Carlson Super 2 Daily vs Centrum Adults
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Unveiling all the intricacies, let us help you make an informed decision between these two options. Take a moment to scroll down and explore the complete comparison of vitamins and minerals.
- Centrum Adults
- Centrum Kids
- Centrum Men
- Centrum Silver Adults 50+
- Centrum Silver Men's 50+
- Centrum Silver Women's 50+
- Centrum Women
- Dr Whitaker Forward Plus Daily Regimen
- Life Extension Children's Formula
- Life Extension Two-Per-Day Capsules
- Nature Made Multi For Her
- Nature Made Multi For Him
- Nature Made Prenatal Multi
- NOW Foods ADAM Superior Men's Multi Softgels
- NOW Foods EVE Women's MultiVitamin Veg Capsules
- NOW Foods Kid Vits Berry Blast Chewables
- NOW Foods Liquid Multi Gels
- Pure Synergy, Organic Multi Vita•Min
- Pure Vegan, Advanced Vegan
- Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day
- Thorne Kids Multi +
- Trace Minerals Research, Kid's Multi
- USANA Body Rox
- USANA Cellsentials Pack
- USANA Usanimals
- xtendlife Multi-xtra
- xtendlife Total Balance Children's
- Carlson Super 2 Daily
- Centrum Kids
- Centrum Men
- Centrum Silver Adults 50+
- Centrum Silver Men's 50+
- Centrum Silver Women's 50+
- Centrum Women
- Dr Whitaker Forward Plus Daily Regimen
- Life Extension Children's Formula
- Life Extension Two-Per-Day Capsules
- Nature Made Multi For Her
- Nature Made Multi For Him
- Nature Made Prenatal Multi
- NOW Foods ADAM Superior Men's Multi Softgels
- NOW Foods EVE Women's MultiVitamin Veg Capsules
- NOW Foods Kid Vits Berry Blast Chewables
- NOW Foods Liquid Multi Gels
- Pure Synergy, Organic Multi Vita•Min
- Pure Vegan, Advanced Vegan
- Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day
- Thorne Kids Multi +
- Trace Minerals Research, Kid's Multi
- USANA Body Rox
- USANA Cellsentials Pack
- USANA Usanimals
- xtendlife Multi-xtra
- xtendlife Total Balance Children's
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The Complete Nutritional Comparison shows matched nutrients side-by-side with the following symbols:
- -58% ↓ OR 43% ↑ OR = (the differences in the amount of the ingredient)
- (means ingredients are similar nutritionally)
- ↓ (beside ingredients in the first multi with no match in the second multi) OR ↑ (for ingredients that are only present in the second multi)
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Complete nutritional comparison
Ingredient | Carlson Super 2 Daily (Daily Dose) | Centrum Adults (Daily Dose) | Difference | Matched Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (as beta carotene) | 3000 mcg RAE | 1050 µg | ? | Vitamin A (29% as Beta-Carotene) | |
| Vitamin C (from calcium ascorbate) | 600 mg | 60 mg | -90% ↓ | Vitamin C | |
| Vitamin D3 (as cholecaciferol) | 40 µg | 25 µg | Vitamin D (1,000 IU) | Vitamin D3 is a form of vitamin D. Sources: • "Explains the relationship between different forms of Vitamin D and how they are processed in the body." Office of Dietary Supplements - National Institutes of Health - USA Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet: Vitamin D • "Vitamin D sources, methods of activiation in the body and uses" by Jane Higdon, Ph.D and Victoria J. Drake, Ph.D, Linus Pauling Institute LPI - Micro Nutrient Info Center - Vitamin D • "On Vitamin D chemistry, sources, biological actions and clinical significance" by Richard S. Bak, Ph.D., Warde Medical Laboratory Vitamin D and Metabolites • "Human trial comparing potencies of Vitamins D2 and D3" by Robert P. Heaney Robert R. Recker James Grote Ronald L. Horst Laura A. G. Armas, The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism JCEM - Vitamin D3 Is More Potent Than Vitamin D2 in Humans | |
| Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopherol from soy) | 268 mg | 13.5 mg | -95% ↓ | Vitamin E | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B-1) (from thiamin mononitrate) | 15 mg | 1.5 mg | -90% ↓ | Thiamin | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) | 17 mg | 1.7 mg | -90% ↓ | Riboflavin | |
| Niacin (as niacinimide) | 40 mg | 20 mg | -50% ↓ | Niacin | |
| Vitamin B-6 (as pyridoxine HCl) | 20 mg | 2 mg | -90% ↓ | Vitamin B6 | |
| Folate (as 400mg folic acid) | 680 mcg DFE | 667 mcg DFE | -2% ↓ | Folate (400 mcg Folic Acid) | |
| Vitamin B-12 (as cyanocobalamin) | 120 µg | 6 µg | -95% ↓ | Vitamin B12 | |
| Biotin | 300 µg | 30 µg | -90% ↓ | Biotin | |
| Pantothenic Acid (from d-calcium pantothenate) | 40 mg | 10 mg | -75% ↓ | Pantothenic Acid | |
| Calcium (from calcium ascorbate, dicalcium phosphate and d-calcium pantothenate) | 70 mg | 200 mg | 186% ↑ | Calcium | |
| Iodine (from potassium iodide) | 300 µg | 150 µg | -50% ↓ | Iodine | |
| Magnesium (from magnesium oxide) | 100 mg | 50 mg | -50% ↓ | Magnesium | |
| Zinc (from zinc glycinate chelate) | 15 mg | 11 mg | -27% ↓ | Zinc | |
| Selenium (from selenomethionine) | 210 µg | 55 µg | -74% ↓ | Selenium | |
| Copper (from copper chelate and copper carbonate) | 2 mg | 0.5 mg | -75% ↓ | Copper | |
| Manganese (from manganese glycinate chelate) | 3 mg | 2.3 mg | -23% ↓ | Manganese | |
| Chromium (from chromium nicotinate) | 240 µg | 35 µg | -85% ↓ | Chromium | |
| Molybdenum (from molybdenum glycinate chelate) | 75 µg | 45 µg | -40% ↓ | Molybdenum | |
| Lutein | 800 µg | ↓ | |||
| Boron (from boron glycinate chelate) | 2 mg | ↓ | |||
| Vanadium (from Bis-Maltolato Oxo Vanadium) | 400 µg | ↓ | |||
| Norwegian Fish Oil | 800 mg | ↓ | |||
| EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) | 130 mg | ||||
| DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) | 90 µg | ||||
| 25 µg | ↑ | Vitamin K | |||
| 18 mg | ↑ | Iron | |||
| 20 mg | ↑ | Phosphorus | |||
| 72 mg | ↑ | Chloride | |||
| 80 mg | ↑ | Potassium |
Nutrients exclusive to Carlson Super 2 Daily
| Dose: Adult | |
|---|---|
| Lutein | 800 µg |
| Boron (from boron glycinate chelate) | 2 mg |
| Vanadium (from Bis-Maltolato Oxo Vanadium) | 400 µg |
| Norwegian Fish Oil | 800 mg |
| EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) | 130 mg |
| DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid) | 90 µg |
Nutrients exclusive to Centrum Adults
| Dose: Adult | |
|---|---|
| Vitamin K | 25 µg |
| Iron | 18 mg |
| Phosphorus | 20 mg |
| Chloride | 72 mg |
| Potassium | 80 mg |
Other ingredients
| Carlson Super 2 Daily | Centrum Adults |
|---|---|
| Bees wax, soy lecithin, rice flour, olive oil, soybean oil, medium chain triglyceride oil, ascorbyl palmitate, microcrystalline cellulose, glyceryl stearate, safflower oil. Soft Gel: Beef gelatin, glycerin, water, carob. Contains soy and fish (anchovy and sardine) | Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Dibasic Calcium Phosphate, Magnesium Oxide, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Ascorbic Acid (Vit. C), Ferrous Fumarate, DL-alpha Tocopheryl Acetate (Vit. E), Maltodextrin. Contains <2% of: Beta-Carotene, BHT (to preserve freshness), Biotin, Calcium Pantothenate, Cholecalciferol (Vit. D3), Chromium Picolinate, Copper Sulfate, Corn Starch, Crospovidone, Cyanocobalamin (Vit. B12), Folic Acid, Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate, Manganese Sulfate, Modified Corn Starch, Niacinamide, Phytonadione (Vit. K), Polyethylene Glycol, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Potassium Iodide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vit. B6), Riboflavin (Vit. B2), Silicon Dioxide, Sodium Ascorbate (to preserve freshness), Sodium Molybdate, Sodium Selenate, Talc, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vit. B1), Titanium Dioxide, Tocopherols (to preserve freshness), Vitamin A Acetate, Yellow 6 Lake, Zinc Oxide. |