Carlson Kid's Chewable Vitamins & Minerals Blue Raspberry Flavor supplement bottle
Carlson

Kid's Chewable Vitamins & Minerals Blue Raspberry Flavor

What We Researched
24 active ingredients analyzed · 18 inactive ingredients decoded · 6 brand certifications checked · 1 retailer compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
81
Product Score Good
84
Brand Score Good

Product Analysis

Transparency Excellent

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Total Carbohydrates 1 g 1%
Vitamin A (as Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A Palmitate) 5000 IU 100%
Vitamin C (as Calcium Ascorbate) 120 mg 200%
Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) 600 IU 150%
Vitamin E (as D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate) 60 IU 200%
Vitamin K1 80 mcg 100%
Thiamine (as Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B1) 1.5 mg 100%
Riboflavin (as Vitamin B2) 1.7 mg 100%
Niacin (as Niacinamide) 5 mg 25%
Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 2 mg 100%
Folate (as Folic Acid) 300 mcg 75%
Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 6 mcg 100%
Biotin 150 mcg 50%
Pantothenic Acid (as D-Calcium Pantothenate) 10 mg 100%
Calcium (as Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium Citrate, Calcium D-Pantothenate, Dicalcium Phosphate) 57 mg 6%
Iron (as Iron Glycinate Chelate) 9 mg 50%
Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) 75 mcg 50%
Magnesium (as Magnesium Oxide) 25 mg 6%
Zinc (as Zinc Oxide) 7.5 mg 50%
Selenium (as Selenomethionine) 35 mcg 50%
Copper (as Copper Gluconate) 1 mg 50%
Manganese (as Manganese Sulfate) 1 mg 50%
Chromium (as Chromium Nicotinate) 60 mcg 50%
Lemon Bioflavonoid Complex 10 mg
Bioavailability Good

Absorption Rating

  • Total Carbohydrates Fair
  • Vitamin A (as Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A Palmitate) Fair
  • Vitamin C (as Calcium Ascorbate) Good
  • Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) Good
  • Vitamin E (as D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate) Good
  • Vitamin K1 Fair
  • Thiamine (as Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B1) Fair
  • Riboflavin (as Vitamin B2) Good
  • Niacin (as Niacinamide) Good
  • Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) Fair
  • Folate (as Folic Acid) Fair
  • Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) Fair
  • Biotin Good
  • Pantothenic Acid (as D-Calcium Pantothenate) Good
  • Calcium (as Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium Citrate, Calcium D-Pantothenate, Dicalcium Phosphate) Fair
  • Iron (as Iron Glycinate Chelate) Fair
  • Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) Good
  • Magnesium (as Magnesium Oxide) Poor
  • Zinc (as Zinc Oxide) Poor
  • Selenium (as Selenomethionine) Good
  • Copper (as Copper Gluconate) Good
  • Manganese (as Manganese Sulfate) Good
  • Chromium (as Chromium Nicotinate) Good
  • Lemon Bioflavonoid Complex Fair
Other Ingredients Excellent

Fillers & Additives

  • Fructose
  • Xylitol
  • Microcrystalline Cellulose
  • Stearic Acid
  • Magnesium Stearate
  • Dicalcium Phosphate
  • Food Glaze
  • Potassium Bitartrate
  • Maltodextrin
  • Citric Acid
  • Blue Raspberry flavor
  • Hydroxypropylcellulose
  • Ethylcellulose
  • Blueberry powder
  • Mannitol
  • Spinach Powder
  • Apple powder
  • Carrot powder
Efficacy Fair

Dosage Analysis

  • Vitamin A (as Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A Palmitate) 5000 IU Under-dosed
  • Vitamin C (as Calcium Ascorbate) 120 mg Effective
  • Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) 600 IU Effective
  • Vitamin E (as D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate) 60 IU Effective
  • Vitamin K1 80 mcg Under-dosed
  • Thiamine (as Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B1) 1.5 mg Effective
  • Riboflavin (as Vitamin B2) 1.7 mg Effective
  • Niacin (as Niacinamide) 5 mg Under-dosed
  • Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 2 mg Effective
  • Folate (as Folic Acid) 300 mcg Under-dosed
  • Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 6 mcg Effective
  • Biotin 150 mcg Effective
  • Pantothenic Acid (as D-Calcium Pantothenate) 10 mg Effective
  • Calcium (as Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium Citrate, Calcium D-Pantothenate, Dicalcium Phosphate) 57 mg Under-dosed
  • Iron (as Iron Glycinate Chelate) 9 mg Effective
  • Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) 75 mcg Under-dosed
  • Magnesium (as Magnesium Oxide) 25 mg Under-dosed
  • Zinc (as Zinc Oxide) 7.5 mg Under-dosed
  • Selenium (as Selenomethionine) 35 mcg Under-dosed
  • Copper (as Copper Gluconate) 1 mg Effective
  • Manganese (as Manganese Sulfate) 1 mg Under-dosed
  • Chromium (as Chromium Nicotinate) 60 mcg Effective

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Total Carbohydrates 1 g 1%
Vitamin A (as Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A Palmitate) 5000 IU 100%
Vitamin C (as Calcium Ascorbate) 120 mg 200%
Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) 600 IU 150%
Vitamin E (as D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate) 60 IU 200%
Vitamin K1 80 mcg 100%
Thiamine (as Thiamine Mononitrate, Vitamin B1) 1.5 mg 100%
Riboflavin (as Vitamin B2) 1.7 mg 100%
Niacin (as Niacinamide) 5 mg 25%
Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 2 mg 100%
Folate (as Folic Acid) 300 mcg 75%
Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 6 mcg 100%
Biotin 150 mcg 50%
Pantothenic Acid (as D-Calcium Pantothenate) 10 mg 100%
Calcium (as Calcium Ascorbate, Calcium Citrate, Calcium D-Pantothenate, Dicalcium Phosphate) 57 mg 6%
Iron (as Iron Glycinate Chelate) 9 mg 50%
Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) 75 mcg 50%
Magnesium (as Magnesium Oxide) 25 mg 6%
Zinc (as Zinc Oxide) 7.5 mg 50%
Selenium (as Selenomethionine) 35 mcg 50%
Copper (as Copper Gluconate) 1 mg 50%
Manganese (as Manganese Sulfate) 1 mg 50%
Chromium (as Chromium Nicotinate) 60 mcg 50%
Lemon Bioflavonoid Complex 10 mg

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Fructose Generally_safe

It is used as a sweetener.

Xylitol Safe

Provides sweetness with reduced calorie content. Does not promote tooth decay.

Microcrystalline Cellulose Safe

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

Stearic Acid Safe

Helps ingredients flow smoothly through manufacturing equipment.

Magnesium Stearate Safe

Prevents ingredients from sticking to manufacturing equipment during tableting.

Dicalcium Phosphate Safe

Serves as both a filler and a supplemental source of calcium and phosphorus.

Food Glaze Generally_safe

It is used to improve the appearance and protect the supplement.

Potassium Bitartrate Unknown
Maltodextrin Generally_safe

Helps carry and stabilize active ingredients. Provides bulk.

Citric Acid Safe

Adds tartness and acts as a natural preservative. Also aids in ingredient stability.

Blue Raspberry flavor Unknown
Hydroxypropylcellulose Generally_safe

It is added to bind ingredients together and provide a smooth coating.

Ethylcellulose Generally_safe

It is used as a coating to control the release of supplement ingredients.

Blueberry powder Unknown
Mannitol Generally_safe

It is used as a sweetener, filler, and flow agent.

Spinach Powder Safe

It is used as a natural filler and source of nutrients.

Apple powder Unknown
Carrot powder Unknown

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Brand Trust Report
Carlson

Founded 1965 · Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States · 378 products · carlsonlabs.com/

Certifications

6 certifications
Consumerlab Verified Source
Labdoor Verified Source
Non Gmo Project Verified Source
Fda Gmp Inspections Verified Source
Usda Organic Verified Source
Vegan Certified Verified Source

Transparency

3 claims
Third Party Testing Claim — Verified Source
Testing Lab Disclosure — Claimed Source

Violation History

4 incidents
Prop 65 Lead and lead compounds2024-02-05Source
Lawsuit Aloe Vera Gel products contained no detectable amount of aloe vera.2017Source
Prop 65 Retinol/Retinyl Esters2014-04-25Source
Lawsuit Patent infringement and unfair competition regarding the flavoring of gelatin capsules.2007Source
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Carlson Kid's Chewable Vitamins & Minerals Blue Raspberry Flavor a good supplement?

Carlson Kid's Chewable Vitamins & Minerals Blue Raspberry Flavor received a product quality score of 81/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, indicating strong overall quality. The product contains 24 active ingredients Of the 18 inactive ingredients, 7 are rated safe and 0 are flagged for review. The manufacturer, Carlson, holds a brand trust score of 84/100 with 6 verified certifications including Consumerlab, Labdoor, Non Gmo Project, Fda Gmp Inspections.

What are the ingredients in Carlson Kid's Chewable Vitamins & Minerals Blue Raspberry Flavor?

Carlson Kid's Chewable Vitamins & Minerals Blue Raspberry Flavor contains 24 active ingredients: Total Carbohydrates (1 g), Vitamin A (as Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A Palmitate) (5000 IU), Vitamin C (as Calcium Ascorbate) (120 mg), Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) (600 IU), Vitamin E (as D-Alpha-Tocopheryl Succinate) (60 IU), Vitamin K1 (80 mcg), and 18 more. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

Is Carlson Kid's Chewable Vitamins & Minerals Blue Raspberry Flavor safe to take?

Carlson Kid's Chewable Vitamins & Minerals Blue Raspberry Flavor has been analyzed for ingredient safety across all its components. Always consult your healthcare provider before starting any new supplement, especially if you take medications or have underlying health conditions.

Is Carlson a trustworthy supplement brand?

Carlson receives a brand trust score of 84/100 based on GoodSupp's independent analysis of certifications, regulatory history, and transparency practices. Founded in 1965 and headquartered in Arlington Heights, Illinois, United States, the company offers 378 products in their lineup. They hold 6 verified certifications including Consumerlab, Labdoor, Non Gmo Project, Fda Gmp Inspections. Third-party certifications are independently verified and indicate the brand meets specific quality, purity, and manufacturing standards. Note: Carlson has 4 historical regulatory incidents on record, which are factored into the trust score.

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