Trace Minerals Research, Kid's 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
- Thorne Kids 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
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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 | Trace Minerals Research, Kid's Multi (Daily Dose) | Swanson Multi Adults 50+ (Daily Dose) | Difference | Matched Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (as Retinyl Palmitate) | 750 mcg RAE | 1830 mcg RAE | 144% ↑ | Vitamin A (as beta carotene) | |
| Vitamin C (as Ascorbic acid) | 100 mg | 57 mg | -43% ↓ | Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid) | |
| Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) | 24 µg | 10 µg | -58% ↓ | 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-a Tocopherol acetate) | 20 mg | 20 mg | = | 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 |
| Thiamin (Thamin HCl) (Vitamin B1) | 1.5 mg | 1.5 mg | = | Thiamin (as thiamin mononitrate) (vitamin B-1) | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 1.5 mg | 2 mg | 33% ↑ | Riboflavin (vitamin B-2) | |
| Niacin (as Niacinamide) (Vitamin B3) | 12 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 Pyridoxine HCl) | 5 mg | 2 mg | -60% ↓ | Vitamin B-6 (as pyridoxine HCl) | |
| Folate (as 375 mcg Folic Acid) | 638 mcg DFE | 630 mcg DFE | -1% ↓ | Folate (as 380 mcg folic acid) | |
| Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin) | 9 µg | 6.7 µg | -26% ↓ | Vitamin B-12 (as cyanocobalamin) | |
| Biotin | 70 µg | 44 µg | -37% ↓ | Biotin | |
| Pantothenic Acid (as d-Calcium pantothenate) | 10 mg | 13 mg | 30% ↑ | Pantothenic Acid (as d-calcium pantothenate) | |
| Choline (as Bitartrate) | 3 mg | ↓ | |||
| Magnesium (from ITM) | 2 mg | 86 mg | 4200% ↑ | Magnesium (from magnesium oxide) | |
| Zinc (as Zinc Gluconate) | 5 mg | 13.5 mg | 170% ↑ | Zinc (from zinc oxide) | |
| Selenium (as Selenium Methionine) | 20 µg | 1 µg | -95% ↓ | Selenium (from sodium selenite) | |
| Manganese (as Manganese Gluconate) | 2 mg | 2.4 mg | 20% ↑ | Manganese (from manganese sulfate) | |
| Chromium (as Chromium ACC) | 10 µg | 12 µg | 20% ↑ | Chromium (as TRAACS« chromium nicotinate glycinate chelate) | |
| Chloride (from ITM) | 75 mg | ↓ | |||
| Potassium (as Potassium Citrate) | 5 mg | 36 mg | 620% ↑ | Potassium (from potassium chloride) | |
| Ionic Trace Mineral (ITM) Complex (A concentrated complex of full spectrum ionic trace minerals) | 30 mg | ↓ | |||
| Inositol | 3 mg | ↓ | |||
| Sulfate (from ITM) | 5 mg | ↓ | |||
| PABA (Para-Aminobenzoic Acid) | 45 µg | ↓ | |||
| Boron (from ITM) | 20 µg | ↓ | |||
| 24 µg | ↑ | Vitamin K (from phytonadione) | |||
| 148 mg | ↑ | Calcium (from dicalcium phosphate) | |||
| 118 mg | ↑ | Phosphorus (from dicalcium phosphate) | |||
| 120 µg | ↑ | lodine (from potassium iodide) | |||
| 1.8 mg | ↑ | Copper (from copper gluconate) | |||
| 10 µg | ↑ | Molybdenum (from sodium molybdate) | |||
| 2 mg | ↑ | Lutein |
Nutrients exclusive to Trace Minerals Research, Kid's Multi
| Dose: Child | |
|---|---|
| Choline (as Bitartrate) | 3 mg |
| Chloride (from ITM) | 75 mg |
| Ionic Trace Mineral (ITM) Complex (A concentrated complex of full spectrum ionic trace minerals) | 30 mg |
| Inositol | 3 mg |
| Sulfate (from ITM) | 5 mg |
| PABA (Para-Aminobenzoic Acid) | 45 µg |
| Boron (from ITM) | 20 µg |
Nutrients exclusive to Swanson Multi Adults 50+
| Dose: Adult | |
|---|---|
| Vitamin K (from phytonadione) | 24 µg |
| Calcium (from dicalcium phosphate) | 148 mg |
| Phosphorus (from dicalcium phosphate) | 118 mg |
| lodine (from potassium iodide) | 120 µg |
| Copper (from copper gluconate) | 1.8 mg |
| Molybdenum (from sodium molybdate) | 10 µg |
| Lutein | 2 mg |
Other ingredients
| Trace Minerals Research, Kid's Multi | Swanson Multi Adults 50+ |
|---|---|
| Purified water, juice concentrate blend (pineapple, peach, pear), pure cane sugar, glycerine, natural flavor, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate, potassium benzoate, stevia leaf extract. | 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). |