NaturesPlus Animal Parade® Gold, Multivitamin Liquid, Tropical Berry, 16 fl oz (480 ml) supplement bottle
NaturesPlus

Animal Parade® Gold, Multivitamin Liquid, Tropical Berry, 16 fl oz (480 ml)

What We Researched
30 active ingredients analyzed · 14 inactive ingredients decoded · 3 retailers compared · Last updated: Mar 2026
75
Product Score Fair
59
Brand Score Poor

Product Analysis

Transparency Excellent

Supplement Facts

IngredientAmount% DV
Xylitol 2 g
Vitamin A (as palmitate, beta carotene) (5000 IU) 1500 mcg RAE 500%
Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol [D3]) (500 IU) 12.5 mcg 83%
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 ng 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%
Choline (as bitartrate) 10 mg 5%
Calcium (as citrate) 50 mg 7%
Iron (as gluconate) 5 mg 71%
Iodine (as potassium iodide) 100 mcg 111%
Magnesium (as citrate complex) 10 mg 13%
Zinc (as gluconate) 3 mg 100%
Selenium (as sodium selenite) 35 mcg 175%
Manganese (as gluconate) 1 mg 83%
Chromium (as picolinate) 60 mcg 545%
Vitamin K (as menatetrenone [K2]) 40 mcg
Bioflavonoid and Whole Food Blend - Citrus limon peel (supplying flavonoids), rice protein, broccoli, mango, carrot, West Indian cherry (Malpighia glabra), papaya fruit, cauliflower sprout§, kale sprout§, broccoli sprout§, reishi mushroom§, nettle§, spinach§, collard§, apple§, rose hips (Rosa canina fruit), carrot§, parsley§, spinach§, tomato juice§, spirulina§, chlorella§, blueberry§, acerola extract§, beet juice§, maitake mushroom mycelia§, shiitake mushroom mycelia§, cordyceps mushroom mycelia§, bilberry§, broccoli§, kale§, cauliflower§ 25 mg
Inositol 10 mg
Essential and Other Healthful Fatty Acid Complex (alpha linoleic, linoleic, oleic, palmitic fatty acid) (from sunflower seed, flax, spirulina) 2 mg
Lutein (active carotenoid from marigold flower) 0.5 mg
Bioavailability Very Good

Absorption Rating

  • Xylitol Fair
  • Vitamin A (as palmitate, beta carotene) (5000 IU) Fair
  • Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol [D3]) (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
  • Choline (as bitartrate) Poor
  • Calcium (as citrate) Good
  • Iron (as gluconate) Fair
  • Iodine (as potassium iodide) Good
  • Magnesium (as citrate complex) Good
  • Zinc (as gluconate) Fair
  • Selenium (as sodium selenite) Fair
  • Manganese (as gluconate) Good
  • Chromium (as picolinate) Fair
  • Vitamin K (as menatetrenone [K2]) Good
  • Bioflavonoid and Whole Food Blend - Citrus limon peel (supplying flavonoids), rice protein, broccoli, mango, carrot, West Indian cherry (Malpighia glabra), papaya fruit, cauliflower sprout§, kale sprout§, broccoli sprout§, reishi mushroom§, nettle§, spinach§, collard§, apple§, rose hips (Rosa canina fruit), carrot§, parsley§, spinach§, tomato juice§, spirulina§, chlorella§, blueberry§, acerola extract§, beet juice§, maitake mushroom mycelia§, shiitake mushroom mycelia§, cordyceps mushroom mycelia§, bilberry§, broccoli§, kale§, cauliflower§ Fair
  • Inositol Good
  • Essential and Other Healthful Fatty Acid Complex (alpha linoleic, linoleic, oleic, palmitic fatty acid) (from sunflower seed, flax, spirulina) Good
  • Lutein (active carotenoid from marigold flower) Good
Other Ingredients Very Good

Fillers & Additives

  • Water
  • Certified organic non-GMO cane sugar
  • Vegetable Glycerin
  • Xylitol
  • Citric Acid
  • Calcium Carbonate
  • Natural Flavors
  • Ascorbic Acid
  • Malic Acid
  • Xanthan Gum
  • Natural Color (Beet Juice)
  • Magnesium Oxide
  • Sodium benzoate (preserves freshness) Medium
  • Potassium sorbate (preserves freshness)
Efficacy Fair

Dosage Analysis

  • Xylitol 2 g Effective
  • Vitamin A (as palmitate, beta carotene) (5000 IU) 1500 mcg RAE Effective
  • Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol [D3]) (500 IU) 12.5 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 ng 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
  • Choline (as bitartrate) 10 mg Under-dosed
  • Calcium (as citrate) 50 mg Under-dosed
  • Iron (as gluconate) 5 mg Under-dosed
  • Iodine (as potassium iodide) 100 mcg Under-dosed
  • Magnesium (as citrate complex) 10 mg Under-dosed
  • Zinc (as gluconate) 3 mg Under-dosed
  • Selenium (as sodium selenite) 35 mcg Under-dosed
  • Manganese (as gluconate) 1 mg Under-dosed
  • Chromium (as picolinate) 60 mcg Effective
  • Vitamin K (as menatetrenone [K2]) 40 mcg Under-dosed
  • Inositol 10 mg Under-dosed
  • Essential and Other Healthful Fatty Acid Complex (alpha linoleic, linoleic, oleic, palmitic fatty acid) (from sunflower seed, flax, spirulina) 2 mg Under-dosed
  • Lutein (active carotenoid from marigold flower) 0.5 mg Under-dosed

Supplement Facts

Ingredient Amount % Daily Value
Calories 20
Total Carbohydrate 6 g 4%**
Total Sugars 2 g
Includes 2 g Added Sugars 8%**
Xylitol 2 g
Vitamin A (as palmitate, beta carotene) (5000 IU) 1500 mcg RAE 500%
Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol [D3]) (500 IU) 12.5 mcg 83%
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 ng 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%
Choline (as bitartrate) 10 mg 5%
Calcium (as citrate) 50 mg 7%
Iron (as gluconate) 5 mg 71%
Iodine (as potassium iodide) 100 mcg 111%
Magnesium (as citrate complex) 10 mg 13%
Zinc (as gluconate) 3 mg 100%
Selenium (as sodium selenite) 35 mcg 175%
Manganese (as gluconate) 1 mg 83%
Chromium (as picolinate) 60 mcg 545%
Vitamin K (as menatetrenone [K2]) 40 mcg
Bioflavonoid and Whole Food Blend - Citrus limon peel (supplying flavonoids), rice protein, broccoli, mango, carrot, West Indian cherry (Malpighia glabra), papaya fruit, cauliflower sprout§, kale sprout§, broccoli sprout§, reishi mushroom§, nettle§, spinach§, collard§, apple§, rose hips (Rosa canina fruit), carrot§, parsley§, spinach§, tomato juice§, spirulina§, chlorella§, blueberry§, acerola extract§, beet juice§, maitake mushroom mycelia§, shiitake mushroom mycelia§, cordyceps mushroom mycelia§, bilberry§, broccoli§, kale§, cauliflower§ 25 mg
Inositol 10 mg
Essential and Other Healthful Fatty Acid Complex (alpha linoleic, linoleic, oleic, palmitic fatty acid) (from sunflower seed, flax, spirulina) 2 mg
Lutein (active carotenoid from marigold flower) 0.5 mg

Other Ingredients

Inactive ingredients used in manufacturing. All rated for safety.

Water Safe

Dissolves and carries water-soluble ingredients.

Certified organic non-GMO cane sugar Unknown
Vegetable Glycerin Safe

Helps form softgel capsule shells and acts as a humectant.

Xylitol Safe

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

Citric Acid Safe

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

Calcium Carbonate Safe

Acts as a filler and provides supplemental calcium.

Natural Flavors Safe

Improves taste of chewable, gummy, or liquid supplements.

Ascorbic Acid Safe

Prevents oxidation and provides vitamin C.

Malic Acid Safe

Adds tartness and enhances fruit flavors in gummies and chewables.

Xanthan Gum Safe

Thickens and stabilizes liquid and semi-solid supplements.

Natural Color (Beet Juice) Safe

It is used to add color to the supplement.

Magnesium Oxide Generally_safe

It is used to provide magnesium, an essential mineral.

Sodium benzoate (preserves freshness) Unknown
Potassium sorbate (preserves freshness) 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, Multivitamin Liquid, Tropical Berry, 16 fl oz (480 ml) received a product quality score of 75/100 in GoodSupp's independent analysis, suggesting some areas that could be improved. The product contains 30 active ingredients with 32 servings per container. Of the 14 inactive ingredients, 10 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, Multivitamin Liquid contains 30 active ingredients: Calories (20), Total Carbohydrate (6 g), Total Sugars (2 g), Includes 2 g Added Sugars, Xylitol (2 g), Vitamin A (as palmitate, beta carotene) (5000 IU) (1500 mcg RAE), and 24 more. Notable high-dose ingredients include Vitamin A at 500% DV, Vitamin E at 333% DV, Thiamin at 300% DV. Each ingredient's dosage, form, and safety rating is analyzed independently in GoodSupp's full product breakdown.

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