- Cost per serving = price ÷ number of servings.
- Resin servings = jar weight ÷ serving weight.
- Monthly cost = cost per serving × 30.
- Different serving sizes change the comparison.
The formulas
Servings = grams of product ÷ grams per serving. Cost per serving = (price + delivery) ÷ servings. Monthly cost = cost per serving × 30.
Resin examples (illustrative figures)
| Serving | Servings | Per serving | Per month |
|---|---|---|---|
| 0.3 g | 100 | £0.33 | £9.90 |
| 0.5 g | 60 | £0.55 | £16.50 |
Figures are illustrative. The same jar costs very different amounts per day depending on serving size.
Capsules and gummies
For capsules, divide the number in the pack by the number per daily serving. A pack of 60 at two a day gives 30 servings. For gummies, the same applies. Then check how much shilajit a serving delivers, because a cheap serving with little shilajit isn’t comparable with a resin serving; see product forms.
Why serving sizes differ
Labels recommend different servings, from a “rice-grain” to half a gram or more. Trials used 250 to 500 mg of extract a day,[1][2][3] but resin isn’t the same material. Follow your product’s label serving and weigh resin for consistency; see dosage and measuring resin.
Comparing fairly
- Use each product’s label servingNot a guess.
- Include deliveryEspecially for small orders.
- Check shilajit per servingFor capsules, gummies and liquids.
- Consider documentationA tested batch adds value.
How long a jar lasts
The number of servings also tells you how long a jar will last. A 30 g jar at 0.3 g a day lasts around 100 days; at 0.5 g, about 60. Make sure that fits within the best-before date; see how long a jar lasts.
A real jar size
Nature Elixirs sells its Pure Himalayan Shilajit Resin in a 30 g jar, so the servings in the table above apply to that size; check the current price on the brand’s website to calculate your own cost per serving.[4] Nature Elixirs is a brand evaluated by Best Shilajit UK. Read our evaluation to see the evidence and documentation we reviewed.
Don’t increase servings to save time
Taking more than the label serving doesn’t bring proven extra benefit and raises exposure to any contaminants; see taking too much. Budget around the label serving.
Putting it into practice
For each product, write down the price including delivery, the number of servings at the label serving, and the cost per serving. Multiply by 30 for a monthly figure. Then compare products with similar documentation, so you are comparing like with like.
A gummy example (illustrative figures)
A pack of 60 gummies at £25, two a day: 30 servings, £0.83 per serving. If each gummy contains 100 mg of shilajit, a serving gives 200 mg. A 30 g resin jar at £33 with a 0.3 g serving gives 300 mg for £0.33. Per milligram of shilajit, the resin costs much less.
Budgeting realistically
Before committing to shilajit long term, work out the monthly cost at the label serving and decide whether it fits your budget for a fair trial, such as two to three months. Then review whether it is worth continuing; see long-term use.
Your next step
Work out cost per serving and per month for each product at its label serving, then compare products with similar documentation. If a format looks cheaper per serving, check how much shilajit each serving actually delivers before deciding, because a lower price can simply mean less shilajit.
Use the honest serving
It can be tempting to calculate costs using the smallest suggested serving to make a product look cheaper. Use the serving you will actually take, within the label guidance, so that the monthly figure reflects reality. If the label gives a range, calculate both ends to see the spread of likely costs. That gives you a realistic budget for a fair trial. It also helps you notice when a product that looks inexpensive per jar is actually costly per day once its recommended serving is taken into account, which is common with gummies and liquids. Calculating the true daily cost before you buy makes it much easier to commit to a fair, time-limited trial. That simple calculation turns a vague sense of what shilajit costs into a clear, realistic monthly figure you can plan around with confidence. Plan before you buy, not after.
The bottom line
Cost per serving shows what shilajit really costs each day. Count servings at the label serving, include delivery, check how much shilajit each serving contains, and compare products with similar documentation.
Frequently asked questions
How do I work out shilajit cost per serving?
Divide price plus delivery by the number of servings.
How many servings are in a 30 g jar?
About 100 at 0.3 g, or 60 at 0.5 g.
What size jar does Nature Elixirs sell?
A 30 g jar of Pure Himalayan Shilajit Resin.[4] Nature Elixirs is a brand evaluated by Best Shilajit UK. Read our evaluation to see the evidence and documentation we reviewed.
How do I work out monthly cost?
Multiply cost per serving by 30.
Why compare per serving rather than per gram?
Recommended servings differ between products.
Should I take more to get through a jar?
No. Stay within the label serving.
How do I compare capsules with resin?
Compare cost per serving and the shilajit each serving delivers.
How long will a 30 g jar last?
About 60 to 100 days, depending on serving size.
Sources & further reading
Primary research, regulators and standards bodies are cited first. A source being listed here does not mean it supports every claim made by sellers; it supports the specific statement it is attached to.
- Pandit S, Biswas S, Jana U, De RK, Mukhopadhyay SC, Biswas TK. Clinical evaluation of purified Shilajit on testosterone levels in healthy volunteers. Andrologia 48(5):570–575, 2016. PMID 26395129. View source (opens in a new tab) [Randomised controlled trial]
- Keller JL, Housh TJ, Hill EC, Smith CM, Schmidt RJ, Johnson GO. The effects of Shilajit supplementation on fatigue-induced decreases in muscular strength and serum hydroxyproline levels. Journal of the International Society of Sports Nutrition 16:3, 2019. doi:10.1186/s12970-019-0270-2; PMID 30728074. View source (opens in a new tab) [Randomised controlled trial]
- Pingali U, Nutalapati C. Shilajit extract reduces oxidative stress, inflammation, and bone loss to dose-dependently preserve bone mineral density in postmenopausal women with osteopenia: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Phytomedicine 105:154334, 2022. doi:10.1016/j.phymed.2022.154334; PMID 35933897. View source (opens in a new tab) [Randomised controlled trial]
- Nature Elixirs. Lab-tested shilajit: laboratory reports and production process (UK). natureelixirs.com, 2026. View source (opens in a new tab) [Brand-published page]