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Chewable Calcium 600 mg + D3 Coffee Mocha Flavor

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Calcium 600 mg
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Score81
A chewable calcium carbonate and vitamin D3 pair offers convenient basic support. Sugar and a food-dependent calcium form are the main compromises.
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Quantity:100 Tablet(s) • (100 servings)
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Score 81

A chewable calcium carbonate and vitamin D3 pair offers convenient basic support. Sugar and a food-dependent calcium form are the main compromises.
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Analysis

The calcium amount is near the upper end of a useful single serving, and vitamin D3 supports calcium use. A chewable tablet may help people who dislike swallowing standard mineral tablets.

Calcium carbonate generally absorbs best with food, and the small amount of sugar is present for the flavored format rather than nutrition. The formula does not include vitamin K, magnesium, or matrix-support nutrients.

Coffee-mocha flavor may make regular use easier for the right person. A plain tablet could provide similar active ingredients for users who do not need the chewable experience.

Who is it for
  • Adults who prefer chewables to standard tablets
  • Users seeking calcium with vitamin D3
  • People comfortable taking calcium with food
Best for
  • Chewable calcium supplementation
  • Basic bone support
  • Users who value flavored dosing

Pros

  • Vitamin D3 complements calcium
  • Calcium amount is practical for one serving
  • Chewable format may improve adherence

Cons

  • Contains added sugar
  • Carbonate is more meal dependent than citrate
  • No vitamin K or magnesium

Warnings

  • Calcium can reduce levothyroxine absorption, so follow the medication instructions for spacing the doses.
  • Separate calcium from tetracycline or quinolone antibiotics by the interval stated by the prescriber or pharmacist.
  • Supplemental calcium can cause constipation or bloating; dividing intake may improve tolerance when the label permits it.
  • Calcium carbonate generally works best with food and may be less dependable when stomach acid is low or acid-suppressing medicine is used.

Nutrient quality

81 Highest impact

Vitamin D3 complements calcium, but carbonate offers only basic absorption quality. The serving is near the efficient limit, while sugar supports flavor rather than bone nutrition.

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Ingredient transparency

85 Highest impact

Active amounts and serving counts are mostly clear from the supplied label facts. Missing non-active ingredients and complete directions leave practical disclosure gaps.

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Customer satisfaction

70 High impact

The aggregate rating is strong and supported by a large feedback volume. Specific experience details are missing, so recurring problems and purpose fit remain uncertain.

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Value for money

87 Highest impact

The basic forms and chewable convenience provide fair quality for the accessible cost. Serving value is strong for a flavored calcium chew.

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Goals

Bone Health
Impact
High effect
A- Goal FitB Strength of SupportC- CoverageA Formula Quality
Calcium · 600 mgVitamin D · 10 mcg

Calcium carbonate and vitamin D3 provide a basic mineral-and-absorption combination for bone maintenance. The 600 mg calcium serving is slightly above the amount usually absorbed most efficiently at once, while D3 is present at a modest maintenance amount.

The forms and quantities are transparent, but carbonate depends more on stomach acid than citrate and is best taken with food. The formula does not include magnesium, vitamin K2, trace cofactors, or collagen support.

Study evidence
Calcium Supportive 144 studies
Vitamin D Supportive 202 studies

Ingredients

IngredientAmount per serving
Calories
10 Calorie(s)
Sugar
1 Gram(s)
Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol)
10 mcg
Calcium (Calcium Carbonate)
600 mg
Sodium
7 mg
Adults 18–50
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C+ Active Ingredient Quality & BioavailabilityB+ Dose, Safety & Label TransparencyA+ Value

The clearly labeled calcium dose meets the upper end of the efficient range for a single serving. Calcium carbonate is less readily absorbed than citrate or chelated forms and is generally better taken with food. A small amount of sugar is a modest trade-off, while the low cost per serving supports good value.

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Sources

Published studies used for the product analysis and the top-ranked studies for each ingredient and goal.

  1. Associations of dietary calcium intake with metabolic syndrome and bone mineral density among the Korean population: KNHANES 2008-2011.
    Kim MK; Chon SJ; Noe EB; Roh YH; Yun BH; Cho S; Choi YS; Lee BS; Seo SK · Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA · 2018
    Cross-sectional study14,705 participantsBone Health forCalcium
  2. Calcium and osteoporosis.
    Nordin BE · Nutrition (Burbank, Los Angeles County, Calif.) · 1998
    Meta-analysis20 studies pooledBone Health forCalcium
  3. Calcium supplementation and bone mineral density in postmenopausal women using estrogen replacement therapy.
    Haines CJ; Chung TK; Leung PC; Hsu SY; Leung DH · Bone · 1995
    Randomized trialBone Health forCalcium
  4. Relationship between bone mineral density changes and risk of fractures among patients receiving calcium with or without vitamin D supplementation: a meta-regression.
    Rabenda V; Bruyère O; Reginster JY · Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA · 2011
    Meta-analysis47,365 participants15 studies pooledBone Health forCalcium
  5. Treatment with alendronate plus calcium, alendronate alone, or calcium alone for postmenopausal low bone mineral density.
    Bonnick S; Broy S; Kaiser F; Teutsch C; Rosenberg E; DeLucca P; Melton M · Current medical research and opinion · 2007
    Randomized trial701 participantsBone Health forCalcium
  6. Calcium supplementation during pregnancy and maternal and offspring bone health: a systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Tihtonen K; Korhonen P; Isojärvi J; Ojala R; Ashorn U; Ashorn P; Tammela O · Annals of the New York Academy of Sciences · 2022
    Meta-analysis1,566 participants7 studies pooledBone Health forCalcium
  7. What is the impact of daily oral supplementation of vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol) plus calcium on the incidence of hip fracture in older people? A systematic review and meta-analysis.
    Manoj P; Derwin R; George S · International journal of older people nursing · 2023
    Meta-analysis12,620 participants7 studies pooledBone Health forCalcium
  8. Calcium supplementation prevents seasonal bone loss and changes in biochemical markers of bone turnover in elderly New England women: a randomized placebo-controlled trial.
    Storm D; Eslin R; Porter ES; Musgrave K; Vereault D; Patton C; Kessenich C; Mohan S; Chen T; Holick MF; Rosen CJ · The Journal of clinical endocrinology and metabolism · 1998
    Randomized trial60 participantsBone Health forCalcium
  9. The effects of calcium supplementation (milk powder or tablets) and exercise on bone density in postmenopausal women.
    Prince R; Devine A; Dick I; Criddle A; Kerr D; Kent N; Price R; Randell A · Journal of bone and mineral research : the official journal of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research · 1995
    Randomized trial168 participantsBone Health forCalcium
  10. The efficacy of calcium supplementation alone in elderly Thai women over a 2-year period: a randomized controlled trial.
    Rajatanavin R; Chailurkit L; Saetung S; Thakkinstian A; Nimitphong H · Osteoporosis international : a journal established as result of cooperation between the European Foundation for Osteoporosis and the National Osteoporosis Foundation of the USA · 2014
    Randomized trial404 participantsBone Health forCalcium
  11. Calcium-enriched foods and bone mass growth in prepubertal girls: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.
    Bonjour JP; Carrie AL; Ferrari S; Clavien H; Slosman D; Theintz G; Rizzoli R · The Journal of clinical investigation · 1997
    Randomized trial149 participantsBone Health forCalcium
  12. Pregnancy vitamin D supplementation and offspring bone mineral density in childhood follow-up of a randomized controlled trial.
    Moon RJ; D' Angelo S; Curtis EM; Ward KA; Crozier SR; Schoenmakers I; Javaid MK; Bishop NJ; Godfrey KM; Cooper C; Harvey NC; MAVIDOS Trial Group · The American journal of clinical nutrition · 2024
    Randomized trial454 participantsBone Health forVitamin D
  13. Vitamin D analogs and bone: preclinical and clinical studies with eldecalcitol.
    Matsumoto T; Takano T; Saito H; Takahashi F · BoneKEy reports · 2014
    Narrative reviewBone Health forVitamin D
  14. Efficacy of vitamin D fortified foods on bone mineral density and serum bone biomarkers: A systematic review and meta-analysis of interventional studies.
    Tangestani H; Djafarian K; Emamat H; Arabzadegan N; Shab-Bidar S · Critical reviews in food science and nutrition · 2020
    Meta-analysis1,786 participants20 studies pooledBone Health forVitamin D
  15. Cholecalciferol Supplementation Attenuates Bone Loss in Incident Kidney Transplant Recipients: A Prespecified Secondary Endpoint Analysis of a Randomized Controlled Trial.
    Tsujita M; Doi Y; Obi Y; Hamano T; Tomosugi T; Futamura K; Okada M; Hiramitsu T; Goto N; Isaka Y; Takeda A; Narumi S; Watarai Y · Journal of bone and mineral research : the official journal of the American Society for Bone and Mineral Research · 2022
    Randomized trial193 participantsBone Health forVitamin D
  16. Vitamin D supplementation and bone health in post-menopausal women: a 24-month randomized controlled intervention with enhanced bioavailability formulations.
    Rasool N; Munir Y · European journal of clinical nutrition · 2026
    Randomized trial612 participantsBone Health forVitamin D