Thorne Kids Multi + 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 Nutrients 2/Day
- Thorne Basic Prenatal
- 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 Kids Multi + (Daily Dose) | Swanson Multi Adults 50+ (Daily Dose) | Difference | Matched Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (from Beta Carotene) | 120 µg | 1830 mcg RAE | 1425% ↑ | Vitamin A (as beta carotene) | |
| Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) | 20 mg | 57 mg | 185% ↑ | Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) | |
| Vitamin D (as Vitamin D3) (800 IU) | 20 µg | 10 µg | -50% ↓ | Vitamin D (as cholecalciferol) | 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 from Mixed Tocopherols) | 7.5 mg | 20 mg | 167% ↑ | Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate) | |
| Vitamin K (as K2 (MK-7)) | 50 µg | 24 µg | -52% ↓ | Vitamin K (from phytonadione) | |
| Riboflavin (as Riboflavin 5'-Phosphate Sodium) | 1 mg | 2 mg | 100% ↑ | Riboflavin (vitamin B-2) | |
| Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxal 5'-Phosphate) | 1 mg | 2 mg | 100% ↑ | Vitamin B-6 (as pyridoxine HCl) | |
| Folate (as L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate) | 500 mcg DFE | 630 mcg DFE | 26% ↑ | Folate (as 380 mcg folic acid) | |
| Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin) | 5 µg | 6.7 µg | 34% ↑ | Vitamin B-12 (as cyanocobalamin) | |
| Choline (as Choline Citrate) | 60 mg | ↓ | |||
| Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) | 45 µg | 120 µg | 167% ↑ | lodine (from potassium iodide) | |
| Magnesium (as Magnesium Citrate and Magnesium Malate) | 42 mg | 86 mg | 105% ↑ | Magnesium (from magnesium oxide) | |
| Zinc (as TRAACS® Zinc Bisglycinate Chelate) | 5 mg | 13.5 mg | 170% ↑ | Zinc (from zinc oxide) | |
| DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid)(from Algal Oil) | 50 mg | ↓ | |||
| Lutein from Lutemax2020® (Tagetes erecta)) | 1 mg | 2 mg | 100% ↑ | Lutein | |
| Zeaxanthin Isomers from Lutemax2020 (Tagetes erecta) | 200 µg | ↓ | |||
| 1.5 mg | ↑ | Thiamin (as thiamin mononitrate) (vitamin B-1) | |||
| 20 mg NE | ↑ | Niacin (as niacinamide) | |||
| 44 µg | ↑ | Biotin | |||
| 13 mg | ↑ | Pantothenic Acid (as d-calcium pantothenate) | |||
| 148 mg | ↑ | Calcium (from dicalcium phosphate) | |||
| 118 mg | ↑ | Phosphorus (from dicalcium phosphate) | |||
| 1 µg | ↑ | Selenium (from sodium selenite) | |||
| 1.8 mg | ↑ | Copper (from copper gluconate) | |||
| 2.4 mg | ↑ | Manganese (from manganese sulfate) | |||
| 12 µg | ↑ | Chromium (as TRAACS« chromium nicotinate glycinate chelate) | |||
| 10 µg | ↑ | Molybdenum (from sodium molybdate) | |||
| 36 mg | ↑ | Potassium (from potassium chloride) |
Nutrients exclusive to Thorne Kids Multi +
| Dose: Child | |
|---|---|
| Choline (as Choline Citrate) | 60 mg |
| DHA (Docosahexaenoic Acid)(from Algal Oil) | 50 mg |
| Zeaxanthin Isomers from Lutemax2020 (Tagetes erecta) | 200 µg |
Nutrients exclusive to Swanson Multi Adults 50+
| Dose: Adult | |
|---|---|
| Thiamin (as thiamin mononitrate) (vitamin B-1) | 1.5 mg |
| Niacin (as niacinamide) | 20 mg NE |
| Biotin | 44 µg |
| Pantothenic Acid (as d-calcium pantothenate) | 13 mg |
| Calcium (from dicalcium phosphate) | 148 mg |
| Phosphorus (from dicalcium phosphate) | 118 mg |
| Selenium (from sodium selenite) | 1 µg |
| Copper (from copper gluconate) | 1.8 mg |
| Manganese (from manganese sulfate) | 2.4 mg |
| Chromium (as TRAACS« chromium nicotinate glycinate chelate) | 12 µg |
| Molybdenum (from sodium molybdate) | 10 µg |
| Potassium (from potassium chloride) | 36 mg |
Other ingredients
| Thorne Kids Multi + | Swanson Multi Adults 50+ |
|---|---|
| Oat Fiber, Flavors, Cellulose Powder, Quillaja Extract, Silicon Dioxide, Color (Vegetable), Xylitol, Pullalan, Citric Acid, Stevia Extract (Leaf) (Rebaudioside A 95%), Purified Water, Sunflower Lecitihin. | 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). |