USANA Cellsentials Pack vs NOW Foods ADAM™ Superior Men’s Multi Softgels
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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 | USANA Cellsentials Pack (Daily Dose) | NOW Foods ADAM Superior Men's Multi Softgels (Daily Dose) | Difference | Matched Ingredient | |
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Vitamin A Retinyl Acetate and 75% (2700 mcg) as Beta Carotene, Mixed Carotenoids) | 3608 mcg RAE | 3000 µg | ? | Vitamin A | |
[60% as Beta Carotene (Betatene®) and | |||||
40% as Retinyl Palmitate ] | |||||
Vitamin C (as Poly C blend: Potassium, Calcium, Magnesium, and Zinc Ascorbates) | 400 mg | 250 mg | -38% ↓ | Vitamin C (from Calcium Ascorbate) | |
Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) | 50 µg | 25 µg | Vitamin D-3 (as Cholecalciferol) (1,000 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" byJane 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" byRichard S. Bak, Ph.D., Warde Medical Laboratory Vitamin D and Metabolites • "Human trial comparing potencies of Vitamins D2 and D3" byRobert 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 Succinate) | 134 mg | 100 mg | -25% ↓ | Vitamin E (as d-alpha Tocopherol) | |
Vitamin K (as K1 [Phytonadione] and K2 [MK-7 Menaquinone] 30 μg) | 540 µg | 35 µg | Vitamin K-1 (as Phytonadione) | Vitamin K1 is a form of vitamin K. Sources: • "Vitamin K: Function, Deficiency, The RDA, Disease Prevention, Sources, Safety and LPI Recommendation" byJane Higdon, Ph.D and Victoria J. Drake, Ph.D, Linus Pauling Institute Micro Nutrient Info Centre - Vitamin K | |
Thiamine (Vitamin B1) | 30 mg | 25 mg | -17% ↓ | Thiamin (Vit. B-1) (from Thiamin HCl) | Thiamine is also called vitamin B1. Sources: • "PubChem: Thiamine - Compound Summary CID 1130" National Center for Biotechnology Information - USA PubChem: Thiamine - Compound Summary • "Thiamin's function, deficiency symptoms and causes, toxicity, drug interactions and recommended daily intake." byJane Higdon, Ph.D and Victoria J. Drake, Ph.D, Christopher Bates, D.Phil, Linus Pauling Institute Micro Nutrient Info Center - Thiamin |
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 30 mg | 25 mg | -17% ↓ | Riboflavin (Vitamin B-2) | Riboflavin is also called vitamin B2. Sources: • "PubChem: Riboflavin - Compound Summary (CID 493570)" National Center for Biotechnology Information - USA PubChem: Riboflavin - Compound Summary • "Riboflavin / Vitamin B2 metabolism, antioxidant function, nutrient interactions, deficiency, RDA, safety, supplements and LPI recommendation" byJane Higdon, Ph.D and Victoria J. Drake, Ph.D, Linus Pauling Institute Micro Nutrient Info Center - Riboflavin |
Niacin (as Niacin and Niacinamide) | 40 mg NE | 35 mg | ? | Niacin (Vitamin B-3) (as Niacinamide) | |
Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine HCL) | 32 mg | 25 mg | -22% ↓ | Vitamin B-6 (from Pyridoxine HCl and Pyridoxal-5-Phosphate (P-5-P)) | |
Folate (as 300 μg Folic Acid) | 1000 mcg DFE | 680 mcg DFE | -32% ↓ | Folate (400 mcg folic acid) | |
Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) | 200 µg | 120 µg | -40% ↓ | Vitamin B-12 (as Methylcobalamin) | |
Biotin | 300 µg | 300 µg | = | Biotin | |
Pantothenic Acid (as D-Calcium Pantothenate) | 90 mg | 50 mg | -44% ↓ | Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B-5) (from Calcium Pantothenate) | |
Choline (as Choline Bitartrate) | 102 mg | 25 mg | -75% ↓ | Choline (from Choline Bitartrate) | |
Mixed Tocopherols (D-gamma, D-delta, D-beta Tocopherol) | 80 mg | ↓ | |||
InCelligence Complex | ↓ | ||||
Alpha Lipoic Acid | 100 mg | 25 mg | -75% ↓ | Alpha Lipoic Acid | |
Meriva® Bioavailable Curcumin Complex (Curcuma longa L., root) | 72 mg | ↓ | |||
Green Tea Extract (Camellia sinensis hunt., leaves) | 70 mg | 25 mg | Grape Seed Extract (Vitis vinifera) | Green tea extract contains epigallocatechin 3-O-gallate. Both epigallocatechin 3-O-gallate and procyanidin B2 3,3'-di-O-gallate are forms of flavanol. Grape seed extract contains procyanidin B2 3,3'-di-O-gallate. Sources: • "Phenol Explorer - free access tool showing the amount of polyphenols in foods and metabolites" byVarious, French National Institute for Agriculture et al. Phenol-Explorer (Database on polyphenol content in foods) • "(2004) Phenolic Compounds in Fruits and Vegetables. Phenolics in Food and Nutraceuticals. p 147 " byFereidoon Shahidi, Marian Naczk • "Study on procyanidin B2 3,3″-di-O-gallate and prostrate cancer" byAlpna Tyagi,1 Komal Raina et al., University of Colorado Procyanidin B2 3,3″-di-O-gallate, a biologically active constituent of grape seed extract, induces apoptosis in human prostate cancer cells via targeting NF-κB, Stat3 and AP1 transcription factors • "Integrative Medicine - Green Tea" Memorial Sloane Kettering Cancer Centre MSKCC - Green Tea | |
Quercetin Dihydrate | 60 mg | ↓ | |||
Rutin | 40 mg | ↓ | |||
Hesperidin (Citrus spp. L., fruit) | 40 mg | ↓ | |||
Resveratrol | 40 mg | ↓ | |||
Olivol [Olive Fruit Extract, Olea europaea L., fruit]) | 30 mg | ↓ | |||
Inositol | 128 mg | 10 mg | -92% ↓ | Inositol | |
Coenzyme Q10 | 12 mg | 10 mg | -17% ↓ | CoQ10 (as Ubiquinone) | |
Lutein (Tagetes erecta L., flower) | 600 µg | 500 µg | -17% ↓ | Lutein (from Marigold Flowers Extract) (Tagetes erecta) (FloraGLO ) | |
Lycopene | 1000 µg | 3 mg | 200% ↑ | Lycopene (LYC-O-MATO®) (from Tomato Extract) | |
Vitamin C (as Magnesium Ascorbate and Calcium Ascorbate) | 600 mg | ↓ | |||
Calcium (as Calcium Citrate and Calcium Ascorbate) | 225 mg | 55 mg | -76% ↓ | Calcium (from Cal. Ascorbate, Aquamin® Seaweed Derived Minerals and Calcium Pantothenate) | |
Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) | 500 µg | 225 µg | -55% ↓ | Iodine (from Potassium Iodide) | |
Magnesium (as Magnesium Citrate and Magnesium Ascorbate) | 225 mg | 25 mg | -89% ↓ | Magnesium (from Magnesium Citrate and Aquamin® Seaweed Derived Minerals) | |
Zinc (as Zinc Citrate) | 20 mg | 15 mg | -25% ↓ | Zinc (from Zinc Picolinate) | |
Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine and Sodium Selenite) | 200 µg | 200 µg | = | Selenium (from Selenium Glycinate Complex) (Albion™) | |
Copper (as Copper Gluconate) | 2 mg | 0.5 mg | -75% ↓ | Copper (from Copper Bisglycinate) (TRAACS™) | |
Manganese (as Manganese Gluconate) | 2 mg | 2 mg | = | Manganese (from Manganese Bisglycinate) (TRAACS™) | |
Chromium (as Chromium Polynicotinate) | 300 µg | 120 µg | -60% ↓ | Chromium (from Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate) (TRAACS™) | |
Molybdenum (as Molybdenum Citrate) | 50 µg | 75 µg | 50% ↑ | Molybdenum (from Molybdenum Glycinate) (TRAACS™) | |
Boron (as Boron Citrate) | 3 mg | ↓ | |||
Silicon (as Calcium Silicate) | 4 mg | ↓ | |||
Vanadium (as Vanadium Citrate) | 40 µg | ↓ | |||
Ultra Trace Minerals | 3 mg | ↓ | |||
L-Cysteine | 160 mg | ↓ | |||
25 mg | ↑ | Potassium (from Potassium Chloride) | |||
160 mg | ↑ | Saw Palmetto Extract (Berry) (Serenoa repens) (min. 85% Fatty Acids) | |||
50 mg | ↑ | Phytosterols (Plant Sterols) | |||
↑ | (with Beta-Sitosterol) | ||||
45 µg | ↑ | Vitamin K-2 (as Menaquinone) |
Nutrients only in USANA Cellsentials Pack
Dose: Adult | |
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Mixed Tocopherols (D-gamma, D-delta, D-beta Tocopherol) | 80 mg |
InCelligence Complex | |
Meriva® Bioavailable Curcumin Complex (Curcuma longa L., root) | 72 mg |
Quercetin Dihydrate | 60 mg |
Rutin | 40 mg |
Hesperidin (Citrus spp. L., fruit) | 40 mg |
Resveratrol | 40 mg |
Olivol [Olive Fruit Extract, Olea europaea L., fruit]) | 30 mg |
Vitamin C (as Magnesium Ascorbate and Calcium Ascorbate) | 600 mg |
Boron (as Boron Citrate) | 3 mg |
Silicon (as Calcium Silicate) | 4 mg |
Vanadium (as Vanadium Citrate) | 40 µg |
Ultra Trace Minerals | 3 mg |
L-Cysteine | 160 mg |
Nutrients only in NOW Foods ADAM Superior Men's Multi Softgels
Dose: Adult | |
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Potassium (from Potassium Chloride) | 25 mg |
Saw Palmetto Extract (Berry) (Serenoa repens) (min. 85% Fatty Acids) | 160 mg |
Phytosterols (Plant Sterols) | 50 mg |
(with Beta-Sitosterol) | |
Vitamin K-2 (as Menaquinone) | 45 µg |
Other ingredients
USANA Cellsentials Pack | NOW Foods ADAM Superior Men's Multi Softgels |
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MICROCRYSTALLINE CELLULOSE, MODIFIED CELLULOSE, CROSCARMELLOSE SODIUM, ASCORBYL PALMITATE, ORGANIC MALTODEXTRIN, PREGELATINIZED STARCH, MODIFIED STARCH, SILICON DIOXIDE, VANILLA EXTRACT, ORGANIC SUNFLOWER LECITHIN, ORGANIC PALM OLEIN, ORGANIC GUAR GUM. | Softgel Capsule [bovine gelatin (BSE-free), glycerin, water, carob], Pumpkin Seed Oil, Sunflower Lecithin, Beeswax and Cinnamon Bark Powder. Contains soy. Not manufactured with wheat, gluten, milk, egg, fish or shellfish ingredients. Produced in a GMP facility that processes other ingredients containing these allergens. |