California Gold Nutrition Chewable Multi-Vitamin with Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Apple Fruit Powder for Children, Assorted Fruit, 180 Vegetarian Tablets supplement bottle
California Gold Nutrition

Chewable Multi-Vitamin with Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Apple Fruit Powder for Children, Assorted Fruit, 180 Vegetarian Tablets

What We Researched
29 active ingredients analyzed · 23 inactive ingredients decoded · 1 retailer compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
78
Product Score Fair
79
Brand Score Fair

Product Analysis

Transparency Excellent

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Vitamin A (100% as Beta Carotene) 1,500 mcg 167%
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 60 mg 67%
Vitamin D (as D3, Cholecalciferol) 10 mcg 50%
Vitamin E (as d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) 20 mg 133%
Thiamin (as Thiamine HCL) 1.5 mg 125%
Riboflavin 1.7 mg 131%
Niacin (as Niacinamide) 20 mg 125%
Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine HCL) 2 mg 118%
Folate (as Calcium-L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate) 17 mcg DFE 4%
Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin) 6 mcg 250%
Biotin 50 mcg 167%
Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium Pantothenate) 10 mg 200%
Calcium (as Calcium Aminoate Complex) 20 mg 2%
Iron (as Iron Aminoate Complex) 5 mg 28%
lodine (as Potassium lodide) 100 mcg 67%
Magnesium (as Magnesium Aminoate Complex) 10 mg 2%
Zinc (as Zinc Aminoate Complex) 3 mg 27%
Copper (as Copper Gluconate) 0.02 mg 2%
Manganese (as Manganese Aminoate Complex) 0.05 mg 2%
Apple Fruit Powder 50 mg
Pineapple Fruit Powder 50 mg
Lemon Bioflavonoid Complex (from Citrus limon) (fruit) 20 mg
Sunflower Seed Oil Powder 20 mg
PABA (Para-Aminobenzoic Acid) 400 mcg
Inositol 10 mcg
Bioavailability Very Good

Absorption Rating

  • Vitamin A (100% as Beta Carotene) Fair
  • Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) Fair
  • Vitamin D (as D3, Cholecalciferol) Good
  • Vitamin E (as d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) Good
  • Thiamin (as Thiamine HCL) Fair
  • Riboflavin Good
  • Niacin (as Niacinamide) Good
  • Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine HCL) Fair
  • Folate (as Calcium-L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate) Good
  • Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin) Good
  • Biotin Good
  • Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium Pantothenate) Good
  • Calcium (as Calcium Aminoate Complex) Good
  • Iron (as Iron Aminoate Complex) Fair
  • lodine (as Potassium lodide) Good
  • Magnesium (as Magnesium Aminoate Complex) Good
  • Zinc (as Zinc Aminoate Complex) Fair
  • Copper (as Copper Gluconate) Good
  • Manganese (as Manganese Aminoate Complex) Good
  • Apple Fruit Powder Fair
  • Pineapple Fruit Powder Fair
  • Lemon Bioflavonoid Complex (from Citrus limon) (fruit) Fair
  • Sunflower Seed Oil Powder Good
  • PABA (Para-Aminobenzoic Acid) Good
  • Inositol Good
Other Ingredients Excellent

Fillers & Additives

  • Cane Sugar
  • Fructose
  • Natural Flavors
  • Microcrystalline Cellulose
  • Vegetable Cellulose
  • Citric Acid (for Flavor)
  • Calcium Carbonate
  • Magnesium Stearate
  • Color added (grape skin extract (enocianina), beet powder, annatto extract, turmeric oleoresin)
  • Guar Gum
  • Ferrous Fumarate Low
  • Magnesium Oxide
  • Spirulina
  • Zinc Oxide
  • Rose hips (Rosa canina) (fruit)
  • Stearic Acid
  • Rice Husk
  • Papaya Fruit
  • Carrot
  • Acerola cherry (Malpighia glabra) (fruit)
  • Broccoli
  • Spinach
  • Mango fruit
Efficacy Fair

Dosage Analysis

  • Vitamin A (100% as Beta Carotene) 1,500 mcg Effective
  • Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 60 mg Under-dosed
  • Vitamin D (as D3, Cholecalciferol) 10 mcg Under-dosed
  • Vitamin E (as d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) 20 mg Effective
  • Thiamin (as Thiamine HCL) 1.5 mg Effective
  • Riboflavin 1.7 mg Effective
  • Niacin (as Niacinamide) 20 mg Effective
  • Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine HCL) 2 mg Effective
  • Folate (as Calcium-L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate) 17 mcg DFE Under-dosed
  • Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin) 6 mcg Effective
  • Biotin 50 mcg Effective
  • Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium Pantothenate) 10 mg Effective
  • Calcium (as Calcium Aminoate Complex) 20 mg Under-dosed
  • Iron (as Iron Aminoate Complex) 5 mg Under-dosed
  • lodine (as Potassium lodide) 100 mcg Under-dosed
  • Magnesium (as Magnesium Aminoate Complex) 10 mg Under-dosed
  • Zinc (as Zinc Aminoate Complex) 3 mg Under-dosed
  • Copper (as Copper Gluconate) 0.02 mg Under-dosed
  • Manganese (as Manganese Aminoate Complex) 0.05 mg Under-dosed
  • Sunflower Seed Oil Powder 20 mg Under-dosed
  • PABA (Para-Aminobenzoic Acid) 400 mcg Under-dosed
  • Inositol 10 mcg Under-dosed

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Calories 10
Total Carbohydrate 2 g 1%*
Total Sugars 2 g
Includes 2g Added Sugars 4%*
Vitamin A (100% as Beta Carotene) 1,500 mcg 167%
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) 60 mg 67%
Vitamin D (as D3, Cholecalciferol) 10 mcg 50%
Vitamin E (as d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) 20 mg 133%
Thiamin (as Thiamine HCL) 1.5 mg 125%
Riboflavin 1.7 mg 131%
Niacin (as Niacinamide) 20 mg 125%
Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine HCL) 2 mg 118%
Folate (as Calcium-L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate) 17 mcg DFE 4%
Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin) 6 mcg 250%
Biotin 50 mcg 167%
Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium Pantothenate) 10 mg 200%
Calcium (as Calcium Aminoate Complex) 20 mg 2%
Iron (as Iron Aminoate Complex) 5 mg 28%
lodine (as Potassium lodide) 100 mcg 67%
Magnesium (as Magnesium Aminoate Complex) 10 mg 2%
Zinc (as Zinc Aminoate Complex) 3 mg 27%
Copper (as Copper Gluconate) 0.02 mg 2%
Manganese (as Manganese Aminoate Complex) 0.05 mg 2%
Apple Fruit Powder 50 mg
Pineapple Fruit Powder 50 mg
Lemon Bioflavonoid Complex (from Citrus limon) (fruit) 20 mg
Sunflower Seed Oil Powder 20 mg
PABA (Para-Aminobenzoic Acid) 400 mcg
Inositol 10 mcg

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Cane Sugar Generally_safe

It is used as a sweetener.

Fructose Generally_safe

It is used as a sweetener.

Natural Flavors Safe

Improves taste of chewable, gummy, or liquid supplements.

Microcrystalline Cellulose Safe

Adds bulk to small-dose supplements to make tablets/capsules a manageable size.

Vegetable Cellulose Safe

Forms a vegetarian capsule shell alternative to gelatin.

Citric Acid (for Flavor) Safe

It is added to supplements to provide a tart or sour taste.

Calcium Carbonate Safe

Acts as a filler and provides supplemental calcium.

Magnesium Stearate Safe

Prevents ingredients from sticking to manufacturing equipment during tableting.

Color added (grape skin extract (enocianina), beet powder, annatto extract, turmeric oleoresin) Unknown
Guar Gum Safe

Thickens and provides fiber in supplement formulations.

Ferrous Fumarate Caution

It is used to supplement iron intake.

Magnesium Oxide Generally_safe

It is used to provide magnesium, an essential mineral.

Spirulina Generally_safe

It is used to impart a blue or green color.

Zinc Oxide Generally_safe

It is used as a source of zinc.

Rose hips (Rosa canina) (fruit) Unknown
Stearic Acid Safe

Helps ingredients flow smoothly through manufacturing equipment.

Rice Husk Generally_safe

It is added as a filler.

Papaya Fruit Generally_safe

It is used as a source of nutrients and to add bulk to supplements.

Carrot Safe

It is used as a source of nutrients or color.

Acerola cherry (Malpighia glabra) (fruit) Unknown
Broccoli Safe

It may be included as a source of nutrients or as a filler.

Spinach Safe

It is used as a filler.

Mango fruit Unknown

Price Comparison

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Brand Trust Report
California Gold Nutrition

Founded 2013 · Irvine, California, United States · 406 products · californiagoldnutrition.com/

Transparency

5 claims
Third Party Testing Claim — Verified Source
Coa Availability — Verified Source
Testing Lab Disclosure — Claimed
In House Testing — Verified Source

Violation History

6 incidents
Recall California Gold Nutrition Daily Prenatal Multi, Ultamins Women's Multivitamin, and Ultamins Women's 50+ Multivitamin2025-06-26Source
Fda Warning Public health warning against the purchase and consumption of unregistered food supplement: CALIFORNIA GOLD NUTRITION Baby Liquid Vitamin D3.2025-01-10Source
Fda Warning Public health warning against the purchase and consumption of unregistered food product: CALIFORNIA GOLD NUTRITION Stabilized R-Lipolic Acid.2024-04-12Source
Fda Warning Public health warning against the purchase and consumption of unregistered food product: CALIFORNIA GOLD NUTRITION Silymarin Complex.2024-04-12Source
Fda Warning Public health warning against the purchase and consumption of unregistered food supplement: CALIFORNIA GOLD NUTRITION PQQ 20mg.2024-02-01Source
Fda Warning Public health warning against the purchase and consumption of unregistered food supplement: CALIFORNIA GOLD NUTRITION DAIRY ENZYMES.2019-09-26Source
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is California Gold Nutrition Chewable Multi-Vitamin with Vitamin A, Vitamin C a good supplement?

California Gold Nutrition Chewable Multi-Vitamin with Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Apple Fruit Powder for Children, Assorted Fruit, 180 Vegetarian Tablets received a product quality score of 78/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, suggesting some areas that could be improved. The product contains 29 active ingredients with 90 servings per container. Of the 23 inactive ingredients, 11 are rated safe and 1 are flagged for review. The manufacturer, California Gold Nutrition, holds a brand trust score of 79/100.

What are the ingredients in California Gold Nutrition Chewable Multi-Vitamin with Vitamin A, Vitamin C?

California Gold Nutrition Chewable Multi-Vitamin with Vitamin A, Vitamin C contains 29 active ingredients: Calories (10), Total Carbohydrate (2 g), Total Sugars (2 g), Includes 2g Added Sugars, Vitamin A (100% as Beta Carotene) (1,500 mcg), Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) (60 mg), and 23 more. Notable high-dose ingredients include Vitamin B12 at 250% DV. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

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California Gold Nutrition Chewable Multi-Vitamin with Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E and Apple Fruit Powder for Children, Assorted Fruit, 180 Vegetarian Tablets has been analyzed for ingredient safety across all its components. Of 23 inactive ingredients, 11 are rated safe. 1 ingredient is flagged for review: Ferrous Fumarate. 'Caution' doesn't mean dangerous — it indicates the ingredient has some considerations worth being aware of, such as potential sensitivities or ongoing research. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you take medications or have underlying health conditions.

Is California Gold Nutrition a trustworthy supplement brand?

California Gold Nutrition receives a brand trust score of 79/100 based on GoodSupp's independent analysis of certifications, regulatory history, and transparency practices. Founded in 2013 and headquartered in Irvine, California, United States, the company offers 406 products in their lineup. Note: California Gold Nutrition has 6 historical regulatory incidents on record, which are factored into the trust score.

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