USANA Usanimals vs Life Extension Two-Per-Day Capsules
All of the differences set out neatly so that you can make a choice between them.
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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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(Click to see the reasons for similar matches and for important information.)Complete nutritional comparison
Ingredient | USANA Usanimals (Daily Dose) | Life Extension Two-Per-Day Capsules (Daily Dose) | Difference | Matched Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (1500 mcg as Beta Carotene) | 1500 mcg RAE | 1500 mcg RAE | = | Vitamin A (as beta-carotene, acetate) (5,000 IU) | |
| Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid and Sodium Ascorbate) | 250 mg | 470 mg | 88% ↑ | Vitamin C (as ascorbic acid, calcium and niacinamide ascorbates) | |
| Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) | 25 µg | 50 µg | 100% ↑ | Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol) (2,000 IU) | |
| Vitamin E (as d-alpha Tocopheryl Succinate) | 67 mg | 67 mg | = | Vitamin E (as D-alpha tocopheryl succinate, D-alpha tocopherol) | |
| Vitamin K (as Phylloquinone) | 40 µg | ↓ | |||
| Thiamine (Vitamin B1) | 2.5 mg | 75 mg | 2900% ↑ | Thiamine (vitamin B1) (as thiamine HCI) | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 2.5 mg | 50 mg | 1900% ↑ | Riboflavin (vitamin B2) (as riboflavin, riboflavin 5’-phosphate) | |
| Niacin (as Niacinamide) | 20 mg NE | 50 mg NE | 150% ↑ | Niacin (as niacinamide, niacinamide ascorbate) | |
| Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine HCL) | 2.5 mg | 75 mg | 2900% ↑ | Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCI, pyridoxal 5’-phosphate) | |
| Folate (as 200 μg Folic Acid) | 666 mcg DFE | 680 mcg DFE | 2% ↑ | Folate (as L-5-methyltetrahydrofolate calcium salt) | |
| Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) | 40 µg | 300 µg | 650% ↑ | Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) | |
| Biotin | 150 µg | 300 µg | 100% ↑ | Biotin | |
| Pantothenic Acid (as D-Calcium Pantothenate) | 10 mg | 50 mg | 400% ↑ | Pantothenic acid (as D-calcium pantothenate) | |
| Calcium (as Milk Calcium) | 150 mg | ↓ | |||
| Iron (as Ferrous Fumarate USP) | 4 mg | ↓ | |||
| Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) | 100 µg | 150 µg | 50% ↑ | Iodine (as potassium iodide) | |
| Magnesium (as Magnesium Carbonate) | 50 mg | 100 mg | 100% ↑ | Magnesium (as magnesium oxide) | |
| Zinc (as Zinc Amino Acid Chelate) | 10 mg | 25 mg | 150% ↑ | Zinc (as zinc citrate, L-OptiZinc® zinc mono-L-methionine sulfate) | |
| Selenium (as Selenium Amino Acid Complex) | 50 µg | 200 µg | 300% ↑ | Selenium [as sodium selenite, SelenoExcell® high selenium yeast, Se-Methyl L-selenocysteine] | |
| Copper (as Copper Citrate) | 750 µg | ↓ | |||
| Manganese (as Manganese Gluconate) | 1000 µg | 2 mg | 100% ↑ | Manganese (as manganese citrate, gluconate) | |
| Chromium (as Chromium Nicotinate) | 50 µg | 200 µg | 300% ↑ | Chromium [as Crominex® 3+ chromium stabilized with Capros® amla extract (fruit) and PrimaVie® Shilajit] | |
| Molybdenum (as Molybdenum Trioxide) | 25 µg | 100 µg | 300% ↑ | Molybdenum (as molybdenum amino acid chelate) | |
| Antioxidant Phytonutrient Complex | 80 mg | ↓ | |||
| (Blackberry, | ↓ | ||||
| Cranberry, | ↓ | ||||
| Raspberry and | ↓ | ||||
| Wild Blueberry powders) | ↓ | ||||
| POLYENYLPHOSPHATIDYL CHOLINE (FROM SOY) | 50 mg | ↓ | |||
| Soy Lecithin (with Polyenylphosphatidyl Choline) | 50 mg | ↓ | |||
| Inositol | 30 mg | 50 mg | 67% ↑ | Inositol | |
| 25 mg | ↑ | Alpha lipoic acid | |||
| 20 mg | ↑ | Natural mixed tocopherols (providing gamma, delta, alpha, beta) | |||
| 15 mg | ↑ | Bio-Quercetin phytosome (providing 5mg quercetin [from Japanese sophora concentrate (flower bud)], phosphatidylcholine complex [from sunflower]) | |||
| 5 mg | ↑ | quercetin | |||
| 11.12 mg | ↑ | Marigold extract (flower) [std. to | |||
| 5 mg | ↑ | trans-lutein | |||
| 155 µg | ↑ | trans-zeaxanthin ] | |||
| 5 mg | ↑ | Apigenin | |||
| 3 mg | ↑ | Boron (as boron amino acid chelate) | |||
| 1 mg | ↑ | Lycopene [from LycoBeads® natural tomato extract (fruit)] |
Nutrients only in USANA Usanimals
| Dose: Child | |
|---|---|
| Vitamin K (as Phylloquinone) | 40 µg |
| Calcium (as Milk Calcium) | 150 mg |
| Iron (as Ferrous Fumarate USP) | 4 mg |
| Copper (as Copper Citrate) | 750 µg |
| Antioxidant Phytonutrient Complex | 80 mg |
| (Blackberry, | |
| Cranberry, | |
| Raspberry and | |
| Wild Blueberry powders) | |
| POLYENYLPHOSPHATIDYL CHOLINE (FROM SOY) | 50 mg |
| Soy Lecithin (with Polyenylphosphatidyl Choline) | 50 mg |
Nutrients only in Life Extension Two-Per-Day Capsules
| Dose: Adult | |
|---|---|
| Alpha lipoic acid | 25 mg |
| Natural mixed tocopherols (providing gamma, delta, alpha, beta) | 20 mg |
| Bio-Quercetin phytosome (providing 5mg quercetin [from Japanese sophora concentrate (flower bud)], phosphatidylcholine complex [from sunflower]) | 15 mg |
| quercetin | 5 mg |
| Marigold extract (flower) [std. to | 11.12 mg |
| trans-lutein | 5 mg |
| trans-zeaxanthin ] | 155 µg |
| Apigenin | 5 mg |
| Boron (as boron amino acid chelate) | 3 mg |
| Lycopene [from LycoBeads® natural tomato extract (fruit)] | 1 mg |
Other ingredients
| USANA Usanimals | Life Extension Two-Per-Day Capsules |
|---|---|
| Crystalline Fructose, Evaporated Cane Syrup, Wild Berry Flavor, Modified Cellulose, Xylitol, Ascorbyl Palmitate, Dextrin, Citric Acid, Calcium Silicate, Malic Acid, Salt, Dextrose, Soy Lecithin, Stevia, Sodium Carboxymethylcellulose, Hydrolyzed Rice Protein, Sodium Citrate. Contains: Soy and Milk. | stearic acid, croscarmellose sodium, vegetable stearate, silica, aqueous film coating (purified water, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, glycerin), dicalcium phosphate, microcrystalline cellulose, maltodextrin. |