Elderberry, vitamin C, and zinc — but not the same amounts. Here's what's actually on each label.
How does Vita Globe's Elderberry formula compare to Airborne, Sambucus, and Emergen-C?
All four pair elderberry with an immune-support vitamin stack, but the amounts differ. Nature's Way Sambucus publishes the most complete label (50mg standardized elderberry extract, 90mg vitamin C, 7.5mg zinc, 30mcg vitamin D3 per 2 gummies)[2], while Vita Globe's is simpler (150mg elderberry, 150mg vitamin C, 10mg zinc, no added vitamin D). Airborne and Emergen-C don't publish exact elderberry or zinc amounts on their current public product pages.[3][4]
Caveat: Product formulas and labels can change, and exact amounts can vary by size/SKU. Always check the current label on the bottle you're buying.
Sources: brand product pages — Verified September 2026
How the labels compare
| Brand | Elderberry | Vitamin C | Zinc | Vitamin D | Serving |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vita Globe | 150mg extract | 150mg (167% DV) | 10mg gluconate (91% DV) | — | 2 gummies |
| Sambucus (Nature's Way) | 50mg extract† | 90mg (100% DV) | 7.5mg citrate (68% DV) | 30mcg/1200IU (150% DV) | 2 gummies |
| Airborne | Black elder juice powder‡ | ~180mg (200% DV) | Included, amount not published‡ | Vitamin D & E included‡ | 2 gummies |
| Emergen-C Immune+ | Elderberry included‡ | 750mg (833% DV) | Included, amount not published‡ | Included, amount not published‡ | Check label |
† Standardized to anthocyanins from 3,200mg of whole elderberries. ‡ Exact amount not published on the brand's current public product page as of this writing — check the physical label.
The honest takeaway
All four brands land on the same core idea: elderberry plus an immune-support vitamin stack. Emergen-C stands out on vitamin C dose alone — 750mg is well above the 90mg Daily Value[5], though more vitamin C isn't necessarily better once you're past what your body can use in a day. Sambucus publishes the most complete, specific label of the four. Vita Globe and Airborne both build around a simpler three-to-four-ingredient list. If exact milligram amounts matter to your decision, Sambucus is currently the easiest label to evaluate; if a higher vitamin C dose is what you're after, Emergen-C's is the highest of the four.
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Elderberry 150mg Gummies with Vitamin C & Zinc
150mg elderberry extract, 150mg vitamin C, and 10mg zinc, dosed clearly on the label, in one two-gummy daily serving.
Compare the Vita Globe FormulaFAQ
Which has the most elderberry?
We can't say for certain — Airborne and Emergen-C don't publish exact elderberry amounts on their current public product pages, and extraction methods (standardized extract vs. juice powder) aren't directly comparable milligram-to-milligram. Sambucus is the most specific about both the amount and how it's standardized.
Is more vitamin C better?
Not necessarily past a certain point — NIH notes vitamin C supplementation offers limited benefit for preventing colds in most people, regardless of dose.[5]
Do these brands' formulas ever change?
Yes — supplement labels are updated periodically. The figures above reflect each brand's public product page at the time this article was written; always check the physical label before buying.
Sources
- Vita Globe — Elderberry 150mg Gummies with Vitamin C & Zinc, product label.
- Nature's Way. "Sambucus Elderberry Immune Gummy." naturesway.com/products/sambucus-gummies
- CVS Pharmacy. "Airborne Immune Support with Vitamins C & D + Zinc, Elderberry Gummies — Ingredients." cvs.com
- Emergen-C. "Immune+ Elderberry Gummies." emergenc.com
- NIH Office of Dietary Supplements. "Vitamin C — Consumer." ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/VitaminC-Consumer
About the Vita Globe Editorial Team: we compare formulas using each brand's own current label or official product page — never a competitor's marketing copy treated as fact.
These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Competitor product information reflects publicly available labels at the time of writing and can vary by SKU or change over time — always check the current label before buying. This article is for informational purposes only and is not a substitute for medical advice.
