What is the difference between KAL Calcium Citrate 1000, 90 Tablets (333 mg per Tablet) and NOW Foods Calcium Citrate, 250 Tablets?

KAL Calcium Citrate 1000, 90 Tablets (333 mg per Tablet) contains 1 active ingredients, while NOW Foods Calcium Citrate, 250 Tablets contains 6 active ingredients. Compare serving sizes, ingredient amounts, and daily values on this page.

Which supplement has more ingredients: Calcium Citrate 1000, 90 Tablets (333 mg per Tablet) or Calcium Citrate, 250 Tablets?

NOW Foods Calcium Citrate, 250 Tablets has more active ingredients (6) compared to KAL Calcium Citrate 1000, 90 Tablets (333 mg per Tablet) (1).

KAL Calcium Citrate 1000 vs NOW Foods Calcium Citrate Plus

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KAL

Calcium Citrate 1000, 90 Tablets (333 mg per Tablet)

4.9(11,954)·

Discussion: KAL ® Calcium Citrate provides a high potency of calcium per serving. Calcium is intended to provide nutritive support for healthy bones and teeth. ActivTab ® technology guarantees tablet disintegration within 30 minutes according to USP standards.

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NOW Foods

Calcium Citrate, 250 Tablets

4.7(6,577)·

Calcium citrate is a readily digested and absorbed form of calcium, a mineral that is necessary for the maintenance of bone health. Vitamin D, magnesium, zinc, copper, and manganese have been included for their essential roles in bone metabolism.

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Verdict

KAL Calcium Citrate 1000 provides a higher calcium dose per serving as a single-ingredient supplement, while NOW Calcium Citrate Plus offers a lower calcium dose but includes vitamin D, magnesium, zinc, copper, and manganese for multi-mineral support. The trade-off is pure high-dose calcium versus a comprehensive bone health formula.

Who each is for

KAL Calcium Citrate 1000

You want a high calcium dose of 1000 mg per serving.
KAL Calcium Citrate 1000 contains only calcium citrate with no added minerals.
You prefer a straightforward calcium supplement without additional nutrients.

NOW Foods Calcium Citrate Plus

NOW Calcium Citrate Plus includes vitamin D, magnesium, zinc, copper, and manganese per serving.
You want a comprehensive supplement that covers multiple bone-supporting minerals.
NOW Calcium Citrate Plus uses chelated forms of zinc and copper for absorption.
You prefer a lower calcium dose to complement dietary intake.

What you get from each

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Ingredient Comparison

Total mg Per Serving

Calcium Citrate 1000, 90 Tablets (333 mg per Tablet)

Calcium Citrate, 250 Tablets

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30 servings per container

125 servings per container

1 shared ingredients

0 only in Calcium Citrate 1000, 90 Tablets (333 mg per Tablet)

5 only in Calcium Citrate, 250 Tablets

Calcium Citrate 1000, 90 Tablets (333 mg per Tablet)

KAL · 3 Tablets

Calcium Citrate 1000, 90 Tablets (333 mg per Tablet)

KAL · 3 Tablets

Ingredient	Amount	DV
Calcium (from Calcium Citrate)	1,000 mg	77%

† Daily Value not established

Calcium Citrate, 250 Tablets

NOW Foods · 2 Tablets

Calcium Citrate, 250 Tablets

NOW Foods · 2 Tablets

Ingredient	Amount	DV
Vitamin D (as D2 Ergocalciferol)	10 mcg (400 IU)	50%
Calcium (from Calcium Citrate)	600 mg	46%
Magnesium (from Magnesium Oxide and Magnesium Aspartate)	300 mg	71%
Zinc (from Zinc Bisglycinate) (Albion™)	15 mg	136%
Copper (from Copper Bisglycinate) (Albion™)	1 mg	111%
Manganese (from Manganese Bisglycinate) (Albion™)	5 mg	217%

† Daily Value not established

Other Ingredients Analysis

Analysis of inactive ingredients for dietary restrictions, allergens, and artificial additives.

Calcium Citrate 1000, 90 Tablets (333 mg per Tablet)

KAL

100

Excellent

Other Ingredients

Cellulose, stearic acid, silica and magnesium stearate.

Warnings

Contains magnesium stearate (may not be vegan)

Positives

No artificial colors or flavors detectedNo common allergens

Calcium Citrate, 250 Tablets

NOW Foods

100

Excellent

Other Ingredients

Hydroxypropyl cellulose, vegetarian coating [hypromellose (cellulose), calcium carbonate, glycerin], croscarmellose sodium, silicon dioxide, magnesium stearate (vegetable source), citric acid, maltodextrin and stearic acid (vegetable source).

Warnings

5 filler ingredients

Positives

Appears vegan-friendlyNo artificial colors or flavors detectedNo common allergens

How Clean Score is Calculated

Each positive: +5 points

Each warning or concern: −10 points

Serving Information

Detail	Calcium Citrate 1000, 90 Tablets (333 mg per Tablet)	Calcium Citrate, 250 Tablets
Serving Size	3 Tablets	2 Tablets
Servings Per Container	30	125
Package Quantity	90 count	250 count

Certifications & Claims

Calcium Citrate 1000, 90 Tablets (333 mg per Tablet)

Gluten-Free

Calcium Citrate, 250 Tablets

Non-GMOVeganVegetarianKosherHalalcGMP Compliant

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KAL Calcium Citrate 1000 vs NOW Foods Calcium Citrate Plus

Calcium Citrate 1000, 90 Tablets (333 mg per Tablet)

Calcium Citrate, 250 Tablets

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Verdict

Who each is for

KAL Calcium Citrate 1000

NOW Foods Calcium Citrate Plus

What you get from each

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Ingredient Comparison

Total mg Per Serving

Calcium Citrate 1000, 90 Tablets (333 mg per Tablet)

Calcium Citrate 1000, 90 Tablets (333 mg per Tablet)

Calcium Citrate, 250 Tablets

Calcium Citrate, 250 Tablets

Other Ingredients Analysis

Calcium Citrate 1000, 90 Tablets (333 mg per Tablet)

Calcium Citrate, 250 Tablets

Serving Information

Certifications & Claims

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Verdict

Who each is for

KAL Calcium Citrate 1000

NOW Foods Calcium Citrate Plus

What you get from each

KAL Calcium Citrate 1000

NOW Foods Calcium Citrate Plus

Key Differences