Trace Minerals Research, Kid's Multi vs Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day
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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
- 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
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 | Trace Minerals Research, Kid's Multi (Daily Dose) | Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day (Daily Dose) | Difference | Matched Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (as Retinyl Palmitate) | 750 mcg RAE | 1.05 mg | 1300% ↑ | Vitamin A (from | |
| 450 µg | Beta Carotene and | ||||
| 600 µg | Palmitate) | ||||
| Vitamin C (as Ascorbic acid) | 100 mg | 250 mg | 150% ↑ | Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) | |
| Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) | 24 µg | 50 µg | 108% ↑ | Vitamin D (as Vitamin D3) (2,000 IU) | 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 | 16.5 mg | -18% ↓ | Vitamin E (as d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acid 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 | 50 mg | 3233% ↑ | Thiamin (as Thiamin HCL) | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 1.5 mg | 12 mg | 700% ↑ | Riboflavin (as Riboflavin 5'-Phosphate Sodium) | |
| Niacin (as Niacinamide) (Vitamin B3) | 12 mg | 80 mg | 567% ↑ | Niacin (as Niacinamide) | |
| Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine HCl) | 5 mg | 20 mg | 300% ↑ | Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxal 5'-Phosphate) | |
| Folate (as 375 mcg Folic Acid) | 638 mcg DFE | 667 mcg DFE | 5% ↑ | Folate (400 mcg as L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate from L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic Acid, Glucosamine Salt) | |
| Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin) | 9 µg | 600 µg | 6567% ↑ | Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin) | |
| Biotin | 70 µg | 500 µg | 614% ↑ | Biotin | |
| Pantothenic Acid (as d-Calcium pantothenate) | 10 mg | 45 mg | 350% ↑ | Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium Pantothenate) | |
| Choline (as Bitartrate) | 3 mg | ↓ | |||
| Magnesium (from ITM) | 2 mg | 20 mg | 900% ↑ | Magnesium (as TRAACS@reg; Magnesium Bisglycinate Chelate) | |
| Zinc (as Zinc Gluconate) | 5 mg | 15 mg | 200% ↑ | Zinc (as TRAACS® Zinc Bisglycinate Chelate) | |
| Selenium (as Selenium Methionine) | 20 µg | 200 µg | 900% ↑ | Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine) | |
| Manganese (as Manganese Gluconate) | 2 mg | 3 mg | 50% ↑ | Manganese (as TRAACS® Manganese Bisglycinate Chelate) | |
| Chromium (as Chromium ACC) | 10 µg | 400 µg | 3900% ↑ | Chromium (as TRAACS® Chromium Nicotinate Blycinate Chelate) | |
| Chloride (from ITM) | 75 mg | ↓ | |||
| Potassium (as Potassium Citrate) | 5 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 | 2 mg | 9900% ↑ | Boron (as Boroganic™ Boron Glycinate Complex) | |
| 400 µg | ↑ | Vitamin K (as | |||
| 200 µg | Vitamin K1 and | ||||
| 200 µg | Vitamin K2 as MK-4) | ||||
| 52 mg | ↑ | Calcium (as TRAACS® Calcium Bisglycinate Chelate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Laurate, Calcium Pantothenate) | |||
| 75 µg | ↑ | Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) | |||
| 750 µg | ↑ | Copper (as TRAACS® Copper Bisglycinate Chelate) | |||
| 24 mg | ↑ | d-Gamma Tocopherol (from Mixed Tocopherols) | |||
| 140 µg | ↑ | Lutein (from Aztec Marigold extract (flower) (Tagetes erecta)) |
Nutrients exclusive to Trace Minerals Research, Kid's Multi
| Dose: Child | |
|---|---|
| Choline (as Bitartrate) | 3 mg |
| Chloride (from ITM) | 75 mg |
| Potassium (as Potassium Citrate) | 5 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 |
Nutrients exclusive to Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day
| Dose: Adult | |
|---|---|
| Vitamin K (as | 400 µg |
| Vitamin K1 and | 200 µg |
| Vitamin K2 as MK-4) | 200 µg |
| Calcium (as TRAACS® Calcium Bisglycinate Chelate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Laurate, Calcium Pantothenate) | 52 mg |
| Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) | 75 µg |
| Copper (as TRAACS® Copper Bisglycinate Chelate) | 750 µg |
| d-Gamma Tocopherol (from Mixed Tocopherols) | 24 mg |
| Lutein (from Aztec Marigold extract (flower) (Tagetes erecta)) | 140 µg |
Other ingredients
| Trace Minerals Research, Kid's Multi | Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day |
|---|---|
| Purified water, juice concentrate blend (pineapple, peach, pear), pure cane sugar, glycerine, natural flavor, xanthan gum, potassium sorbate, potassium benzoate, stevia leaf extract. | Hypromellose (derived from cellulose) capsule, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Laurate. |