Equate Equate Multivitamin, 250 Tablets<br>Value Size supplement bottle
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Equate Multivitamin, 250 Tablets
Value Size

What We Researched
27 active ingredients analyzed · 15 inactive ingredients decoded · 1 brand certification checked · 1 retailer compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
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Product Score Poor

Product Analysis

Transparency Excellent

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Biotin 45 mcg
Folate (Folic Acid) 400 mcg
Niacinamide 15 mg
Pantothenic Acid (Calcium d-Pantothenate) 10 mg
Vitamin A (Vitamin A Acetate) 300 mcg RAE (1000 IU)
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Mononitrate) 2.25 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 3.2 mg
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 5 mg
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) 20 mcg
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) 90 mg
Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol) 15 mcg (600 IU)
Vitamin E (di-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) 22.5 mg AT (50 IU)
Vitamin K1 25 mcg
Calcium (Calcium Carbonate) 200 mg
Chromium (Chromium Chlorde) 35 mcg
Copper (Cupric Sulfate) 1 mg
lodine (Potassium lodide) 150 mcg
Iron (Ferrous Fumarate) 10 mg
Magnesium (Magnesium Oxide) 50 mg
Manganese (Manganese Sulfate) 5 mg
Molybdenum (Sodium Molybdate) 45 mcg
Selenium (Sodium Selenate) 55 mcg
Zinc (Zinc Oxide) 7.5 mg
Beta-Carotene 1800 mcg (3000 IU)
Lutein (Marigold flower (Tageteserecta)) 500 mcg
Lycopene 600 mcg
Potassium (Potassium Chloride) 80 mg
Bioavailability Good

Absorption Rating

  • Biotin Good
  • Folate (Folic Acid) Fair
  • Niacinamide Good
  • Pantothenic Acid (Calcium d-Pantothenate) Good
  • Vitamin A (Vitamin A Acetate) Good
  • Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Mononitrate) Fair
  • Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) Good
  • Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) Fair
  • Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) Fair
  • Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) Fair
  • Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol) Good
  • Vitamin E (di-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) Fair
  • Vitamin K1 Fair
  • Calcium (Calcium Carbonate) Fair
  • Chromium (Chromium Chlorde) Fair
  • Copper (Cupric Sulfate) Fair
  • lodine (Potassium lodide) Good
  • Iron (Ferrous Fumarate) Fair
  • Magnesium (Magnesium Oxide) Poor
  • Manganese (Manganese Sulfate) Good
  • Molybdenum (Sodium Molybdate) Good
  • Selenium (Sodium Selenate) Fair
  • Zinc (Zinc Oxide) Poor
  • Beta-Carotene Fair
  • Lutein (Marigold flower (Tageteserecta)) Good
  • Lycopene Good
  • Potassium (Potassium Chloride) Good
Other Ingredients Very Poor

Fillers & Additives

  • Cellulose
  • Copovidone
  • Croscarmellose Sodium
  • Fd&c blue no. 2 High
  • Fd&c red no. 40 aluminum lake High
  • Fd&c yellow no. 6 aluminum lake High
  • Hypromellose
  • Magnesium Stearate
  • Maltodextrin
  • Medium Chain Triglycerides
  • Polydextrose
  • Silicon Dioxide
  • Stearic Acid
  • Talc High
  • Titanium Dioxide High
Efficacy Good

Dosage Analysis

  • Biotin 45 mcg Effective
  • Folate (Folic Acid) 400 mcg Effective
  • Niacinamide 15 mg Effective
  • Pantothenic Acid (Calcium d-Pantothenate) 10 mg Effective
  • Vitamin A (Vitamin A Acetate) 300 mcg RAE (1000 IU) Under-dosed
  • Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Mononitrate) 2.25 mg Effective
  • Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 3.2 mg Effective
  • Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 5 mg Effective
  • Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) 20 mcg Effective
  • Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) 90 mg Effective
  • Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol) 15 mcg (600 IU) Effective
  • Vitamin E (di-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) 22.5 mg AT (50 IU) Effective
  • Vitamin K1 25 mcg Under-dosed
  • Calcium (Calcium Carbonate) 200 mg Under-dosed
  • Chromium (Chromium Chlorde) 35 mcg Effective
  • Copper (Cupric Sulfate) 1 mg Effective
  • lodine (Potassium lodide) 150 mcg Under-dosed
  • Iron (Ferrous Fumarate) 10 mg Effective
  • Magnesium (Magnesium Oxide) 50 mg Under-dosed
  • Manganese (Manganese Sulfate) 5 mg Effective
  • Molybdenum (Sodium Molybdate) 45 mcg Effective
  • Selenium (Sodium Selenate) 55 mcg Effective
  • Zinc (Zinc Oxide) 7.5 mg Under-dosed
  • Beta-Carotene 1800 mcg (3000 IU) Effective
  • Lutein (Marigold flower (Tageteserecta)) 500 mcg Under-dosed
  • Lycopene 600 mcg Under-dosed
  • Potassium (Potassium Chloride) 80 mg Under-dosed

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Biotin 45 mcg
Folate (Folic Acid) 400 mcg
Niacinamide 15 mg
Pantothenic Acid (Calcium d-Pantothenate) 10 mg
Vitamin A (Vitamin A Acetate) 300 mcg RAE (1000 IU)
Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Mononitrate) 2.25 mg
Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 3.2 mg
Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine Hydrochloride) 5 mg
Vitamin B12 (Cyanocobalamin) 20 mcg
Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) 90 mg
Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol) 15 mcg (600 IU)
Vitamin E (di-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate) 22.5 mg AT (50 IU)
Vitamin K1 25 mcg
Calcium (Calcium Carbonate) 200 mg
Chromium (Chromium Chlorde) 35 mcg
Copper (Cupric Sulfate) 1 mg
lodine (Potassium lodide) 150 mcg
Iron (Ferrous Fumarate) 10 mg
Magnesium (Magnesium Oxide) 50 mg
Manganese (Manganese Sulfate) 5 mg
Molybdenum (Sodium Molybdate) 45 mcg
Selenium (Sodium Selenate) 55 mcg
Zinc (Zinc Oxide) 7.5 mg
Beta-Carotene 1800 mcg (3000 IU)
Lutein (Marigold flower (Tageteserecta)) 500 mcg
Lycopene 600 mcg
Potassium (Potassium Chloride) 80 mg

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Cellulose Safe

Provides bulk and structure in tablets and capsules.

Copovidone Unknown
Croscarmellose Sodium Safe

Helps tablets break apart and dissolve quickly in the stomach.

Fd&c blue no. 2 Unknown
Fd&c red no. 40 aluminum lake Unknown
Fd&c yellow no. 6 aluminum lake Unknown
Hypromellose Safe

Forms vegetarian capsule shells. Dissolves easily in the stomach.

Magnesium Stearate Safe

Prevents ingredients from sticking to manufacturing equipment during tableting.

Maltodextrin Generally_safe

Helps carry and stabilize active ingredients. Provides bulk.

Medium Chain Triglycerides Safe

Enhances absorption of fat-soluble vitamins.

Polydextrose Generally_safe

It is used as a filler, to add bulk, and as a prebiotic fiber.

Silicon Dioxide Safe

Prevents clumping and ensures consistent dosing.

Stearic Acid Safe

Helps ingredients flow smoothly through manufacturing equipment.

Talc Avoid

It is used to improve powder flow and prevent clumping.

Titanium Dioxide Caution

Used as a whitening agent in tablet coatings and capsules.

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Brand Trust Report
Equate

Founded 1986 · Bentonville, AR, USA · 82 products · walmart.com/cp/equate/975619

Certifications

1 certification
Consumerlab Verified Source

Transparency

1 claim

Violation History

5 incidents
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Value Size a good supplement?

Equate Equate Multivitamin, 250 Tablets
Value Size received a product quality score of 58/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, indicating several areas of concern that consumers should review. The product contains 27 active ingredients Of the 15 inactive ingredients, 7 are rated safe and 1 are flagged for review.

What are the ingredients in Equate Equate Multivitamin, 250 Tablets
Value Size?

Equate Equate Multivitamin, 250 Tablets
Value Size contains 27 active ingredients: Biotin (45 mcg), Folate (Folic Acid) (400 mcg), Niacinamide (15 mg), Pantothenic Acid (Calcium d-Pantothenate) (10 mg), Vitamin A (Vitamin A Acetate) (300 mcg RAE (1000 IU)), Vitamin B1 (Thiamine Mononitrate) (2.25 mg), and 21 more. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

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Value Size safe to take?

Equate Equate Multivitamin, 250 Tablets
Value Size has been analyzed for ingredient safety across all its components. Of 15 inactive ingredients, 7 are rated safe. 1 ingredient is flagged for review: Titanium Dioxide. '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.

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