NOW Foods Prenatal Gels + DHA
vs
Swanson Balance B-100 Complex
Supplement Comparison

  • Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin): NOW Foods Prenatal Gels + DHA has 20% more
  • Vitamin B9 (Folate): Swanson Balance B-100 Complex has 11% more
  • Choline: Swanson Balance B-100 Complex has 10× more
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    • Side-by-side charts with label nutrient amounts, per serving
    • Nutrient forms as listed on the label
    • 55 nutrients compared
Bar chart: per-serving label amounts and listed forms for NOW Foods Prenatal Gels + DHA vs Swanson Balance B-100 Complex.

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Frequently asked questions

Which active ingredients does NOW Foods Prenatal Gels + DHA have?

  • Vitamin A appears as Beta Carotene
  • Vitamin C appears as Calcium Ascorbate
  • Vitamin D appears as Cholecalciferol (D3)
  • Vitamin E appears as d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acid Succinate
  • Vitamin K appears as Vitamin K1 Phytonadione
  • Vitamin K appears as Vitamin K2 Menaquinone Unspecified
  • Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) appears as Thiamin Mononitrate
  • Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) appears as Riboflavin
  • Vitamin B3 (Niacin) appears as Niacinamide
  • Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) appears as Pyridoxine HCl
  • Vitamin B9 (Folate) appears as L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate
  • Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) appears as Methylcobalamin
  • Vitamin B7 (Biotin) appears as D-Biotin
  • Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) appears as Calcium Pantothenate
  • Choline appears as Choline Bitartrate
  • Calcium appears as Calcium Carbonate, Citrate, Ascorbate, Pantothenate
  • Iron appears as Ferrous Bisglycinate
  • Iodine appears as Potassium Iodide
  • Magnesium appears as Magnesium Oxide and Citrate
  • Zinc appears as Zinc Bisglycinate
  • Selenium appears as Selenium Glycinate
  • Copper appears as Copper Bisglycinate
  • Manganese appears as Manganese Bisglycinate
  • Chromium appears as TRAACS Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate (Albion)
  • Molybdenum appears as Molybdenum Glycinate
  • Eicosapentaenoic Acid (EPA) appears as Natural Triglycerides (TG)
  • Docosahexaenoic Acid (DHA) appears as Natural Triglycerides (TG)
  • Lutein appears as FloraGLO Lutein from Marigold Flowers Extract
  • Lycopene
  • Inositol

Which active ingredients does Swanson Balance B-100 Complex have?

  • Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) appears as Thiamin HCl
  • Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) appears as Riboflavin
  • Vitamin B3 (Niacin) appears as Niacinamide
  • Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) appears as Pyridoxine HCl
  • Vitamin B9 (Folate) appears as Folic Acid
  • Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) appears as Cyanocobalamin
  • Vitamin B7 (Biotin) appears as D-Biotin
  • Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) appears as D-Calcium Pantothenate
  • Choline appears as Choline Bitartrate
  • PABA
  • Inositol

Which categories do NOW Foods Prenatal Gels + DHA and Swanson Balance B-100 Complex belong to?

  • Fish Oil and Omega-3
  • Multivitamin
  • Prenatal Formula
  • B-Complex Formula

What health concerns do NOW Foods Prenatal Gels + DHA and Swanson Balance B-100 Complex address?

  • Anti-Inflammatory Support
  • Brain, Focus & Cognitive Function
  • Eye Health
  • General Health
  • Heart & Cardiovascular Health
  • Pregnancy Support
  • Women's Health
  • Energy & Metabolism
  • Mood Support

Which product has a higher amount of Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) per serving?

  • NOW Foods Prenatal Gels + DHA has the highest total amount of Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin): 120 mcg per serving

Which product has a higher amount of Vitamin B9 (Folate) per serving?

  • Swanson Balance B-100 Complex has the highest total amount of Vitamin B9 (Folate): 665 mcg DFE per serving

Which product has a higher amount of Choline per serving?

  • Swanson Balance B-100 Complex has the highest total amount of Choline: 100 mg per serving

How do the serving sizes compare between the two supplements?

  • Serving size:
    • NOW Foods Prenatal Gels + DHA: 3 softgels
    • Swanson Balance B-100 Complex: 1 capsule
  • Vitamin A
    • This supplement has 750 mcg RAE
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 900 mcg RAE
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 700 mcg RAE
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 3000 mcg RAE
  • Vitamin C
    • This supplement has 120 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 90 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 75 mg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 2000 mg
  • Vitamin D
    • This supplement has 600 IU
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 600 IU
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 600 IU
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 4000 IU
  • Vitamin E
    • This supplement has 67 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 15 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 15 mg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 1000 mg
  • Vitamin K
    • This supplement has 165 mcg
    • Adequate Intake in men: 120 mcg
    • Adequate Intake in women: 90 mcg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: Not established
  • Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
    • This supplement has 5 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 1.2 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 1.1 mg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: Not established
  • Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
    • This supplement has 100 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 1.2 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 1.1 mg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: Not established
  • Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
    • This supplement has 100 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 1.3 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 1.1 mg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: Not established
  • Vitamin B3 (Niacin)
    • This supplement has 100 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 16 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 14 mg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 35 mg
  • Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine)
    • This supplement has 100 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 1.3 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 1.3 mg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 100 mg
  • Vitamin B9 (Folate)
    • This supplement has 665 mcg DFE
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 400 mcg DFE
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 400 mcg DFE
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 1000 mcg DFE
  • Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin)
    • This supplement has 100 mcg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 2.4 mcg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 2.4 mcg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: Not established

Last updated: February 2, 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