Swanson Multi Adults 50+
vs
California Gold Nutrition Vitamin B Complex
Supplement Comparison

  • Vitamin B9 (Folate): Swanson Multi Adults 50+ has 54% more
  • Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine): California Gold Nutrition Vitamin B Complex has 17× more
  • Vitamin B3 (Niacin): California Gold Nutrition Vitamin B Complex has 60% more
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    • Side-by-side charts with label nutrient amounts, per serving
    • Nutrient forms as listed on the label
    • 42 nutrients compared
Bar chart: per-serving label amounts and listed forms for Swanson Multi Adults 50+ vs California Gold Nutrition Vitamin B Complex.

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Frequently asked questions

Which active ingredients does Swanson Multi Adults 50+ have?

  • Vitamin A appears as Beta Carotene
  • Vitamin C appears as Ascorbic Acid
  • Vitamin D appears as Cholecalciferol (D3)
  • Vitamin E appears as d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acid Succinate
  • Vitamin K appears as Vitamin K1 Phytonadione
  • Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) appears as Thiamin Mononitrate
  • Vitamin B2 (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
  • Calcium appears as DiCalcium Phosphate
  • Phosphorus
  • Iodine
  • Zinc appears as Zinc Oxide
  • Selenium appears as Sodium Selenite
  • Copper appears as Copper Gluconate
  • Manganese appears as Manganese Sulfate
  • Chromium appears as TRAACS Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate (Albion)
  • Molybdenum
  • Potassium
  • Lutein

Which active ingredients does California Gold Nutrition Vitamin B Complex have?

  • Vitamin B1 (Thiamin) appears as Thiamin HCl
  • Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) appears as Riboflavin and Riboflavin 5-Phosphate Sodium
  • Vitamin B3 (Niacin) appears as Niacinamide
  • Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) appears as Pyridoxine HCl and Pyridoxal 5-Phosphate
  • Vitamin B9 (Folate) appears as 5-MTHF, L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate Calcium
  • Vitamin B7 (Biotin) appears as D-Biotin
  • Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) appears as D-Calcium Pantothenate

Which categories do Swanson Multi Adults 50+ and California Gold Nutrition Vitamin B Complex belong to?

  • Multivitamin
  • B-Complex Formula

What health concerns do Swanson Multi Adults 50+ and California Gold Nutrition Vitamin B Complex address?

  • General Health
  • Healthy Aging & Longevity
  • Energy & Metabolism
  • Neurological Support

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

  • Swanson Multi Adults 50+ has the highest total amount of Vitamin B9 (Folate): 630 mcg DFE per serving

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

  • California Gold Nutrition Vitamin B Complex has the highest total amount of Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine): 34 mg per serving

Which product has a higher amount of Vitamin B3 (Niacin) per serving?

  • California Gold Nutrition Vitamin B Complex has the highest total amount of Vitamin B3 (Niacin): 32 mg per serving

How do the serving sizes compare between the two supplements?

  • Serving size:
    • Swanson Multi Adults 50+: 1 tablet
    • California Gold Nutrition Vitamin B Complex: 1 capsule
  • Vitamin A
    • This supplement has 1830 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 57 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 400 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 20 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 24 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 1.5 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 24 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 26 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 32 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 34 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 410 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 B7 (Biotin)
    • This supplement has 300 mcg
    • Adequate Intake in men: 30 mcg
    • Adequate Intake in women: 30 mcg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: Not established

Last updated: February 19, 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