Swanson Multi Adults 50+ vs Nature Made Prenatal Multi

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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)
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Complete nutritional comparison



Ingredient
Swanson Multi Adults 50+ (Daily Dose)Nature Made Prenatal Multi (Daily Dose)

Difference


Matched Ingredient
Vitamin A (as beta carotene)1830 mcg RAE770 µg-58% ↓Vitamin A (as Beta Carotene)
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid)57 mg85 mg49% ↑Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid)
Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol)10 µg25 µg150% ↑Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) 1000 IU
Vitamin D3 is a form of vitamin D.
Sources:
• "Explains the relationship between different forms of Vitamin D and how they are processed in the body."
Office of Dietary Supplements - National Institutes of Health - USA
Dietary Supplement Fact Sheet: Vitamin D
• "Vitamin D sources, methods of activiation in the body and uses"
by Jane Higdon, Ph.D and Victoria J. Drake, Ph.D, Linus Pauling Institute
LPI - Micro Nutrient Info Center - Vitamin D
• "On Vitamin D chemistry, sources, biological actions and clinical significance"
by Richard S. Bak, Ph.D., Warde Medical Laboratory
Vitamin D and Metabolites
• "Human trial comparing potencies of Vitamins D2 and D3"
by Robert P. Heaney Robert R. Recker James Grote Ronald L. Horst Laura A. G. Armas, The Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism
JCEM - Vitamin D3 Is More Potent Than Vitamin D2 in Humans
Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate)20 mg15 mg-25% ↓Vitamin E (as dl-Alpha Tocopheryl Acetate)
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 µg90 µg275% ↑Vitamin K (as Phytonadione)
Thiamin (as thiamin mononitrate) (vitamin B-1)1.5 mg1.4 mg-7% ↓Thiamine (as Thiamine Mononitrate)
Riboflavin (vitamin B-2)2 mg1.4 mg-30% ↓Riboflavin
Niacin (as niacinamide)20 mg NE18 mgNiacin (as Niacinamide)
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 mg1.9 mg-5% ↓Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine Hydrochloride)
Folate (as 380 mcg folic acid)630 mcg DFE1330 mcg DFE111% ↑Folate (800 mcg Folic Acid)
Vitamin B-12 (as cyanocobalamin)6.7 µg5.2 µg-22% ↓Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocabalamin)
Biotin44 µg30 µg-32% ↓Biotin
Pantothenic Acid (as d-calcium pantothenate)13 mg6 mg-54% ↓Pantothenic Acid (as d-Calcium Pantothenate)
Calcium (from dicalcium phosphate)148 mg250 mg69% ↑Calcium (as Calcium Carbonate)
Phosphorus (from dicalcium phosphate)118 mg
lodine (from potassium iodide)120 µg150 µg25% ↑Iodine (as Potassium Iodide)
Magnesium (from magnesium oxide)86 mg45 mg-48% ↓Magnesium (as Magnesium Oxide)
Zinc (from zinc oxide)13.5 mg11 mg-19% ↓Zinc (as Zinc Oxide)
Selenium (from sodium selenite)1 µg
Copper (from copper gluconate)1.8 mg
Manganese (from manganese sulfate)2.4 mg
Chromium (as TRAACS« chromium nicotinate glycinate chelate)12 µg
Molybdenum (from sodium molybdate)10 µg
Potassium (from potassium chloride)36 mg
Lutein2 mg
27 mgIron (as Ferrous Fumarate)

Nutrients exclusive to Swanson Multi Adults 50+

Dose: Adult
Phosphorus (from dicalcium phosphate)118 mg
Selenium (from sodium selenite)1 µg
Copper (from copper gluconate)1.8 mg
Manganese (from manganese sulfate)2.4 mg
Chromium (as TRAACS« chromium nicotinate glycinate chelate)12 µg
Molybdenum (from sodium molybdate)10 µg
Potassium (from potassium chloride)36 mg
Lutein2 mg

Nutrients exclusive to Nature Made Prenatal Multi

Dose: Adult
Iron (as Ferrous Fumarate)27 mg

Other ingredients

Swanson Multi Adults 50+Nature Made Prenatal Multi
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).Cellulose Gel, modified Food Starch, Maltodextrin, hydrogenated Soybean Oil, Dibasic Calcium Phosphate, Croscarmellose Sodium, Hypromellose, Silicon Dioxide (SiO2), Magnesium Stearate, Gelatin, Polyethylene Glycol

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