NOW Foods Calcium & Magnesium
vs
Metagenics Bone Builder Plus
Supplement Comparison

  • Vitamin D: Metagenics Bone Builder Plus has 5.0× more
  • Calcium: NOW Foods Calcium & Magnesium has 59% more
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    • Side-by-side charts with label nutrient amounts, per serving
    • Nutrient forms as listed on the label
    • 10 nutrients compared
Bar chart: per-serving label amounts and listed forms for NOW Foods Calcium & Magnesium vs Metagenics Bone Builder Plus.

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Frequently asked questions

Which active ingredients does NOW Foods Calcium & Magnesium have?

  • Vitamin D appears as Cholecalciferol (D3)
  • Calcium appears as Calcium Carbonate and Citrate
  • Magnesium appears as Magnesium Oxide and Citrate
  • Zinc appears as Zinc Oxide

Which active ingredients does Metagenics Bone Builder Plus have?

  • Vitamin D appears as Cholecalciferol (D3)
  • Calcium appears as Calcium from Microcrystalline Hydroxyapatite (bovine)
  • Phosphorus appears as Phosphorus as Microcrystalline Hydroxyapatite
  • Microcrystalline Hydroxyapatite Concentrate (MCHC)

Which categories do NOW Foods Calcium & Magnesium and Metagenics Bone Builder Plus belong to?

  • Mineral Complex
  • Single Mineral
  • Joint Formula

What health concerns do NOW Foods Calcium & Magnesium and Metagenics Bone Builder Plus address?

  • General Health
  • Heart & Cardiovascular Health
  • Joint & Bone Health

Which product has a higher amount of Vitamin D per serving?

  • Metagenics Bone Builder Plus has the highest total amount of Vitamin D: 2000 IU per serving

Which product has a higher amount of Calcium per serving?

  • NOW Foods Calcium & Magnesium has the highest total amount of Calcium: 667 mg per serving

How do the serving sizes compare between the two supplements?

  • Serving size:
    • NOW Foods Calcium & Magnesium: 2 softgels
    • Metagenics Bone Builder Plus: 2 capsules
  • Vitamin D
    • This supplement has 400 IU
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 600 IU
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 600 IU
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 4000 IU
  • Calcium
    • This supplement has 667 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 1000 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 1000 mg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 2500 mg
  • Zinc
    • This supplement has 25 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 11 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 8 mg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 40 mg
  • Vitamin D
    • This supplement has 2000 IU
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 600 IU
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 600 IU
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 4000 IU
  • Calcium
    • This supplement has 420 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 1000 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 1000 mg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 2500 mg
  • Phosphorus
    • This supplement has 160 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 700 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 700 mg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 4000 mg

Last updated: February 15, 2026

  • Sources & Methodology: Nutrient data and forms are taken directly from Supplement Facts labels. Reviewed and standardized by the VIOscan Research Team. Learn more on the Methodology page.
  • We show the Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) when available. If no RDA exists, we show the Adequate Intake (AI). Tolerable Upper Intake Levels (UL) are used for upper limits. Unless otherwise noted, RDAs shown correspond to healthy adults aged 19–50 years and are sex-specific. Separate values exist for 51–70 years and >70 years, and pregnancy and lactation are excluded. All values come from the Dietary Reference Intakes (DRIs) published by the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine (NASEM), Food and Nutrition Board (FNB).
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  • Author: VIOscan Research Team