Swanson Multi Adults 50+ vs Centrum Silver Adults 50+
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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.
- Carlson Super 2 Daily
- Centrum Adults
- Centrum Kids
- Centrum Men
- Centrum Silver Adults 50+
- Centrum Silver Men's 50+
- Centrum Silver Women's 50+
- Centrum Women
- Dr Whitaker Forward Plus Daily Regimen
- Life Extension Children's Formula
- Life Extension Two-Per-Day Capsules
- Nature Made Multi For Her
- Nature Made Multi For Him
- Nature Made Prenatal Multi
- NOW Foods ADAM Superior Men's Multi Softgels
- NOW Foods EVE Women's MultiVitamin Veg Capsules
- NOW Foods Kid Vits Berry Blast Chewables
- NOW Foods Liquid Multi Gels
- Pure Synergy, Organic Multi Vita•Min
- Swanson Just One Multi with Iron
- Swanson Kids Multivitamin Gummies
- Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day
- Thorne Basic Prenatal
- Thorne Kids Multi +
- Trace Minerals Research, Kid's Multi
- USANA Body Rox
- USANA Cellsentials Pack
- USANA Usanimals
- xtendlife Multi-xtra
- xtendlife Total Balance Children's
- Carlson Super 2 Daily
- Centrum Adults
- Centrum Kids
- Centrum Men
- Centrum Silver Men's 50+
- Centrum Silver Women's 50+
- Centrum Women
- Dr Whitaker Forward Plus Daily Regimen
- Life Extension Children's Formula
- Life Extension Two-Per-Day Capsules
- Nature Made Multi For Her
- Nature Made Multi For Him
- Nature Made Prenatal Multi
- NOW Foods ADAM Superior Men's Multi Softgels
- NOW Foods EVE Women's MultiVitamin Veg Capsules
- NOW Foods Kid Vits Berry Blast Chewables
- NOW Foods Liquid Multi Gels
- Pure Synergy, Organic Multi Vita•Min
- Swanson Just One Multi with Iron
- Swanson Kids Multivitamin Gummies
- Swanson Multi Adults 50+
- Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day
- Thorne Basic Prenatal
- Thorne Kids Multi +
- Trace Minerals Research, Kid's Multi
- USANA Body Rox
- USANA Cellsentials Pack
- USANA Usanimals
- xtendlife Multi-xtra
- xtendlife Total Balance Children's
Legend and instructions
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 Silver Adults 50+ (Daily Dose) | Difference | Matched Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (as beta carotene) | 1830 mcg RAE | 750 IU | -88% ↓ | Vitamin A (40% as Beta-Carotene) | |
| Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) | 57 mg | 60 mg | 5% ↑ | Vitamin C | |
| Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol) | 10 µg | 25 µg | 150% ↑ | Vitamin D | |
| Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate) | 20 mg | 22.5 mg | 12% ↑ | 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 µg | 30 µg | 25% ↑ | Vitamin K | |
| Thiamin (as thiamin mononitrate) (vitamin B-1) | 1.5 mg | 1.5 mg | = | Thiamin | |
| Riboflavin (vitamin B-2) | 2 mg | 1.7 mg | -15% ↓ | Riboflavin | |
| Niacin (as niacinamide) | 20 mg NE | 20 mg | Niacin | 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 mg | 3 mg | 50% ↑ | Vitamin B6 | |
| Folate (as 380 mcg folic acid) | 630 mcg DFE | 667 mcg DFE | 6% ↑ | Folate (400 mcg Folic Acid) | |
| Vitamin B-12 (as cyanocobalamin) | 6.7 µg | 25 µg | 273% ↑ | Vitamin B12 | |
| Biotin | 44 µg | 30 µg | -32% ↓ | Biotin | |
| Pantothenic Acid (as d-calcium pantothenate) | 13 mg | 10 mg | -23% ↓ | Pantothenic Acid | |
| Calcium (from dicalcium phosphate) | 148 mg | 220 mg | 49% ↑ | Calcium | |
| Phosphorus (from dicalcium phosphate) | 118 mg | 20 mg | -83% ↓ | Phosphorus | |
| lodine (from potassium iodide) | 120 µg | 150 µg | 25% ↑ | Iodine | |
| Magnesium (from magnesium oxide) | 86 mg | 50 mg | -42% ↓ | Magnesium | |
| Zinc (from zinc oxide) | 13.5 mg | 11 mg | -19% ↓ | Zinc | |
| Selenium (from sodium selenite) | 1 µg | 19 µg | 1800% ↑ | Selenium | |
| Copper (from copper gluconate) | 1.8 mg | 0.5 mg | -72% ↓ | Copper | |
| Manganese (from manganese sulfate) | 2.4 mg | 2.3 mg | -4% ↓ | Manganese | |
| Chromium (as TRAACS« chromium nicotinate glycinate chelate) | 12 µg | 50 µg | 317% ↑ | Chromium | |
| Molybdenum (from sodium molybdate) | 10 µg | 45 µg | 350% ↑ | Molybdenum | |
| Potassium (from potassium chloride) | 36 mg | 80 mg | 122% ↑ | Potassium | |
| Lutein | 2 mg | 250 µg | -88% ↓ | Lutein | |
| 72 mg | ↑ | Chloride | |||
| 300 µg | ↑ | Lycopene |
Nutrients exclusive to Swanson Multi Adults 50+
none
Nutrients exclusive to Centrum Silver Adults 50+
| Dose: Adult | |
|---|---|
| Chloride | 72 mg |
| Lycopene | 300 µg |
Other ingredients
| Swanson Multi Adults 50+ | Centrum Silver Adults 50+ |
|---|---|
| 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, 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. |