Children's Vita-Gels Natural Orange Flavor

Children's Vita-Gels Natural Orange Flavor

Natures Plus4.8 (269 ratings)
Format:Softgel Quantity: 90 Softgel(s) · 90 servings
$21.21 $0.23 per serving
iHerbLowest$21.21Pure Formulas$21.21Vitacost$21.23

Product analysis

54 out of 100

Children's Vita-Gels Natural Orange Flavor combines a broad range of vitamins and minerals in one supplement. Most nutrient forms are identified, making the label easier to compare with alternatives.

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Nutrient Quality40

Vitamin E uses a natural form with favourable absorption characteristics. Most other nutrient forms are named but cannot be compared confidently with the information available.

Ingredient Transparency95

All ingredient amounts and most forms are disclosed, making the label relatively easy to compare. A few forms remain unspecified, so the preparation details are not complete.

Value For Money45

Vitamin E and iron offer favourable value within the serving cost. Most other ingredient comparisons remain uncertain, so the value of the full mixture is less clear.

Customer Satisfaction76

Customer ratings are positive across a few hundred responses. That gives a useful picture of satisfaction without showing which nutritional benefits customers experienced.

Product Focus16

The formula covers a wide range of nutrients rather than one narrow purpose. The available information does not establish how well that breadth matches a particular health goal.

Format
Softgel
Container
90 Softgel(s)
Per serving
$0.23
Customer rating
4.8 · 269 ratings
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Ingredients

IngredientAmount per servingScore
Vitamin A (Beta-Carotene)
 1500 mcg RAE
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid)
 50 mg
Vitamin D (Ergocalciferol)
 5 mcg
Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate)
 25 IU 57
Thiamine (Thiamine Hydrochloride)
 5 mg
Riboflavin
5 mg
Niacin (Niacinamide)
 10 mg NE
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
 5 mg
Folate (Folic Acid)
 17 mcg DFE
Vitamin B12 (Methylcobalamin)
 10 mcg
Biotin
50 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (Calcium Pantothenate)
 10 mg
Calcium (Calcium Gluconate)
 0.93 mg
Iron (Iron Gluconate)
 5 mg 57
Iodine (Kelp)
 100 mcg
Magnesium (Magnesium Gluconate)
 0.02 mg
Zinc (Zinc Gluconate)
 0.03 mg
Manganese (Manganese Gluconate)
 0.01 mg
Potassium (Potassium Gluconate)
 0.17 mg
Inositol
1 mg
PABA
0.6 mg
Gluten Free All Children
Report overview
Vitamin E (D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate) · 25 IU OverallScore57
D Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityD Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value
Each serving provides 25 IU of vitamin E as natural d-alpha-tocopheryl acetate. The whole-product serving costs about $0.24.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability46

Vitamin E is named as natural d-alpha-tocopheryl acetate; the saved facts do not establish mixed tocopherols or tocotrienols.
Natural (d-alpha) vs. Synthetic (dl-alpha)
D-alpha-tocopheryl acetate is a natural form of vitamin E.
Mixed Tocopherol Isomer Diversity
The saved facts do not establish a mixed-tocopherol complex or additional tocopherol forms.
Tocotrienol Complex Inclusion
The saved facts do not establish that tocotrienols are present.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency48

Each serving provides a relatively small 25 IU of vitamin E. The amount and form are named, while individual tocopherol amounts are not detailed in the saved facts.
Therapeutic Dosage Range
Each serving provides a relatively small 25 IU of vitamin E.
Label Transparency and Isomer Specificity
The amount and form are named, while individual tocopherol amounts are not detailed in the saved facts.

Value100

The whole-product serving costs about $0.24 and provides a natural d-alpha form of vitamin E.
Cost per Natural-Form Therapeutic Serving
The whole-product serving costs about $0.24 and provides a natural d-alpha form of vitamin E.
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Iron (Iron Gluconate) · 5 mg OverallScore57
F Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB- Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyB+ Value
Each serving provides 5 mg of iron, a small amount as iron gluconate. Zinc is also listed and may compete with iron absorption.
How this ingredient is rated

Active Ingredient Quality & Bioavailability31

Iron gluconate is the named iron form. Zinc is also listed; the evaluation flags possible competition with iron absorption.
Iron Chemical Form & Bioavailability
Iron gluconate is the named iron form.
Absorption Support & Blocker Avoidance
Zinc is also listed; the evaluation flags possible competition with iron absorption.

Dose, Safety & Label Transparency70

The serving provides 5 mg of iron, a small amount. Its source is also named.
Elemental Iron Label Clarity
The iron amount is recorded as 5 mg per serving, with its source named.
Dosage Effectiveness & Safety Range
The serving provides 5 mg of iron, a small amount.

Value80

A whole-product serving costs about $0.24.
Price per Effective Serving
A whole-product serving costs about $0.24.
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80 Performance

Vitamin E Complete

OL Olympian Labs

Natural d-alpha-tocopherol and mixed tocotrienols provide stronger vitamin E-family coverage than the original. Iron and broad vitamins are missing, so the formula is a targeted antioxidant option rather than a child multivitamin.

87 Performance

Gentle Iron 28 mg

Nature's Bounty

Ferrous bisglycinate with vitamin C, folate, and vitamin B12 provides more coherent iron support than the original’s broad but uneven formula. The focused product lacks the remaining child multivitamin nutrients and is appropriate only when iron need is established.

86 Performance

Vegan True Iron Support

Source Naturals

Iron bisglycinate, vitamin C, folate, and vitamin B12 create a focused iron-support formula with clearer form quality. The meaningful iron amount can cause constipation or excess when unneeded, and it does not replace broad children’s vitamins.

75 Budget

Mixed Vitamin E 400 IU

Natural Factors

Natural vitamin E with mixed tocopherols improves vitamin E form breadth at a lower serving cost. The substantial amount and lack of the original’s broad child-oriented vitamins and iron make it a focused supplement rather than a complete replacement.

83 Budget

Iron 18 mg

NOW

Iron bisglycinate provides a well-absorbed, generally gentle form at a lower serving cost. It lacks vitamin C, folate, vitamin B12, and the original’s broad vitamins, so it only fits a demonstrated iron need.

82 Budget

Albion Chelated Ferrochel Iron 18 mg

Swanson Ultra

A defined Ferrochel iron form provides focused iron support at a lower serving cost. The single-active formula does not replace the original’s broad child multivitamin coverage and should be used only for a plausible iron need.

78 Value

Natural E-400

NOW

Natural d-alpha vitamin E provides economical antioxidant coverage with a clearly identified form. The amount is substantial and the formula omits iron and other vitamins, so it is not a full child-oriented alternative.

85 Value

Chelated Iron 27 mg

Carlson

Iron bisglycinate offers a generally gentle, well-absorbed form with clear dosing and strong value. Vitamin C, folate, vitamin B12, and broad multivitamin coverage are absent, so use should match a confirmed iron need.

65 Value

Collagen

Sanar Naturals

Vitamin C and natural-form vitamin E provide inexpensive antioxidant support alongside hydrolyzed collagen. Iron and broad child-oriented nutrients are absent, while the collagen blend is modest and its components are not separately disclosed.

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