Equate Equate Multivitamin for Men, 225 Tablets supplement bottle
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Equate Multivitamin for Men, 225 Tablets

What We Researched
25 active ingredients analyzed · 14 inactive ingredients decoded · 1 brand certification checked · 1 retailer compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
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Product Score Good

Product Analysis

Transparency Excellent

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Vitamin A (as acetate) 300 mcg RAE / 1000 IU
Beta-Carotene 900 mcg / 1500 IU
Vitamin E (dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate) 18 mg ATE / 40 IU
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 180 mg
Folate (folic acid) 0.4 mg
Vitamin B1 (thiamine mononitrate) 4.2 mg
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) 4.6 mg
Niacinamide 16 mg
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride) 5.5 mg
Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) 21.6 mcg
Vitamin D (cholecalciferol) 20 mcg / 800 IU
Biotin 54 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (calcium d-pantothenate) 12.5 mg
Vitamin K1 (phytonadione) 25 mcg
Calcium (calcium carbonate) 300 mg
Iodine (potassium iodide) 0.15 mg
Iron (ferrous fumarate) 6 mg
Magnesium (magnesium oxide) 84 mg
Copper (cupric sulfate) 0.9 mg
Manganese (manganese sulfate) 5.5 mg
Chromium (chromic chloride hexahydrate) 35 mcg
Selenium (sodium selenate) 55 mcg
Zinc (zinc oxide) 11 mg
Lutein (Tagetes erecta petal) 1000 mcg
Lycopene 600 mcg
Bioavailability Good

Absorption Rating

  • Vitamin A (as acetate) Good
  • Beta-Carotene Fair
  • Vitamin E (dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate) Poor
  • Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) Fair
  • Folate (folic acid) Fair
  • Vitamin B1 (thiamine mononitrate) Fair
  • Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) Good
  • Niacinamide Good
  • Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride) Fair
  • Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) Fair
  • Vitamin D (cholecalciferol) Good
  • Biotin Good
  • Pantothenic Acid (calcium d-pantothenate) Good
  • Vitamin K1 (phytonadione) Fair
  • Calcium (calcium carbonate) Fair
  • Iodine (potassium iodide) Good
  • Iron (ferrous fumarate) Fair
  • Magnesium (magnesium oxide) Poor
  • Copper (cupric sulfate) Fair
  • Manganese (manganese sulfate) Good
  • Chromium (chromic chloride hexahydrate) Fair
  • Selenium (sodium selenate) Fair
  • Zinc (zinc oxide) Poor
  • Lutein (Tagetes erecta petal) Good
  • Lycopene Good
Other Ingredients Very Good

Fillers & Additives

  • Butylated hydroxytoluene
  • Calcium phosphate dibasic
  • Corn Starch
  • Croscarmellose Sodium
  • Crospovidone
  • Gelatin
  • Hypromellose
  • Magnesium Stearate
  • Maltodextrin
  • Microcrystalline Cellulose
  • Polysorbate 80 Medium
  • Purified Water
  • Silicon Dioxide
  • Triacetin
Efficacy Good

Dosage Analysis

  • Vitamin A (as acetate) 300 mcg RAE / 1000 IU Under-dosed
  • Beta-Carotene 900 mcg / 1500 IU Effective
  • Vitamin E (dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate) 18 mg ATE / 40 IU Effective
  • Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 180 mg Effective
  • Folate (folic acid) 0.4 mg Effective
  • Vitamin B1 (thiamine mononitrate) 4.2 mg Effective
  • Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) 4.6 mg Effective
  • Niacinamide 16 mg Effective
  • Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride) 5.5 mg Effective
  • Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) 21.6 mcg Effective
  • Vitamin D (cholecalciferol) 20 mcg / 800 IU Effective
  • Biotin 54 mcg Effective
  • Pantothenic Acid (calcium d-pantothenate) 12.5 mg Effective
  • Vitamin K1 (phytonadione) 25 mcg Under-dosed
  • Calcium (calcium carbonate) 300 mg Under-dosed
  • Iodine (potassium iodide) 0.15 mg Effective
  • Iron (ferrous fumarate) 6 mg Under-dosed
  • Magnesium (magnesium oxide) 84 mg Under-dosed
  • Copper (cupric sulfate) 0.9 mg Effective
  • Manganese (manganese sulfate) 5.5 mg Effective
  • Chromium (chromic chloride hexahydrate) 35 mcg Effective
  • Selenium (sodium selenate) 55 mcg Effective
  • Zinc (zinc oxide) 11 mg Effective
  • Lutein (Tagetes erecta petal) 1000 mcg Under-dosed
  • Lycopene 600 mcg Under-dosed

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Vitamin A (as acetate) 300 mcg RAE / 1000 IU
Beta-Carotene 900 mcg / 1500 IU
Vitamin E (dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate) 18 mg ATE / 40 IU
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) 180 mg
Folate (folic acid) 0.4 mg
Vitamin B1 (thiamine mononitrate) 4.2 mg
Vitamin B2 (riboflavin) 4.6 mg
Niacinamide 16 mg
Vitamin B6 (pyridoxine hydrochloride) 5.5 mg
Vitamin B12 (cyanocobalamin) 21.6 mcg
Vitamin D (cholecalciferol) 20 mcg / 800 IU
Biotin 54 mcg
Pantothenic Acid (calcium d-pantothenate) 12.5 mg
Vitamin K1 (phytonadione) 25 mcg
Calcium (calcium carbonate) 300 mg
Iodine (potassium iodide) 0.15 mg
Iron (ferrous fumarate) 6 mg
Magnesium (magnesium oxide) 84 mg
Copper (cupric sulfate) 0.9 mg
Manganese (manganese sulfate) 5.5 mg
Chromium (chromic chloride hexahydrate) 35 mcg
Selenium (sodium selenate) 55 mcg
Zinc (zinc oxide) 11 mg
Lutein (Tagetes erecta petal) 1000 mcg
Lycopene 600 mcg

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Butylated hydroxytoluene Unknown
Calcium phosphate dibasic Unknown
Corn Starch Generally_safe

It is used as a filler, binder, or thickener.

Croscarmellose Sodium Safe

Helps tablets break apart and dissolve quickly in the stomach.

Crospovidone Generally_safe

It is used as a binder to help tablets or capsules disintegrate.

Gelatin Safe

Forms the capsule shell that holds the supplement contents.

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.

Microcrystalline Cellulose Safe

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

Polysorbate 80 Caution

Helps mix oil and water-based ingredients.

Purified Water Safe

Dissolves and carries water-soluble ingredients.

Silicon Dioxide Safe

Prevents clumping and ensures consistent dosing.

Triacetin Generally_safe

It is used as a solvent or humectant.

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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
Lawsuit Equate acne products contain the carcinogen benzene.2025Source
Recall Equate Lubricant Eye Ointment2024-02-22Source
Recall First Aid Kits containing acetaminophen2022-03-02Source
Lawsuit Equate Dry Spray contained undisclosed benzene.2021Source
Lawsuit Falsely advertising 'oil-free' skincare products that contain oil.2021Source
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Equate Equate Multivitamin for Men, 225 Tablets received a product quality score of 80/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, indicating strong overall quality. The product contains 25 active ingredients Of the 14 inactive ingredients, 7 are rated safe and 1 are flagged for review.

What are the ingredients in Equate Equate Multivitamin for Men, 225 Tablets?

Equate Equate Multivitamin for Men, 225 Tablets contains 25 active ingredients: Vitamin A (as acetate) (300 mcg RAE / 1000 IU), Beta-Carotene (900 mcg / 1500 IU), Vitamin E (dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate) (18 mg ATE / 40 IU), Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) (180 mg), Folate (folic acid) (0.4 mg), Vitamin B1 (thiamine mononitrate) (4.2 mg), and 19 more. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

Is Equate Equate Multivitamin for Men, 225 Tablets safe to take?

Equate Equate Multivitamin for Men, 225 Tablets has been analyzed for ingredient safety across all its components. Of 14 inactive ingredients, 7 are rated safe. 1 ingredient is flagged for review: Polysorbate 80. '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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