Calcium Citrate Chewable Natural Mixed Fruit Flavor
Goals
$12.89 $0.42 per serving
Product analysis
Calcium Citrate Chewable Natural Mixed Fruit Flavor may help fill calcium and magnesium gaps that affect normal bone and energy functions. Its magnesium oxide has less favorable absorption quality, weakening that part of the formula.
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Nutrient Quality52
Calcium citrate and vitamin D3 are the clearest strengths in ingredient-form quality. Magnesium oxide offers less favorable absorption quality.
Ingredient Transparency85
All listed amounts and the main nutrient forms are stated for comparison. The carbohydrate and one other listed form remain unspecified.
Value For Money39
Calcium offers good value, but the vitamin D amount and magnesium form are less favorable for the cost. The carbohydrate lacks a reliable separate cost comparison.
Customer Satisfaction80
Customer feedback is positive. Well over a thousand reviews provide a substantial picture of satisfaction.
Product Focus70
The clearest use is filling calcium and magnesium gaps for normal bone and nutrient functions. Wider stress and heart-health effects are less predictable, especially with adequate magnesium intake.
- Format
Tablet - Container
- 60 Tablet(s)
- Per serving
- $0.42
- Customer rating
- 4.6 · 1,544 ratings
Goals
Impact
High effect
Magnesium · 250 mgCalcium · 500 mgVitamin D · 200 IU
Calcium and magnesium can help fill dietary gaps supporting normal bone mineralization and metabolism. The 500 mg calcium serving provides a practical gap-filling amount, while magnesium offers a partial contribution. Vitamin D is below the saved contribution threshold, leaving calcium’s partner requirement unmet. These amount findings do not establish a reduction in fractures.
How this product is rated for Bone Health
Ingredient fit75
Calcium is a key ingredient in the saved bone-related findings. The amounts provide uneven support.
Goal fit
Calcium gives the formula a focused bone-related connection, although the product has other linked uses.
Dose adequacy
The disclosed amounts provide uneven or partial support; unknown quantities limit their contributions without establishing ineffectiveness.
Pathways55
Coverage is strongest for bone mineral supply. The breadth finding includes bone mineral supply.
Depth
The strongest saved coverage concerns bone mineral supply; coverage does not establish a change in bone density or fracture risk.
Breadth
The routes meeting the breadth criterion are bone mineral supply. Other bone functions receive less or no coverage.
Evidence100
Calcium supports filling dietary gaps for normal mineralization; fracture results are mixed, and larger supplemental amounts do not establish added benefit.
Evidence strength
Calcium supports filling dietary gaps for normal mineralization; fracture results are mixed, and larger supplemental amounts do not establish added benefit.
Studied preparation
The credited preparations meet the saved criteria, while the supplied nutritional, population and outcome limitations still apply.
Formulation logic92
The saved findings identify an unmet partner requirement for calcium; its contribution is retained with that limitation. No evaluated ingredient conflict was identified.
Partner coverage
The saved findings identify an unmet partner requirement for calcium; its contribution is retained with that limitation.
Conflicts
No ingredient conflict was identified by the evaluated rules.
Effective doses
All credited ingredients meet the saved minimum amount criterion; this is not a proven effective dose or fracture-prevention threshold.
Impact
High effect
Vitamin D · 200 IUMagnesium · 250 mg
Magnesium supplies a nutrient used in normal metabolism and mineral balance, while calcium contributes to bone mineral needs. The 250 mg magnesium and 500 mg calcium per serving can help fill dietary gaps, without proving added benefit when intake is adequate. Vitamin D is present at 5 mcg per serving but excluded from the saved findings at that amount. The combination does not establish an extra benefit beyond its individual nutrient contributions.
How this product is rated for Everyday Health
Ingredient fit79
Magnesium and calcium are the main relevant nutrients. Magnesium and calcium provide partial amounts relative to the saved comparisons; vitamin D is excluded at its smaller amount.
Goal fit
Magnesium and calcium are the main relevant nutrients.
Dose adequacy
Magnesium and calcium provide partial amounts relative to the saved comparisons; vitamin D is excluded at its smaller amount.
Pathways50
The strongest contribution is concentrated in normal metabolism, with limited breadth across other areas.
Depth
Normal metabolism is the main area supported by the included ingredients.
Breadth
The strongest contribution is concentrated in normal metabolism, with limited breadth across other areas.
Evidence86
Magnesium supplies the strongest included evidence contribution. Nutritional roles may help low intake, without demonstrating benefits above adequacy or superiority of the declared forms.
Evidence strength
Magnesium leads the supplied evidence finding; its nutritional role concerns low intake, without establishing extra benefit above adequacy.
Studied preparation
The included nutrients' preparations are accepted in the supplied findings, without establishing superiority of one form or delivery method.
Formulation logic100
The included ingredients meet their amount and partner requirements. No configured conflict was identified.
Partner coverage
The included ingredients have no unmet partner requirement in the supplied findings; this does not establish extra benefit from combining them.
Conflicts
No configured ingredient conflict was identified in the supplied findings.
Effective doses
All ingredients included in the main findings meet the amount requirement; this does not mean every declared ingredient is included.
Impact
Moderate effect
Vitamin D · 200 IUMagnesium · 250 mg
Magnesium may help with stress if your magnesium levels are low. The magnesium here is supplied as oxide; identifying that form doesn't guarantee the same absorption as other magnesium forms. Lasting relief from everyday stress remains uncertain when you already get enough magnesium.
How this product is rated for Stress Relief
Ingredient fit64
Magnesium supplies the main stress-related connection, alongside calcium and vitamin D.
Goal fit
Magnesium supplies the main stress-related connection, alongside calcium and vitamin D.
Dose adequacy
The serving provides 250 mg magnesium, below the 350 mg daily comparison quantity; this is not a minimum effective dose.
Pathways20
Magnesium is mainly connected with calming; the broader stress-related contribution is narrower.
Depth
Magnesium is mainly connected with calming; the broader stress-related contribution is narrower.
Breadth
Magnesium is mainly connected with calming; the broader stress-related contribution is narrower.
Evidence76
Magnesium has a conditional benefit when levels are low, with uncertainty about lasting everyday relief.
Evidence strength
Magnesium has a conditional benefit when levels are low, with uncertainty about lasting everyday relief.
Studied preparation
The relevant ingredient preparations have a matching preparation basis; this does not guarantee a personal benefit.
Formulation logic100
No particular ingredient conflict is identified, and the relevant ingredients do not require an additional partner.
Partner coverage
The relevant ingredients can act alone or have their specified partner present.
Conflicts
No particular ingredient conflict is identified.
Effective doses
The serving provides 250 mg magnesium, below the 350 mg daily comparison quantity; this is not a minimum effective dose.
Impact
Moderate effect
Vitamin D · 200 IUMagnesium · 250 mg
Magnesium supports normal energy metabolism and can help meet a dietary gap associated with tiredness. The 250 mg serving is a substantial nutritional contribution, although extra magnesium need not increase energy when intake is already adequate.
How this product is rated for Energy
Ingredient fit64
Magnesium provides the clearest connection to normal energy use. The saved amount finding supports a partial contribution from 250 mg magnesium.
Goal fit
Magnesium provides the clearest connection to normal energy use.
Dose adequacy
The saved amount finding supports a partial contribution from 250 mg magnesium.
Pathways0
The saved findings assign no direct contribution to alertness, muscle energy buffering, or the other assessed energy functions. The saved findings show no coverage across the assessed direct energy functions.
Depth
The saved findings assign no direct contribution to alertness, muscle energy buffering, or the other assessed energy functions.
Breadth
The saved findings show no coverage across the assessed direct energy functions.
Evidence88
Magnesium provides the strongest saved evidence contribution; its usefulness still depends on the nutritional or fatigue context. The saved preparation findings support the counted ingredients.
Evidence strength
Magnesium provides the strongest saved evidence contribution; its usefulness still depends on the nutritional or fatigue context.
Studied preparation
The saved preparation findings support the counted ingredients.
Formulation logic100
The counted ingredients can contribute without an additional required partner. No configured ingredient conflict was identified in the saved findings; undisclosed amounts remain uncertain. All counted ingredients reach the saved minimum contribution level.
Partner coverage
The counted ingredients can contribute without an additional required partner.
Conflicts
No configured ingredient conflict was identified in the saved findings; undisclosed amounts remain uncertain.
Effective doses
All counted ingredients reach the saved minimum contribution level.
Impact
High effect
Magnesium · 250 mgVitamin D · 200 IU
Magnesium supports vascular tone and may have a small blood-pressure effect, although results are inconsistent. The serving declares 250 mg elemental magnesium as magnesium oxide, giving a meaningful but partial amount comparison. The 5 mcg vitamin D amount was not counted in the saved findings, and vitamin D supplementation has not established routine cardiovascular prevention benefit.
How this product is rated for Heart Health
Ingredient fit64
Magnesium provides the main relevant connection. The amount findings remain partial across the counted ingredients.
Goal fit
Magnesium provides the main heart-related connection within a formula that also contains ingredients directed toward other goals.
Dose adequacy
The counted ingredients receive partial overall amount recognition; the comparison does not establish a proven effective dose or personal suitability.
Pathways45
The saved findings concentrate on electrolyte balance and vascular tone. Other pathways do not reach the breadth threshold.
Depth
The strongest saved contribution is in electrolyte balance and vascular tone.
Breadth
Only electrolyte balance and vascular tone reaches the saved breadth threshold; the findings remain concentrated in that area.
Evidence89
Magnesium leads the saved evidence comparison, with limited and inconsistent blood-pressure effects. The saved preparation finding recognizes the counted preparations.
Evidence strength
Magnesium leads the saved evidence comparison, with limited and inconsistent blood-pressure effects.
Studied preparation
The counted ingredients qualify as studied preparations in the saved findings; this does not establish product-specific trial results or superior delivery.
Formulation logic100
Partner requirements are satisfied and the counted ingredients meet the saved minimum amount comparison. No configured ingredient conflict was matched in the supplied facts.
Partner coverage
The counted ingredients have no unmet partner requirement in the saved findings; this does not imply extra benefit from combining them.
Conflicts
No configured ingredient conflict was matched in the supplied facts.
Effective doses
All counted ingredients meet the saved minimum amount comparison; this threshold is not a clinically proven effective dose.
Ingredients
| Ingredient | Amount per serving | Score |
|---|---|---|
Calories | 20 Calorie(s) | |
Total Carbohydrates | 4 Gram(s) | |
Vitamin D3 (Cholecalciferol) | 200 IU | |
Calcium (Calcium Citrate) | 500 mg | |
Magnesium (Magnesium Oxide) | 250 mg |
Calcium (Calcium Citrate) · 500 mg OverallScore84
Each serving provides 500 mg of calcium. The whole-product serving also contains 2 g of sugar.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability86
The serving lists 500 mg of calcium from calcium citrate.
Calcium Form & Absorption Potential
Calcium citrate is the identified source of calcium.
Elemental Calcium Transparency
The amount of elemental calcium is individually disclosed as 500 mg per serving.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency84
A serving supplies 500 mg of calcium. The serving contains 2 g of sugar.
Absorption-Optimized Serving Dose
A serving provides 500 mg of calcium.
Formulation Purity & Additives
The serving contains 2 g of sugar.
Value80
At about $0.43 per whole-product serving, the price is around the middle of the comparison.
Price Per Serving Efficiency
At about $0.43 per whole-product serving, the price is around the middle of the comparison.
Magnesium (Magnesium Oxide) · 250 mg OverallScore50
Each serving supplies 250 mg of magnesium as magnesium oxide. Oxide generally has lower absorption potential than some other forms.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability14
The serving declares 250 mg of magnesium as magnesium oxide.
Magnesium Form & Absorption Potential
Magnesium oxide generally has lower absorption potential than some other forms.
Patented Materials & Chelation Quality
No branded or fully reacted magnesium claim is established in the saved facts.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency100
A serving provides 250 mg of magnesium. The serving also contains 500 mg of calcium.
Elemental Yield Transparency
The label declares 250 mg of elemental magnesium per serving.
Therapeutic Dosage Alignment
A serving provides 250 mg of magnesium.
Synergistic Formulation Logic
A relevant cofactor is recorded, though its identity is not specified in the saved facts.
Value20
A whole-product serving costs about $0.43; the price covers all ingredients.
Price Per Elemental Quality
A whole-product serving costs about $0.43; the price covers all ingredients.
Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol) · 200 IU OverallScore57
The recorded serving provides 200 IU of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol). The whole-product cost is about $2.15 per 1,000 IU of vitamin D.
How this ingredient is rated
Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability87
The form is vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol). The raw material source is not identified in the saved details.
Vitamin D3 vs. D2 Superiority
Vitamin D3 generally raises and maintains blood vitamin D levels more effectively than D2.
Sourcing and Active Marker Disclosure
The raw material source is not identified in the saved details.
Dose, Safety & Label Transparency40
The recorded serving provides 200 IU of vitamin D. No qualifying certification or batch-specific certificate is documented in the saved details.
Daily Dosage Appropriateness
The recorded serving provides 200 IU of vitamin D.
Excipient and Additive Purity
The evaluated ingredient panel did not flag titanium dioxide, artificial colors, or hydrogenated oils.
Purity and Quality Certification
The saved details do not document a qualifying certification seal, batch-specific certificate, or GMP claim.
Value30
The whole-product cost is about $2.15 per 1,000 IU of vitamin D.
Price per 1,000 IU Efficiency
The whole-product cost is about $2.15 per 1,000 IU of vitamin D.
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