,000 |
| Biotin (Vitamin B7) | 921 | 60 mcg | 200 mcg | 3,000 |
| Iodine | 733 | 50 elemental mcg | 150 elemental mcg | 3,000 |
| Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) | 685 | 3 mg | 20 mg | 3,000 |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) | 383 | 10 mg NE | 25 mg NE | 3,000 |
| Inositol (myo-Inositol) | 357 | 0.04 mg | 50 mg | 3,000 |
| Choline | 275 | 0.06 mg | 50 mg | 3,000 |
| Calcium | 267 | 100 elemental mg | 118 elemental mg | 4,000 |
| Selenium | 204 | 15 elemental mcg | 66 elemental mcg | 3,000 |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 201 | 0.325 mg | 6 mg | 3,000 |
| Melatonin | 196 | 5 mg | 3 mg | 2,000 |
| Omega-3 Fatty Acids (EPA + DHA) | 193 | 81 mg | 500 mg | 3,000 |
| Thiamine (Vitamin B1) | 185 | 0.3 mg | 8 mg | 5,000 |
| Chromium | 174 | 35 elemental mcg | 120 elemental mcg | 3,000 |
| Vitamin K | 164 | 32 mcg | 80 mcg | — |
| Probiotics (Total CFU) | 144 | — CFU | — CFU | — |
| Cranberry (Vaccinium macrocarpon) | 136 | 100 mg | 200 mg | — |
| Magnesium | 131 | 10 elemental mg | 100 elemental mg | 3,000 |
| Boron | 94 | 0.15 elemental mg | 1 elemental mg | 3,000 |
| Ginger (Zingiber officinale) | 90 | 12 mg | 60 mg | — |
| L-Theanine | 87 | 100 mg | 125 mg | — |
| Manganese | 81 | 380 elemental mcg | 2000 elemental mcg | 5,000 |
| Lutein | 79 | 0.35 mg | 4 mg | 3,000 |
| Molybdenum | 75 | 12 elemental mcg | 50 elemental mcg | 3,000 |
| Ashwagandha (Withania somnifera) | 59 | 125 mg | 200 mg | — |
| Collagen (Hydrolyzed Collagen Peptides) | 49 | 100 mg | 300 mg | 3,000 |
| Coenzyme Q10 | 42 | 100 mg | 60 mg | 3,000 |
| Iron | 41 | 1.45 elemental mg | 12 elemental mg | 1,500 |
| Caffeine | 36 | 75 mg | 150 mg | — |
| Potassium | 35 | 6.5 elemental mg | 50 elemental mg | 2,500 |
| Zeaxanthin | 33 | 4 mg | 1 mg | — |
| Curcumin (Curcuminoids) | 28 | 250 mg | 100 mg | — |
| Lycopene | 24 | 0.75 mg | 1.15 mg | — |
| Green Tea Extract | 22 | 62.5 mg | 100 mg | — |
| Grape Seed Extract | 17 | 50 mg | 50 mg | — |
| Copper | 15 | 100 elemental mcg | 1000 elemental mcg | 5,000 |
| Hyaluronic Acid | 15 | 120 mg | 50 mg | — |
| Spirulina (Arthrospira platensis) | 10 | 200 mg | 300 mg | — |
| Resveratrol | 9 | 100 mg | 50 mg | — |
| Quercetin | 6 | 125 mg | 100 mg | — |
| Chlorella | 6 | — mg | 200 mg | — |
| Phosphatidylserine | 6 | 100 mg | 100 mg | — |
| L-Arginine | 5 | 10 mg | 413.5 mg | — |
| Milk Thistle (Silybum marianum) | 5 | 1000 mg | 175 mg | — |
| L-Lysine | 4 | 133 mg | 400 mg | — |
| Saw Palmetto (Serenoa repens) | 4 | 35 mg | 186.5 mg | — |
| L-Tyrosine | 4 | 81.2 mg | 200 mg | — |
| Glycine | 3 | — mg | 100 mg | — |
| Glucosamine | 3 | 160 mg | 1000 mg | — |
| L-Citrulline | 3 | 100 mg | 521.125 mg | — |
| Astaxanthin | 3 | 8 mg | 1 mg | — |
| Bromelain | 3 | 12.5025 mg | 75 mg | — |
| Creatine | 2 | 4500 mg | 2250 mg | — |
| L-Glutamine | 2 | — mg | 250 mg | — |
| L-Carnitine | 2 | 183 mg | 317.2 mg | — |
| Taurine | 1 | 500 mg | 190 mg | — |
| Beta-Alanine | 1 | — mg | 800 mg | — |
Gummy dose as a share of capsule/tablet dose
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Methodology
For each compound, on-market products are split by physical form (Gummy or Jelly vs. Capsule/Tablet or Pill/Softgel Capsule), and we compare median declared dose, median servings per container, and declared sugar per serving (from "Sugar"/"Total Sugars" ingredient rows where present) between the two groups.