What is the difference between 21st Century Biotin, 5,000 mcg, 110 Capsules and Swanson Biotin, Time-Release, 10,000 mcg, 60 Tablets?

21st Century Biotin, 5,000 mcg, 110 Capsules contains 2 active ingredients, while Swanson Biotin, Time-Release, 10,000 mcg, 60 Tablets contains 1 active ingredients. Compare serving sizes, ingredient amounts, and daily values on this page.

Which supplement has more ingredients: Biotin, 5,000 mcg, 110 Capsules or Biotin, Time-Release, 10,000 mcg, 60 Tablets?

21st Century Biotin, 5,000 mcg, 110 Capsules has more active ingredients (2) compared to Swanson Biotin, Time-Release, 10,000 mcg, 60 Tablets (1).

21st Century Biotin 5,000 vs Swanson Biotin Time-Release

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21st Century

Biotin, 5,000 mcg, 110 Capsules

4.7(14,173)·

Biotin is part of the B-complex vitamin family. Biotin 5000 mcg offers additional biotin for those who want higher biotin levels.

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Swanson

Biotin, Time-Release, 10,000 mcg, 60 Tablets

4.7(3,767)·

Often referred to as “the beauty nutrient,” Biotin is a coenzyme and a member of the B complex family. It is important for energy metabolism and provides specific nourishment for hair, skin and nails. Biotin supplements are popular for their ability to support skin, nerve, metabolic, digestive tract and skin health. Our timed release biotin tablets deliver twice the potency of our standard biotin capsules in a specific formulation that releases slowly throughout the day for consistent 'round-the-clock nourishment.

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At a Glance

Verdict

Biotin 5,000 offers a standard dose of 5,000 mcg biotin per capsule, while Biotin Time-Release provides a higher 10,000 mcg dose with sustained release. The trade-off is immediate absorption simplicity versus higher-dose controlled release.

Who each is for

21st Century Biotin 5,000

You want a straightforward biotin supplement without time-release.
Biotin 5,000 provides 5,000 mcg of biotin per capsule.
Biotin 5,000 includes 113 mg calcium as dicalcium phosphate.

Swanson Biotin Time-Release

You prefer a higher dose of biotin at 10,000 mcg per serving.
Biotin Time-Release is designed for prolonged absorption over hours.
Biotin Time-Release comes in a convenient tablet form.

What you get from each

21st Century Biotin 5,000

Biotin 5,000 is a standard biotin supplement providing 5,000 mcg per capsule, with added calcium as dicalcium phosphate.

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Ingredient Comparison

Total mg Per Serving

Biotin, 5,000 mcg, 110 Capsules

Biotin, Time-Release, 10,000 mcg, 60 Tablets

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0 servings per container

1 shared ingredients

1 only in Biotin, 5,000 mcg, 110 Capsules

0 only in Biotin, Time-Release, 10,000 mcg, 60 Tablets

Biotin, 5,000 mcg, 110 Capsules

21st Century · 1 Capsule

Biotin, 5,000 mcg, 110 Capsules

21st Century · 1 Capsule

Ingredient	Amount	DV
Biotin	5,000 mcg	16%
Calcium (as Dicalcium Phosphate)	113 mg	9%

† Daily Value not established

Biotin, Time-Release, 10,000 mcg, 60 Tablets

Swanson · 1 Timed-Release Tablet

Biotin, Time-Release, 10,000 mcg, 60 Tablets

Swanson · 1 Timed-Release Tablet

Ingredient	Amount	DV
Biotin	10,000 mcg	33%

† Daily Value not established

Other Ingredients Analysis

Shared (1)

Analysis of inactive ingredients for dietary restrictions, allergens, and artificial additives.

Swanson Biotin, Time-Release, 10,000 mcg, 60 Tabletshas a cleaner “other ingredients” profile

Biotin, 5,000 mcg, 110 Capsules

21st Century

Excellent

Other Ingredients

Cellulose, gelatin, stearic acid. Contains <2% of: Magnesium silicate, magnesium stearate.

Warnings

Contains gelatin (may not be vegan)Contains magnesium stearate (may not be vegan)

Positives

No artificial colors or flavors detectedNo common allergens

Biotin, Time-Release, 10,000 mcg, 60 Tablets

Swanson

100

Excellent

Other Ingredients

Calcium carbonate, stearic acid, cellulose (hydroxypropyl cellulose and hydroxypropyl methylcellulose), calcium palmitate, croscarmellose sodium, maltodextrin, acacia gum, silica, glycerin.

Warnings

4 filler ingredients

Positives

Appears vegan-friendlyNo artificial colors or flavors detectedNo common allergens

How Clean Score is Calculated

Each positive: +5 points

Each warning or concern: −10 points

Serving Information

Detail	Biotin, 5,000 mcg, 110 Capsules	Biotin, Time-Release, 10,000 mcg, 60 Tablets
Serving Size	1 Capsule	1 Timed-Release Tablet
Servings Per Container	—	—
Package Quantity	110 count	60 count

Certifications & Claims

Biotin, 5,000 mcg, 110 Capsules

Gluten-FreeNon-GMO

Biotin, Time-Release, 10,000 mcg, 60 Tablets

No certifications listed

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21st Century Biotin 5,000 vs Swanson Biotin Time-Release

Biotin, 5,000 mcg, 110 Capsules

Biotin, Time-Release, 10,000 mcg, 60 Tablets

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Verdict

Who each is for

21st Century Biotin 5,000

Swanson Biotin Time-Release

What you get from each

21st Century Biotin 5,000

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Ingredient Comparison

Total mg Per Serving

Biotin, 5,000 mcg, 110 Capsules

Biotin, 5,000 mcg, 110 Capsules

Biotin, Time-Release, 10,000 mcg, 60 Tablets

Biotin, Time-Release, 10,000 mcg, 60 Tablets

Other Ingredients Analysis

Biotin, 5,000 mcg, 110 Capsules

Biotin, Time-Release, 10,000 mcg, 60 Tablets

Serving Information

Certifications & Claims

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At a Glance

Verdict

Who each is for

21st Century Biotin 5,000

Swanson Biotin Time-Release

What you get from each

21st Century Biotin 5,000

Swanson Biotin Time-Release

Key Differences