Swanson Multi Adults 50+ vs Thorne Basic Prenatal

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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)
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Complete nutritional comparison



Ingredient
Swanson Multi Adults 50+ (Daily Dose)Thorne Basic Prenatal (Daily Dose)

Difference


Matched Ingredient
Vitamin A (as beta carotene)1830 mcg RAE1.05 mg474% ↑Vitamin A
450 µgBeta-Carotene
600 µgVitamin A Palmitate
Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid)57 mg150 mg163% ↑Vitamin C
Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol)10 µg25 µg150% ↑Vitamin D
Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate)20 mg33.5 mg68% ↑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 µg100 µg317% ↑Vitamin K
Thiamin (as thiamin mononitrate) (vitamin B-1)1.5 mg5 mg233% ↑Thiamine
Riboflavin (vitamin B-2)2 mg5 mg150% ↑Riboflavin
Niacin (as niacinamide)20 mg NE30 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 mg12 mg500% ↑Vitamin B6
Folate (as 380 mcg folic acid)630 mcg DFE1.7 mg DFE2598% ↑Folate
1 mgL-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate
Vitamin B-12 (as cyanocobalamin)6.7 µg200 µg2885% ↑Vitamin B12
Biotin44 µg50 µg14% ↑Biotin
Pantothenic Acid (as d-calcium pantothenate)13 mg18 mg38% ↑Pantothenic Acid
Calcium (from dicalcium phosphate)148 mg180 mg22% ↑Calcium
90 mgCalcium Citrate
90 mgCalcium Malate
Phosphorus (from dicalcium phosphate)118 mg
lodine (from potassium iodide)120 µg150 µg25% ↑Iodine
Magnesium (from magnesium oxide)86 mg90 mg5% ↑Magnesium
45 mgMagnesium Citrate
45 mgMagnesium Malate
Zinc (from zinc oxide)13.5 mg25 mg85% ↑Zinc
Selenium (from sodium selenite)1 µg50 µg4900% ↑Selenium
Copper (from copper gluconate)1.8 mg2 mg11% ↑Copper
Manganese (from manganese sulfate)2.4 mg5 mg108% ↑Manganese
Chromium (as TRAACS« chromium nicotinate glycinate chelate)12 µg100 µg733% ↑Chromium
Molybdenum (from sodium molybdate)10 µg
Potassium (from potassium chloride)36 mg
Lutein2 mg
110 mgCholine
45 mgIron
1 mgBoron

Nutrients exclusive to Swanson Multi Adults 50+

Dose: Adult
Phosphorus (from dicalcium phosphate)118 mg
Molybdenum (from sodium molybdate)10 µg
Potassium (from potassium chloride)36 mg
Lutein2 mg

Nutrients exclusive to Thorne Basic Prenatal

Dose: Adult
Choline110 mg
Iron45 mg
Boron1 mg

Other ingredients

Swanson Multi Adults 50+Thorne Basic Prenatal
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).Hypromellose (Cellulose), Calcium Laurate

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