Liver Support Capsules: How to Compare Cost per Serving
Date: 2026-11-12 Categories: Supplement Blog Hits: 186
Aidacru’s in-stock Liver Support sample contains 60 capsules. Its Supplement Facts panel lists three capsules per serving, so one bottle contains 20 servings. Divide the quoted bottle price by 20 to get the cost per serving, then check whether the other quote includes comparable ingredient amounts, packaging and freight.
What is one buyer actually purchasing in a 60-count bottle?
A bottle count tells a distributor how many capsules go on the shelf. The serving count tells the distributor how far each bottle goes in the cost comparison. A 60-count bottle with two capsules per serving represents 30 servings. The same count at three per serving represents 20.
Copy the unit of measure directly from the label when preparing a request for quotation. If a supplier lists an ingredient amount per capsule, multiply it by the number of capsules per serving before comparing it with a per-serving figure.
Which ingredient specifications should match across quotes?
On the photographed panel, a three-capsule serving lists 500 mg of N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) and 300 mg of milk thistle seed extract standardized to 80% silymarin. These figures give a buyer two separate specifications to put in the brief. The 300 mg figure refers to the extract weight, and the percentage describes its stated standardization.
| Quote field | What to specify for the sample pictured |
|---|---|
| NAC | 500 mg per three-capsule serving |
| Milk thistle | Seed extract, 300 mg per serving, standardized to 80% silymarin |
| Rest of the formula | Ask for the complete formula specification for the offered lot so substitutions or omitted ingredients are visible |
| Finished pack | 60 capsules, 20 servings, bottle, closure, seal and label; have the supplier identify what its unit price includes |
If a second supplier offers 300 mg of milk thistle seed powder, enter that description in its own column. A powder and a standardized extract have different specifications even when the number of milligrams matches. Aidacru’s liver supplement OEM page covers projects that need a different formula or pack.
How do you calculate the cost per serving?
Comparable cost per serving = cost per finished bottle on the agreed basis ÷ labeled servings per bottle. First compare both quotes at the same quantity, in the same currency, on the same delivery basis. Then run the calculation.
The following prices are illustrative. They are not Aidacru quotations.
| Worked example | Quote A | Quote B |
|---|---|---|
| Capsules per bottle | 60 | 60 |
| Capsules per serving | 3 | 2 |
| Servings per bottle | 20 | 30 |
| Illustrative price per finished bottle, before freight | $4.00 | $4.50 |
| Illustrative cost per serving, before freight | $0.20 | $0.15 |
Quote B has the higher bottle price and the lower cost per serving. It is worth evaluating only after you know what its two-capsule serving delivers. For a distributor setting a retail price, retain both numbers: the bottle price goes into the margin calculation, while the serving cost helps the buyer compare the offer.
For a delivered comparison, add the applicable freight, duties and handling to the total goods cost, then divide by the saleable bottles received. Divide that landed cost per bottle by the labeled servings. Record whether one-time artwork or setup charges are included, especially when comparing an initial run with a reorder.
Five questions buyers ask before issuing a purchase order
Does a 60-count bottle cover 30 servings? The sample shown covers 20. A 30-serving pack at the same three-capsule serving size would require 90 capsules, so ask for that pack as a separate quote.
How much NAC should the supplier quote? For a match to the photographed formula, request 500 mg per three-capsule serving and ask the supplier to confirm it in writing for the offered product.
Is the milk thistle percentage part of the quote request? Yes. Include the plant part, extract weight and stated silymarin standardization. Those details allow the purchasing team to identify when a supplier has proposed a substitute.
Which stock details should a distributor request? Ask for the available bottle quantity, lot identification, remaining shelf life and units per shipping case. Include the minimum shelf life your receiving warehouse will accept.
How should buyers handle a freight-inclusive price? Specify the destination and delivery terms, then request the same basis from both suppliers. Include any charges still payable upon receipt when calculating landed cost.
Key takeaways
- Use 20 servings as the denominator for the photographed 60-count bottle.
- Match ingredient specifications and the scope of supply before ranking quotes by cost.
- Give the manufacturer your target servings per bottle, order quantity and destination market. Request a Liver Support stock or private-label quote from Aidacru.