Comparison
Life's Essentials Plus and Vit-Power Complete
Life's Essentials Plus (Vitabase) lists 79 distinct ingredients and Vit-Power Complete (Natural Guardian) 60 (rows of one ingredient counted once); 59 are on both labels. On the site's similarity measure, which compares ingredient lists (1 for the same list, rarer ingredients counting for more; amounts are not part of it), the two formulas score 0.65.
| Ingredient | Life's Essentials Plus | Vit-Power Complete |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 1,000 mg (1111%) | 1,000 mg (1111%) |
| Calcium | 500 mg (38%) | 500 mg (38%) |
| Vitamin B6 | 50 mg (2941%) | 50 mg (2941%) |
| Vitamin D | 10 mcg (50%) | 10 mcg (50%) |
| Magnesium | 250 mg (60%) | 250 mg (60%) |
| Vitamin B12 | 100 mcg (4167%) | 100 mcg (4167%) |
| Zinc | 15 mg (136%) | 15 mg (136%) |
| Niacin | 50 mg (313%) | 50 mg (313%) |
| Vitamin E | 400 IU | 400 IU |
| Potassium | 50 mg (1%) | 50 mg (1%) |
| Folate | 400 mcg | 400 mcg |
| Vitamin A | 10,000 IU | 10,000 IU |
| Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) | 50 mg (1000%) | 50 mg (1000%) |
| Riboflavin | 50 mg (3846%) | 50 mg (3846%) |
| Thiamin | 50 mg (4167%) | 50 mg (4167%) |
| Biotin | 100 mcg (333%) | 100 mcg (333%) |
| Chromium | 200 mcg (571%) | 200 mcg (571%) |
| Selenium | 200 mcg (364%) | 200 mcg (364%) |
| Manganese | 5 mg (217%) | 5 mg (217%) |
| Copper | 1 mg (111%) | 1 mg (111%) |
| Iodine | 150 mcg (100%) | 150 mcg (100%) |
| Green Tea | 25 mg | 25 mg |
| Choline | 50 mg (9%) | 50 mg (9%) |
| Vitamin K | 100 mcg (83%) | 100 mcg (83%) |
| Molybdenum | 100 mcg (222%) | 100 mcg (222%) |
| Inositol | 50 mg | 50 mg |
| Phosphorus | 50 mg (4%) | 50 mg (4%) |
| Grape | 25 mg | 25 mg |
| Boron | 3 mg | 3 mg |
| Lactobacillus acidophilus | 25 mg | 25 mg |
| Coenzyme Q-10 | 10 mg | 10 mg |
| Bromelain | not disclosed | not disclosed |
| Flavonoid | 75 mg | 75 mg |
| Lipase | not disclosed | not disclosed |
| Lutein | 1 mg | 1 mg |
| Amylase | not disclosed | not disclosed |
| Licorice | 30 mg | 30 mg |
| Quercetin | 5 mg | 5 mg |
| Ginkgo | 30 mg | 30 mg |
| Cellulase | not disclosed | not disclosed |
| Garlic | 30 mg | 30 mg |
| Bilberry | 30 mg | 30 mg |
| Blue-Green Algae | 250 mg | 250 mg |
| Eleuthero | 30 mg | 30 mg |
| PABA | 50 mg | 50 mg |
| Papain | not disclosed | not disclosed |
| Chloride | 100 mg (4%) | 100 mg (4%) |
| Rutin | 25 mg | 25 mg |
| Oriental Ginseng | 30 mg | 30 mg |
| Barley | 30 mg | 30 mg |
| Lecithin | 25 mg | 25 mg |
| Betaine Hydrochloride | not disclosed | not disclosed |
| Pectin | 15 mg | 15 mg |
| Gotu Kola | 30 mg | 30 mg |
| Oat Fiber | 25 mg | 25 mg |
| Pine | 25 mg | 25 mg |
| Isoflavones | 25 mg | 25 mg |
| Trypsin | not disclosed | not disclosed |
| Flaxseed | 30 mg | 30 mg |
| Broccoli | not disclosed | |
| Carrot | not disclosed | |
| Spinach | not disclosed | |
| Parsley | not disclosed | |
| Reishi mushroom | not disclosed | |
| Kale | not disclosed | |
| Maitake Mushroom | not disclosed | |
| Orange (unspecified) | not disclosed | |
| Shiitake Mushroom | not disclosed | |
| Lemon | not disclosed | |
| Celery | not disclosed | |
| Brussel Sprout | not disclosed | |
| Cauliflower | not disclosed | |
| Grapefruit | not disclosed | |
| Yellow Dock | 30 mg | |
| Tangerine | not disclosed | |
| Collard | not disclosed | |
| RNA | not disclosed | |
| Lime | not disclosed | |
| DNA | not disclosed | |
| Yam (unspecified) | not disclosed |
Amounts are per serving as DSLD gives them: Life's Essentials Plus, 3 tablets; Vit-Power Complete, 1 tablet. Current labels entered April 2012 and November 2011. Percentages of the Daily Value from 21 CFR 101.9. Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Each product on its own
- Life's Essentials PlusVitabase: every row against all products listing it
- Vit-Power CompleteNatural Guardian: every row against all products listing it