Comparison
Active B Complex and Vitamin B Complex with Benfotiamine
Active B Complex (Carlson) lists 11 distinct ingredients and Vitamin B Complex with Benfotiamine (Dr. Mercola) 9 (rows of one ingredient counted once); 9 are on both labels. On the site's similarity measure, which compares ingredient lists (1 for the same list, rarer ingredients counting for more; amounts are not part of it), the two formulas score 0.79.
| Ingredient | Active B Complex | Vitamin B Complex with Benfotiamine |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin B6 | 10 mg (588%) | 2 mg (118%) |
| Vitamin B12 | 250 mcg (10417%) | 6 mcg (250%) |
| Niacin | 30 mg (188%) | 20 mg (125%) |
| Folate | 680 mcg DFE (170%) | 665 mcg DFE (166%) |
| Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) | 10 mg (200%) | 10 mg (200%) |
| Riboflavin | 15 mg (1154%) | 1.7 mg (131%) |
| Thiamin | 50 mg (4167%) | 1.5 mg (125%) |
| Biotin | 100 mcg (333%) | 300 mcg (1000%) |
| Benfotiamine | 50 mg | 150 mg |
| Vitamin C | 100 mg (111%) | |
| Betaine | 250 mg |
Amounts are per serving as DSLD gives them: Active B Complex, 1 capsule; Vitamin B Complex with Benfotiamine, 2 capsules. Current labels entered September 2025 and May 2024. Percentages of the Daily Value from 21 CFR 101.9. Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Each product on its own
- Active B ComplexCarlson: every row against all products listing it
- Vitamin B Complex with BenfotiamineDr. Mercola: every row against all products listing it