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Whole Foods

Prenatal Essentials

C+
N+ Score73
Collagen & BeautyServing: 3 Tablet(s)Type: Other Combinations

Whole Foods Prenatal Essentials is a comprehensive multi-vitamin formulated for prenatal support. With an N+ Score of 73 and a C+ grade, this product is considered a good option for expectant mothers. It features an extensive list of 44 ingredients, demonstrating good label transparency. Key vitamins such as Vitamin A (5000 IU), Vitamin C (60 mg), Vitamin E (30 IU), Thiamine (10 mg), and Riboflavin (10 mg) are provided at clinically studied dosages essential for maternal and fetal health. However, Vitamin D3 (100 IU), Copper (underdosed), and Vitamin K (underdosed) are present in underdosed amounts. This supplement may support overall nutritional needs during pregnancy.

About This Product

Prenatal Essentials by Whole Foods is a collagen & beauty supplement containing 44 active ingredients. It has earned an N+ Score of 73/100 (Grade C+).

This product features a fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed, and key ingredients are present at clinically effective doses based on peer-reviewed research.

Notable clinical-dose ingredients include Thiamine, Riboflavin, Niacin and 17 more.

N+ Score Breakdown

Ingredient Adequacy70/100

Are key ingredients present at clinically effective doses based on research?

Formula Completeness33/100

Does the product include all expected ingredients for its supplement category?

Label Transparency100/100

Are individual ingredient amounts clearly disclosed without proprietary blends?

Ingredient Diversity100/100

Does the formula include a breadth of beneficial compounds from multiple pathways?

Strengths

  • +Key ingredients at clinically effective doses
  • +Fully transparent label with individual ingredient amounts disclosed
  • +Broad ingredient diversity exceeding category norms
  • +20 ingredient(s) at clinical dose levels
  • +Rich formula with 44 active ingredients

Weaknesses

  • −Missing several expected ingredients for its category

Ingredient Analysis (44 ingredients)

IngredientAmountDose Adequacy
Vitamin K30.000 mcgUnder
Docosahexaenoic Acid25.000 mgUnder
Thiamine10.000 mgOptimal
Riboflavin10.000 mgOptimal
Niacin20.000 mgOptimal
Vitamin B610.000 mgOptimal
Vitamin B1250.000 mcgOptimal
Biotin300.000 mcgOptimal
Pantothenic Acid30.000 mgOptimal
Choline20.000 mgUnder
Vitamin A5000.000 IUHigh
Vitamin C60.000 mgAdequate
Vitamin E30.000 IUOptimal
Calcium600.000 mgOptimal
Iron18.000 mgOptimal
Iodine150.000 mcgOptimal
Magnesium300.000 mgOptimal
Zinc15.000 mgOptimal
Selenium50.000 mcgAdequate
Copper0.100 mgUnder
Manganese10.000 mgOptimal
Chromium50.000 mcgOptimal
Folic Acid800.000 mcgOptimal
Potassium50.000 mgUnder
Vitamin D3100.000 IUUnder
Chamomile60.000 mgN/A
Molybdenum10.000 mcgUnder
Inositol20.000 mgN/A
L-Taurine50.000 mgHigh
Citrus Bioflavonoids50.000 mgN/A
Amylase200.000 DUN/A
Rutin15.000 mgN/A
Lipase5.000 LUN/A
Cellulase4.000 CUN/A
PABA10.000 mgN/A
Protease3000.000 HUTN/A
Horsetail25.000 mgN/A
Octacosanol100.000 mcgN/A
Alfalfa300.000 mgN/A
Apple Pectin10.000 mgN/A
Spirulina500.000 mgN/A
Spinach50.000 mgN/A
Barley Grass300.000 mgN/A
Red Raspberry100.000 mgN/A

Clinical ranges based on NIH ODS Fact Sheets and peer-reviewed research. Status indicates whether the amount meets evidence-based thresholds.

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