Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day vs Swanson Multi 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
- 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 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
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) | Swanson Multi Adults 50+ (Daily Dose) | Difference | Matched Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (from | 1.05 mg | 1830 mcg RAE | 74% ↑ | Vitamin A (as beta carotene) | |
| Beta Carotene and | 450 µg | ||||
| Palmitate) | 600 µg | ||||
| Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) | 250 mg | 57 mg | -77% ↓ | Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) | |
| Vitamin D (as Vitamin D3) (2,000 IU) | 50 µg | 10 µg | -80% ↓ | Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol) | |
| Vitamin E (as d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acid Succinate) | 16.5 mg | 20 mg | 21% ↑ | Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate) | |
| Vitamin K (as | 400 µg | 24 µg | -94% ↓ | Vitamin K (from phytonadione) | |
| Vitamin K1 and | 200 µg | ||||
| Vitamin K2 as MK-4) | 200 µg | ||||
| Thiamin (as Thiamin HCL) | 50 mg | 1.5 mg | -97% ↓ | Thiamin (as thiamin mononitrate) (vitamin B-1) | |
| Riboflavin (as Riboflavin 5'-Phosphate Sodium) | 12 mg | 2 mg | -83% ↓ | Riboflavin (vitamin B-2) | |
| Niacin (as Niacinamide) | 80 mg | 20 mg NE | Niacin (as niacinamide) | Niacin is also called vitamin B3. Niacinamide is a form of 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 B6 (as Pyridoxal 5'-Phosphate) | 20 mg | 2 mg | -90% ↓ | Vitamin B-6 (as pyridoxine HCl) | |
| Folate (400 mcg as L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate from L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic Acid, Glucosamine Salt) | 667 mcg DFE | 630 mcg DFE | -6% ↓ | Folate (as 380 mcg folic acid) | |
| Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin) | 600 µg | 6.7 µg | -99% ↓ | Vitamin B-12 (as cyanocobalamin) | |
| Biotin | 500 µg | 44 µg | -91% ↓ | Biotin | |
| Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium Pantothenate) | 45 mg | 13 mg | -71% ↓ | Pantothenic Acid (as d-calcium pantothenate) | |
| Calcium (as TRAACS® Calcium Bisglycinate Chelate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Laurate, Calcium Pantothenate) | 52 mg | 148 mg | 185% ↑ | Calcium (from dicalcium phosphate) | |
| Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) | 75 µg | 120 µg | 60% ↑ | lodine (from potassium iodide) | |
| Magnesium (as TRAACS@reg; Magnesium Bisglycinate Chelate) | 20 mg | 86 mg | 330% ↑ | Magnesium (from magnesium oxide) | |
| Zinc (as TRAACS® Zinc Bisglycinate Chelate) | 15 mg | 13.5 mg | -10% ↓ | Zinc (from zinc oxide) | |
| Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine) | 200 µg | 1 µg | -100% ↓ | Selenium (from sodium selenite) | |
| Copper (as TRAACS® Copper Bisglycinate Chelate) | 750 µg | 1.8 mg | 140% ↑ | Copper (from copper gluconate) | |
| Manganese (as TRAACS® Manganese Bisglycinate Chelate) | 3 mg | 2.4 mg | -20% ↓ | Manganese (from manganese sulfate) | |
| Chromium (as TRAACS® Chromium Nicotinate Blycinate Chelate) | 400 µg | 12 µg | -97% ↓ | Chromium (as TRAACS« chromium nicotinate glycinate chelate) | |
| 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 | 2 mg | 1329% ↑ | Lutein | |
| 118 mg | ↑ | Phosphorus (from dicalcium phosphate) | |||
| 10 µg | ↑ | Molybdenum (from sodium molybdate) | |||
| 36 mg | ↑ | Potassium (from potassium chloride) |
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 Swanson Multi Adults 50+
| Dose: Adult | |
|---|---|
| Phosphorus (from dicalcium phosphate) | 118 mg |
| Molybdenum (from sodium molybdate) | 10 µg |
| Potassium (from potassium chloride) | 36 mg |
Other ingredients
| Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day | Swanson Multi Adults 50+ |
|---|---|
| Hypromellose (derived from cellulose) capsule, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Laurate. | 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). |