Centrum Silver Adults 50+ vs Swanson Kids Multivitamin Gummies

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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		Centrum Silver Adults 50+ (Daily Dose)Swanson Kids Multivitamin Gummies (Daily Dose)

Difference

Matched Ingredient
Vitamin A (40% as Beta-Carotene)750 IU400 mcg RAE78% ↑Vitamin A (as retinyl acetate)
Vitamin C60 mg20 mg-67% ↓Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid)
Vitamin D25 µg10 µg-60% ↓Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol)
Vitamin E22.5 mg7.4 mg≈Vitamin E (as dl-alpha tocopheryl acetate)
Dl alpha tocopherol is a form of vitamin E.
Sources:
• "Vitamin E Factsheet for Health Professionals"
Office of Dietary Supplements - National Institutes of Health - USA
Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet: Vitamin E
• "Technical article on vitamin E: function and metabolism"
by REGINA BRIGELIUS-FLOHÉ and MARET G. TRABER
Vitamin E: function and metabolism
• "Article on the benefits of mixed tocopherols"
Smart Publications
Are you taking the wrong Vitamin E? - Smart Publications
• "Dietary supplement ingredient database: unit conversion tables"
National Institute of Health
Unit conversions for vitamins
Vitamin K30 µg↓
Thiamin1.5 mg↓
Riboflavin1.7 mg↓
Niacin20 mg↓
Vitamin B63 mg2 mg-33% ↓Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl)
Folate (400 mcg Folic Acid)667 mcg DFE200 mcg DFE-70% ↓Folate (120 mcg folic acid)
Vitamin B1225 µg2.4 µg-90% ↓Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin)
Biotin30 µg60 µg100% ↑Biotin
Pantothenic Acid10 mg3 mg-70% ↓Pantothenic Acid (as d-calcium pantothenate)
Calcium220 mg↓
Phosphorus20 mg↓
Iodine150 µg42 µg-72% ↓lodine (from potassium iodide)
Magnesium50 mg↓
Zinc11 mg2.7 mg-75% ↓Zinc (from zinc sulfate)
Selenium19 µg↓
Copper0.5 mg↓
Manganese2.3 mg↓
Chromium50 µg↓
Molybdenum45 µg↓
Chloride72 mg↓
Potassium80 mg↓
Lutein250 µg↓
Lycopene300 µg↓
5 mg↑Sodium
40 µg↑Inositol (inositol niacinate)

Nutrients exclusive to Centrum Silver Adults 50+

Dose: Adult
Vitamin K30 µg
Thiamin1.5 mg
Riboflavin1.7 mg
Niacin20 mg
Calcium220 mg
Phosphorus20 mg
Magnesium50 mg
Selenium19 µg
Copper0.5 mg
Manganese2.3 mg
Chromium50 µg
Molybdenum45 µg
Chloride72 mg
Potassium80 mg
Lutein250 µg
Lycopene300 µg

Nutrients exclusive to Swanson Kids Multivitamin Gummies

Dose: Child
Sodium5 mg
Inositol (inositol niacinate)40 µg

Other ingredients

Centrum Silver Adults 50+Swanson Kids Multivitamin Gummies
Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Dibasic Calcium Phosphate, Magnesium Oxide, Ascorbic Acid (Vit. C), Microcrystalline Cellulose, dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate (Vit. E), Modified Corn Starch, Corn Starch, Maltodextrin. Contains < 2% of: Beta-Carotene, BHT (to preserve freshness), Biotin, Blue 2 Lake, Calcium Pantothenate, Cholecalciferol (Vit. D3), Chromium Picolinate, Copper Sulfate, Crospovidone, Cyanocobalamin (Vit. B12), Folic Acid, Gelatin, Hydrogenated Palm Oil, Hypromellose, Lutein, Lycopene, Magnesium Stearate, Manganese Sulfate, Medium-Chain Triglycerides, Niacinamide, Nickelous Sulfate, Phytonadione (Vit. K), Polydextrose, Potassium Iodide, Pregelatinized Corn Starch, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vit. B6), Red 40 Lake, Riboflavin (Vit. B2), Silicon Dioxide, Sodium Ascorbate (to preserve freshness), Sodium Metavanadate, Sodium Molybdate, Sodium Selenate, Talc, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vit. B1), Titanium Dioxide, Tocopherols (to preserve freshness), Vitamin A Acetate, Yellow 6 Lake, Zinc Oxide.Glucose syrup, sugar, water, annatto extract (color), choline bitartrate, citric acid, coating (coconut oil, carnauba wax), fruit and vegetable juice (color), natural cherry, natural lemon, natural orange, natural strawberry and natural flavors, pectin, sodium citrate.

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