Product comparison
NOW Foods Magnesium Capsules vs Sports Research Magnesium Glycinate Softgels
60 servings
Total
Choose if…
- ✓You want the stronger value lane in our rough price-per-serving model.
- ✓You prioritize disclosure, certs, and readable label story.
NOW Foods Magnesium Capsules leads overall
by 7 rubric points vs the other bottle
160 mg · 120 servings
Total
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- Either option is acceptable - use the table above for the lane you care about.
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Choose NOW Foods Magnesium Capsules if…
- you want the higher overall decision score in this head-to-head.
Choose Sports Research Magnesium Glycinate Softgels if…
- you want more servings per container at a similar use pattern.
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Solid pick
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Transparency separates them
- NOW Foods Magnesium Capsules leads on transparency (Δ ≈ 28 pts).
- NOW Foods Magnesium Capsules leads on value (Δ ≈ 16 pts).
- NOW Foods Magnesium Capsules leads on label clarity (Δ ≈ 12 pts).
- NOW Foods Magnesium Capsules leads on additives & label (combined) (Δ ≈ 10 pts).
Decision table
- ValueNOW Foods Magnesium Capsules +16
- FormulaTie band
- Label clarityNOW Foods Magnesium Capsules +12
- AdditivesNOW Foods Magnesium Capsules +8
- TransparencyNOW Foods Magnesium Capsules +28
| Metric | NOW Foods Magnesium Capsules | Sports Research Magnesium Glycinate Softgels |
|---|---|---|
| Total score | 75 | 68 |
| Ingredient fit | 77 | 77 |
| Dosage plausibility | 67 | 67 |
| Formula quality | 60 | 60 |
| Additives & label (combined lane) | 82 | 72 |
| Excipient / additive burden | 80 | 72 |
| Label clarity | 84 | 72 |
| Transparency | 82 | 54 |
| Value | 76 | 60 |
| Safety | 82 | 82 |
| Form | capsule | liquid |
| Serving size | 2 capsules | 1 serving |
| Servings / container | 60 | 120 |
| Certifications | - | - |
| Latest price on file | $16.50 | - |
Head-to-head verdict
NOW Foods Magnesium Capsules is the stronger overall pick in our rubric.
Following the winner captures about +7 points on our total in this matchup.
Data confidence (catalog)
Category-adjusted decision
Rubric lift if you switch
- +28 on transparency
- +16 on value
- +12 on label clarity
- +10 on additives & label (combined)
Where NOW Foods Magnesium Capsules leads
- NOW Foods Magnesium Capsules leads on transparency (Δ ≈ 28 pts).
- NOW Foods Magnesium Capsules leads on value (Δ ≈ 16 pts).
- NOW Foods Magnesium Capsules leads on label clarity (Δ ≈ 12 pts).
Where Sports Research Magnesium Glycinate Softgels leads
- No decisive lane wins versus the other SKU in our tie bands.
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Ingredient intelligence
How this compare works
We diff the same product lanes used on SKU pages - including additive burden and label clarity - with tie bands so tiny gaps are not oversold. Open each product review for certifications, price history, and full notes.
Informational only - not medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.