Comparison
Ultra Mins and BioMin II
Ultra Mins (BioGenesis Nutraceuticals) lists 12 distinct ingredients and BioMin II (Thorne Research) 11 (rows of one ingredient counted once); 10 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 0.64.
| Ingredient | Ultra Mins | BioMin II |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 270 mg (21%) | 300 mg (23%) |
| Magnesium | 250 mg (60%) | 270 mg (64%) |
| Zinc | 19 mg (173%) | 21 mg (191%) |
| Potassium | 81 mg (2%) | 90 mg (2%) |
| Chromium | 200 mcg (571%) | 200 mcg (571%) |
| Manganese | 0.09 mg (4%) | 6 mg (261%) |
| Iodine | 120 mcg (80%) | 120 mcg (80%) |
| Molybdenum | 110 mcg (244%) | 90 mcg (200%) |
| Boron | 3 mg | 3 mg |
| Vanadium | 95 mcg | 90 mcg |
| Selenium | 150 mcg (273%) | |
| Betaine Anhydrous | 0.1 g | |
| Selenomethionine | 135 mcg |
Amounts are per serving as DSLD gives them: Ultra Mins, 3 capsules; BioMin II, 3 capsules. Current labels entered May 2013 and November 2012. Percentages of the Daily Value from 21 CFR 101.9. Source: NIH ODS Dietary Supplement Label Database.
Each product on its own
- Ultra MinsBioGenesis Nutraceuticals: every row against all products listing it
- BioMin IIThorne Research: every row against all products listing it