Life Extension Children’s Formula vs USANA Usanimals
All of the differences set out neatly so that you can make a choice between them.
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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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(Click to see the reasons for similar matches and for important information.)Complete nutritional comparison
Ingredient | Life Extension Children's Formula (Daily Dose) | USANA Usanimals (Daily Dose) | Difference | Matched Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (as beta-carotene) | 1050 mcg RAE | 1500 mcg RAE | 43% ↑ | Vitamin A (1500 mcg as Beta Carotene) | |
| Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) | 120 mg | 250 mg | 108% ↑ | Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid and Sodium Ascorbate) | |
| Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol) | 10 µg | 25 µg | 150% ↑ | Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) | |
| Vitamin E (as D-alpha tocopheryl succinate) | 20.1 mg | 67 mg | 233% ↑ | Vitamin E (as d-alpha Tocopheryl Succinate) | |
| Thiamine (Vitamin B1) (as thiamine mononitrate) | 3 mg | 2.5 mg | -17% ↓ | Thiamine (Vitamin B1) | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 1.7 mg | 2.5 mg | 47% ↑ | Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B3) (as niacinamide) | 20 mg NE | 20 mg NE | = | Niacin (as Niacinamide) | |
| Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCI) | 2 mg | 2.5 mg | 25% ↑ | Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine HCL) | |
| Folate (as folic acid, L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate calcium salt) | 265 mcg DFE | 666 mcg DFE | 151% ↑ | Folate (as 200 μg Folic Acid) | |
| Vitamin B12 (as cyanocobalamin) | 6 µg | 40 µg | 567% ↑ | Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) | |
| Biotin | 300 µg | 150 µg | -50% ↓ | Biotin | |
| Pantothenic acid (as D-calcium pantothenate) | 10 mg | 10 mg | = | Pantothenic Acid (as D-Calcium Pantothenate) | |
| Iodine (as potassium iodide) | 150 µg | 100 µg | -33% ↓ | Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) | |
| Magnesium (as magnesium oxide) | 50 mg | 50 mg | = | Magnesium (as Magnesium Carbonate) | |
| Zinc (as TRAACS® zinc bisglycinate chelate) | 10 mg | 10 mg | = | Zinc (as Zinc Amino Acid Chelate) | |
| Selenium (as L-selenomethionine) | 25 µg | 50 µg | 100% ↑ | Selenium (as Selenium Amino Acid Complex) | |
| Molybdenum (as TRAACS® molybdenum glycinate chelate) | 20 µg | 25 µg | 25% ↑ | Molybdenum (as Molybdenum Trioxide) | |
| Potassium (as potassium citrate) | 10 mg | ↓ | |||
| Marigold extract (flowers) [std. to | 11.2 mg | ↓ | |||
| trans-lutein | 5 mg | ↓ | |||
| trans-zeaxanthin ] | 155 µg | ↓ | |||
| Inositol | 10 mg | 30 mg | 200% ↑ | Inositol | |
| Coenzyme Q10 | 1 mg | ↓ | |||
| 40 µg | ↑ | Vitamin K (as Phylloquinone) | |||
| 150 mg | ↑ | Calcium (as Milk Calcium) | |||
| 4 mg | ↑ | Iron (as Ferrous Fumarate USP) | |||
| 750 µg | ↑ | Copper (as Copper Citrate) | |||
| 1000 µg | ↑ | Manganese (as Manganese Gluconate) | |||
| 50 µg | ↑ | Chromium (as Chromium Nicotinate) | |||
| 80 mg | ↑ | Antioxidant Phytonutrient Complex | |||
| ↑ | (Blackberry, | ||||
| ↑ | Cranberry, | ||||
| ↑ | Raspberry and | ||||
| ↑ | Wild Blueberry powders) | ||||
| 50 mg | ↑ | POLYENYLPHOSPHATIDYL CHOLINE (FROM SOY) | |||
| 50 mg | ↑ | Soy Lecithin (with Polyenylphosphatidyl Choline) |
Nutrients only in Life Extension Children's Formula
| Dose: Child | |
|---|---|
| Potassium (as potassium citrate) | 10 mg |
| Marigold extract (flowers) [std. to | 11.2 mg |
| trans-lutein | 5 mg |
| trans-zeaxanthin ] | 155 µg |
| Coenzyme Q10 | 1 mg |
Nutrients only in USANA Usanimals
| Dose: Child | |
|---|---|
| Vitamin K (as Phylloquinone) | 40 µg |
| Calcium (as Milk Calcium) | 150 mg |
| Iron (as Ferrous Fumarate USP) | 4 mg |
| Copper (as Copper Citrate) | 750 µg |
| Manganese (as Manganese Gluconate) | 1000 µg |
| Chromium (as Chromium Nicotinate) | 50 µg |
| Antioxidant Phytonutrient Complex | 80 mg |
| (Blackberry, | |
| Cranberry, | |
| Raspberry and | |
| Wild Blueberry powders) | |
| POLYENYLPHOSPHATIDYL CHOLINE (FROM SOY) | 50 mg |
| Soy Lecithin (with Polyenylphosphatidyl Choline) | 50 mg |
Other ingredients
| Life Extension Children's Formula | USANA Usanimals |
|---|---|
| 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. | Crystalline Fructose, Evaporated Cane Syrup, Wild Berry Flavor, Modified Cellulose, Xylitol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Dextrin, Citric Acid, Calcium Silicate, Malic Acid, Salt, Dextrose, Soy Lecithin, Stevia, Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Sodium Citrate. Contains: Soy and Milk. |