Folate

Compare by the amount of folate stated on the label in mcg DFE.

💡 What to know

What we compare

This category compares folate using the labeled mcg DFE amount. Folic acid, 5-MTHF/methylfolate, and folinic acid are shown as separate forms and are not given a hidden form ranking. Price is normalized to 400 mcg DFE folate.

Source: NIH ODS: Folate

Benefits

Folate is a B vitamin required for cell division, DNA and RNA synthesis, and amino-acid metabolism. It plays a central role in normal blood formation and tissue development.

Source: NIH ODS: Folate

Calculation

Price is normalized to 400 mcg DFE folate. The calculation uses: Folate in mcg DFE per full serving × number of servings. Not included in the price calculation: total mass of the form, vitamin C/B12 and other added components.

Comparison basis400 mcg DFE folate
IncludedFolate in mcg DFE per full serving × number of servings
Not included in the formulatotal mass of the form, vitamin C/B12 and other added components
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NATALAB formulapackage price ÷ total Folate DFE × 400 mcg DFE

The result shows the cost of the same declared amount of active ingredient using the package price you entered.

Label data: FDA: Dietary Supplement Labeling Guide — Supplement Facts

Products to compare

Calculation basis: 400 mcg DFE folate. Choose 2-3 products and enter package prices.

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How the comparison is calculated

Each package price is converted to one basis: 400 mcg DFE folate.

mcg DFE folateIf a serving contains several capsules or tablets, the label amount is converted to one comparison unit.
Amount in the packageThe number of servings or units in the package.
Solgar Folate, 666 mcg DFE, 250 Tablets

Solgar

666 mcgDFE folate

250 tablets per package

Ingredients and package

Folic acid

Per 1 tablet
666 mcg
Package size
250 tablets
iHerb
Solgar Folate, 666 mcg DFE, 100 Tablets

Solgar

666 mcgDFE folate

100 tablets per package

Ingredients and package

5-MTHF (Metafolin)

Per 1 tablet
666 mcg
Package size
100 tablets
iHerb
Jarrow Formulas Vegan Methyl Folate, 400 mcg, 60 Veggie Capsules

Jarrow Formulas

680 mcgDFE folate

60 capsules per package

Ingredients and package

5-MTHF

Per 1 capsule
680 mcg
Package size
60 capsules
iHerb
Jarrow Formulas Methyl Folate, 1,000 mcg, 100 Veggie Capsules

Jarrow Formulas

1,700 mcgDFE folate

100 capsules per package

Ingredients and package

5-MTHF

Per 1 capsule
1,700 mcg
Package size
100 capsules
iHerb
Doctor's Best Fully Active Folate 400, 400 mcg, 90 Veggie Caps

Doctor's Best

400 mcgDFE folate

90 capsules per package

Ingredients and package

5-MTHF (Quatrefolic) + vitamin C

Per 1 capsule
400 mcg
Package size
90 capsules
iHerb
Seeking Health Folinic Acid, 800 mcg, 60 Lozenges

Seeking Health

1,360 mcgDFE folate

60 lozenges per package

Ingredients and package

Folinic acid

Per 1 lozenge
1,360 mcg
Package size
60 lozenges
iHerb
NB Pure Methyl Folate Spray, 1 fl oz

NB Pure

680 mcgDFE folate

30 ml per package

Ingredients and package

5-MTHF spray

Per 1 serving
680 mcg
Package size
30 ml
iHerb
21st Century Folic Acid, 400 mcg, 250 Easy to Swallow Tablets

21st Century

667 mcgDFE folate

250 tablets per package

Ingredients and package

Folic acid + calcium

Per 1 tablet
667 mcg
Package size
250 tablets
iHerb

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