Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day vs Centrum Silver Men's 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
- Swanson Multi Adults 50+
- 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 Adults 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 | Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day (Daily Dose) | Centrum Silver Men's 50+ (Daily Dose) | Difference | Matched Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (from | 1.05 mg | 1050 µg | = | Vitamin A (29% as Beta-Carotene) | |
| Beta Carotene and | 450 µg | 600 µg | Lycopene | Both beta-carotene and lycopene are forms of carotene. Sources: • "Article on carotenoids, their biological activities, role in disease prevention and food sources." by Jane Higdon, Ph.D and Victoria J. Drake, Ph.D, Linus Pauling Institute Carotenoids: Alpha-Carotene, Beta-Carotene, Beta-Cryptoxanthin, Lycopene, Lutein, and Zeaxanthin • "PubChem: Lycopene - Compound Summary (CID 446925)" National Center for Biotechnology Information - USA Pub Chem: Lycopene - Compound Summary | |
| Palmitate) | 600 µg | ||||
| Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) | 250 mg | 120 mg | -52% ↓ | Vitamin C | |
| Vitamin D (as Vitamin D3) (2,000 IU) | 50 µg | 1000 IU | -50% ↓ | Vitamin D3 | 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 Acid Succinate) | 16.5 mg | 27 mg | 64% ↑ | 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 (as | 400 µg | 60 µg | -85% ↓ | Vitamin K | |
| Vitamin K1 and | 200 µg | ||||
| Vitamin K2 as MK-4) | 200 µg | ||||
| Thiamin (as Thiamin HCL) | 50 mg | 1.5 mg | -97% ↓ | Thiamin | |
| Riboflavin (as Riboflavin 5'-Phosphate Sodium) | 12 mg | 1.7 mg | -86% ↓ | Riboflavin | |
| Niacin (as Niacinamide) | 80 mg | 20 mg | -75% ↓ | Niacin | |
| Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxal 5'-Phosphate) | 20 mg | 6 mg | -70% ↓ | Vitamin B6 | |
| Folate (400 mcg as L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate from L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic Acid, Glucosamine Salt) | 667 mcg DFE | 500 mcg DFE | -25% ↓ | Folate DFE (300 mcg Folic Acid) | |
| Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin) | 600 µg | 100 µg | -83% ↓ | Vitamin B12 | |
| Biotin | 500 µg | 30 µg | -94% ↓ | Biotin | |
| Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium Pantothenate) | 45 mg | 10 mg | -78% ↓ | Pantothenic Acid | |
| Calcium (as TRAACS® Calcium Bisglycinate Chelate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Laurate, Calcium Pantothenate) | 52 mg | 210 mg | 304% ↑ | Calcium | |
| Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) | 75 µg | 150 µg | 100% ↑ | Iodine | |
| Magnesium (as TRAACS@reg; Magnesium Bisglycinate Chelate) | 20 mg | 75 mg | 275% ↑ | Magnesium | |
| Zinc (as TRAACS® Zinc Bisglycinate Chelate) | 15 mg | 15 mg | = | Zinc | |
| Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine) | 200 µg | 21 µg | -90% ↓ | Selenium | |
| Copper (as TRAACS® Copper Bisglycinate Chelate) | 750 µg | 0.5 mg | -33% ↓ | Copper | |
| Manganese (as TRAACS® Manganese Bisglycinate Chelate) | 3 mg | 4 mg | 33% ↑ | Manganese | |
| Chromium (as TRAACS® Chromium Nicotinate Blycinate Chelate) | 400 µg | 60 µg | -85% ↓ | Chromium | |
| d-Gamma Tocopherol (from Mixed Tocopherols) | 24 mg | ↓ | |||
| Boron (as Boroganic™ Boron Glycinate Complex) | 2 mg | ↓ | |||
| Lutein (from Aztec Marigold extract (flower) (Tagetes erecta)) | 140 µg | 300 µg | 114% ↑ | Lutein | |
| 20 mg | ↑ | Phosphorus | |||
| 50 µg | ↑ | Molybdenum | |||
| 72 mg | ↑ | Chloride | |||
| 80 mg | ↑ | Potassium |
Nutrients exclusive to Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day
| Dose: Adult | |
|---|---|
| d-Gamma Tocopherol (from Mixed Tocopherols) | 24 mg |
| Boron (as Boroganic™ Boron Glycinate Complex) | 2 mg |
Nutrients exclusive to Centrum Silver Men's 50+
| Dose: Adult | |
|---|---|
| Phosphorus | 20 mg |
| Molybdenum | 50 µg |
| Chloride | 72 mg |
| Potassium | 80 mg |
Other ingredients
| Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day | Centrum Silver Men's 50+ |
|---|---|
| Hypromellose (derived from cellulose) capsule, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Laurate. | Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Magnesium Oxide, Ascorbic Acid (Vit. C), Microcrystalline Cellulose, Dibasic Calcium Phosphate, DL-alpha Tocopheryl Acetate (Vit. E), Modified Corn Starch, Maltodextrin, Corn Starch, Crospovidone. Contains <2% of: Beta-Carotene, BHT (to preserve freshness), Biotin, Blue 2 Lake, Calcium Pantothenate, Cholecalciferol (Vit. D3), Chromium Picolinate, Copper Sulfate, Cyanocobalamin (Vit. B12), Folic Acid, Gelatin, Hypromellose, Lutein, Lycopene, Magnesium Stearate, Manganese Sulfate, Medium-Chain Triglycerides, Niacinamide, Phytonadione (Vit. K), Polydextrose, Potassium Iodide, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride (Vit. B6), Red 40 Lake, 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. |