Thorne Calcium
vs
Metagenics Cortico-B5B6
Supplement Comparison

  • Calcium: Thorne Calcium has 5.0× more
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    • Side-by-side charts with label nutrient amounts, per serving
    • Nutrient forms as listed on the label
    • 11 nutrients compared
Bar chart: per-serving label amounts and listed forms for Thorne Calcium vs Metagenics Cortico-B5B6.

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Frequently asked questions

Which active ingredients does Thorne Calcium have?

  • Calcium appears as DiCalcium Malate

Which active ingredients does Metagenics Cortico-B5B6 have?

  • Vitamin C appears as Ascorbic Acid
  • Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine) appears as Pyridoxine HCl
  • Vitamin B5 (Pantothenic Acid) appears as D-Calcium Pantothenate
  • Calcium appears as D-Calcium Pantothenate
  • Magnesium appears as Magnesium Oxide
  • Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex

Which categories do Thorne Calcium and Metagenics Cortico-B5B6 belong to?

  • Single Mineral
  • B-Complex Formula

What health concerns do Thorne Calcium and Metagenics Cortico-B5B6 address?

  • Joint & Bone Health
  • Women's Health
  • Stress Management

Which product has a higher amount of Calcium per serving?

  • Thorne Calcium has the highest total amount of Calcium: 250 mg per serving

How do the serving sizes compare between the two supplements?

  • Serving size:
    • Thorne Calcium: 1 capsule
    • Metagenics Cortico-B5B6: 1 tablet
  • Calcium
    • This supplement has 250 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 1000 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 1000 mg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 2500 mg
  • Vitamin C
    • This supplement has 240 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 90 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 75 mg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 2000 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 B5 (Pantothenic Acid)
    • This supplement has 500 mg
    • Adequate Intake in men: 5 mg
    • Adequate Intake in women: 5 mg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: Not established
  • Calcium
    • This supplement has 50 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in men: 1000 mg
    • Recommended Dietary Allowance in women: 1000 mg
    • Tolerable Upper Intake Level: 2500 mg

Last updated: February 11, 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