By the Zespo team · Updated 26 October 2026
Zinc is an essential mineral found in foods such as pumpkin seeds, sesame seeds, cashews, chickpeas, lentils, whole grains, dairy and eggs. In supplements, zinc is always bound to another molecule.
Compound weight vs elemental zinc
Only part of a zinc compound's weight is zinc. Zinc citrate is roughly 30% elemental zinc, so 44 mg of zinc citrate provides about 13.2 mg of zinc. Always compare products on the elemental figure.
Common forms
| Form | Approx. elemental zinc |
|---|---|
| Zinc oxide | about 80% |
| Zinc citrate | about 30% |
| Zinc picolinate | about 20% |
| Zinc gluconate | about 14% |
What to check before you buy
- The amount of each ingredient per serving, not just per capsule
- How many capsules make one serving and how many servings are in the pack
- Whether any ingredient sits inside an undisclosed "proprietary blend"
- The veg/non-veg mark and the manufacturer details on the pack
Label facts: Zespo Zinc Citrate 44 mg (13.2 mg Elemental Zinc) - 120 Veg Capsules
- Zinc citrate 44 mg providing 13.2 mg elemental zinc per capsule
- One capsule per serving, 120 servings per bottle - a four-month supply
- Gentle citrate form, vegetarian capsule, no proprietary blend
- Made in India in a GMP-certified facility
See Zespo Zinc Citrate 44 mg (13.2 mg Elemental Zinc) - 120 Veg Capsules on zespo.in · Also on Amazon.in (search "Zespo").
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Zespo products are food supplements, not medicines. This article is for general information and is not medical advice. Take supplements as directed on the label and speak to a qualified healthcare professional if you are pregnant, nursing, taking medication or have a medical condition.
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