Children's Chewable Multi-Vitamin & Mineral Supplement

Children's Chewable Multi-Vitamin & Mineral Supplement

NaturesPlus Source of Life Animal Parade4.8 (18,601 ratings)
Format:Tablet Quantity: 90 Tablet(s) · 45 servings
$16.11 $0.35 per serving
VitacostLowest$16.11iHerb$16.11Vitacost$16.11Pure Formulas$16.96

Product analysis

52 out of 100

Children's Chewable Multi-Vitamin & Mineral Supplement lists all ingredient amounts and most forms, making comparisons easier despite the long ingredient list.

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Nutrient Quality34

Many ingredient forms are named, but their quality remains uncertain. Several other forms are unspecified, leaving less detail for a complete comparison.

Ingredient Transparency90

All ingredient amounts and most forms are disclosed, making the named nutrients easier to compare. Several forms are missing, including biotin and some added food ingredients.

Value For Money40

The iron contribution offers reasonable value at the full serving cost. The value of most other ingredients remains uncertain.

Customer Satisfaction94

Customer ratings are very positive. The large number of ratings gives this feedback a broad base, although ratings do not establish effectiveness.

Product Focus10

The long ingredient list makes the formula complex to compare. Its usefulness for a particular health goal remains uncertain.

Format
Tablet
Container
90 Tablet(s)
Per serving
$0.35
Customer rating
4.8 · 18,601 ratings
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Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Calories
10 Calorie(s)
Total Carbohydrates
2 Gram(s)
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene)
 1500 mcg RAE
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
 60 mg
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol)
 10 mcg
Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate)
 20 mg
Thiamine (Thiamine Hydrochloride)
 1.5 mg
Riboflavin
1.7 mg
Niacin (Niacinamide)
 20 mg NE
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
 2 mg
Folate (Calcium L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate)
 17 mcg DFE
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin)
 6 mcg
Biotin
50 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (Calcium Pantothenate)
 10 mg
Choline (Choline Bitartrate)
 0.01 mg
Calcium (Calcium Aminoate)
 20 mg
Iron (Iron Aminoate Complex)
 5 mg 51
Iodine (Kelp)
 100 mcg
Magnesium (Magnesium Aminoate Complex)
 10 mg
Zinc (Zinc Aminoate)
 3 mg
Copper (Copper Aminoate Complex)
 0.05 mg
Manganese (Manganese Aminoate Complex)
 0.05 mg
Potassium (Potassium Aminoate Complex)
 1 mg
Pineapple
50 mg
Apple
50 mg
Sunflower seed Oil
20 mg
Lemon Bioflavonoid Complex (Citrus limon)
 20 mg
PABA
400 mcg
Inositol
10 mcg
Gluten Free Vegan Children 4+ Children 1–4 Vegetarian
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Iron (Iron Aminoate Complex) · 5 mg OverallScore51
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyD+ Value
A serving supplies a small 5 mg of iron as iron aminoate. Zinc is also listed, which the evaluation flags as a potential competitor for iron absorption.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability31

Iron aminoate is the named iron form.
Iron Chemical Form & Bioavailability
Iron aminoate receives a provisional form assessment; the form alone does not establish absorption.
Absorption Support & Blocker Avoidance
Zinc is also listed, alongside 60 mg of vitamin C; the evaluation flags zinc as a possible competitor for iron absorption.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency70

The amount of iron is specified as 5 mg per serving.
Elemental Iron Label Clarity
The saved facts identify 5 mg of iron itself per serving.
Dosage Effectiveness & Safety Range
A serving provides a small 5 mg of iron.

Value50

The whole-product serving price is in the middle of the evaluated range.
Price per Effective Serving
A serving of the whole product costs about $0.36.
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88 Performance

Gentle Iron 28 mg

Nature's Bounty

Ferrous bisglycinate is paired coherently with vitamin C, folate, and vitamin B12 for absorption and blood-building support. Compared with the original children’s formula, the iron form and supporting nutrients are clearer, but the adult amount requires age-specific clinician guidance before use.

87 Performance

Vegan True Iron Support

Source Naturals

Iron bisglycinate, vitamin C, folate, and vitamin B12 create a focused formula with clearly disclosed active amounts. Compared with the original children’s formula, the iron form and supporting nutrients are clearer, but the adult amount requires age-specific clinician guidance before use.

85 Performance

Iron Complex

Advanced Nutrition by Zahler

Ferrochel iron, vitamin C, methylcobalamin, folate, and histidine form a well-specified formula for confirmed iron need. Compared with the original children’s formula, the iron form and supporting nutrients are clearer, but the adult amount requires age-specific clinician guidance before use.

89 Budget

Iron 18 mg

NOW

Iron bisglycinate provides a well-absorbed, generally gentle form at a useful maintenance amount with clear dosing. Compared with the original children’s formula, the label is more focused and economical, but the adult amount is not a direct substitute and requires age-specific clinician guidance.

86 Budget

Albion Chelated Ferrochel Iron 18 mg

Swanson Ultra

TRAACS Ferrochel supplies a well-defined chelated form at a useful lower-end amount in a clean formula. Compared with the original children’s formula, the label is more focused and economical, but the adult amount is not a direct substitute and requires age-specific clinician guidance.

89 Budget

Chelated Iron 27 mg

Carlson

Iron bisglycinate provides a well-absorbed, generally gentle form at a meaningful targeted amount. Compared with the original children’s formula, the label is more focused and economical, but the adult amount is not a direct substitute and requires age-specific clinician guidance.

88 Value

Chelated Iron

Solgar

Iron bisglycinate provides a well-absorbed, generally gentle form in a simple focused capsule. Compared with the original children’s formula, the active label and value are stronger, but the adult amount is not appropriate without age-specific clinician direction.

88 Value

Chelated Iron 27 mg

Carlson

Iron bisglycinate provides a clearly disclosed, generally gentle form at a useful targeted amount. Compared with the original children’s formula, the active label and value are stronger, but the adult amount is not appropriate without age-specific clinician direction.

83 Value

Iron Complex

NOW

Chelated iron, vitamin C, folate, and vitamin B12 form a coherent formula, though dong quai may increase bleeding risk with anticoagulant or antiplatelet medicines. Compared with the original children’s formula, the active label and value are stronger, but the adult amount is not appropriate without age-specific clinician direction.

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