NaturesPlus Animal Parade® Gold, Children's Chewable Multivitamin, Orange, 120 Animal-Shaped Tablets supplement bottle
NaturesPlus

Animal Parade® Gold, Children's Chewable Multivitamin, Orange, 120 Animal-Shaped Tablets

What We Researched
31 active ingredients analyzed · 17 inactive ingredients decoded · 3 retailers 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 thiamine HCl) 1.5 mg 300%
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 complex) 3 mg 100%
Selenium (as sodium selenite) 35 mcg 175%
Manganese (as aminoate complex) 1 mg 83%
Chromium (as picolinate) 60 mcg 545%
Vitamin K2 (as menatetrenone [K2]) 40 mcg 133%
Essential Fatty Acid Complex(alpha linoleic, linoleic, oleic, palmitic fatty acids) (from spirulina, sunflower seed oil, flax seed) 2 mg
Enzyme Blend(more than 340 units of total enzymatic activity) - Bromelain (from pineapple), papain (from papaya), amylase, lactase, lipase, cellulase, protease 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‡) 0.25 mg
Streptococcus thermophillus (10 million viable cells‡) 0.25 mg
Lemon Bioflavonoid Complex (from Citrus limon peel) 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 thiamine 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 complex) Fair
  • Selenium (as sodium selenite) Fair
  • Manganese (as aminoate complex) Good
  • Chromium (as picolinate) Fair
  • Vitamin K2 (as menatetrenone [K2]) Good
  • Essential Fatty Acid Complex(alpha linoleic, linoleic, oleic, palmitic fatty acids) (from spirulina, sunflower seed oil, flax seed) Good
  • Enzyme Blend(more than 340 units of total enzymatic activity) - Bromelain (from pineapple), papain (from papaya), amylase, lactase, lipase, cellulase, protease Good
  • Lutein (active carotenoid from marigold flower extract) Good
  • Lactobacillus acidophilus (30 million viable cells‡) Good
  • Lactobacillus plantarum (10 million viable cells‡) Good
  • Streptococcus thermophillus (10 million viable cells‡) Good
  • Lemon Bioflavonoid Complex (from Citrus limon peel) Fair
Other Ingredients Excellent

Fillers & Additives

  • Xylitol
  • Natural Flavors
  • Stearic Acid
  • Citric Acid (for Flavor)
  • Guar Gum
  • Natural color (annatto)
  • Magnesium Stearate
  • Silica
  • Rose Hips (Rosa Canina Fruit)
  • Papaya Fruit
  • Rice Bran
  • West indian cherry (malpighia glabra fruit)
  • Carrot
  • Mango fruit
  • Spinach
  • Broccoli
  • Apple pectin. mineral aminoates are whole brown rice chelates
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 thiamine HCl) 1.5 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 complex) 3 mg Under-dosed
  • Selenium (as sodium selenite) 35 mcg Under-dosed
  • Manganese (as aminoate complex) 1 mg Under-dosed
  • Chromium (as picolinate) 60 mcg Effective
  • Vitamin K2 (as menatetrenone [K2]) 40 mcg Under-dosed
  • Essential Fatty Acid Complex(alpha linoleic, linoleic, oleic, palmitic fatty acids) (from spirulina, sunflower seed oil, flax seed) 2 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‡) 0.25 mg Under-dosed
  • Streptococcus thermophillus (10 million viable cells‡) 0.25 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 thiamine HCl) 1.5 mg 300%
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 complex) 3 mg 100%
Selenium (as sodium selenite) 35 mcg 175%
Manganese (as aminoate complex) 1 mg 83%
Chromium (as picolinate) 60 mcg 545%
Vitamin K2 (as menatetrenone [K2]) 40 mcg 133%
Essential Fatty Acid Complex(alpha linoleic, linoleic, oleic, palmitic fatty acids) (from spirulina, sunflower seed oil, flax seed) 2 mg
Enzyme Blend(more than 340 units of total enzymatic activity) - Bromelain (from pineapple), papain (from papaya), amylase, lactase, lipase, cellulase, protease 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‡) 0.25 mg
Streptococcus thermophillus (10 million viable cells‡) 0.25 mg
Lemon Bioflavonoid Complex (from Citrus limon peel) 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.

Natural Flavors Safe

Improves taste of chewable, gummy, or liquid supplements.

Stearic Acid Safe

Helps ingredients flow smoothly through manufacturing equipment.

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 color (annatto) Unknown
Magnesium Stearate Safe

Prevents ingredients from sticking to manufacturing equipment during tableting.

Silica Safe

Prevents ingredients from clumping and improves powder flow.

Rose Hips (Rosa Canina Fruit) Generally_safe

It is used as a source of vitamin C and antioxidants.

Papaya Fruit Generally_safe

It is used as a source of nutrients and to add bulk to supplements.

Rice Bran Safe

Natural filler and source of fiber.

West indian cherry (malpighia glabra fruit) Unknown
Carrot Safe

It is used as a source of nutrients or color.

Mango fruit Unknown
Spinach Safe

It is used as a filler.

Broccoli Safe

It may be included as a source of nutrients or as a filler.

Apple pectin. mineral aminoates are whole brown rice chelates Unknown

Price Comparison

Price History

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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, Orange, 120 Animal-Shaped Tablets received a product quality score of 80/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, indicating strong overall quality. The product contains 31 active ingredients with 60 servings per container. Of the 17 inactive ingredients, 11 are rated safe and 0 are flagged for review. The manufacturer, NaturesPlus, holds a brand trust score of 59/100.

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NaturesPlus Animal Parade® Gold, Children's Chewable Multivitamin contains 31 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 25 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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