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Calcium Comparison Summary
I have been looking for the **smallest** Calcium supplement everywhere for the last four years (2015).
And it has been impossible to do a head-to-head comparison because the manufactures NEVER state the pill size on the bottle.
Worse yet when you are in the drugstore looking at a dozen Calcium options, it becomes even more daunting.
Well, I think I've found some of the SMALLEST ones in the market, and love to get your feedbacks if you find something smaller for me to try.
As illustrated in my photos (LEFT to RIGHT) and Prices as of Feb 2019.
Citracal Petites
https://www.amazon.com/Citracal-Digested-Supplement-Relatively-Swallow/dp/B0043ZLTT4
Approx $10 for 200 Count
As in the picture, the shape is longer but narrower.
In each caplet, 200mg Calcium (calcium citrate), 250 IU Vitamin D.
Nature Made Calcium Petites 200 Mg with Vitamin D Softgels
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0089X47WC
Approx $14 for 180 Count
As in the picture, the shape is a completely 3D smooth oval and easy to swallow.
In each softgel, 200mg Calcium (calcium carbonate), 400 IU Vitamin D3.
Nature Made Calcium, Magnesium & Zinc w. Vitamin D
https://www.amazon.com/Nature-Made-Calcium-Magnesium-Vitamin/dp/B0012DIO2K
Approx $5 for 100 Count
As in the picture, the shape is like a regular tablet.
In each tablet, 333mg Calcium (calcium carbonate), 200 IU Vitamin D3, 133mg Magnesium, 5mg Zinc.
Caltrate Minis + Minerals Size 150ct Caltrate Minis
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00K7RQ1KE
Approx $15 for 150 Count
As in the picture, the shape is like a regular tablet with smaller width, height and depth.
In each tablet, 300mg Calcium (calcium carbonate), 800 IU Vitamin D3, 25mg Magnesium, 3.75mg Zinc.
Pioneer Chewable Calcium & Magnesium (NOT PICTURED - addictive and ate them all)
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B001CK06G0/
Approx $17 for 90 Count
In each chewable, 250mg Calcium (2:1 of carbonate:citrate), 100 IU Vitamin D3, 125mg Magnesium.
This is a chewable, and you can tell that I love this one because it disappears fast at only 90 chews per glass bottle.
February 2019 · Health and Household · verified purchase