Swanson Activated B-Complex
vs
NOW Foods Vitamin B-50
Supplement Comparison

  • Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin): Swanson Activated B-Complex has 5.0× more
  • Vitamin B9 (Folate): NOW Foods Vitamin B-50 has 70% more
  • Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine): NOW Foods Vitamin B-50 has 2.0× more
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    • Side-by-side charts with label nutrient amounts, per serving
    • Nutrient forms as listed on the label
    • 19 nutrients compared
Bar chart: per-serving label amounts and listed forms for Swanson Activated B-Complex vs NOW Foods Vitamin B-50.

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Frequently asked questions

Which active ingredients does Swanson Activated B-Complex have?

  • Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) appears as Riboflavin 5-Phosphate Sodium
  • Vitamin B3 (Niacin) appears as Inositol Hexanicotinate
  • Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) appears as Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate
  • Vitamin B9 (Folate) appears as L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate
  • Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin) appears as Methylcobalamin
  • Vitamin B7 (Biotin)

Which active ingredients does NOW Foods Vitamin B-50 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)
  • Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) appears as Calcium Pantothenate
  • Choline appears as Choline Bitartrate
  • PABA
  • Inositol

Which categories do Swanson Activated B-Complex and NOW Foods Vitamin B-50 belong to?

  • Single Vitamin
  • B-Complex Formula

What health concerns do Swanson Activated B-Complex and NOW Foods Vitamin B-50 address?

  • Brain, Focus & Cognitive Function
  • Energy & Metabolism
  • General Health
  • Neurological Support

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

  • Swanson Activated B-Complex has the highest total amount of Vitamin B12 (Cobalamin): 250 mcg per serving

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

  • NOW Foods Vitamin B-50 has the highest total amount of Vitamin B9 (Folate): 680 mcg DFE per serving

Which product has a higher amount of Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) per serving?

  • NOW Foods Vitamin B-50 has the highest total amount of Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine): 50 mg per serving

How do the serving sizes compare between the two supplements?

  • Serving size:
    • Swanson Activated B-Complex: 1 capsule
    • NOW Foods Vitamin B-50: 1 tablet
  • Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
    • This supplement has 25 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 50 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 25 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 400 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 250 mcg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 2.4 mcg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 2.4 mcg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: Not established
  • Vitamin B7 (Biotin)
    • This supplement has 25 mcg
    • Adequate Intake in men: 30 mcg
    • Adequate Intake in women: 30 mcg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: Not established
  • Vitamin B1 (Thiamin)
    • This supplement has 50 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 50 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 50 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 50 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 680 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 50 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 4, 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