Swanson Multi Adults 50+ vs Centrum Adults

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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)
  • ~ (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
Swanson Multi Adults 50+ (Daily Dose)Centrum Adults (Daily Dose)

Difference


Matched Ingredient
Vitamin A (as beta carotene)1830 mcg RAE1050 µg-43% ↓Vitamin A (29% as Beta-Carotene)
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid)57 mg60 mg5% ↑Vitamin C
Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol)10 µg25 µg150% ↑Vitamin D (1,000 IU)
Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate)20 mg13.5 mg-32% ↓Vitamin E
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 (from phytonadione)24 µg25 µg4% ↑Vitamin K
Thiamin (as thiamin mononitrate) (vitamin B-1)1.5 mg1.5 mg=Thiamin
Riboflavin (vitamin B-2)2 mg1.7 mg-15% ↓Riboflavin
Niacin (as niacinamide)20 mg NE20 mgNiacin
Niacinamide is a form of vitamin B3. Niacin is also called 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 B-6 (as pyridoxine HCl)2 mg2 mg=Vitamin B6
Folate (as 380 mcg folic acid)630 mcg DFE667 mcg DFE6% ↑Folate (400 mcg Folic Acid)
Vitamin B-12 (as cyanocobalamin)6.7 µg6 µg-10% ↓Vitamin B12
Biotin44 µg30 µg-32% ↓Biotin
Pantothenic Acid (as d-calcium pantothenate)13 mg10 mg-23% ↓Pantothenic Acid
Calcium (from dicalcium phosphate)148 mg200 mg35% ↑Calcium
Phosphorus (from dicalcium phosphate)118 mg20 mg-83% ↓Phosphorus
lodine (from potassium iodide)120 µg150 µg25% ↑Iodine
Magnesium (from magnesium oxide)86 mg50 mg-42% ↓Magnesium
Zinc (from zinc oxide)13.5 mg11 mg-19% ↓Zinc
Selenium (from sodium selenite)1 µg55 µg5400% ↑Selenium
Copper (from copper gluconate)1.8 mg0.5 mg-72% ↓Copper
Manganese (from manganese sulfate)2.4 mg2.3 mg-4% ↓Manganese
Chromium (as TRAACS« chromium nicotinate glycinate chelate)12 µg35 µg192% ↑Chromium
Molybdenum (from sodium molybdate)10 µg45 µg350% ↑Molybdenum
Potassium (from potassium chloride)36 mg80 mg122% ↑Potassium
Lutein2 mg
18 mgIron
72 mgChloride

Nutrients exclusive to Swanson Multi Adults 50+

Dose: Adult
Lutein2 mg

Nutrients exclusive to Centrum Adults

Dose: Adult
Iron18 mg
Chloride72 mg

Other ingredients

Swanson Multi Adults 50+Centrum Adults
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).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, Copper Sulfate, Corn Starch, Crospovidone, Cyanocobalamin (Vit. B12), Folic Acid, Gelatin, Magnesium Stearate, Manganese Sulfate, Modified Corn Starch, Niacinamide, Phytonadione (Vit. K), Polyethylene Glycol, Polyvinyl Alcohol, Potassium Iodide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vit. B6), Riboflavin (Vit. B2), Silicon Dioxide, Sodium Ascorbate (to preserve freshness), Sodium Molybdate, Sodium Selenate, Talc, Thiamine Mononitrate (Vit. B1), Titanium Dioxide, Tocopherols (to preserve freshness), Vitamin A Acetate, Yellow 6 Lake, Zinc Oxide.

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