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MaryRuth's Kids Liquid Morning Multivitamin - Apple Berry 15 oz vs OLLY Kids Multi + Probiotic - 70 Count
Best With Probiotic
OLLY Kids Multi + Probiotic - 70 Count
8.5/10
$15.99 at Amazon
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The short answer
MaryRuth's Kids Liquid Morning Multivitamin - Apple Berry 15 oz comes out ahead overall with 8.7/10 against 8.5/10 for the OLLY Kids Multi + Probiotic - 70 Count. MaryRuth's Kids Liquid Morning Multivitamin - Apple Berry 15 oz is stronger on formula quality & age appropriateness and ingredient profile. OLLY Kids Multi + Probiotic - 70 Count is stronger on ease of use and value.
Scores by criterion
| Criterion | MaryRuth's Kids Liquid Morning Multivitamin - Apple Berry 15 oz | OLLY Kids Multi + Probiotic - 70 Count |
|---|---|---|
| Formula Quality & Age Appropriateness | 8.7Broad age-specific liquid formula with vitamins, minerals, choline, zinc, lutein and zeaxanthin. Does not contain iron or iodine. | 8.0Provides core vitamins, choline, iodine and zinc plus Bacillus coagulans probiotic. Formula is useful but less broad than several higher-scoring competitors. |
| Quality Testing & Transparency | 9.5Clean Label Project Purity Award with third-party testing for more than 200 contaminants and published heavy-metal testing information. | 9.3NSF Certified with independent testing and certification covering quality, safety and label claims. |
| Ingredient Profile | 9.3Sugar-free, vegan, gluten-free and Non-GMO Project Verified with a relatively simple liquid ingredient profile. | 7.2Contains sugar and glucose syrup with 1-2 g added sugar per daily serving depending on age, and uses gelatin. |
| Ease of Use | 8.0Liquid can be taken directly or mixed into a beverage, but requires measuring an age-specific dose and refrigeration after opening. | 9.0Straightforward gummy format requiring one gummy daily for ages 2-3 or two gummies daily for ages 4+. |
| Value | 7.2Normalized value score using cost per daily serving for a 5-year-old child across the initial 10-product evaluation pool. Current cost: $0.83 per day. Category range: $0.25 to $1.30 per day. | 9.3Normalized value score using cost per daily serving for a 5-year-old child across the initial 10-product evaluation pool. Current cost: $0.40 per day. Category range: $0.25 to $1.30 per day. |
Specifications
| Spec | MaryRuth's Kids Liquid Morning Multivitamin - Apple Berry 15 oz | OLLY Kids Multi + Probiotic - 70 Count |
|---|---|---|
| Recommended Age | Ages 1-13 | Ages 2+ |
| Minimum Age | 1 years | 2 years |
| Maximum Age | 13 years | — |
| Form | Liquid | Gummy |
| Daily Dose | 1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) daily for ages 1-3; 1 tbsp (15 mL) daily for ages 4-13 | 1 gummy daily for ages 2-3; 2 gummies daily for ages 4+ |
| Servings Per Container | About 180 servings ages 1-3; about 30 servings ages 4-13 | 70 servings ages 2-3; 35 servings ages 4+ |
| Daily Nutrients Count | 18 | 13 |
| Contains Iron | No | No |
| Contains Omega-3 | No | No |
| Contains Choline | Yes | Yes |
| Contains Zinc | Yes | Yes |
| Contains Iodine | No | Yes |
| Contains Added Sugar | No | Yes |
| Added Sugar Per Daily Serving | 0 g | 1 g ages 2-3; 2 g ages 4+ |
| Third-Party Tested | Yes | Yes |
| Heavy Metals Tested | Yes | — |
| NSF Certified | — | Yes |
| Clean Label Project Certified | Yes | — |
| Sweetener Type | Sugar-free; vegetable glycerin with natural flavoring | Sugar and glucose syrup |
| Vegan | Yes | No |
| Gluten-Free | Yes | Yes |
| Non-GMO | Yes | — |
MaryRuth's Kids Liquid Morning Multivitamin - Apple Berry 15 oz
Pros
- Liquid format works well for children who prefer not to chew or swallow tablets
- Sugar-free formula with broad nutrient coverage including choline and zinc
- Strong contaminant testing and Clean Label Project certification
Cons
- Requires measuring an age-specific liquid dose
- Requires refrigeration after opening
OLLY Kids Multi + Probiotic - 70 Count
Pros
- Includes a probiotic alongside core vitamins and minerals
- NSF Certified
- One of the lowest-cost options in our comparison
Cons
- Less comprehensive nutrient coverage than several competitors
- Contains added sugar, glucose syrup and gelatin
Both products are part of our guide Best Kids Multivitamins of 2026, where you can see every pick, how we score and current prices from each retailer.
