Country Life Dolphin Pals Multivitamin & Mineral supplement bottle
Country Life

Dolphin Pals Multivitamin & Mineral

What We Researched
28 active ingredients analyzed · 10 inactive ingredients decoded · 9 brand certifications checked · 1 retailer compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
71
Product Score Fair
81
Brand Score Good

Product Analysis

Transparency Excellent

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Total Carbohydrates 7 g 2%
Vitamin A (as mixed Carotenoids, Retinyl Palmitate) 1106 IU 22%
Vitamin C (as Calcium Ascorbate) 35 mg 58%
Vitamin D (as Ergocalciferol) 176 IU 44%
Vitamin E (as D-Alpha-Tocopherol Succinate) 4.4 IU 15%
Thiamine (as Thiamine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B1) 0.3 mg 20%
Riboflavin 0.35 mg 21%
Niacin (as Chromium Polynicotinate, Niacinamide) 4.2 mg 21%
Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 0.3 mg 15%
Folic Acid 88 mcg 22%
Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 1.78 mcg 30%
Biotin (as D-Biotin) 44 mcg 15%
Pantothenic Acid (as D-Calcium Pantothenate) 1.7 mg 17%
Calcium (as Calcium Ascorbate, Dicalcium Phosphate) 13 mg 1%
Phosphorus (as Dicalcium Phosphate) 7 mg 1%
Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) 44 mcg 29%
Magnesium (as Magnesium Citrate) 6.5 mg 2%
Zinc (as Zinc Citrate) 4.4 mg 29%
Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine) 17.6 mcg 25%
Copper (as Copper Citrate) 0.088 mg 4%
Manganese (as Manganese Citrate) 0.88 mg 44%
Chromium (as Chromium Polynicotinate) 44 mcg 37%
Potassium (as Potassium Citrate, Potassium Iodide) 22 mg 1%
Choline (as Choline Bitartrate) 88 mg
Inositol 44 mg
Vanadium (as Bis-Glycinato OxoVanadium) 8.8 mcg
Bioavailability Very Good

Absorption Rating

  • Total Carbohydrates Fair
  • Vitamin A (as mixed Carotenoids, Retinyl Palmitate) Good
  • Vitamin C (as Calcium Ascorbate) Good
  • Vitamin D (as Ergocalciferol) Fair
  • Vitamin E (as D-Alpha-Tocopherol Succinate) Good
  • Thiamine (as Thiamine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B1) Fair
  • Riboflavin Good
  • Niacin (as Chromium Polynicotinate, Niacinamide) Good
  • Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) Fair
  • Folic Acid Fair
  • Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) Fair
  • Biotin (as D-Biotin) Good
  • Pantothenic Acid (as D-Calcium Pantothenate) Good
  • Calcium (as Calcium Ascorbate, Dicalcium Phosphate) Fair
  • Phosphorus (as Dicalcium Phosphate) Good
  • Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) Good
  • Magnesium (as Magnesium Citrate) Good
  • Zinc (as Zinc Citrate) Good
  • Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine) Good
  • Copper (as Copper Citrate) Good
  • Manganese (as Manganese Citrate) Good
  • Chromium (as Chromium Polynicotinate) Good
  • Potassium (as Potassium Citrate, Potassium Iodide) Good
  • Choline (as Choline Bitartrate) Poor
  • Inositol Good
  • Vanadium (as Bis-Glycinato OxoVanadium) Poor
Other Ingredients Excellent

Fillers & Additives

  • Sugar
  • Tapioca Syrup
  • Pectin
  • Citric Acid
  • Fumaric Acid
  • Natural Flavors
  • black carrot juice concentrate
  • purple Berry concentrate
  • Annatto
  • Maltodextrin
Efficacy Very Poor

Dosage Analysis

  • Vitamin A (as mixed Carotenoids, Retinyl Palmitate) 1106 IU Under-dosed
  • Vitamin C (as Calcium Ascorbate) 35 mg Under-dosed
  • Vitamin D (as Ergocalciferol) 176 IU Under-dosed
  • Vitamin E (as D-Alpha-Tocopherol Succinate) 4.4 IU Under-dosed
  • Thiamine (as Thiamine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B1) 0.3 mg Under-dosed
  • Riboflavin 0.35 mg Under-dosed
  • Niacin (as Chromium Polynicotinate, Niacinamide) 4.2 mg Under-dosed
  • Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 0.3 mg Under-dosed
  • Folic Acid 88 mcg Under-dosed
  • Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 1.78 mcg Under-dosed
  • Biotin (as D-Biotin) 44 mcg Effective
  • Pantothenic Acid (as D-Calcium Pantothenate) 1.7 mg Under-dosed
  • Calcium (as Calcium Ascorbate, Dicalcium Phosphate) 13 mg Under-dosed
  • Phosphorus (as Dicalcium Phosphate) 7 mg Under-dosed
  • Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) 44 mcg Under-dosed
  • Magnesium (as Magnesium Citrate) 6.5 mg Under-dosed
  • Zinc (as Zinc Citrate) 4.4 mg Under-dosed
  • Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine) 17.6 mcg Under-dosed
  • Copper (as Copper Citrate) 0.088 mg Under-dosed
  • Manganese (as Manganese Citrate) 0.88 mg Under-dosed
  • Chromium (as Chromium Polynicotinate) 44 mcg Effective
  • Potassium (as Potassium Citrate, Potassium Iodide) 22 mg Under-dosed
  • Choline (as Choline Bitartrate) 88 mg Under-dosed
  • Inositol 44 mg Under-dosed

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Calories 30 {Calories}
Total Carbohydrates 7 g 2%
Vitamin A (as mixed Carotenoids, Retinyl Palmitate) 1106 IU 22%
Vitamin C (as Calcium Ascorbate) 35 mg 58%
Vitamin D (as Ergocalciferol) 176 IU 44%
Vitamin E (as D-Alpha-Tocopherol Succinate) 4.4 IU 15%
Thiamine (as Thiamine Hydrochloride, Vitamin B1) 0.3 mg 20%
Riboflavin 0.35 mg 21%
Niacin (as Chromium Polynicotinate, Niacinamide) 4.2 mg 21%
Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 0.3 mg 15%
Folic Acid 88 mcg 22%
Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) 1.78 mcg 30%
Biotin (as D-Biotin) 44 mcg 15%
Pantothenic Acid (as D-Calcium Pantothenate) 1.7 mg 17%
Calcium (as Calcium Ascorbate, Dicalcium Phosphate) 13 mg 1%
Phosphorus (as Dicalcium Phosphate) 7 mg 1%
Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) 44 mcg 29%
Magnesium (as Magnesium Citrate) 6.5 mg 2%
Zinc (as Zinc Citrate) 4.4 mg 29%
Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine) 17.6 mcg 25%
Copper (as Copper Citrate) 0.088 mg 4%
Manganese (as Manganese Citrate) 0.88 mg 44%
Chromium (as Chromium Polynicotinate) 44 mcg 37%
Sodium 10 mg 1%
Potassium (as Potassium Citrate, Potassium Iodide) 22 mg 1%
Choline (as Choline Bitartrate) 88 mg
Inositol 44 mg
Vanadium (as Bis-Glycinato OxoVanadium) 8.8 mcg

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Sugar Generally_safe

Adds sweetness to chewable or gummy supplements.

Tapioca Syrup Safe

Provides sweetness and binding in gummy supplements.

Pectin Safe

Forms the base of gummy supplements as a vegan gelatin alternative.

Citric Acid Safe

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

Fumaric Acid Generally_safe

It is used as an acidity regulator or flavoring agent.

Natural Flavors Safe

Improves taste of chewable, gummy, or liquid supplements.

black carrot juice concentrate Unknown
purple Berry concentrate Unknown
Annatto Safe

Provides natural color to supplements.

Maltodextrin Generally_safe

Helps carry and stabilize active ingredients. Provides bulk.

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Brand Trust Report
Country Life

Founded 1971 · Hauppauge, New York, USA · 200 products · countrylifevitamins.com

Certifications

9 certifications
B Corp Certified Verified Source
Consumerlab Verified Source
Gluten Free Gfco Verified Source
Labdoor Verified Source
Non Gmo Project Verified Source
Usda Organic Verified Source
Fda Gmp Inspections Verified Source
Nsf Gmp Verified Source
Vegan Certified Verified Source

Transparency

3 claims
Third Party Testing Claim — Claimed Source
In House Testing — Verified Source

Violation History

1 incident
Prop 65 Lead2011-09-26Source
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Country Life Dolphin Pals Multivitamin & Mineral a good supplement?

Country Life Dolphin Pals Multivitamin & Mineral received a product quality score of 71/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, suggesting some areas that could be improved. The product contains 28 active ingredients with 30 servings per container. Of the 10 inactive ingredients, 5 are rated safe and 0 are flagged for review. The manufacturer, Country Life, holds a brand trust score of 81/100 with 9 verified certifications including B Corp Certified, Consumerlab, Gluten Free Gfco, Labdoor.

What are the ingredients in Country Life Dolphin Pals Multivitamin & Mineral?

Country Life Dolphin Pals Multivitamin & Mineral contains 28 active ingredients: Calories (30 {Calories}), Total Carbohydrates (7 g), Vitamin A (as mixed Carotenoids, Retinyl Palmitate) (1106 IU), Vitamin C (as Calcium Ascorbate) (35 mg), Vitamin D (as Ergocalciferol) (176 IU), Vitamin E (as D-Alpha-Tocopherol Succinate) (4.4 IU), and 22 more. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

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Country Life receives a brand trust score of 81/100 based on GoodSupp's independent analysis of certifications, regulatory history, and transparency practices. Founded in 1971 and headquartered in Hauppauge, New York, USA, the company offers 200 products in their lineup. They hold 9 verified certifications including B Corp Certified, Consumerlab, Gluten Free Gfco, Labdoor. Third-party certifications are independently verified and indicate the brand meets specific quality, purity, and manufacturing standards. Note: Country Life has 1 historical regulatory incident on record, which are factored into the trust score.

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