NaturesPlus Animal Parade® Gold, Children's Chewable Multivitamin, Cherry, 60 Animal-Shaped Tablets supplement bottle
NaturesPlus

Animal Parade® Gold, Children's Chewable Multivitamin, Cherry, 60 Animal-Shaped Tablets

What We Researched
30 active ingredients analyzed · 6 inactive ingredients decoded · 1 retailer compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
80
Product Score Good
59
Brand Score Poor

Product Analysis

Transparency Excellent

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Xylitol 2 g
Vitamin A (as beta carotene) (5000 IU) 1500 mcg RAE 500%
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 60 mg 400%
Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol [D3, vegan]) (500 IU) 13 mcg 87%
Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl acetate) (30 IU) 20 mg 333%
Thiamin (vitamin B1) (as thiamin HCl) 1.3 mg 260%
Riboflavin (vitamin B2) 1.7 mg 340%
Niacin (as niacinamide) 20 mg NE 333%
Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl) 2 mg 400%
Folate (as calcium-L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate) (10 mcg L-methylfolate) 17 mcg DFE 11%
Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) 6 mcg 667%
Biotin 50 mcg 625%
Pantothenic Acid (as calcium pantothenate) 10 mg 500%
Calcium (as aminoate) 25 mg 4%
Iron (as aminoate, ferrous fumarate) 5 mg 71%
Iodine (as potassium iodide) 100 mcg 111%
Magnesium (as aminoate complex) 10 mg 13%
Zinc (as aminoate, gluconate) 3 mg 100%
Selenium (as sodium selenite) 35 mcg 175%
Manganese (as picolinate) 1 mg 83%
Chromium (as picolinate) 60 mcg 545%
Vitamin K (as menatetrenone) [K2]) 40 mcg
Whole Food and Healthful Fatty Acid Blend(supplying naturally occurring alpha linoleic, linoleic, oleic, palmitic fatty acids), apple§, spirulina, rose hips (Rosa canina fruit), sunflower seed oil powder, rice husk, papaya fruit, flaxseed, carrot, West Indian cherry (Malpighia glabra fruit), mango fruit, collard§, spinach§, broccoli, cauliflower§, nettle§, reishi mushroom§, apple pectin, broccoli sprout§, parsley§, tomato§, chlorella§, blueberry§, beet juice§, maitake mushroom§, shiitake mushroom§, bilberry§, kale§. 60 mg
EnzymeBlend(more than 340 units of total enzymatic activity)-Bromelain (from pineapple stem), lipase, papain, (from papaya), protease, amylase, cellulase, lactase 1.4 mg
Lutein (active carotenoid from marigold flower extract) 0.5 mg
Lactobacillus acidophilus (30 million viable cells‡) 0.25 mg
Lactobacillus plantarum (10 million viable cells‡) 0.05 mg
Lemon Bioflavonoid Complex (from Citrus limon fruit) 0.2 mg
Bioavailability Very Good

Absorption Rating

  • Xylitol Fair
  • Vitamin A (as beta carotene) (5000 IU) Fair
  • Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) Fair
  • Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol [D3, vegan]) (500 IU) Good
  • Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl acetate) (30 IU) Good
  • Thiamin (vitamin B1) (as thiamin HCl) Fair
  • Riboflavin (vitamin B2) Good
  • Niacin (as niacinamide) Good
  • Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl) Fair
  • Folate (as calcium-L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate) (10 mcg L-methylfolate) Good
  • Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) Good
  • Biotin Good
  • Pantothenic Acid (as calcium pantothenate) Good
  • Calcium (as aminoate) Good
  • Iron (as aminoate, ferrous fumarate) Fair
  • Iodine (as potassium iodide) Good
  • Magnesium (as aminoate complex) Good
  • Zinc (as aminoate, gluconate) Fair
  • Selenium (as sodium selenite) Fair
  • Manganese (as picolinate) Good
  • Chromium (as picolinate) Fair
  • Vitamin K (as menatetrenone) [K2]) Good
  • Whole Food and Healthful Fatty Acid Blend(supplying naturally occurring alpha linoleic, linoleic, oleic, palmitic fatty acids), apple§, spirulina, rose hips (Rosa canina fruit), sunflower seed oil powder, rice husk, papaya fruit, flaxseed, carrot, West Indian cherry (Malpighia glabra fruit), mango fruit, collard§, spinach§, broccoli, cauliflower§, nettle§, reishi mushroom§, apple pectin, broccoli sprout§, parsley§, tomato§, chlorella§, blueberry§, beet juice§, maitake mushroom§, shiitake mushroom§, bilberry§, kale§. Good
  • EnzymeBlend(more than 340 units of total enzymatic activity)-Bromelain (from pineapple stem), lipase, papain, (from papaya), protease, amylase, cellulase, lactase Good
  • Lutein (active carotenoid from marigold flower extract) Good
  • Lactobacillus acidophilus (30 million viable cells‡) Good
  • Lactobacillus plantarum (10 million viable cells‡) Good
  • Lemon Bioflavonoid Complex (from Citrus limon fruit) Fair
Other Ingredients Excellent

Fillers & Additives

  • Xylitol
  • Magnesium Stearate
  • Citric Acid (for Flavor)
  • Guar Gum
  • Natural Flavors
  • Natural color (beet juice) and Stearic acid
Efficacy Fair

Dosage Analysis

  • Xylitol 2 g Effective
  • Vitamin A (as beta carotene) (5000 IU) 1500 mcg RAE Effective
  • Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 60 mg Under-dosed
  • Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol [D3, vegan]) (500 IU) 13 mcg Under-dosed
  • Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl acetate) (30 IU) 20 mg Effective
  • Thiamin (vitamin B1) (as thiamin HCl) 1.3 mg Effective
  • Riboflavin (vitamin B2) 1.7 mg Effective
  • Niacin (as niacinamide) 20 mg NE Effective
  • Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl) 2 mg Effective
  • Folate (as calcium-L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate) (10 mcg L-methylfolate) 17 mcg DFE Under-dosed
  • Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) 6 mcg Effective
  • Biotin 50 mcg Effective
  • Pantothenic Acid (as calcium pantothenate) 10 mg Effective
  • Calcium (as aminoate) 25 mg Under-dosed
  • Iron (as aminoate, ferrous fumarate) 5 mg Under-dosed
  • Iodine (as potassium iodide) 100 mcg Under-dosed
  • Magnesium (as aminoate complex) 10 mg Under-dosed
  • Zinc (as aminoate, gluconate) 3 mg Under-dosed
  • Selenium (as sodium selenite) 35 mcg Under-dosed
  • Manganese (as picolinate) 1 mg Under-dosed
  • Chromium (as picolinate) 60 mcg Effective
  • Vitamin K (as menatetrenone) [K2]) 40 mcg Under-dosed
  • Whole Food and Healthful Fatty Acid Blend(supplying naturally occurring alpha linoleic, linoleic, oleic, palmitic fatty acids), apple§, spirulina, rose hips (Rosa canina fruit), sunflower seed oil powder, rice husk, papaya fruit, flaxseed, carrot, West Indian cherry (Malpighia glabra fruit), mango fruit, collard§, spinach§, broccoli, cauliflower§, nettle§, reishi mushroom§, apple pectin, broccoli sprout§, parsley§, tomato§, chlorella§, blueberry§, beet juice§, maitake mushroom§, shiitake mushroom§, bilberry§, kale§. 60 mg Under-dosed
  • EnzymeBlend(more than 340 units of total enzymatic activity)-Bromelain (from pineapple stem), lipase, papain, (from papaya), protease, amylase, cellulase, lactase 1.4 mg Under-dosed
  • Lutein (active carotenoid from marigold flower extract) 0.5 mg Under-dosed
  • Lactobacillus acidophilus (30 million viable cells‡) 0.25 mg Under-dosed
  • Lactobacillus plantarum (10 million viable cells‡) 0.05 mg Under-dosed

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Calories 10
Total Carbohydrate 3 g 2%**
Xylitol 2 g
Vitamin A (as beta carotene) (5000 IU) 1500 mcg RAE 500%
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) 60 mg 400%
Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol [D3, vegan]) (500 IU) 13 mcg 87%
Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl acetate) (30 IU) 20 mg 333%
Thiamin (vitamin B1) (as thiamin HCl) 1.3 mg 260%
Riboflavin (vitamin B2) 1.7 mg 340%
Niacin (as niacinamide) 20 mg NE 333%
Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl) 2 mg 400%
Folate (as calcium-L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate) (10 mcg L-methylfolate) 17 mcg DFE 11%
Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) 6 mcg 667%
Biotin 50 mcg 625%
Pantothenic Acid (as calcium pantothenate) 10 mg 500%
Calcium (as aminoate) 25 mg 4%
Iron (as aminoate, ferrous fumarate) 5 mg 71%
Iodine (as potassium iodide) 100 mcg 111%
Magnesium (as aminoate complex) 10 mg 13%
Zinc (as aminoate, gluconate) 3 mg 100%
Selenium (as sodium selenite) 35 mcg 175%
Manganese (as picolinate) 1 mg 83%
Chromium (as picolinate) 60 mcg 545%
Vitamin K (as menatetrenone) [K2]) 40 mcg
Whole Food and Healthful Fatty Acid Blend(supplying naturally occurring alpha linoleic, linoleic, oleic, palmitic fatty acids), apple§, spirulina, rose hips (Rosa canina fruit), sunflower seed oil powder, rice husk, papaya fruit, flaxseed, carrot, West Indian cherry (Malpighia glabra fruit), mango fruit, collard§, spinach§, broccoli, cauliflower§, nettle§, reishi mushroom§, apple pectin, broccoli sprout§, parsley§, tomato§, chlorella§, blueberry§, beet juice§, maitake mushroom§, shiitake mushroom§, bilberry§, kale§. 60 mg
EnzymeBlend(more than 340 units of total enzymatic activity)-Bromelain (from pineapple stem), lipase, papain, (from papaya), protease, amylase, cellulase, lactase 1.4 mg
Lutein (active carotenoid from marigold flower extract) 0.5 mg
Lactobacillus acidophilus (30 million viable cells‡) 0.25 mg
Lactobacillus plantarum (10 million viable cells‡) 0.05 mg
Lemon Bioflavonoid Complex (from Citrus limon fruit) 0.2 mg

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Xylitol Safe

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

Magnesium Stearate Safe

Prevents ingredients from sticking to manufacturing equipment during tableting.

Citric Acid (for Flavor) Safe

It is added to supplements to provide a tart or sour taste.

Guar Gum Safe

Thickens and provides fiber in supplement formulations.

Natural Flavors Safe

Improves taste of chewable, gummy, or liquid supplements.

Natural color (beet juice) and Stearic acid Unknown

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Brand Trust Report
NaturesPlus

Founded 1972 · Melville, New York, United States · 420 products · naturesplus.com

Transparency

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

Violation History

1 incident
Recall Keto Living Sugar Control Capsules2022-05-06Source
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NaturesPlus Animal Parade® Gold, Children's Chewable Multivitamin contains 30 active ingredients: Calories (10), Total Carbohydrate (3 g), Xylitol (2 g), Vitamin A (as beta carotene) (5000 IU) (1500 mcg RAE), Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) (60 mg), Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol [D3, vegan]) (500 IU) (13 mcg), and 24 more. Notable high-dose ingredients include Vitamin A at 500% DV, Vitamin C at 400% DV, Vitamin E at 333% DV. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

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