Calcium Supplements
Caltrate 600 Plus Chewables
| Type of product: | Calcium Supplements |
| Number of reviews: | 124 |
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(NOTE: People's sense of taste often changes in the weeks right after bariatric surgery as they adjust to new dietary routines. This can influence the ratings on the “taste” scale below.)
Posted 08/23/08
nursekristyn
 |
“The caramel is awesome. The chocolate is okay-a little chalky but doable.”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Excellent |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: $4.00/box of about 50 |
|
Posted 08/10/08
Sue Adams
 |
“Love this. My labs came back perfect with just one of these and 4 Optisource multivitamins (chewables) a day.”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Excellent |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: |
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Posted 07/11/08
jackgowen
 |
“Very good taste and easy to chew or desolve in your mouth”
| Taste |
: Good |
|
Price |
: Good |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Good |
|
Cost |
: |
|
Posted 05/27/08
yankeefan75
 |
“I love the chewables. I was having a hard time swallowing the capsules and I haven't had my surgery yet. I really like the taste.”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Excellent |
| Suitability for Postops |
: N/A |
|
Cost |
: $10-12.00 |
|
Posted 03/16/08
Thylia
|
| Taste |
: Good |
|
Price |
: Good |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Good |
|
Cost |
: under $5.00 |
|
Posted 02/19/08
DixieDarling
 |
“Tastes like sweet tarts.”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Excellent |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: |
|
Posted 02/01/08
Patti Truax
 |
“Very please with chewing one three times per day alone, without other supplements for 1-2 hour on either side.”
| Taste |
: Good |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: |
|
Posted 01/31/08
Renee A.
 |
“This calcium supplement does have Vitamin D in it...it's cherry flavored also”
| Taste |
: Good |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Excellent |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: $10.99 |
|
Posted 01/02/08
tlgnurse
 |
“They serve the purpose of meeting your calcium needs as well as your sweet tooth. They reminded me of the little debbie brownies I ate as a child. One piece also filled me up,”
| Taste |
: Good |
|
Price |
: Good |
| Nutritional Value |
: Average |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Good |
|
Cost |
: ~ $8-9 per box of 24 I think |
|
Posted 12/21/07
Darlene H.
 |
“I like this product because it is not gritty, kind of like a sweet tart but not quite that sour and there are 3 flavors in a bottle so you don't get burned out on one flavor.”
| Taste |
: Good |
|
Price |
: Good |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Good |
|
Cost |
: $6.00-@7.00/90 tablets |
|
Posted 12/08/07
robyn9795
|
“I can't digest pills so this was good for me and it didn't taste like chalk. like alot of the other brands do.”
| Taste |
: Good |
|
Price |
: Good |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Excellent |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Good |
|
Cost |
: |
|
Posted 11/28/07
terrijp
 |
“I switched to chewable calcium/D about a month prior to my surgery. At first, it reminded me of a giant Sweet Tart, but you get used to them. Caltrate 600 Plus has a very good calcium/D ratio. I'll be using it for a while.”
| Taste |
: Good |
|
Price |
: Good |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Good |
|
Cost |
: |
|
Posted 11/27/07
crazyredhead
|
“I believe that I feel better when I take these. I can really tell a difference when I don't take them. Just don't take them at the same time you take your multi-vitamin.”
| Taste |
: Good |
|
Price |
: Good |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Good |
|
Cost |
: |
|
Posted 11/25/07
GSM
|
“One of my supplements used for dairy replacement.”
| Taste |
: Good |
|
Price |
: Good |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Excellent |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: |
|
Posted 11/12/07
indybuttercup
 |
“easy going down”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Excellent |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: 6.00 |
|
Posted 10/24/07
prazzzhim
 |
“calcium citrate in a choc flavor. what more can you ask for.”
| Taste |
: Good |
|
Price |
: Good |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: 5.59 |
|
Posted 10/10/07
michelle563
|
| Taste |
: Good |
|
Price |
: Average |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Average |
| Suitability for Postops |
: N/A |
|
Cost |
: 12.99 |
|
Posted 09/29/07
Debra Welker
|
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Average |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Good |
|
Cost |
: |
|
Posted 09/16/07
Brittwoman
 |
“Taste is great and they're easy to chew!”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Excellent |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: $9.50 for bottle of 90 tabs |
|
Posted 09/13/07
Monica P.
 |
“Love these supplements, taste like candy!”
| Taste |
: Good |
|
Price |
: Good |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Excellent |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: |
|
Posted 09/06/07
purplebutterfly
 |
“Not chalky or gritty, light fruity taste, easy to chew and swallow. I take 2 a day so a bottle of 60 lasts for 1 month.”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Good |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Excellent |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: Around $5.00 to $6.00 for 60 |
|
Posted 09/02/07
ladyozzy
|
“this are my "candy treat" . they taste like sweetarts. ”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Excellent |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: $6.99 |
|
Posted 07/31/07
pippinsgrl
 |
“A great way to take calcium. Tastes good.”
| Taste |
: Good |
|
Price |
: Average |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: 8.00 |
|
Posted 06/19/07
tantalizzzingt
|
| Taste |
: Good |
|
Price |
: Average |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: |
|
Posted 06/14/07
highmaintenance
 |
“These have a good taste and are a great source of Calcium.”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Excellent |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: 7.99 |
|
Posted 04/12/07
NatalieW
 |
“A nice treat. Closest thing to candy that I can have.”
| Taste |
: Good |
|
Price |
: Average |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Excellent |
| Suitability for Postops |
: N/A |
|
Cost |
: |
|
Posted 03/22/07
Tammy C.
 |
“It's ok”
| Taste |
: Average |
|
Price |
: Average |
| Nutritional Value |
: Average |
|
Overall Value |
: Average |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Average |
|
Cost |
: 5.99 |
|
Posted 03/18/07
hugger1021
 |
“They dissolve so quickly and the taste is pretty good. They only downside to them is having to take one in the morning and one at night. ”
| Taste |
: Good |
|
Price |
: Average |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Good |
|
Cost |
: |
|
Posted 03/03/07
stephne
 |
| Taste |
: Good |
|
Price |
: Good |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Good |
|
Cost |
: |
|
Posted 02/19/07
DeeDee63
 |
“These are quite large, like a stack of quarters. They surprisingly have a nice flavor. Thank goodness they are available in a chewable form.”
| Taste |
: Good |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: not sure |
|
Posted 02/15/07
amy R.
 |
“Good taste. I am only in the beginning of trying products.”
| Taste |
: Good |
|
Price |
: Average |
| Nutritional Value |
: Average |
|
Overall Value |
: Average |
| Suitability for Postops |
: N/A |
|
Cost |
: 6.00 |
|
Posted 02/09/07
Lilboo
 |
“I love them, they taste like candy and they are high in Cal. It also helps me with my stomach. Very good product.”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Good |
| Nutritional Value |
: Excellent |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: Excellent |
|
Cost |
: 4.75 |
|
Posted 02/03/07
mcolquitt
|
“60% of the Recommended daily Calcium. 100% of the recommended daily Vitamin D. Cherry, orange and Fruit Punch. They all taste pretty good. I don't have a preference.”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: N/A |
|
Cost |
: $7.99 |
|
Posted 02/03/07
ccobianchi
|
“60% of the Recommended daily Calcium. 100% of the recommended daily Vitamin D. Cherry, orange and Fruit Punch. They all taste pretty good. I don't have a preference.”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: N/A |
|
Cost |
: $7.99 |
|
Posted 02/03/07
labranam
|
“60% of the Recommended daily Calcium. 100% of the recommended daily Vitamin D. Cherry, orange and Fruit Punch. They all taste pretty good. I don't have a preference.”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: N/A |
|
Cost |
: $7.99 |
|
Posted 02/03/07
SSUDDE
|
“60% of the Recommended daily Calcium. 100% of the recommended daily Vitamin D. Cherry, orange and Fruit Punch. They all taste pretty good. I don't have a preference.”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: N/A |
|
Cost |
: $7.99 |
|
Posted 02/03/07
THaeb
|
“60% of the Recommended daily Calcium. 100% of the recommended daily Vitamin D. Cherry, orange and Fruit Punch. They all taste pretty good. I don't have a preference.”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: N/A |
|
Cost |
: $7.99 |
|
Posted 02/03/07
barijoyner
|
“60% of the Recommended daily Calcium. 100% of the recommended daily Vitamin D. Cherry, orange and Fruit Punch. They all taste pretty good. I don't have a preference.”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: N/A |
|
Cost |
: $7.99 |
|
Posted 02/03/07
dedeldot
|
“60% of the Recommended daily Calcium. 100% of the recommended daily Vitamin D. Cherry, orange and Fruit Punch. They all taste pretty good. I don't have a preference.”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: N/A |
|
Cost |
: $7.99 |
|
Posted 02/03/07
maytag
|
“60% of the Recommended daily Calcium. 100% of the recommended daily Vitamin D. Cherry, orange and Fruit Punch. They all taste pretty good. I don't have a preference.”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: N/A |
|
Cost |
: $7.99 |
|
Posted 02/03/07
psyprof
|
“60% of the Recommended daily Calcium. 100% of the recommended daily Vitamin D. Cherry, orange and Fruit Punch. They all taste pretty good. I don't have a preference.”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: N/A |
|
Cost |
: $7.99 |
|
Posted 02/03/07
testuser
|
“60% of the Recommended daily Calcium. 100% of the recommended daily Vitamin D. Cherry, orange and Fruit Punch. They all taste pretty good. I don't have a preference.”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: N/A |
|
Cost |
: $7.99 |
|
Posted 02/03/07
senidek
|
“60% of the Recommended daily Calcium. 100% of the recommended daily Vitamin D. Cherry, orange and Fruit Punch. They all taste pretty good. I don't have a preference.”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: N/A |
|
Cost |
: $7.99 |
|
Posted 02/03/07
gayle.hand@verizon.net
|
“60% of the Recommended daily Calcium. 100% of the recommended daily Vitamin D. Cherry, orange and Fruit Punch. They all taste pretty good. I don't have a preference.”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: N/A |
|
Cost |
: $7.99 |
|
Posted 02/03/07
eldof
|
“60% of the Recommended daily Calcium. 100% of the recommended daily Vitamin D. Cherry, orange and Fruit Punch. They all taste pretty good. I don't have a preference.”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: N/A |
|
Cost |
: $7.99 |
|
Posted 02/03/07
JoeNad
|
“60% of the Recommended daily Calcium. 100% of the recommended daily Vitamin D. Cherry, orange and Fruit Punch. They all taste pretty good. I don't have a preference.”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: N/A |
|
Cost |
: $7.99 |
|
Posted 02/03/07
subhi
|
“60% of the Recommended daily Calcium. 100% of the recommended daily Vitamin D. Cherry, orange and Fruit Punch. They all taste pretty good. I don't have a preference.”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: N/A |
|
Cost |
: $7.99 |
|
Posted 02/03/07
TammyColter
|
“60% of the Recommended daily Calcium. 100% of the recommended daily Vitamin D. Cherry, orange and Fruit Punch. They all taste pretty good. I don't have a preference.”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: N/A |
|
Cost |
: $7.99 |
|
Posted 02/03/07
kkellenbeck
|
“60% of the Recommended daily Calcium. 100% of the recommended daily Vitamin D. Cherry, orange and Fruit Punch. They all taste pretty good. I don't have a preference.”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: N/A |
|
Cost |
: $7.99 |
|
Posted 02/03/07
JCtim
|
“60% of the Recommended daily Calcium. 100% of the recommended daily Vitamin D. Cherry, orange and Fruit Punch. They all taste pretty good. I don't have a preference.”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: N/A |
|
Cost |
: $7.99 |
|
Posted 02/03/07
dsmallnj
|
“60% of the Recommended daily Calcium. 100% of the recommended daily Vitamin D. Cherry, orange and Fruit Punch. They all taste pretty good. I don't have a preference.”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: N/A |
|
Cost |
: $7.99 |
|
Posted 02/03/07
gatodeamour
|
“60% of the Recommended daily Calcium. 100% of the recommended daily Vitamin D. Cherry, orange and Fruit Punch. They all taste pretty good. I don't have a preference.”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: N/A |
|
Cost |
: $7.99 |
|
Posted 02/03/07
Weigh2win
|
“60% of the Recommended daily Calcium. 100% of the recommended daily Vitamin D. Cherry, orange and Fruit Punch. They all taste pretty good. I don't have a preference.”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: N/A |
|
Cost |
: $7.99 |
|
Posted 02/03/07
jeremytrial
|
“60% of the Recommended daily Calcium. 100% of the recommended daily Vitamin D. Cherry, orange and Fruit Punch. They all taste pretty good. I don't have a preference.”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: N/A |
|
Cost |
: $7.99 |
|
Posted 02/03/07
wellnesstrends
|
“60% of the Recommended daily Calcium. 100% of the recommended daily Vitamin D. Cherry, orange and Fruit Punch. They all taste pretty good. I don't have a preference.”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: N/A |
|
Cost |
: $7.99 |
|
Posted 02/03/07
bariatricjc
|
“60% of the Recommended daily Calcium. 100% of the recommended daily Vitamin D. Cherry, orange and Fruit Punch. They all taste pretty good. I don't have a preference.”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: N/A |
|
Cost |
: $7.99 |
|
Posted 02/03/07
timwade
|
“60% of the Recommended daily Calcium. 100% of the recommended daily Vitamin D. Cherry, orange and Fruit Punch. They all taste pretty good. I don't have a preference.”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: N/A |
|
Cost |
: $7.99 |
|
Posted 02/03/07
drheal
|
“60% of the Recommended daily Calcium. 100% of the recommended daily Vitamin D. Cherry, orange and Fruit Punch. They all taste pretty good. I don't have a preference.”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: N/A |
|
Cost |
: $7.99 |
|
Posted 02/03/07
mirande
|
“60% of the Recommended daily Calcium. 100% of the recommended daily Vitamin D. Cherry, orange and Fruit Punch. They all taste pretty good. I don't have a preference.”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: N/A |
|
Cost |
: $7.99 |
|
Posted 02/03/07
hundore
|
“60% of the Recommended daily Calcium. 100% of the recommended daily Vitamin D. Cherry, orange and Fruit Punch. They all taste pretty good. I don't have a preference.”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: N/A |
|
Cost |
: $7.99 |
|
Posted 02/03/07
dkettle
|
“60% of the Recommended daily Calcium. 100% of the recommended daily Vitamin D. Cherry, orange and Fruit Punch. They all taste pretty good. I don't have a preference.”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: N/A |
|
Cost |
: $7.99 |
|
Posted 02/03/07
praen4you
|
“60% of the Recommended daily Calcium. 100% of the recommended daily Vitamin D. Cherry, orange and Fruit Punch. They all taste pretty good. I don't have a preference.”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
|
Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
|
Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: N/A |
|
Cost |
: $7.99 |
|
Posted 02/03/07
Tallwoman524
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“60% of the Recommended daily Calcium. 100% of the recommended daily Vitamin D. Cherry, orange and Fruit Punch. They all taste pretty good. I don't have a preference.”
| Taste |
: Excellent |
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Price |
: Excellent |
| Nutritional Value |
: Good |
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Overall Value |
: Good |
| Suitability for Postops |
: N/A |
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Cost |
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