Centrum Kids vs Swanson Multi Adults 50+
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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.
- Carlson Super 2 Daily
- Centrum Adults
- 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
- Swanson Just One Multi with Iron
- Swanson Kids Multivitamin Gummies
- Swanson Multi Adults 50+
- Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day
- Thorne Basic Prenatal
- 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 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
- Swanson Just One Multi with Iron
- Swanson Kids Multivitamin Gummies
- Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day
- Thorne Basic Prenatal
- 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
Legend and instructions
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 | Centrum Kids (Daily Dose) | Swanson Multi Adults 50+ (Daily Dose) | Difference | Matched Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (53% as Beta-Carotene) | 450 µg | 1830 mcg RAE | 307% ↑ | Vitamin A (as beta carotene) | |
| Vitamin C | 60 mg | 57 mg | -5% ↓ | Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) | |
| Vitamin D (400 IU) | 10 µg | 10 µg | = | Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol) | |
| Vitamin E | 13.5 mg | 20 mg | 48% ↑ | 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 |
| Vitamin K | 10 µg | 24 µg | 140% ↑ | Vitamin K (from phytonadione) | |
| Thiamin | 1.5 mg | 1.5 mg | = | Thiamin (as thiamin mononitrate) (vitamin B-1) | |
| Riboflavin | 1.7 mg | 2 mg | 18% ↑ | Riboflavin (vitamin B-2) | |
| Niacin | 20 mg | 20 mg NE | Niacin (as niacinamide) | Niacin is also called vitamin B3. Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3. Sources: • "Niacin and nicotinamide. What is it? How effective is it? How does it work? Are there safety concerns? Are there interactions with other medications or herb and supplements?" Medline Plus Difference between niacin, niacinamide and nicotinamide rhiboside • "Small Molecule Pathway Database (SMPDB): Nicotinate and Nicotinamide Metabolism (homosapiens)" Genome Alberta & Genome Canada SMPDB: Nicotinate and Nicotinamide Metabolism • "Recommendations for niacin dosage by life stage and gender" National Health and Medical Research Council - Australia, Ministry of Health - New Zealand Niacin - Nutrient Reference Values Australia and New Zealand • "Dietary supplement ingredient database: unit conversion tables" National Institute of Health Unit conversions for vitamins | |
| Vitamin B6 | 2 mg | 2 mg | = | Vitamin B-6 (as pyridoxine HCl) | |
| Folate (400mg Folic Acid) | 667 mcg DFE | 630 mcg DFE | -6% ↓ | Folate (as 380 mcg folic acid) | |
| Vitamin B12 | 6 µg | 6.7 µg | 12% ↑ | Vitamin B-12 (as cyanocobalamin) | |
| Biotin | 45 µg | 44 µg | -2% ↓ | Biotin | |
| Pantothenic Acid | 10 mg | 13 mg | 30% ↑ | Pantothenic Acid (as d-calcium pantothenate) | |
| Calcium | 108 mg | 148 mg | 37% ↑ | Calcium (from dicalcium phosphate) | |
| Iron | 8 mg | ↓ | |||
| Phosphorus | 50 mg | 118 mg | 136% ↑ | Phosphorus (from dicalcium phosphate) | |
| Iodine | 150 µg | 120 µg | -20% ↓ | lodine (from potassium iodide) | |
| Magnesium | 40 mg | 86 mg | 115% ↑ | Magnesium (from magnesium oxide) | |
| Zinc | 15 mg | 13.5 mg | -10% ↓ | Zinc (from zinc oxide) | |
| Copper | 2 mg | 1.8 mg | -10% ↓ | Copper (from copper gluconate) | |
| Manganese | 1 mg | 2.4 mg | 140% ↑ | Manganese (from manganese sulfate) | |
| Chromium | 20 µg | 12 µg | -40% ↓ | Chromium (as TRAACS« chromium nicotinate glycinate chelate) | |
| Molybdenum | 20 µg | 10 µg | -50% ↓ | Molybdenum (from sodium molybdate) | |
| 1 µg | ↑ | Selenium (from sodium selenite) | |||
| 36 mg | ↑ | Potassium (from potassium chloride) | |||
| 2 mg | ↑ | Lutein |
Nutrients exclusive to Centrum Kids
| Dose: Child | |
|---|---|
| Iron | 8 mg |
Nutrients exclusive to Swanson Multi Adults 50+
| Dose: Adult | |
|---|---|
| Selenium (from sodium selenite) | 1 µg |
| Potassium (from potassium chloride) | 36 mg |
| Lutein | 2 mg |
Other ingredients
| Centrum Kids | Swanson Multi Adults 50+ |
|---|---|
| Sugar, Dibasic Calcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Mannitol, Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Oxide, Ascorbic Acid (Vit. C), Mono- and Di-glycerides, Pregelatinized Corn Starch, Stearic Acid, Maltodextrin, DL-alpha Tocopheryl Acetate (Vit. E). Contains <2% of: Aspartame**, Beta-Carotene, BHT (to preserve freshness), Biotin, Blue 2 Lake, Calcium Pantothenate, Carbonyl Iron, Carrageenan, Cholecalciferol (Vit. D3), Chromic Chloride, Citric Acid, Cupric Oxide, Cyanocobalamin (Vit. B12), Dextrose, Folic Acid, Gelatin, Guar Gum, Magnesium Stearate, Malic Acid, Manganese Sulfate, Modified Corn Starch, Natural and Artificial Flavors, Niacinamide, Phytonadione (Vit. K), Potassium Iodide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vit. B6), Red 40 Lake, Riboflavin (Vit. B2), Silicon Dioxide, Sodium Molybdate, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vit. B1), Tocopherols (to preserve freshness), Vitamin A Acetate, Yellow 6 Lake, Zinc Oxide. | Microcrystalline cellulose (plant fiber), stearic acid, calcium carbonate, croscarmellose sodium, magnesium stearate, silica, aqueous film coating (purified water, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, polyethylene glycol, titanium dioxide, sodium copper chlorophyllin). |