Comparison
The Essential Multi and Men's Multi 50+
The Essential Multi (Nutri-Rich) lists 24 distinct ingredients and Men's Multi 50+ (Thorne) 22 (rows of one ingredient counted once); 20 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 0.71.
| Ingredient | The Essential Multi | Men's Multi 50+ |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin C | 90 mg (100%) | 850 mg (944%) |
| Calcium | 12.5 mg (under 1%) | 240 mg (18%) |
| Vitamin B6 | 2 mg (118%) | 10 mg (588%) |
| Vitamin D | 20 mcg (100%) | 25 mcg (125%) |
| Magnesium | 25 mg (6%) | 180 mg (43%) |
| Vitamin B12 | 120 mcg (5000%) | 450 mcg (18750%) |
| Zinc | 15 mg (136%) | 15 mg (136%) |
| Niacin | 20 mg (125%) | 160 mg (1000%) |
| Vitamin E | 100 IU | 268 mg (1787%) |
| Folate | 600 mcg | 1,700 mcg DFE (425%) |
| Vitamin A | 5,000 IU | 2.63 mg |
| Pantothenic Acid (Vitamin B5) | 10 mg (200%) | 413 mg (8260%) |
| Riboflavin | 1.7 mg (131%) | 11 mg (846%) |
| Thiamin | 1.5 mg (125%) | 40 mg (3333%) |
| Biotin | 300 mcg (1000%) | 400 mcg (1333%) |
| Selenium | 70 mcg (127%) | 200 mcg (364%) |
| Iodine | 150 mcg (100%) | 225 mcg (150%) |
| Choline | 30 mg (5%) | 35 mg (6%) |
| Boron | 2 mg | 3 mg |
| Lutein | 1 mg | 0.144 mg |
| Chromium | 200 mcg (571%) | |
| Manganese | 6 mg (261%) | |
| DHA | 90 mg | |
| EPA (Eicosapentaenoic Acid) | 130 mg | |
| Flavonoid | 25 mg | |
| Fish Oil | 0.45 g |
Amounts are per serving as DSLD gives them: The Essential Multi, 1 softgel; Men's Multi 50+, 6 capsules. Current labels entered April 2018 and June 2023. Percentages of the Daily Value from 21 CFR 101.9. Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Each product on its own
- The Essential MultiNutri-Rich: every row against all products listing it
- Men's Multi 50+Thorne: every row against all products listing it