| Vitamin D | Vitamin D3 |
|---|
| It is produced by both plants and animals. | It is made specifically for animals and is present on the skin of certain creatures. |
| Vitamin D comes in five different forms: D1, D2, D3, D4, and D5. | Cholecalciferol is a form of vitamin D3. |
| It isn’t always healthy for the body. Vitamin D2 may be harmful to health. | Vitamin D3 is beneficial to the human body. |
| It is a micronutrient that is required for calcium, magnesium, and phosphate absorption. | It is a vitamin D subtype that is generated by the skin. |
| Vitamin D is found in fortified foods such as milk and cereals, as well as in plants such as wild mushrooms. | Vitamin D3 is mostly found in animal products such as fish oil, fatty fish, liver, and egg yolks. |
| Vitamin D can be found in fortified foods | Vitamin D3 is available in all forms over-the-counter. |
| In all of its forms, vitamin D is not useful. | Vitamin D3 is beneficial to the human body. |