Carlson Prenatal, 120 Soft Gels supplement bottle
Carlson

Prenatal, 120 Soft Gels

What We Researched
29 active ingredients analyzed · 13 inactive ingredients decoded · 6 brand certifications checked · 2 retailers compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
89
Product Score Good
84
Brand Score Good

Product Analysis

Transparency Excellent

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Vitamin A (37% as palmitate & 63% as beta carotene) 2,400 mcg RAE 185%
Vitamin C (from calcium ascorbate) 300 mg 250%
Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol) 40 mcg 267%
Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopherol) 100.5 mg 529%
Vitamin K1 (as phylloquinone) 200 mcg 222%
Thiamin (Vitamin B-1) (from thiamin mononitrate) 6.8 mg 486%
Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) 8 mg 500%
Niacin (as niacinamide) 80 mg 444%
Vitamin B-6 (as pyridoxine HCl) 10 mg 500%
Folate (800 mcg folic acid) 1,360 mcg DFE 340%
Vitamin B-12 (as cyanocobalamin) 32 mcg 1,143%
Biotin 300 mcg 857%
Pantothenic Acid (from d-calcium pantothenate) 40 mg 571%
Calcium (from calcium carbonate & calcium ascorbate, d-calcium pantothenate & dicalcium phosphate) 100 mg 8%
Iron (from iron bisglycinate chelate) 27 mg 100%
Iodine (from potassium iodide) 150 mcg 52%
Magnesium (from magnesium oxide) 100 mg 25%
Zinc (from zinc gluconate) 15 mg 115%
Selenium (from selenomethionine) 70 mcg 100%
Copper (from copper gluconate) 2 mg 154%
Manganese (from manganese gluconate) 2 mg 77%
Chromium (from chromium nicotinate) 120 mcg 267%
Norwegian Fish Oil Concentrate 1 g
DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid)☆ 500 mg
EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)☆ 100 mg
Bioavailability Good

Absorption Rating

  • Vitamin A (37% as palmitate & 63% as beta carotene) Fair
  • Vitamin C (from calcium ascorbate) Good
  • Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol) Good
  • Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopherol) Good
  • Vitamin K1 (as phylloquinone) Fair
  • Thiamin (Vitamin B-1) (from thiamin mononitrate) Fair
  • Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) Good
  • Niacin (as niacinamide) Good
  • Vitamin B-6 (as pyridoxine HCl) Fair
  • Folate (800 mcg folic acid) Fair
  • Vitamin B-12 (as cyanocobalamin) Fair
  • Biotin Good
  • Pantothenic Acid (from d-calcium pantothenate) Good
  • Calcium (from calcium carbonate & calcium ascorbate, d-calcium pantothenate & dicalcium phosphate) Fair
  • Iron (from iron bisglycinate chelate) Fair
  • Iodine (from potassium iodide) Good
  • Magnesium (from magnesium oxide) Poor
  • Zinc (from zinc gluconate) Good
  • Selenium (from selenomethionine) Good
  • Copper (from copper gluconate) Good
  • Manganese (from manganese gluconate) Good
  • Chromium (from chromium nicotinate) Good
  • Norwegian Fish Oil Concentrate Fair
  • DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid)☆ Fair
  • EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)☆ Fair
Other Ingredients Excellent

Fillers & Additives

  • Beef Gelatin
  • Glycerin
  • Water
  • Carob
  • Beeswax
  • Soybean Oil
  • Soy Lecithin
  • Food Starch
  • Modified
  • Trisodium Citrate
  • Citric Acid
  • Silicon Dioxide
  • Medium Chain Triglyceride Oil
Efficacy Very Good

Dosage Analysis

  • Vitamin A (37% as palmitate & 63% as beta carotene) 2,400 mcg RAE Effective
  • Vitamin C (from calcium ascorbate) 300 mg Effective
  • Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol) 40 mcg Effective
  • Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopherol) 100.5 mg Effective
  • Vitamin K1 (as phylloquinone) 200 mcg Effective
  • Thiamin (Vitamin B-1) (from thiamin mononitrate) 6.8 mg Effective
  • Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) 8 mg Effective
  • Niacin (as niacinamide) 80 mg High
  • Vitamin B-6 (as pyridoxine HCl) 10 mg Effective
  • Folate (800 mcg folic acid) 1,360 mcg DFE High
  • Vitamin B-12 (as cyanocobalamin) 32 mcg Effective
  • Biotin 300 mcg Effective
  • Pantothenic Acid (from d-calcium pantothenate) 40 mg Effective
  • Calcium (from calcium carbonate & calcium ascorbate, d-calcium pantothenate & dicalcium phosphate) 100 mg Under-dosed
  • Iron (from iron bisglycinate chelate) 27 mg Effective
  • Iodine (from potassium iodide) 150 mcg Effective
  • Magnesium (from magnesium oxide) 100 mg Under-dosed
  • Zinc (from zinc gluconate) 15 mg Effective
  • Selenium (from selenomethionine) 70 mcg Effective
  • Copper (from copper gluconate) 2 mg Effective
  • Manganese (from manganese gluconate) 2 mg Effective
  • Chromium (from chromium nicotinate) 120 mcg Effective
  • Norwegian Fish Oil Concentrate 1 g High
  • DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid)☆ 500 mg Effective
  • EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)☆ 100 mg Under-dosed

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Calories 20
Total Fat 1.5 g 2%**
Total Carbohydrate <1 g <1%**
Protein <1 g
Vitamin A (37% as palmitate & 63% as beta carotene) 2,400 mcg RAE 185%
Vitamin C (from calcium ascorbate) 300 mg 250%
Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol) 40 mcg 267%
Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopherol) 100.5 mg 529%
Vitamin K1 (as phylloquinone) 200 mcg 222%
Thiamin (Vitamin B-1) (from thiamin mononitrate) 6.8 mg 486%
Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) 8 mg 500%
Niacin (as niacinamide) 80 mg 444%
Vitamin B-6 (as pyridoxine HCl) 10 mg 500%
Folate (800 mcg folic acid) 1,360 mcg DFE 340%
Vitamin B-12 (as cyanocobalamin) 32 mcg 1,143%
Biotin 300 mcg 857%
Pantothenic Acid (from d-calcium pantothenate) 40 mg 571%
Calcium (from calcium carbonate & calcium ascorbate, d-calcium pantothenate & dicalcium phosphate) 100 mg 8%
Iron (from iron bisglycinate chelate) 27 mg 100%
Iodine (from potassium iodide) 150 mcg 52%
Magnesium (from magnesium oxide) 100 mg 25%
Zinc (from zinc gluconate) 15 mg 115%
Selenium (from selenomethionine) 70 mcg 100%
Copper (from copper gluconate) 2 mg 154%
Manganese (from manganese gluconate) 2 mg 77%
Chromium (from chromium nicotinate) 120 mcg 267%
Norwegian Fish Oil Concentrate 1 g
DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid)☆ 500 mg
EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)☆ 100 mg

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Beef Gelatin Unknown
Glycerin Safe

Retains moisture and helps dissolve ingredients in softgels and liquids.

Water Safe

Dissolves and carries water-soluble ingredients.

Carob Safe

It is used as a natural colorant or flavoring agent.

Beeswax Safe

Used as a coating and to help form softgel capsules.

Soybean Oil Safe

Dissolves fat-soluble ingredients. Contains soy allergen.

Soy Lecithin Safe

Helps blend oil and water-based ingredients. Common allergen.

Food Starch Unknown
Modified Unknown
Trisodium Citrate Safe

It is used as a buffer to control pH levels.

Citric Acid Safe

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

Silicon Dioxide Safe

Prevents clumping and ensures consistent dosing.

Medium Chain Triglyceride Oil Generally_safe

It is used as a source of healthy fats.

Price Comparison

Price History

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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 Prenatal, 120 Soft Gels a good supplement?

Carlson Prenatal, 120 Soft Gels received a product quality score of 89/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, indicating strong overall quality. The product contains 29 active ingredients with 60 servings per container. Of the 13 inactive ingredients, 9 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 Prenatal, 120 Soft Gels?

Carlson Prenatal, 120 Soft Gels contains 29 active ingredients: Calories (20), Total Fat (1.5 g), Total Carbohydrate (<1 g), Protein (<1 g), Vitamin A (37% as palmitate & 63% as beta carotene) (2,400 mcg RAE), Vitamin C (from calcium ascorbate) (300 mg), and 23 more. Notable high-dose ingredients include Vitamin C at 250% DV, Vitamin D at 267% DV, Vitamin E at 529% DV. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

Is Carlson Prenatal, 120 Soft Gels safe to take?

Carlson Prenatal, 120 Soft Gels 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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