NOW Foods ADAM™ Superior Men’s Multi Softgels vs Centrum Adults
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Complete nutritional comparison
Ingredient | NOW Foods ADAM™ Superior Men's Multi Softgels(Daily Dose) | Centrum Adults(Daily Dose) | Difference | Matched Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 3000 µg | 3500 IU | ? | Vitamin A (29% as Beta-Carotene) | |
| [60% as Beta Carotene (Betatene®) and | |||||
| 40% as Retinyl Palmitate ] | |||||
| Vitamin C (from Calcium Ascorbate) | 250 mg | 60 mg | -76% ↓ | Vitamin C | |
| Vitamin D-3 (as Cholecalciferol) (1,000 IU) | 25 µg | 1000 IU | ? | Vitamin D | |
| Vitamin E (as d-alpha Tocopherol) | 100 mg | 30 IU | ? | Vitamin E | |
| Vitamin K (as Menaquinone and Phytonadione) | 80 µg | 25 µg | -69% ↓ | Vitamin K | |
| Thiamin (Vit. B-1) (from Thiamin HCl) | 25 mg | 1.5 mg | -94% ↓ | Thiamin | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) | 25 mg | 1.7 mg | -93% ↓ | Riboflavin | |
| Niacin (Vitamin B-3) (as Niacinamide) | 35 mg | 20 mg | -43% ↓ | Niacin | |
| Vitamin B-6 (from Pyridoxine HCl and Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate (P-5-P)) | 25 mg | 2 mg | -92% ↓ | Vitamin B6 | |
| Folate (400 mcg folic acid) | 680 µg | 400 µg | Folic Acid | Both folate and folic acid are forms of vitamin B9. Sources: • "Small Molecule Pathway Database (SMPDB): Folate metabolism" Genome Alberta, Genome British Columbia & Genome Canada SMPDB: Folate Metabolism • "Folate fact sheet for health professionals" Office of Dietary Supplements - National Institutes of Health - USA Folate fact sheet for Health Professionals | |
| Vitamin B-12 (as Methylcobalamin) | 120 µg | 6 µg | -95% ↓ | Vitamin B12 | |
| Biotin | 300 µg | 30 µg | -90% ↓ | Biotin | |
| Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B-5) (from Calcium Pantothenate) | 50 mg | 10 mg | -80% ↓ | Pantothenic Acid | |
| Choline (from Choline Bitartrate) | 25 mg | ↓ | |||
| Calcium (from Cal. Ascorbate, Aquamin® Seaweed Derived Minerals and Calcium Pantothenate) | 55 mg | 200 mg | 264% ↑ | Calcium | |
| Iodine (from Potassium Iodide) | 225 µg | 150 µg | -33% ↓ | Iodine | |
| Magnesium (from Magnesium Citrate and Aquamin® Seaweed Derived Minerals) | 25 mg | 50 mg | 100% ↑ | Magnesium | |
| Zinc (from Zinc Picolinate) | 15 mg | 11 mg | -27% ↓ | Zinc | |
| Selenium (from Selenium Glycinate Complex) (Albion™) | 200 µg | 55 µg | -72% ↓ | Selenium | |
| Copper (from Copper Bisglycinate) (TRAACS™) | 0.5 mg | 0.5 mg | = | Copper | |
| Manganese (from Manganese Bisglycinate) (TRAACS™) | 2 mg | 2.3 mg | 15% ↑ | Manganese | |
| Chromium (from Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate) (TRAACS™) | 120 µg | 35 µg | -71% ↓ | Chromium | |
| Molybdenum (from Molybdenum Glycinate) (TRAACS™) | 75 µg | 45 µg | -40% ↓ | Molybdenum | |
| Potassium (from Potassium Chloride) | 25 mg | 80 mg | 220% ↑ | Potassium | |
| Saw Palmetto Extract (Berry) (Serenoa repens) (min. 85% Fatty Acids) | 160 mg | ↓ | |||
| Phytosterols (Plant Sterols) | 50 mg | ↓ | |||
| (with Beta-Sitosterol) | ↓ | ||||
| Alpha Lipoic Acid | 25 mg | ↓ | |||
| Grape Seed Extract (Vitis vinifera) | 25 mg | ↓ | |||
| Inositol | 10 mg | ↓ | |||
| CoQ10 (as Ubiquinone) | 10 mg | ↓ | |||
| Lycopene (LYC-O-MATO®) (from Tomato Extract) | 3 mg | ↓ | |||
| Lutein (FloraGLO®) (from Marigold Flowers) | 500 µg | ↓ | |||
| 18 mg | ↑ | Iron | |||
| 20 mg | ↑ | Phosphorus | |||
| 72 mg | ↑ | Chloride | |||
| 75 µg | ↑ | Boron | |||
| 5 µg | ↑ | Nickel | |||
| 2 mg | ↑ | Silicon | |||
| 10 µg | ↑ | Tin | |||
| 10 µg | ↑ | Vanadium |
Nutrients only in NOW Foods ADAM™ Superior Men's Multi Softgels
| Dose: Adult | |
|---|---|
| Choline (from Choline Bitartrate) | 25 mg |
| Saw Palmetto Extract (Berry) (Serenoa repens) (min. 85% Fatty Acids) | 160 mg |
| Phytosterols (Plant Sterols) | 50 mg |
| (with Beta-Sitosterol) | |
| Alpha Lipoic Acid | 25 mg |
| Grape Seed Extract (Vitis vinifera) | 25 mg |
| Inositol | 10 mg |
| CoQ10 (as Ubiquinone) | 10 mg |
| Lycopene (LYC-O-MATO®) (from Tomato Extract) | 3 mg |
| Lutein (FloraGLO®) (from Marigold Flowers) | 500 µg |
Nutrients only in Centrum Adults
| Dose: Adult | |
|---|---|
| Iron | 18 mg |
| Phosphorus | 20 mg |
| Chloride | 72 mg |
| Boron | 75 µg |
| Nickel | 5 µg |
| Silicon | 2 mg |
| Tin | 10 µg |
| Vanadium | 10 µg |
Other ingredients
| NOW Foods ADAM™ Superior Men's Multi Softgels | Centrum Adults |
|---|---|
| Softgel Capsule [bovine gelatin (BSE-free), glycerin, water, carob], Pumpkin Seed Oil, Sunflower Lecithin, Beeswax and Cinnamon Bark Powder. Contains soy. Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, milk, egg, fish or shellfish ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens. | Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Dibasic Calcium Phosphate, Magnesium Oxide, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Ascorbic Acid (Vit. C), Ferrous Fumarate, dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate (Vit. E), Maltodextrin. Contains < 2% of: Beta-Carotene, BHT (to preserve freshness), Biotin, Calcium Pantothenate, Cholecalciferol (Vit. D3), Chromium Picolinate, Corn Starch, Crospovidone, Copper Sulfate, Cyanocobalamin (Vit. B12), Folic Acid, Gelatin, Hydrogenated Palm Oil, Magnesium Stearate, Manganese Sulfate, Modified Corn Starch, Niacinamide, Nickelous Sulfate, Phytonadione (Vit. K), Polyethylene Glycol, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Potassium Iodide, Pregelatinized Corn Starch, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vit. B6), Riboflavin (Vit. B2), Silicon Dioxide, Sodium Ascorbate (to preserve freshness), Sodium Metavanadate, Sodium Molybdate, Sodium Selenate, Stannous Chloride, Talc, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vit. B1), Titanium Dioxide, Tocopherols (to preserve freshness), Vitamin A Acetate, Yellow 6 Lake, Zinc Oxide. |
