Folate is the name of a B vitamin found naturally in foods such as dal and leafy greens. Folic acid is a form of the vitamin used in many supplements and in some fortified foods.
Try two labels
On fortified atta, look for folic acid in the nutrient information. On a supplement, find its own folate or folic acid row and note the units. If the labels report the amount in different forms or on different serving bases, bring both to a pharmacist for help comparing them.
Ask early if you are planning a pregnancy
Ask your doctor about folic acid before pregnancy if you can. Take the names of products you already use so the doctor can check them together. Nutrition through different life stages · NIH folate fact sheet · FSSAI fortification portal
Does a fortified cereal and a multivitamin give you the same vitamins twice?
Write down the words as printed
If two packs use different terms, copy the full line and units rather than shortening everything to folate. If one pack gives an amount per tablet and another gives it per 100 g, keep those bases next to the number. If you already take a supplement, add its name to the list you bring. This makes it easier for a doctor or pharmacist to see which products you are comparing.