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UltraVitas vs Emergen-C: A Factual Comparison
Two vitamin C drink mixes, two different philosophies. Here are the label facts, side by side.
This page compares Emergen-C Super Orange Original Formula — the flagship 1,000 mg product — with the current UltraVitas lineup, using the manufacturers’ own labels. Emergen-C sells several formulations; if you use a different one, check its specific label.
The 15-second answer
Emergen-C Super Orange is an effervescent drink mix with 1,000 mg vitamin C, 6 g of added sugar, and electrolyte minerals. UltraVitas is a zero-sugar powder stick at 1,000 mg or 3,000 mg vitamin C with higher zinc and B-complex levels.
If you want a fizzy, lower-dose drink with electrolytes, Emergen-C fits that brief. If you want zero sugar, a higher vitamin C dose per serving, or added collagen and probiotics, that is the UltraVitas side of the table.
Label facts only
Side by Side
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| Attribute | Emergen-C Super Orange (Original) | UltraVitas |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C per serving | 1,000 mg (1,111% DV) | 1,000 mg (Immunity) or 3,000 mg (Immunity Play, Beauty) |
| Format | Effervescent drink mix, 9.1 g packet | Powder stick pack |
| Sugar | 6 g total sugars (6 g added, 12% DV) | Zero sugar |
| Calories | 35 per packet | 13–35 per stick, depending on formula |
| Zinc | 2 mg (18% DV) | 22 mg (200% DV) in Immunity family |
| B vitamins | B1, B2, B3, B6 (588% DV), B12 (1,042% DV), folate, pantothenic acid | B-complex at 500% DV in Immunity family |
| Electrolytes / minerals | Calcium 50 mg, magnesium 53 mg, sodium 65 mg, potassium 200 mg, manganese, chromium | Not a focus of the current formulas |
| Other ingredients | — | Beauty adds 2,500 mg marine collagen, 1B CFU probiotics, biotin (contains fish) |
| How you take it | Mix into 4–6 oz water; fizzes | Mix one stick into 10 oz cold water |
| Suggested use | Ages 14+, one packet daily | One stick daily |
| Pack sizes | Commonly 30 packets | 15 or 30 sticks |
| Price (checked Oct 2026) | $19.09 for 30 packets at Swanson Vitamins; varies by retailer | $29.99–$35.99 for 30 sticks; $18.99–$21.99 for 15 |
Emergen-C figures from the manufacturer’s current Super Orange label. UltraVitas figures from the Supplement Facts on each product page. Prices checked October 2026 and subject to change.
Different priorities
Who Each Product May Be Better Suited For
Emergen-C Super Orange may fit if you…
- Enjoy a fizzy, effervescent drink
- Want electrolyte minerals (calcium, magnesium, potassium) alongside vitamin C
- Prefer a 1,000 mg vitamin C serving
- Don’t mind 6 g of added sugar per packet
UltraVitas may fit if you…
- Want zero sugar and 13–35 calories per serving
- Are looking for a 3,000 mg ultra-dose option
- Want higher zinc (200% DV) and B-complex (500% DV) levels
- Like the idea of collagen, probiotics, and biotin in the same stick (Beauty)
The UltraVitas side
The Three Current Formulas
Why UltraVitas cares
Why This Matters to UltraVitas
People searching “Emergen-C alternative” deserve facts, not a hit piece. Emergen-C has been on U.S. shelves for decades and makes a perfectly legitimate product. UltraVitas exists for a different priority set — zero sugar and ultra-dose potency in a stick — and we would rather show you the labels than tell you what to think.
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See the full Supplement Facts for each current UltraVitas formula before you decide.
Citations
Scientific Sources & Further Reading
- Emergen-C. Super Orange Original Formula — product page.Official manufacturer page: 1,000 mg vitamin C per packet, directions, and product FAQs.emergenc.com
- Emergen-C. 1,000 mg Vitamin C Super Orange — current label (PDF).The manufacturer's most current Supplement Facts: 35 calories, 6 g added sugars, full vitamin and mineral panel.emergenc.com
- Swanson Vitamins. Emergen-C Vitamin C Super Orange, 30 packets.Third-party retail listing used for the price reference ($19.09 per 30-count box, checked October 2026). Retail pricing varies by seller and over time.swansonvitamins.com