Thorne Basic Prenatal 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.

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

Difference


Matched Ingredient
Vitamin A1.05 mg1830 mcg RAE74% ↑Vitamin A (as beta carotene)
Beta-Carotene450 µg
Vitamin A Palmitate600 µg
Vitamin C150 mg57 mg-62% ↓Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid)
Vitamin D25 µg10 µg-60% ↓Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol)
Vitamin E33.5 mg20 mg-40% ↓Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate)
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 K100 µg24 µg-76% ↓Vitamin K (from phytonadione)
Thiamine5 mg1.5 mg-70% ↓Thiamin (as thiamin mononitrate) (vitamin B-1)
Riboflavin5 mg2 mg-60% ↓Riboflavin (vitamin B-2)
Niacin30 mg20 mg NENiacin (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 B612 mg2 mg-83% ↓Vitamin B-6 (as pyridoxine HCl)
Folate1.7 mg DFE630 mcg DFE-63% ↓Folate (as 380 mcg folic acid)
L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate1 mg
Vitamin B12200 µg6.7 µg-97% ↓Vitamin B-12 (as cyanocobalamin)
Biotin50 µg44 µg-12% ↓Biotin
Pantothenic Acid18 mg13 mg-28% ↓Pantothenic Acid (as d-calcium pantothenate)
Choline110 mg
Calcium180 mg148 mg-18% ↓Calcium (from dicalcium phosphate)
Calcium Citrate90 mg
Calcium Malate90 mg
Iron45 mg
Iodine150 µg120 µg-20% ↓lodine (from potassium iodide)
Magnesium90 mg86 mg-4% ↓Magnesium (from magnesium oxide)
Magnesium Citrate45 mg
Magnesium Malate45 mg
Zinc25 mg13.5 mg-46% ↓Zinc (from zinc oxide)
Selenium50 µg1 µg-98% ↓Selenium (from sodium selenite)
Copper2 mg1.8 mg-10% ↓Copper (from copper gluconate)
Manganese5 mg2.4 mg-52% ↓Manganese (from manganese sulfate)
Chromium100 µg12 µg-88% ↓Chromium (as TRAACS« chromium nicotinate glycinate chelate)
Boron1 mg
118 mgPhosphorus (from dicalcium phosphate)
10 µgMolybdenum (from sodium molybdate)
36 mgPotassium (from potassium chloride)
2 mgLutein

Nutrients exclusive to Thorne Basic Prenatal

Dose: Adult
Choline110 mg
Iron45 mg
Boron1 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
Lutein2 mg

Other ingredients

Thorne Basic PrenatalSwanson Multi Adults 50+
Hypromellose (Cellulose), Calcium LaurateMicrocrystalline 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).

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