Sambucol

Black Elderberry for Kids Berry Flavor

D
N+ Score61
Herbal & BotanicalServing: 5 mLType: Botanical with Nutrients

Sambucol Black Elderberry for Kids Berry Flavor is a botanical supplement designed for children, primarily featuring Elderberry extract at 1.9 grams per serving, alongside Vitamin C. This product has an N+ Score of 61, earning a grade of D, indicating an average tier product according to Nutrienting.com's analysis. While it contains Vitamin C at a clinically relevant dose of 65 mg, research on elderberry for immune support in children is still developing. The product maintains 100% label transparency and includes a total of 4 ingredients. This supplement may be considered by parents looking for a simple botanical option with added Vitamin C for their children.

About This Product

Black Elderberry for Kids Berry Flavor by Sambucol is a herbal & botanical supplement containing 4 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 61/100 (Grade D).

Notable clinical-dose ingredients include Vitamin C.

N+ Score Breakdown

Ingredient Adequacy50/100

Are key ingredients present at clinically effective doses based on research?

Formula Completeness33/100

Does the product include all expected ingredients for its supplement category?

Label Transparency100/100

Are individual ingredient amounts clearly disclosed without proprietary blends?

Ingredient Diversity77/100

Does the formula include a breadth of beneficial compounds from multiple pathways?

Strengths

  • +Fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed
  • +Broad ingredient diversity exceeding category norms
  • +1 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels

Weaknesses

  • Missing several expected ingredients for its category

Ingredient Analysis (4 ingredients)

IngredientAmountDose Adequacy
Calories25.000 Calorie(s)N/A
Vitamin C65.000 mgAdequate
Total Carbohydrates7.000 Gram(s)N/A
Elderberry extract1.900 Gram(s)N/A

Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.