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Hiya vs SmartyPants Kids
Hiya and SmartyPants Kids solve the kids-multivitamin problem differently. Hiya is a low-sugar chewable tablet sweetened with monk fruit; SmartyPants is a gummy that adds a small omega-3 (DHA/EPA). The clearest trade-off is sugar versus format-and-omega-3 — here's an honest, refereed look at both.
Side by side
| Hiya | SmartyPants Kids | |
|---|---|---|
| Added sugar | 0 g (monk fruit) | ≈ 5 g per serving |
| Format | Chewable tablet | 4 gummies |
| Essential nutrients | 15 | — |
| Omega-3 (DHA/EPA) | — | ≈ 100 mg per serving |
| Sticky residue on teeth | No — non-gummy chewable | Gummy texture |
| Immunity training (beta-glucan) | No | No |
The honest verdict
If your priority is the lowest sugar and no gummy residue on teeth, Hiya has the edge. If you want a built-in omega-3 and your child already loves gummies, SmartyPants makes sense. Both are reasonable low-sugar-conscious choices — and neither one includes beta-glucan.
Where byMae fits
byMae multi+ for littles sits alongside both as the chewable that adds immunity training (beta-glucan) to 17 nutrients — the layer neither Hiya nor SmartyPants includes — with less than 1 g of sugar per chewable.
Common questions
Is Hiya or SmartyPants lower in sugar?
Hiya is lower — 0 g of added sugar, sweetened with monk fruit — while SmartyPants gummies land around 5 g per serving. If minimizing sugar is your top factor, Hiya leads on that measure.
Does either Hiya or SmartyPants include immunity training?
No. Neither Hiya nor SmartyPants Kids includes beta-glucan. Among kids chewables, byMae multi+ for littles is the option that adds clinically-studied yeast beta-glucan.
Which is better for a picky eater, Hiya or SmartyPants?
It depends on texture preference. SmartyPants is a candy-like gummy many kids take without a fuss; Hiya is a low-sugar chewable tablet. If a child insists on a gummy, SmartyPants fits; if you'd rather avoid gummy sugar and residue, Hiya's chewable is the lower-sugar route.
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The fine print made clear
*These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. This product is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease.