The Best Calcium Supplements
We compared eight calcium supplements on owner ratings, expert reviews, and price. Nature Made Calcium with Vitamin D3 is our top pick for its high ratings and value.
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The bottom line
Nature Made Calcium with Vitamin D3 (asin B002FH5I0I) is our top pick for a calcium supplement. It has a 4.7/5 rating from 27,738 owners and costs $13.83 for 220 tablets. The closest alternative is Nature's Bounty Calcium with Vitamin D3 (asin B0016KITZ6), which has a 4.6/5 rating from 44,464 owners and costs $7.53 for 200 tablets. For a budget pick, Nature Made Calcium with Vitamin D (asin B07658NCHF) has a 4.7/5 rating from 27,640 owners and costs $16.99 for 220 tablets.
Nature Made Calcium with Vitamin D3 $13.83
High ratings and value
Nature Made Calcium with Vitamin D3 has a 4.7/5 rating from 27,738 owners and costs $13.83 for 220 tablets. It is USP Verified for quality assurance and combines calcium and Vitamin D3 for better absorption. The tradeoff is that it contains pork gelatine, which may not be suitable for all users.
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Nature's Bounty Calcium with Vitamin D3 $7.53
High ratings and low price
Nature's Bounty Calcium with Vitamin D3 has a 4.6/5 rating from 44,464 owners and costs $7.53 for 200 tablets. It provides 1200 mg of Calcium per serving and includes 1000 IU of Vitamin D3. The tradeoff is that it has a lower calcium content per tablet compared to the top pick.
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Nature Made Calcium with Vitamin D $16.99
High ratings and affordable
Nature Made Calcium with Vitamin D has a 4.7/5 rating from 27,640 owners and costs $16.99 for 220 tablets. It contains 600 mg of calcium and Vitamin D per tablet. The tradeoff is that it has a lower calcium content per tablet compared to the top pick.
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- Nature Made Calcium with Vitamin D3 High ratings, value, and quality assurance 9.0/10 $13.83 Amazon
- Nature's Bounty Calcium with Vitamin D3 High ratings and low price 8.5/10 $7.53 Amazon
- Nature Made Calcium with Vitamin D High ratings and affordable 8.5/10 $16.99 Amazon
- Nature's Bounty Calcium with Vitamin D3 High calcium content and positive user reviews 8.0/10 $14.89 Amazon
- Viactiv Calcium Vitamin D Supplement Soft Chews Chewable, gluten-free, and high ratings 8.0/10 $8.99 Amazon
- Pure Encapsulations Calcium (Citrate) Highly absorbable calcium citrate and positive customer feedback 8.0/10 $32.50 Amazon
- Citracal Slow Release Calcium with Vitamin D3, Magnesium Slow-release technology and high user rating 7.5/10 $24.98 Amazon
- Viactiv Calcium Vitamin D Supplement Soft Chewable, gluten-free, and high ratings 7.5/10 $21.83 Amazon
Owner complaints
Owners of Nature Made Calcium with Vitamin D3 (asin B002FH5I0I) have mentioned that the product contains pork gelatine, which may not be suitable for all users. Some owners of Nature's Bounty Calcium with Vitamin D3 (asin B0016KITZ6) have noted that the lower dose taking multiple times a day is a little inconvenient.
Also-rans
Pure Encapsulations Calcium (Citrate) (asin B00172XUWU) and Citracal Slow Release Calcium with Vitamin D3, Magnesium (asin B07RF1QQ4H) did not earn a pick due to their higher prices and lack of significant advantages over the top picks. Viactiv Calcium Vitamin D Supplement Soft Chews (asin B004N6GAAQ) and Viactiv Calcium Vitamin D Supplement Soft (asin B016BAOR2E) are chewable options but did not earn a pick due to their lower calcium content per serving compared to the top picks.