Centrum Kids vs Trace Minerals Research, Kid’s Multi
All of the differences set out neatly so that you can make a choice between them.
Complete nutritional comparison
Ingredient | Centrum Kids(Daily Dose) | Trace Minerals Research, Kid's Multi(Daily Dose) | Difference | Matched Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (29% as Beta-Carotene) | 3500 IU | 2500 IU | -29% ↓ | Vitamin A (as Palmitate) | |
| Vitamin C | 60 mg | 250 mg | 317% ↑ | Vitamin C (as Ascorbic acid) | |
| Vitamin D | 400 IU | 950 IU | Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) | 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" byJane 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" byRichard S. Bak, Ph.D., Warde Medical Laboratory Vitamin D and Metabolites • "Human trial comparing potencies of Vitamins D2 and D3" byRobert 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 | 30 IU | 30 IU | = | Vitamin E (as d-a Tocopherol) | |
| Vitamin K | 10 µg | ↓ | |||
| Thiamin | 1.5 mg | 1.5 mg | = | Thiamin (Thamin HCl) (Vitamin B1) | |
| Riboflavin | 1.7 mg | 1.5 mg | -12% ↓ | Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | |
| Niacin | 20 mg | 12 mg | -40% ↓ | Niacin (Niacinamide) (Vitamin B3) | |
| Vitamin B6 | 2 mg | 5 mg | 150% ↑ | Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine) | |
| Folic Acid | 400 µg | 375 µg | -6% ↓ | Folic acid | |
| Vitamin B12 | 6 µg | 9 µg | 50% ↑ | Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) | |
| Biotin | 45 µg | 70 µg | 56% ↑ | Biotin | |
| Pantothenic Acid | 10 mg | 10 mg | = | Pantothenic Acid (Calcium pantothenate) | |
| Calcium | 108 mg | ↓ | |||
| Iron | 18 mg | ↓ | |||
| Phosphorus | 50 mg | ↓ | |||
| Iodine | 150 µg | ↓ | |||
| Magnesium | 40 mg | 3 mg | -92% ↓ | Magnesium (from ConcenTrace®) | |
| Zinc | 15 mg | 5 mg | -67% ↓ | Zinc (as Gluconate) | |
| Copper | 2 mg | ↓ | |||
| Manganese | 1 mg | 2 mg | 100% ↑ | Manganese (as Gluconate) | |
| Chromium | 20 µg | 10 µg | -50% ↓ | Chromium (as Polynicontinate) | |
| Molybdenum | 20 µg | ↓ | |||
| 20 µg | ↑ | Selenium (as Seleniomethionine) | |||
| 75 mg | ↑ | Chloride (from ConcenTrace®) | |||
| 5 mg | ↑ | Potassium (as Citrate) | |||
| 30 mg | ↑ | ConcenTrace(R) trace mineral complex | |||
| 3 mg | ↑ | Choline (as Bitartrate) | |||
| 3 mg | ↑ | Inositol | |||
| 5 mg | ↑ | Sulfate (from ConcenTrace®) | |||
| 45 µg | ↑ | PABA (Para-aminobenzoic acid) | |||
| 35 µg | ↑ | Boron (from Concentrace®) |
Nutrients only in Centrum Kids
| Dose: Child | |
|---|---|
| Vitamin K | 10 µg |
| Calcium | 108 mg |
| Iron | 18 mg |
| Phosphorus | 50 mg |
| Iodine | 150 µg |
| Copper | 2 mg |
| Molybdenum | 20 µg |
Nutrients only in Trace Minerals Research, Kid's Multi
| Dose: Child | |
|---|---|
| Selenium (as Seleniomethionine) | 20 µg |
| Chloride (from ConcenTrace®) | 75 mg |
| Potassium (as Citrate) | 5 mg |
| ConcenTrace(R) trace mineral complex | 30 mg |
| Choline (as Bitartrate) | 3 mg |
| Inositol | 3 mg |
| Sulfate (from ConcenTrace®) | 5 mg |
| PABA (Para-aminobenzoic acid) | 45 µg |
| Boron (from Concentrace®) | 35 µg |
Other ingredients
| Centrum Kids | Trace Minerals Research, Kid's Multi |
|---|---|
| Sucrose, Dibasic Calcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Mannitol (wheat), Calcium Carbonate, Ascorbic Acid (Vit. C), Magnesium Oxide, Pregelatinized Corn Starch, Mono and Diglycerides, Stearic Acid (soybean), Maltodextrin. Contains < 2% of: Aspartame, BetaCarotene, BHT (to retard oxidation), Biotin, Blue 2 Lake, Calcium Pantothenate, Carbonyl Iron, Carrageenan, Cholecalciferol (Vit. D3), Chromic Chloride, Citric Acid, Cupric Oxide, Cyanocobalamin (Vit. B12), Dextrose, dlAlpha Tocopheryl Acetate (Vit. E), Folic Acid, Gelatin, Guar Gum, Lactose (milk), 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 retard oxidation), Vanillin, Vitamin A Acetate, Yellow 6 Lake, Zinc Oxide. Contains: Milk, Soybean, heat. | Purified water, juice concentrate blend (pineapple, peach, pear), pure cane sugar, glycerine, natural flavor, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate, potassium benzoate, stevia leaf extract. |
