USANA Usanimals 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
- Pure Vegan, Advanced Vegan
- Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day
- Thorne Kids Multi +
- Trace Minerals Research, Kid's Multi
- USANA Body Rox
- USANA Cellsentials Pack
- 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
- Pure Vegan, Advanced Vegan
- 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 | USANA Usanimals (Daily Dose) | Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day (Daily Dose) | Difference | Matched Ingredient | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A (1500 mcg as Beta Carotene) | 1500 mcg RAE | 1.05 mg | ? | Vitamin A (from | |
| 450 µg | Beta Carotene and | ||||
| 600 µg | Palmitate) | ||||
| Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid and Sodium Ascorbate) | 250 mg | 250 mg | = | Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) | |
| Vitamin D3 (as Cholecalciferol) | 25 µg | 50 µg | 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-alpha Tocopheryl Succinate) | 67 mg | 16.5 mg | -75% ↓ | Vitamin E (as d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acid Succinate) | |
| Vitamin K (as Phylloquinone) | 40 µg | 400 µg | 900% ↑ | Vitamin K (as | |
| 200 µg | Vitamin K1 and | ||||
| 200 µg | Vitamin K2 as MK-4) | ||||
| Thiamine (Vitamin B1) | 2.5 mg | 50 mg | 1900% ↑ | Thiamin (as Thiamin HCL) | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2) | 2.5 mg | 12 mg | 380% ↑ | Riboflavin (as Riboflavin 5'-Phosphate Sodium) | |
| Niacin (as Niacinamide) | 20 mg NE | 80 mg | ? | Niacin (as Niacinamide) | |
| Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxine HCL) | 2.5 mg | 20 mg | 700% ↑ | Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxal 5'-Phosphate) | |
| Folate (as 200 μg Folic Acid) | 666 mcg DFE | 667 mcg DFE | 0% | Folate (400 mcg as L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate from L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic Acid, Glucosamine Salt) | |
| Vitamin B12 (as Cyanocobalamin) | 40 µg | 600 µg | 1400% ↑ | Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin) | |
| Biotin | 150 µg | 500 µg | 233% ↑ | Biotin | |
| Pantothenic Acid (as D-Calcium Pantothenate) | 10 mg | 45 mg | 350% ↑ | Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium Pantothenate) | |
| Calcium (as Milk Calcium) | 150 mg | 52 mg | -65% ↓ | Calcium (as TRAACS® Calcium Bisglycinate Chelate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Laurate, Calcium Pantothenate) | |
| Iron (as Ferrous Fumarate USP) | 4 mg | ↓ | |||
| Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) | 100 µg | 75 µg | -25% ↓ | Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) | |
| Magnesium (as Magnesium Carbonate) | 50 mg | 20 mg | -60% ↓ | Magnesium (as TRAACS@reg; Magnesium Bisglycinate Chelate) | |
| Zinc (as Zinc Amino Acid Chelate) | 10 mg | 15 mg | 50% ↑ | Zinc (as TRAACS® Zinc Bisglycinate Chelate) | |
| Selenium (as Selenium Amino Acid Complex) | 50 µg | 200 µg | 300% ↑ | Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine) | |
| Copper (as Copper Citrate) | 750 µg | 750 µg | = | Copper (as TRAACS® Copper Bisglycinate Chelate) | |
| Manganese (as Manganese Gluconate) | 1000 µg | 3 mg | 200% ↑ | Manganese (as TRAACS® Manganese Bisglycinate Chelate) | |
| Chromium (as Chromium Nicotinate) | 50 µg | 400 µg | 700% ↑ | Chromium (as TRAACS® Chromium Nicotinate Blycinate Chelate) | |
| Molybdenum (as Molybdenum Trioxide) | 25 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 | ↓ | |||
| Inositol | 30 mg | ↓ | |||
| 24 mg | ↑ | d-Gamma Tocopherol (from Mixed Tocopherols) | |||
| 2 mg | ↑ | Boron (as Boroganic™ Boron Glycinate Complex) | |||
| 140 µg | ↑ | Lutein (from Aztec Marigold extract (flower) (Tagetes erecta)) |
Nutrients exclusive to USANA Usanimals
| Dose: Child | |
|---|---|
| Iron (as Ferrous Fumarate USP) | 4 mg |
| Molybdenum (as Molybdenum Trioxide) | 25 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 |
| Inositol | 30 mg |
Nutrients exclusive to Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day
| Dose: Adult | |
|---|---|
| d-Gamma Tocopherol (from Mixed Tocopherols) | 24 mg |
| Boron (as Boroganic™ Boron Glycinate Complex) | 2 mg |
| Lutein (from Aztec Marigold extract (flower) (Tagetes erecta)) | 140 µg |
Other ingredients
| USANA Usanimals | Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day |
|---|---|
| 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. | Hypromellose (derived from cellulose) capsule, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Laurate. |