Swanson Balance B-50 Complex
vs
Jarrow Methyl Folate
Supplement Comparison

  • Vitamin B9 (Folate): Jarrow Methyl Folate has 2.3% more
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    • Side-by-side charts with label nutrient amounts, per serving
    • Nutrient forms as listed on the label
    • 20 nutrients compared
Bar chart: per-serving label amounts and listed forms for Swanson Balance B-50 Complex vs Jarrow Methyl Folate.

Frequently asked questions

Which active ingredients does Swanson Balance B-50 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 active ingredients does Jarrow Methyl Folate have?

  • Vitamin B9 (Folate) appears as Quatrefolic (6S)-5-MTHF Glucosamine Salt

Which categories do Swanson Balance B-50 Complex and Jarrow Methyl Folate belong to?

  • B-Complex Formula
  • Single Vitamin

What health concerns do Swanson Balance B-50 Complex and Jarrow Methyl Folate address?

  • Energy & Metabolism
  • Mood Support
  • Brain, Focus & Cognitive Function
  • General Health
  • Methylation Support
  • Pregnancy Support

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

  • Jarrow Methyl Folate has the highest total amount of Vitamin B9 (Folate): 680 mcg DFE per serving

How do the serving sizes compare between the two supplements?

  • Serving size:
    • Swanson Balance B-50 Complex: 1 capsule
    • Jarrow Methyl Folate: 1 capsule
  • 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 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 50 mcg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 2.4 mcg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 2.4 mcg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: Not established
  • 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

Last updated: January 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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