Carlson Super 2 Daily vs Life Extension Children's Formula

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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.

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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)
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Complete nutritional comparison



Ingredient
Carlson Super 2 Daily (Daily Dose)Life Extension Children's Formula (Daily Dose)

Difference


Matched Ingredient
Vitamin A (as beta carotene)3000 mcg RAE1050 mcg RAE-65% ↓Vitamin A (as beta-carotene)
Vitamin C (from calcium ascorbate)600 mg120 mg-80% ↓Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid)
Vitamin D3 (as cholecaciferol)40 µg10 µg-75% ↓Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol)
Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopherol from soy)268 mg20.1 mg-92% ↓Vitamin E (as D-alpha tocopheryl succinate)
D alpha tocopherol is also called vitamin E.
Sources:
• "Dietary supplement ingredient database: unit conversion tables"
National Institute of Health
Unit conversions for vitamins
Thiamin (Vitamin B-1) (from thiamin mononitrate)15 mg3 mg-80% ↓Thiamine (Vitamin B1) (as thiamine mononitrate)
Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2)17 mg1.7 mg-90% ↓Riboflavin (Vitamin B2)
Niacin (as niacinimide)40 mg20 mg NE-50% ↓Niacin (Vitamin B3) (as niacinamide)
Vitamin B-6 (as pyridoxine HCl)20 mg2 mg-90% ↓Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCI)
Folate (as 400mg folic acid)680 mcg DFE265 mcg DFE-61% ↓Folate (as folic acid, L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate calcium salt)
Vitamin B-12 (as cyanocobalamin)120 µg6 µg-95% ↓Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin)
Biotin300 µg300 µg=Biotin
Pantothenic Acid (from d-calcium pantothenate)40 mg10 mg-75% ↓Pantothenic acid (as D-calcium pantothenate)
Calcium (from calcium ascorbate, dicalcium phosphate and d-calcium pantothenate)70 mg
Iodine (from potassium iodide)300 µg150 µg-50% ↓Iodine (as potassium iodide)
Magnesium (from magnesium oxide)100 mg50 mg-50% ↓Magnesium (as magnesium oxide)
Zinc (from zinc glycinate chelate)15 mg10 mg-33% ↓Zinc (as TRAACS® zinc bisglycinate chelate)
Selenium (from selenomethionine)210 µg25 µg-88% ↓Selenium (as L-selenomethionine)
Copper (from copper chelate and copper carbonate)2 mg
Manganese (from manganese glycinate chelate)3 mg
Chromium (from chromium nicotinate)240 µg
Molybdenum (from molybdenum glycinate chelate)75 µg20 µg-73% ↓Molybdenum (as TRAACS® molybdenum glycinate chelate)
Lutein800 µg5 mg525% ↑trans-lutein [contained in: Marigold extract (flowers) [std. to]
Boron (from boron glycinate chelate)2 mg
Vanadium (from Bis-Maltolato Oxo Vanadium)400 µg
Norwegian Fish Oil800 mg
EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)130 mg
DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid)90 µg
10 mgPotassium (as potassium citrate)
11.2 mgMarigold extract (flowers) [std. to [some ingredients are matched elsewhere]
155 µgtrans-zeaxanthin ]
10 mgInositol
1 mgCoenzyme Q10

Nutrients exclusive to Carlson Super 2 Daily

Dose: Adult
Calcium (from calcium ascorbate, dicalcium phosphate and d-calcium pantothenate)70 mg
Copper (from copper chelate and copper carbonate)2 mg
Manganese (from manganese glycinate chelate)3 mg
Chromium (from chromium nicotinate)240 µg
Boron (from boron glycinate chelate)2 mg
Vanadium (from Bis-Maltolato Oxo Vanadium)400 µg
Norwegian Fish Oil800 mg
EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid)130 mg
DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid)90 µg

Nutrients exclusive to Life Extension Children's Formula

Dose: Child
Potassium (as potassium citrate)10 mg
Marigold extract (flowers) [std. to [some ingredients are matched elsewhere]11.2 mg
trans-zeaxanthin ]155 µg
Inositol10 mg
Coenzyme Q101 mg

Other ingredients

Carlson Super 2 DailyLife Extension Children's Formula
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)
xylitol, microcrystalline cellulose, natural beet color, natural (cherry, vanilla, strawberry) flavors, stearic acid, citric acid, gum arabic, silica, dicalcium phosphate, luo han guo extract, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, maltodextrin, corn starch, stevia extract.
Contains soybeans.

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