Children's Chewable Multi-Vitamin & Mineral Supplement
by Natures Plus Source of Life Animal Parade · tablet or pill · 90 animal shaped tablets
- Off the market since February 2022 (NIH)
- UPC 0 97467 29918 4
- DSLD label 228074
- Serving 2 tablets
- 45 servings
Children's Chewable Multi-Vitamin & Mineral Supplement by Natures Plus Source of Life Animal Parade lists 29 ingredients, 29 with an amount per serving of 2 tablets, such as 1,500 mcg RAE of vitamin A, 60 mg of vitamin C, 10 mcg (400 IU) of vitamin D3 and 20 mg of vitamin E, beside 2 Nutrition Facts rows (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on June 24, 2020.
What is in Children's Chewable Multi-Vitamin & Mineral Supplement?
Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 2 tablets. The capsule beside an amount places it among every product in the NIH database that lists the same ingredient: the bar is the middle half of their amounts, the line in it the median, the whiskers the 10th and 90th percentiles; the green tick is the FDA Daily Value and the red dashed tick the adult upper limit (IOM).
| Ingredient | Amount | % DV | Among products listing it |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories | 10 Calories | ||
| Total Carbohydrates | 3 g | 2% | 47% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate give more (median 3 g). |
| Total Sugars | 0 g | 0% | |
| Xylitol | 2 g | 26% of 220 products listing xylitol give more (median 2 g). | |
| Vitamin Aas Beta-CaroteneVitamin A (Form: as Beta Carotene) Note: 5,000 IU | 1,500 mcg RAE | 500% | |
| Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid | 60 mg | 400% | 65% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C give more (median 100 mg). |
| Vitamin D3as LichenVitamin D3 (Form: from Lichen) (Alt. Name: Cholecalciferol) Note: 400 IU | 10 mcg (400 IU) | 67% | 57% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg). |
| Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopheryl AcetateVitamin E (Form: as D-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) Note: 30 IU | 20 mg | 333% | |
| Thiamineas Thiamine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B1Thiamin (Form: as Thiamine HCl) (Alt. Name: Vitamin B1) | 1.5 mg | 300% | 66% of 9,830 products listing thiamin give more (median 5 mg). |
| Riboflavinas Vitamin B2 | 1.7 mg | 340% | 64% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin give more (median 4 mg). |
| Niacinas NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacinamide) | 20 mg NE | 333% | 46% of 12,413 products listing niacin give more (median 20 mg). |
| Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B6 (Form: as Pyridoxine HCl) | 2 mg | 400% | 69% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 give more (median 6 mg). |
| Folateas Calcium L-5-MethyltetrahydrofolateFolate (Form: as Calcium-L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate) | 10 mcg DFE | 7% | |
| Folic Acid | 6 mcg | ||
| Vitamin B12as MethylcobalaminVitamin B12 (Form: as Methylcobalamin) | 6 mcg | 667% | 74% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 give more (median 36 mcg). |
| Biotin | 50 mcg | 625% | 73% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg). |
| Pantothenic Acidas Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as Calcium Pantothenate) | 10 mg | 500% | 52% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) give more (median 12 mg). |
| Cholineas Choline BitartrateCholine (Form: as Choline Bitartrate) | 10 mcg | 5% | This amount is far outside what other labels list for choline, or disagrees with the label's own %DV: possibly a unit or transcription slip in the database. Check the label image on DSLD. |
| Calciumas Calcium AminoateCalcium (Form: as Calcium Aminoate Complex) | 20 mg | 3% | 91% of 17,831 products listing calcium give more (median 115 mg). |
| Ironas Iron Aminoate ComplexIron (Form: as Iron Aminoate Complex) | 5 mg | 71% | 46% of 6,910 products listing iron give more (median 5 mg). |
| Iodineas KelpIodine (Form: from Kelp) | 100 mcg | 111% | 59% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg). |
| Magnesiumas Magnesium Aminoate ComplexMagnesium (Form: as Magnesium Aminoate Complex) | 10 mg | 13% | This amount is far outside what other labels list for magnesium, or disagrees with the label's own %DV: possibly a unit or transcription slip in the database. Check the label image on DSLD. |
| Zincas Zinc AminoateZinc (Form: as Zinc Aminoate Complex) | 3 mg | 100% | 84% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg). |
| Copperas Copper Aminoate ComplexCopper (Form: as Copper Aminoate Complex) | 0.05 mg | 17% | 96% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg). |
| Manganeseas Manganese Aminoate ComplexManganese (Form: as Manganese Aminoate Complex) | 0.05 mg | 4% | 98% of 7,016 products listing manganese give more (median 2 mg). |
| Potassiumas Potassium Aminoate ComplexPotassium (Form: as Potassium Aminoate Complex) | 1 mg | 1% | This amount is far outside what other labels list for potassium, or disagrees with the label's own %DV: possibly a unit or transcription slip in the database. Check the label image on DSLD. |
| Pineapple | 50 mg | 55% of 76 products listing pineapple give more (median 82.5 mg). | |
| Apple | 50 mg | 68% of 153 products listing apple give more (median 240 mg). | |
| Sunflower seed Oil | 20 mg | 57% of 51 products listing sunflower oil give more (median 70 mg). | |
| Lemon Bioflavonoid Complexas Citrus limonLemon Bioflavonoid Complex (Form: from Citrus limon PlantPart: fruit Genus: Citrus Species: limon) | 20 mg | 81% of 2,343 products listing flavonoid give more (median 50 mg). | |
| Paba | 400 mcg | 96% of 1,610 products listing PABA give more (median 25 mg). | |
| Inositol | 10 mcg | 98% of 4,042 products listing inositol give more (median 30 mg). |
Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 228074 (entered June 24, 2020), version 9.4.0. See the label on DSLD. Amounts are what the maker printed; DSLD does not test products. Daily Values: the FDA's Daily Value page.
Is that a lot?
The rows in the top or bottom tenth of the products that list the same ingredient, and any above the adult upper limit at the most servings a day the directions give:
- 91% of the 17,831 products that print an amount of calcium list more than its 20 mg of calcium (median 115 mg).
- 96% of the 6,468 products that print an amount of copper list more than its 0.05 mg of copper (median 1 mg).
- 98% of the 7,016 products that print an amount of manganese list more than its 0.05 mg of manganese (median 2 mg).
- 57% of the 51 products that print an amount of sunflower oil list more than its 20 mg of sunflower seed oil (filed by NIH under sunflower oil) (median 70 mg).
- 96% of the 1,610 products that print an amount of PABA list more than its 0.4 mg of paba (filed by NIH under PABA) (median 25 mg).
- 98% of the 4,042 products that print an amount of inositol list more than its 0.01 mg of inositol (median 30 mg).
The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for adults and children 4 or more years of age. The directions as printed are further down this page.
The Tolerable Upper Intake Level is the most of a nutrient per day, from food, water and supplements together, that is likely to pose no risk for almost all adults (Institute of Medicine, 2011). It does not apply under medical supervision. This page compares labels; it is not medical advice.
Sources: amounts from the DSLD label; Daily Values from 21 CFR 101.9(c)(8)(iv); adult upper limits from the Institute of Medicine's DRI summary tables (2011). How positions are computed.
Which products have the closest formulas?
2 products list the very same ingredients; the nearest amounts come first.
- Children's Chewable Multi-Vitamin & Mineral SupplementNaturesPlus Source of Life Animal Parade · off the market same ingredients
- Children's Chewable Multi-Vitamin & Mineral Supplement Grape FlavorNature's Plus Source of Life Animal Parade · off the market same ingredients
- Children's Chewable MultivitaminNaturesPlus Animal Parade 28 shared, 94% alike
- Children's Chewable Multi-Vitamin & Mineral Supplement Natural Fruity Flavor!Nature's Plus Source of Life Animal Parade · off the market 29 shared, 93% alike
- Children's Chewable Multi-Vitamin & Mineral Supplement Natural Orange FlavorNature's Plus Source of Life Animal Parade · off the market 29 shared, 93% alike
- Children's Chewable Multi-Vitamin & Mineral Supplement Natural Watermelon FlavorNature's Plus Source of Life Animal Parade · off the market 29 shared, 93% alike
Source: ingredient lists of every product's current label in DSLD (version 9.4.0); similarity weights each shared ingredient by how rare it is.
What does the label say about taking it?
Quoted from the label as DSLD transcribed it: the maker's words, including any claim about what the product does, which the FDA has not evaluated and PlainVitamins does not endorse.
- Directions
- Directions: As a dietary supplement for children, two chewable tablets once daily.
- Warnings
- Warning: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a physician or poison control center immediately.
- Allergens and what it does not contain
- Sugar free
- Gluten free
- Free from sugar, artificial colors, preservatives, and all of the major allergens identified in the U.S. Food Allergen Labeling and Consumer Protection Act.
- Storage
- Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place.
Source: label statements in DSLD label 228074.
What else is on the label?
Other ingredients: Xylitol, natural Cherry flavor, natural Raspberry flavor, natural Orange flavor, natural Grape flavor, Natural color, Vegetable Cellulose, Citric Acid, Calcium Carbonate, Guar Gum, Magnesium Stearate, Magnesium Oxide, Stearic Acid, Ferrous Fumarate, Spirulina, Zinc Oxide, Potassium Citrate, Rose Hips, whole Brown Rice, Papaya, Potassium Iodide, West Indian Cherry, Carrot, Mango, Broccoli, Spinach, Organic Nutrient Source Blend.
How many labels does Children's Chewable Multi-Vitamin & Mineral Supplement have?
8 labels are on file under this name since October 25, 2012: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.
- Label 228074 (current) Entered June 24, 2020 · off the market February 28, 2022 · 90 animal shaped tablets · UPC 0 97467 29918 4
- Label 227990 Entered June 24, 2020 · off the market March 17, 2021 · 90 animal shaped tablets
- Label 200211 Entered February 25, 2019 · off the market February 20, 2020 · 90 animal shaped tablets
- Label 69262 Entered January 25, 2017 · off the market June 11, 2018 · 90 animals
- Label 50047 Entered September 25, 2015 · off the market November 30, 2016 · 90 animals · UPC 0 97467 29980 1
- Label 49597 Entered August 25, 2015 · off the market June 11, 2018 · 90 animals · UPC 0 97467 29918 4
- Label 14895 Entered October 25, 2012 · off the market July 31, 2015 · 90 animals · UPC 0 97467 29980 1
- Label 14575 Entered October 25, 2012 · off the market July 31, 2015 · 90 animals · UPC 0 97467 29918 4
DSLD also links this label to: Children's Chewable Multi-Vitamin & Mineral Supplement Natural Cherry Flavor (flavor difference), Children's Chewable Multi-Vitamin & Mineral Supplement Natural Grape Flavor (flavor difference), Children's Chewable Multi-Vitamin & Mineral Supplement Natural Orange Flavor (flavor difference), Children's Chewable Multi-Vitamin & Mineral Supplement Natural Watermelon Flavor (flavor difference), Children's Chewable Multi-Vitamin & Mineral Supplement Natural Cherry Flavor (flavor difference), Children's Chewable Multi-Vitamin & Mineral Supplement Natural Orange Flavor (flavor difference), Children's Chewable Multi-Vitamin & Mineral Supplement Grape Flavor (flavor difference), Children's Chewable Multi-Vitamin & Mineral Supplement (flavor difference).
Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).
Who makes it?
The label names Natural Organics Laboratories, Inc. makers of Nature's Plus (manufacturer), Amityville, New York. All Natures Plus Source of Life Animal Parade products.