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L-Citrulline vs Citrulline Malate: Reading Product Labels
Ingredient names and ratios change the amount that can be compared across citrulline products.By Suppscan Editorial Team · Last checked September 22, 2026Ingredient names and ratios change the amount that can be compared across citrulline products.
Why the ingredient line matters
L-citrulline is a single ingredient declaration. Citrulline malate combines citrulline with malate, so the stated serving weight is not necessarily the same as the citrulline amount. A stated ratio can make a normalized calculation possible; without it, compare the package details but do not infer an undisclosed component amount.
| Label declaration | Comparable information |
|---|---|
| L-citrulline | The declared grams are the L-citrulline amount. |
| Citrulline malate with a ratio | The ratio may allow the citrulline portion to be calculated. |
| Citrulline malate without a ratio | Record the stated serving weight; leave the citrulline portion unknown. |
What this guide compares
Read the product label before comparing a headline claim. This guide focuses on the ingredient name, any stated malate ratio, declared amount per serving, and missing ratio information. Use the stated numbers and leave any undisclosed value unknown.
How to compare the same unit
For a worked example only, a $24 package with 50 servings of 6 g declared L-citrulline contains 300 g. Its cost is $0.48 per stated 6 g amount. This is label arithmetic, not a usage recommendation or a live price.
Keep price and formulation separate
A package price is a useful starting point, but it does not describe the full formula. Compare the ingredient information and package size first, then use one common calculation to make the cost easier to understand.
Use current SuppScan data
SuppScan presents the product data available in its catalog and does not manufacture missing values. Open the Citrulline comparison to review current offers and normalized metrics.
Frequently asked questions
What should I compare first?
Start with the declared active amount and serving information. A front-label phrase cannot replace the values in the product facts panel.
Does this page rank products?
No. It explains a comparison method and links to current catalog data rather than claiming a permanent winner.
Sources and review
Method: declared manufacturer label data and current merchant listings where available. Worked prices are explicitly illustrative calculations, never live quotes. Last reviewed September 22, 2026. Read how Suppscan compares products.
Current products tracked by SuppScan
Live catalog snapshot: package prices and disclosed metrics currently available for this category. Missing metrics stay blank.
| Product | Merchant | Price | Normalized metrics |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vitacost L Citrulline 750 Mg 180 CapsulesVitacost L Citrulline 750 Mg 180 Capsules | iHerb | €9.80 | Price per 6 g L-citrulline: €0.44Label servings per package: 180 |
| Nutricost L Citrulline Malate 2 1 Unflavored · 0.3 kgNutricost L Citrulline Malate 2 1 Unflavored | iHerb | €24.92 | Price per 100 g of product: €8.31Price per 6 g L-citrulline: €0.76Label servings per package: 98 |
| Allmax Essentials Citrulline Malate 2 1 · 0.3 kgAllmax Essentials Citrulline Malate 2 1 | iHerb | €28.70 | Price per 100 g of product: €9.57Price per 6 g L-citrulline: €0.86Label servings per package: 150 |
| Primaforce Citrulline Malate Unflavored · 0.204 kgPrimaforce Citrulline Malate Unflavored | iHerb | €21.02 | Price per 100 g of product: €10.30Price per 6 g L-citrulline: €0.95Label servings per package: 100 |
| Nutricost L Citrulline Malate 2 1 Fruit Punch · 0.3 kgNutricost L Citrulline Malate 2 1 Fruit Punch | iHerb | €24.78 | Price per 100 g of product: €8.26Price per 6 g L-citrulline: €0.99Label servings per package: 75 |