NOW Foods Kid Vits™ Berry Blast Chewables vs Trace Minerals Research, Kid’s Multi
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Complete nutritional comparison
Ingredient | NOW Foods Kid Vits™ Berry Blast Chewables(Daily Dose) | Trace Minerals Research, Kid's Multi(Daily Dose) | Difference | Matched Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (100% as Beta-Carotene) | 5000 IU | 2500 IU | -50% ↓ | Vitamin A (as Palmitate) | |
| Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) | 60 mg | 250 mg | 317% ↑ | Vitamin C (as Ascorbic acid) | |
| Vitamin D (as Ergocalciferol) | 200 IU | 950 IU | Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) | Vitamin D3 is a form of vitamin D. Sources: • "Explains the relationship between different forms of Vitamin D and how they are processed in the body." Office of Dietary Supplements - National Institutes of Health - USA Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet: Vitamin D • "Vitamin D sources, methods of activiation in the body and uses" byJane Higdon, Ph.D and Victoria J. Drake, Ph.D, Linus Pauling Institute LPI - Micro Nutrient Info Center - Vitamin D • "On Vitamin D chemistry, sources, biological actions and clinical significance" byRichard S. Bak, Ph.D., Warde Medical Laboratory Vitamin D and Metabolites • "Human trial comparing potencies of Vitamins D2 and D3" byRobert P. Heaney Robert R. Recker James Grote Ronald L. Horst Laura A. G. Armas, The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism JCEM - Vitamin D3 Is More Potent Than Vitamin D2 in Humans | |
| Vitamin E (as d-alpha Tocopheryl Succinate) | 30 IU | 30 IU | = | Vitamin E (as d-a Tocopherol) | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B-1) (from Thiamin HCl) | 1.5 mg | 1.5 mg | = | Thiamin (Thamin HCl) (Vitamin B1) | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) | 1.7 mg | 1.5 mg | -12% ↓ | Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B-3) (as Niacinamide) | 20 mg | 12 mg | -40% ↓ | Niacin (Niacinamide) (Vitamin B3) | |
| Vitamin B-6 (from Pyridoxine HCl) | 2 mg | 5 mg | 150% ↑ | Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine) | |
| Folate (as Folic Acid) | 400 µg | 375 µg | Folic acid | Both folate and folic acid are forms of vitamin B9. Sources: • "Small Molecule Pathway Database (SMPDB): Folate metabolism" Genome Alberta, Genome British Columbia & Genome Canada SMPDB: Folate Metabolism • "Folate fact sheet for health professionals" Office of Dietary Supplements - National Institutes of Health - USA Folate fact sheet for Health Professionals | |
| Vitamin B-12 (as Cyanocobalamin) | 6 µg | 9 µg | 50% ↑ | Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) | |
| Biotin | 300 µg | 70 µg | -77% ↓ | Biotin | |
| Pantothenic Acid (from Calcium Pantothenate) | 10 mg | 10 mg | = | Pantothenic Acid (Calcium pantothenate) | |
| Calcium (from Cal. Citrate and Carbonate) | 20 mg | ↓ | |||
| Iron (from Ferrous Bisglycinate) (Ferrochel ) | 5 mg | ↓ | |||
| Iodine (from Potassium Iodide) | 75 µg | ↓ | |||
| Magnesium (from Magnesium Citrate) | 10 mg | 3 mg | -70% ↓ | Magnesium (from ConcenTrace®) | |
| Zinc (from Zinc Bisglycinate) (TRAACS®)) | 3 mg | 5 mg | 67% ↑ | Zinc (as Gluconate) | |
| Manganese (from Mang. Bisglycinate) (TRAACS®) | 0.1 mg | 2 mg | 1900% ↑ | Manganese (as Gluconate) | |
| Chromium (from Chromium Picolinate) | 120 µg | 10 µg | -92% ↓ | Chromium (as Polynicontinate) | |
| Molybdenum (from Sodium Molybdate) | 75 µg | ↓ | |||
| Potassium (from Potassum Chloride) | 5 mg | 5 mg | = | Potassium (as Citrate) | |
| Choline (from Choline Bitartrate) | 2 mg | 3 mg | 50% ↑ | Choline (as Bitartrate) | |
| Inositol | 2 mg | 3 mg | 50% ↑ | Inositol | |
| PABA (Para-Aminobenzoic Acid) | 2 mg | 45 µg | -98% ↓ | PABA (Para-aminobenzoic acid) | |
| Lutein (from Marigold Flowers Extract) (Tagetes erecta) (FloraGLO®) | 500 µg | ↓ | |||
| Lycopene (from Natural Tomato Extract) | 500 µg | ↓ | |||
| 20 µg | ↑ | Selenium (as Seleniomethionine) | |||
| 75 mg | ↑ | Chloride (from ConcenTrace®) | |||
| 30 mg | ↑ | ConcenTrace(R) trace mineral complex | |||
| 5 mg | ↑ | Sulfate (from ConcenTrace®) | |||
| 35 µg | ↑ | Boron (from Concentrace®) |
Nutrients only in NOW Foods Kid Vits™ Berry Blast Chewables
| Dose: Child | |
|---|---|
| Calcium (from Cal. Citrate and Carbonate) | 20 mg |
| Iron (from Ferrous Bisglycinate) (Ferrochel ) | 5 mg |
| Iodine (from Potassium Iodide) | 75 µg |
| Molybdenum (from Sodium Molybdate) | 75 µg |
| Lutein (from Marigold Flowers Extract) (Tagetes erecta) (FloraGLO®) | 500 µg |
| Lycopene (from Natural Tomato Extract) | 500 µg |
Nutrients only in Trace Minerals Research, Kid's Multi
| Dose: Child | |
|---|---|
| Selenium (as Seleniomethionine) | 20 µg |
| Chloride (from ConcenTrace®) | 75 mg |
| ConcenTrace(R) trace mineral complex | 30 mg |
| Sulfate (from ConcenTrace®) | 5 mg |
| Boron (from Concentrace®) | 35 µg |
Other ingredients
| NOW Foods Kid Vits™ Berry Blast Chewables | Trace Minerals Research, Kid's Multi |
|---|---|
| Xylitol, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Hydroxypropyl Cellulose, Coconut Oil Powder, Stearic Acid (vegetable source), Beet Powder, Xanthan Gum, Natural Flavors, Malic Acid, Silicon Dioxide, Magnesium Stearate (vegetable source), Organic Stevia Leaf Extract (Enzyme-Modified Steviol Glycosides) and Stevia Leaf Extract (Rebaudioside A). Contains soy and coconut oil powder. Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, milk, egg, fish or shellfish ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens. | Purified water, juice concentrate blend (pineapple, peach, pear), pure cane sugar, glycerine, natural flavor, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate, potassium benzoate, stevia leaf extract. |
