PlainVitamins

Prenatal

by Nature's Bounty · softgel capsule · 60 softgels

  • On the market (NIH)
  • UPC 0 74312 74436 5
  • DSLD label 240190
  • Serving 1 softgel

Prenatal by Nature's Bounty lists 22 ingredients, 22 with an amount per serving of 1 softgel, such as 1,200 mcg of vitamin A, 100 mg of vitamin C, 10 mcg (400 IU) of vitamin D and 20 mg of vitamin E, beside 1 Nutrition Facts row (calories, fat and the like). Its current label entered the NIH Dietary Supplement Label Database on November 21, 2020.

What is in Prenatal?

Each row as the label prints it, per serving of 1 softgel. 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).

Prenatal: Supplement Facts rows against the market (DSLD label 240190, January 2026 release)
IngredientAmount% DVAmong products listing it
Calories10 Calories
Total Fat0.5 g1%Fat (unspecified) in Prenatal against 11,965 products0.5 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 2.5 g, the median 1.5 g.0.5 g

86% of 11,965 products listing fat (unspecified) give more (median 1.5 g).

Vitamin Aas Beta-CaroteneVitamin A (Form: as Beta-Carotene)1,200 mcg92%
Vitamin Cas Ascorbic Acid100 mg83%Vitamin C in Prenatal against 18,583 products100 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 60 mg to 270 mg, the median 100 mg.DV 90 mgUL 2,000 mg100 mg

50% of 18,583 products listing vitamin C give more (median 100 mg).

Vitamin Das Cholecalciferol, Vitamin D3Vitamin D (Form: as D3 (Alt. Name: Cholecalciferol)) Note: 400 IU10 mcg (400 IU)67%Vitamin D in Prenatal against 14,175 products10 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 10 mcg to 25 mcg, the median 15 mcg.DV 20 mcgUL 100 mcg10 mcg

57% of 14,175 products listing vitamin D give more (median 15 mcg).

Vitamin Eas D-Alpha-Tocopherol20 mg105%
Thiamineas Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B1Thiamin (Form: as Thiamin Mononitrate) (Alt. Name: Vitamin B-1)1.8 mg129%Thiamin in Prenatal against 9,830 products1.8 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.5 mg to 25 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 1.2 mg1.8 mg

64% of 9,830 products listing thiamin give more (median 5 mg).

Riboflavinas Vitamin B21.7 mg106%Riboflavin in Prenatal 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 mg111%Niacin in Prenatal 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 B-6 (Form: as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)2.6 mg130%Vitamin B6 in Prenatal against 15,277 products2.6 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 2 mg to 20 mg, the median 6 mg.DV 1.7 mgUL 100 mg2.6 mg

66% of 15,277 products listing vitamin B6 give more (median 6 mg).

Folate1,333 mcg DFE222%
Folic Acid800 mcg
Vitamin B12as CyanocobalaminVitamin B-12 (Form: as Cyanocobalamin)8 mcg286%Vitamin B12 in Prenatal against 14,425 products8 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 6 mcg to 200 mcg, the median 36 mcg.DV 2.4 mcg8 mcg

71% of 14,425 products listing vitamin B12 give more (median 36 mcg).

Biotinas D-BiotinBiotin (Form: as D-Biotin)100 mcg286%Biotin in Prenatal against 9,447 products100 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mcg to 300 mcg, the median 200 mcg.DV 30 mcg100 mcg

61% of 9,447 products listing biotin give more (median 200 mcg).

Pantothenic Acidas D-Calcium PantothenatePantothenic Acid (Form: as D-Calcium Pantothenate)10 mg143%Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) in Prenatal 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 CarbonateCalcium (Form: as Calcium Carbonate)175 mg13%Calcium in Prenatal against 17,831 products175 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 50 mg to 252 mg, the median 115 mg.DV 1,300 mgUL 2,500 mg175 mg

Higher than 62% of 17,831 products listing calcium (median 115 mg).

Ironas Ferrous FumarateIron (Form: as Ferrous Fumarate)28 mg104%Iron in Prenatal against 6,910 products28 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 1.2 mg to 18 mg, the median 5 mg.DV 18 mgUL 45 mg28 mg

Higher than 92% of 6,910 products listing iron (median 5 mg).

Iodineas Potassium IodideIodine (Form: as Potassium Iodide)150 mcg52%Iodine in Prenatal against 6,382 products150 mcg per serving; the middle half of products list 75 mcg to 150 mcg, the median 150 mcg.DV 150 mcgUL 1,100 mcg150 mcg

15% of 6,382 products listing iodine give more (median 150 mcg).

Zincas Zinc OxideZinc (Form: as Zinc Oxide)25 mg192%Zinc in Prenatal against 13,186 products25 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 5 mg to 15 mg, the median 11 mg.DV 11 mgUL 40 mg25 mg

Higher than 85% of 13,186 products listing zinc (median 11 mg).

Copperas Copper SulfateCopper (Form: as Copper Sulfate)2 mg154%Copper in Prenatal against 6,468 products2 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 0.5 mg to 2 mg, the median 1 mg.DV 0.9 mgUL 10 mg2 mg

Higher than 66% of 6,468 products listing copper (median 1 mg).

Fish Oil concentrateFish Oil concentrate Note: provides465 mgFish Oil in Prenatal against 1,990 products0.465 g per serving; the middle half of products list 1 g to 2 g, the median 1.2 g.0.465 g

89% of 1,990 products listing fish oil give more (median 1.2 g).

Omega-3 Fatty AcidsOmega-3 Fatty Acids (Form: as Natural Triglycerides) Note: comprising of279 mgOmega-3 in Prenatal against 2,714 products279 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 230 mg to 1,000 mg, the median 500 mg.279 mg

70% of 2,714 products listing omega-3 give more (median 500 mg).

Eicosapentaenoic Acid27 mgEPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) in Prenatal against 3,134 products27 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 120 mg to 590 mg, the median 300 mg.27 mg

95% of 3,134 products listing EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) give more (median 300 mg).

Docosahexaenoic Acid200 mgDHA in Prenatal against 3,627 products200 mg per serving; the middle half of products list 104 mg to 400 mg, the median 232 mg.200 mg

54% of 3,627 products listing DHA give more (median 232 mg).

Other Fatty Acidsno amount given

Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database, label 240190 (entered November 21, 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:

  • Its 28 mg of iron is higher than 92% of the 6,910 iron products that print an amount; 459 list more.
  • 95% of the 3,134 products that print an amount of EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) list more than its 27 mg of EPA (eicosapentaenoic acid) (median 300 mg).

The NIH database records one serving a day from the label's directions; its % Daily Values are for pregnant and lactating. 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?

The products whose ingredient lists overlap most with Prenatal's, rare ingredients counting for more.

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: For adult women, take one (1) softgel daily, preferably with a meal.
Warnings
Contains soy and fish (anchovy, sardine) ingredients.
Warning: Accidental overdose of iron-containing products is a leading cause of fatal poisoning in children under six. Keep this product out of reach of children. In case of accidental overdose, call a doctor or Poison Control Center immediately.
Warning: If you are pregnant, nursing, taking any medications, including blood thinners, planning any medical or surgical procedure or have any medical condition, consult your doctor before use.
Discontinue use and consult your doctor if any adverse reactions occur.
Do not use if seal under cap is broken or missing.
Allergens and what it does not contain
No artificial flavor, no artificial sweetener, no preservatives, no sugar, no starch, no milk, no lactose, no gluten, no wheat, no yeast, no shellfish. Sodium free.
Storage
Store at room temperature.

Source: label statements in DSLD label 240190.

What else is on the label?

Other ingredients: Gelatin, Vegetable Glycerin, Contains Less Than 2% of.

How many labels does Prenatal have?

5 labels are on file under this name since December 23, 2011: other sizes, label designs and reformulations. The current one leads this page.

  1. Label 240190 (current) Entered November 21, 2020 · on the market · 60 softgels · UPC 0 74312 74436 5
  2. Label 71579 Entered March 24, 2017 · on the market · 60 softgels · UPC 0 74312 30292 3
  3. Label 62063 Entered June 24, 2016 · off the market February 24, 2017 · 60 softgels · UPC 0 74312 30292 3
  4. Label 17152 Entered January 25, 2013 · on the market · 100 tablets · UPC 0 74312 03700 9
  5. Label 4134 Entered December 23, 2011 · off the market January 1, 2012 · 100 tablets · UPC 0 74312 03700 9

Source: DSLD label entry and market events, version 9.4.0 (labels entered through September 25, 2025).

Who makes it?

The label names Nature's Bounty, Inc. (manufacturer), Bohemia, NY. All Nature's Bounty products.

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