Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day vs Centrum Women
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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
- Pure Vegan, Advanced Vegan
- 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 Men's 50+
- Centrum Silver Women's 50+
- 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
- Pure Vegan, Advanced Vegan
- Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day
- 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
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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 | Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day (Daily Dose) | Centrum Women (Daily Dose) | Difference | Matched Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (from | 1.05 mg | 1050 µg | = | Vitamin A (29% as Beta-Carotene) | |
| Beta Carotene and | 450 µg | ||||
| Palmitate) | 600 µg | ||||
| Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) | 250 mg | 75 mg | -70% ↓ | Vitamin C | |
| Vitamin D (as Vitamin D3) (2,000 IU) | 50 µg | 25 µg | 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 | 15.8 mg | -4% ↓ | Vitamin E | |
| Vitamin K (as | 400 µg | 50 µg | -88% ↓ | Vitamin K | |
| Vitamin K1 and | 200 µg | ||||
| Vitamin K2 as MK-4) | 200 µg | ||||
| Thiamin (as Thiamin HCL) | 50 mg | 1.1 mg | -98% ↓ | Thiamin | |
| Riboflavin (as Riboflavin 5'-Phosphate Sodium) | 12 mg | 1.1 mg | -91% ↓ | Riboflavin | |
| Niacin (as Niacinamide) | 80 mg | 14 mg | -82% ↓ | Niacin | |
| Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxal 5'-Phosphate) | 20 mg | 2 mg | -90% ↓ | Vitamin B6 | |
| Folate (400 mcg as L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate from L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic Acid, Glucosamine Salt) | 667 mcg DFE | 667 mcg DFE | = | Folate DFE (400 mcg Folic Acid) | |
| Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin) | 600 µg | 6 µg | -99% ↓ | Vitamin B12 | |
| Biotin | 500 µg | 40 µg | -92% ↓ | Biotin | |
| Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium Pantothenate) | 45 mg | 15 mg | -67% ↓ | Pantothenic Acid | |
| Calcium (as TRAACS® Calcium Bisglycinate Chelate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Laurate, Calcium Pantothenate) | 52 mg | 200 mg | 285% ↑ | Calcium | |
| Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) | 75 µg | 150 µg | 100% ↑ | Iodine | |
| Magnesium (as TRAACS@reg; Magnesium Bisglycinate Chelate) | 20 mg | 100 mg | 400% ↑ | Magnesium | |
| Zinc (as TRAACS® Zinc Bisglycinate Chelate) | 15 mg | 8 mg | -47% ↓ | Zinc | |
| Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine) | 200 µg | 18 µg | -91% ↓ | Selenium | |
| Copper (as TRAACS® Copper Bisglycinate Chelate) | 750 µg | 0.5 mg | -33% ↓ | Copper | |
| Manganese (as TRAACS® Manganese Bisglycinate Chelate) | 3 mg | 1.8 mg | -40% ↓ | Manganese | |
| Chromium (as TRAACS® Chromium Nicotinate Blycinate Chelate) | 400 µg | 32 µg | -92% ↓ | 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 | ↓ | |||
| 18 mg | ↑ | Iron | |||
| 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 |
| Lutein (from Aztec Marigold extract (flower) (Tagetes erecta)) | 140 µg |
Nutrients exclusive to Centrum Women
| Dose: Adult | |
|---|---|
| Iron | 18 mg |
| Phosphorus | 20 mg |
| Molybdenum | 50 µg |
| Chloride | 72 mg |
| Potassium | 80 mg |
Other ingredients
| Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day | Centrum Women |
|---|---|
| Hypromellose (derived from cellulose) capsule, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Laurate. | Calcium Carbonate, Magnesium Oxide, Potassium Chloride, Dibasic Calcium Phosphate, Microcrystalline Cellulose, Ascorbic Acid (Vit. C), Ferrous Fumarate, DL-alpha Tocopheryl Acetate (Vit. E), Maltodextrin, Crospovidone. Contains <2% of: Beta-Carotene, BHT (to preserve freshness), Biotin, Blue 2 Lake, Calcium Pantothenate, Cholecalciferol (Vit. D3), Chromium Picolinate, Copper Sulfate, Corn Starch, Cyanocobalamin (Vit. B12), Folic Acid, Gelatin, Lecithin (soy), Magnesium Stearate, Manganese Sulfate, Modified Corn Starch, Niacinamide, Phytonadione (Vit. K), Polyethylene Glycol, Polyvinyl Alcohol, 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. |