PlainVitamins

Gold

by NaturesPlus Source of Life Animal Parade · tablet or pill · 60 animal-shaped tablets

  • Off the market since February 2022 (NIH)
  • UPC 0 97467 29928 3
  • DSLD label 248762
  • Serving 2 chewable tablets
  • 60 servings

Gold by NaturesPlus Source of Life Animal Parade lists 40 ingredients, 29 with an amount per serving of 2 chewable tablets, such as 5,000 IU of vitamin A, 60 mg of vitamin C, 500 IU (12.5 mcg) of vitamin D3 and 30 IU of vitamin E; 11 sit inside a blend without their own amounts, beside 1 Nutrition Facts row (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on June 23, 2021.

What is in Gold?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 2 chewable 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).

Gold: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 248762, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Calories5 Calories
Total Carbohydrates2 gCarbohydrate in Gold against 21,979 products2 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 6 g, the median 3 g.2 g

58% of 21,979 products listing carbohydrate give more (median 3 g).

Xylitol2 gXylitol in Gold against 220 products2 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 2.5 g, the median 2 g.2 g

26% of 220 products listing xylitol give more (median 2 g).

Vitamin Aas Beta-CaroteneVitamin A (Form: as Beta Carotene)5,000 IU100%Vitamin A in Gold against 5,772 products5,000 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 2,000 IU to 5,000 IU, the median 4,000 IU.5,000 IU

Higher than 55% of 5,772 products listing vitamin A (median 4,000 IU).

Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid60 mg100%Vitamin C in Gold against 18,583 products60 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg60 mg

65% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C give more (median 100 mg).

Vitamin D3as Lichen500 IU (12.5 mcg)125%Vitamin D in Gold against 14,175 products12.5 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg12.5 mcg

53% 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)30 IU100%Vitamin E in Gold against 6,459 products30 IU per serving; the middle half of products list 15 IU to 100 IU, the median 30 IU.30 IU

44% of 6,459 products listing vitamin E give more (median 30 IU).

Vitamin K2as Menatetrenone40 mcg33%*Vitamin K in Gold against 4,607 products40 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 35 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 80 mcg.DV 120 mcg40 mcg

70% of 4,607 products listing vitamin K give more (median 80 mcg).

Thiamineas Thiamine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B1Thiamin (Form: as Thiamine HCl) (Alt. Name: Vitamin B1)1.5 mg100%Thiamin in Gold against 9,830 products1.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg1.5 mg

66% of 9,830 products listing thiamin give more (median 5 mg).

Riboflavinas Vitamin B21.7 mg100%Riboflavin in Gold against 9,824 products1.7 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.7 mg to 25 mg, the median 4 mg.DV 1.3 mg1.7 mg

64% of 9,824 products listing riboflavin give more (median 4 mg).

Niacinas NiacinamideNiacin (Form: as Niacinamide)20 mg100%Niacin in Gold against 12,413 products20 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 13.2 mg to 48 mg, the median 20 mg.DV 16 mgUL 35 mg20 mg

46% of 12,413 products listing niacin give more (median 20 mg).

Vitamin B6as Pyridoxine HydrochlorideVitamin B6 (Form: as Pyridoxine HCl)2 mg100%Vitamin B6 in Gold against 15,277 products2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg2 mg

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 mcg3%Folate in Gold against 7,022 products10 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 200 mcg to 400 mcg, the median 400 mcg.10 mcg

99% of 7,022 products listing folate give more (median 400 mcg).

Vitamin B12as MethylcobalaminVitamin B12 (Form: as Methylcobalamin)6 mcg100%Vitamin B12 in Gold against 14,425 products6 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg6 mcg

74% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 give more (median 36 mcg).

Biotin50 mcg17%Biotin in Gold against 9,447 products50 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 300 mcg, the median 200 mcg.DV 30 mcg50 mcg

73% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg).

Pantothenic Acidas Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as Calcium Pantothenate)10 mg100%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Gold against 10,060 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 50 mg, the median 12 mg.DV 5 mg10 mg

52% of 10,060 products listing pantothenic acid (vitamin B5) give more (median 12 mg).

Calciumas Calcium AminoateCalcium (Form: as Calcium Aminoate Complex)50 mg5%Calcium in Gold against 17,831 products50 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg50 mg

72% of 17,831 products listing calcium give more (median 115 mg).

Ironas Iron Aminoate Complex5 mg28%Iron in Gold against 6,910 products5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.2 mg to 18 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 18 mgUL 45 mg5 mg

46% of 6,910 products listing iron give more (median 5 mg).

Iodineas Kelp100 mcg67%Iodine in Gold against 6,382 products100 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 75 mcg to 150 mcg, the median 150 mcg.DV 150 mcgUL 1,100 mcg100 mcg

59% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg).

Magnesiumas Magnesium Aminoate Complex10 mg3%Magnesium in Gold against 14,003 products10 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 30 mg to 200 mg, the median 86 mg.UL 350 mgDV 420 mg10 mg

91% of 14,003 products listing magnesium give more (median 86 mg).

Zincas Zinc AminoateZinc (Form: as Zinc Aminoate Complex)3 mg20%Zinc in Gold against 13,186 products3 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 15 mg, the median 11 mg.DV 11 mgUL 40 mg3 mg

84% of 13,186 products listing zinc give more (median 11 mg).

Copperas Copper Aminoate Complex1 mg50%Copper in Gold against 6,468 products1 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.DV 0.9 mgUL 10 mg1 mg

40% of 6,468 products listing copper give more (median 1 mg).

Manganeseas Manganese Aminoate Complex1 mg43%*Manganese in Gold against 7,016 products1 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1 mg to 3.92 mg, the median 2 mg.DV 2.3 mgUL 11 mg1 mg

70% of 7,016 products listing manganese give more (median 2 mg).

Seleniumas Sodium Selenite35 mcg64%*Selenium in Gold against 7,658 products35 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 27 mcg to 100 mcg, the median 55 mcg.DV 55 mcgUL 400 mcg35 mcg

68% of 7,658 products listing selenium give more (median 55 mcg).

Chromiumas Chromium Picolinate60 mcg171%*Chromium in Gold against 7,825 products60 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 45 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 100 mcg.DV 35 mcg60 mcg

61% of 7,825 products listing chromium give more (median 100 mcg).

Potassiumas Potassium Aminoate Complex1 mg0%*Potassium in Gold against 11,614 products1 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 190 mg, the median 99 mg.DV 4,700 mg1 mg

99% of 11,614 products listing potassium give more (median 99 mg).

Essential Fatty Acid Complexas Flax, Spirulina, Sunflower2 mg
Alpha-Linolenic Acidin the blend, no amount given
Linoleic Acidin the blend, no amount given
Oleic Acidin the blend, no amount given
Palmitic Acidin the blend, no amount given
Enzyme Blend1.4 mg
Amylasein the blend, no amount given
Lactasein the blend, no amount given
Lipasein the blend, no amount given
Bromelainas PineappleBromelain (Form: from Pineapple)in the blend, no amount given
PapainPapain (Form: from Papaya)in the blend, no amount given
Cellulasein the blend, no amount given
Proteasein the blend, no amount given
Luteinas Marigold flower extract0.5 mgLutein in Gold against 2,493 products0.5 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 10 mg, the median 3 mg.0.5 mg

72% of 2,493 products listing lutein give more (median 3 mg).

L. acidophilus0.25 mgLactobacillus acidophilus in Gold against 309 products0.25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mg to 54 mg, the median 20 mg.0.25 mg

93% of 309 products listing lactobacillus acidophilus give more (median 20 mg).

L. plantarum0.25 mgLactobacillus plantarum in Gold against 72 products0.25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2.5 mg to 50 mg, the median 25 mg.0.25 mg

78% of 72 products listing lactobacillus plantarum give more (median 25 mg).

Streptococcus thermophilus0.25 mg
Lemon Bioflavonoid Complexas Citrus limon0.2 mgFlavonoid in Gold against 2,343 products0.2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 25 mg to 100 mg, the median 50 mg.0.2 mg

over 99% of 2,343 products listing flavonoid give more (median 50 mg).

* % Daily Value computed from the printed amount and the FDA Daily Value (21 CFR 101.9); the label prints none for that row.

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 248762 (entered June 23, 2021), 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:

  • 99% of the 7,022 products that print an amount of folate list more than its 10 mcg of folate (median 400 mcg).
  • 91% of the 14,003 products that print an amount of magnesium list more than its 10 mg of magnesium (median 86 mg).
  • 99% of the 11,614 products that print an amount of potassium list more than its 1 mg of potassium (median 99 mg).
  • 93% of the 309 products that print an amount of lactobacillus acidophilus list more than its 0.25 mg of L. acidophilus (filed by NIH under lactobacillus acidophilus) (median 20 mg).
  • 78% of the 72 products that print an amount of lactobacillus plantarum list more than its 0.25 mg of L. plantarum (filed by NIH under lactobacillus plantarum) (median 25 mg).
  • over 99% of the 2,343 products that print an amount of flavonoid list more than its 0.2 mg of lemon bioflavonoid complex (filed by NIH under flavonoid) (median 50 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?

5 products list the very same ingredients; the nearest amounts come first.

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, chew two tablets once daily.
Warnings
Designed for children of safe chewing age and older. Warning: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under 6. Keep this product our of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a physician or poison control center immediately.
Allergens and what it does not contain
Free from artificial colors, preservatives, and the common allergens yeast, wheat and soy.
Gluten free
Storage
Keep tightly closed in a cool, dry place.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 248762.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Xylitol, Natural color, Citric Acid, Guar Gum, natural Cherry flavor, Raspberry flavor, Orange flavor, Grape flavor, Stearic Acid, Magnesium Stearate, Certified Organic Gold Standard Whole Food Blend, Apple Pectin, Calcium Carbonate, Ferrous Fumarate, Magnesium Oxide, Zinc Oxide, Potassium Iodide, Choline Bitartrate, Inositol, Rose Hips, whole Brown Rice, Broccoli, Spinach, Mango, Carrot, West Indian Cherry, Papaya, Mineral Aminoates.

How many labels does Gold have?

One label is on file, entered on June 23, 2021.

  1. Label 248762 (current) Entered June 23, 2021 · off the market February 28, 2022 · 60 animal-shaped tablets · UPC 0 97467 29928 3

DSLD also links this label to: Gold (package size difference, same product), Gold (package size difference, same product), Gold (package size difference, same product), Gold (package size difference, same product), Multivitamin Gold (image difference, same product), Multivitamin Gold (package size difference, same product).

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 NaturesPlus Source of Life Animal Parade products.

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