Thorne Alive! Max3 Potency vs Nature's Way Basic Nutrients 2/Day
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Basic Nutrients 2/Day, 120 Capsules
A daily multi with key nutrients that keep your body healthy and thriving. Basic Nutrients 2/Day is a comprehensive daily supplement formulated for individuals looking for nutritional support with fewer capsules.

Alive!® Max3 Potency, Adult Complete Multivitamin, No Added Iron, 90 Tablets
MAX Potency Complete Multivitamin With 22 Vitamins & Minerals - 200% or more Daily Value of 12 vitamins and minerals per 3-tablet serving - Vitamins and minerals to fill nutrient gaps including active forms methyl B12 and methyl folate - 6 plant-based blends including Daily Greens™, Mushroom Defense, Omega 3/6/9, and Citrus Bioflavonoid blends - 200 mg Orchard Fruits™ & Garden Veggies™ powder blend per 3-tablet serving - No added iron

At a Glance
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Ingredient Comparison
Total mg Per Serving
Basic Nutrients 2/Day, 120 Capsules
Alive!® Max3 Potency, Adult Complete Multivitamin, No Added Iron, 90 Tablets
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60 servings per container
30 servings per container

Basic Nutrients 2/Day, 120 Capsules
Thorne · Two Capsules
Basic Nutrients 2/Day, 120 Capsules
Thorne · Two Capsules
| Ingredient | Amount | DV |
|---|---|---|
Two Capsules Contain: | Amount Per Serving | † |
Vitamin A (450 mcg from Beta Carotene and 600 mcg as Palmitate) | 1.05 mg | 117% |
Vitamin C (as Ascorbic Acid) | 250 mg | 278% |
Vitamin D (as Vitamin D3) (2,000 IU) | 50 mcg | 250% |
Vitamin E (as d-Alpha Tocopheryl Acid Succinate) | 16.5 mg | 110% |
Vitamin K (200 mcg as Vitamin K1 and 200 mcg as Vitamin K2 as MK-4) | 400 mcg | 333% |
Thiamin (as Thiamin HCl) | 50 mg | 4% |
Riboflavin (as Riboflavin 5'-Phosphate Sodium) | 12 mg | 923% |
Niacin (as Niacinamide) | 80 mg | 500% |
Vitamin B6 (as Pyridoxal 5'-Phosphate) | 20 mg | 1% |
Folate (400 mcg as L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolate† from L-5-Methyltetrahydrofolic Acid, Glucosamine Salt) | 667 mcg DFE | 167% |
Vitamin B12 (as Methylcobalamin) | 600 mcg | 25% |
Biotin | 500 mcg | 1% |
Pantothenic Acid (as Calcium Pantothenate) | 45 mg | 900% |
Calcium (as TRAACS® Calcium Bisglycinate†† Chelate, Dicalcium Phosphate, Calcium Laurate, Calcium Pantothenate) | 52 mg | 4% |
Iodine (as Potassium Iodide) | 75 mcg | 50% |
Magnesium (as TRAACS® Magnesium Bisglycinate Chelate)†† | 20 mg | 5% |
Zinc (as TRAACS® Zinc Bisglycinate Chelate)†† | 15 mg | 136% |
Selenium (as L-Selenomethionine) | 200 mcg | 364% |
Copper (as TRAACS® Copper Bisglycinate Chelate)†† | 750 mcg | 83% |
Manganese (as TRAACS® Manganese Bisglycinate Chelate)†† | 3 mg | 130% |
Chromium (as TRAACS® Chromium Nicotinate Glycinate Chelate)†† | 400 mcg | 1% |
d-Gamma Tocopherol (from Mixed Tocopherols) | 24 mg | † |
Boron (as Bororganic™ Boron Glycinate Complex)††† | 2 mg | † |
Lutein (from Aztec Marigold extract (flower) (Tagetes erecta)) | 140 mcg | † |
† Daily Value not established

Alive!® Max3 Potency, Adult Complete Multivitamin, No Added Iron, 90 Tablets
Nature's Way · 3 Tablets
Alive!® Max3 Potency, Adult Complete Multivitamin, No Added Iron, 90 Tablets
Nature's Way · 3 Tablets
| Ingredient | Amount | DV |
|---|---|---|
Calories | 10 | † |
Total Carbohydrate | 2 g | 1% |
Vitamin A (67% [1,809 mcg] beta carotene and 33% [891 mcg] as retinyl acetate) | 2,700 mcg | 300% |
Vitamin C (ascorbic acid) | 900 mg | 1% |
Vitamin D3 (as cholecalciferol) | 50 mcg | 250% |
Vitamin E (as d-alpha tocopheryl succinate) | 100 mg | 667% |
Vitamin K (as phytonadione) | 120 mcg | 100% |
Thiamin (as thiamin mononitrate) | 20 mg | 1% |
Riboflavin | 20 mg | 1% |
Niacin (as niacinamide) | 100 mg | 625% |
Vitamin B6 (as pyridoxine HCl) | 20 mg | 1% |
Folate | 400 mcg DFE (418 mcg Quatrefolic® brand (6S)-5-methyltetrahydrofolate glucosamine salt) | 100% |
Vitamin B12 (as methylcobalamin) | 80 mcg | 3% |
Biotin | 33 mcg | 110% |
Pantothenic Acid (as D-calcium pantothenate) | 63 mg | 1% |
Choline (as choline bitartrate) | 30 mg | 5% |
Calcium (as calcium citrate, carbonate, D-calcium pantothenate) | 325 mg | 25% |
Iodine (as potassium iodide and from kelp) | 150 mcg | 100% |
Magnesium (as magnesium oxide) | 130 mg | 31% |
Zinc (as zinc gluconate) | 11 mg | 100% |
Selenium (as L-selenomethionine) | 158 mcg | 287% |
Copper (as copper bisglycinate chelate) | 0.9 mg | 100% |
Manganese (as manganese bisglycinate chelate) | 5.8 mg | 252% |
Molybdenum (as sodium molybdate) | 45 mcg | 100% |
Sodium | 10 mg | † |
Daily Greens™ Blend: | 400 mg | † |
Orchard Fruits™ & Garden Veggies™ Power Blend: | 200 mg | † |
Cardio Blend: | 100 mg | † |
Mushroom Mycelial & Primordia Biomass Defense Blend: | 100 mg | † |
Omega 3/6/9 Fatty Acid Seed Blend: | 100 mg | † |
Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex (from orange, grapefruit, lemon, lime, tangerine) | 60 mg | † |
Eleuthero (root) | 50 mg | † |
Inositol | 50 mg | † |
Digestive Enzyme Blend: | 35 mg | † |
Rutin (Sophora japonica) [flower bud] Extract) | 25 mg | † |
Lutein (from Aztec Marigold [flower] extract) | 500 mcg | † |
† Daily Value not established
Other Ingredients Analysis
Analysis of inactive ingredients for dietary restrictions, allergens, and artificial additives.
Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day, 120 Capsuleshas a cleaner “other ingredients” profile

Basic Nutrients 2/Day, 120 Capsules
Thorne
Excellent
Other Ingredients
Hypromellose (derived from cellulose) capsule, dicalcium phosphate, calcium laurate.Positives

Alive!® Max3 Potency, Adult Complete Multivitamin, No Added Iron, 90 Tablets
Nature's Way
Excellent
Other Ingredients
Cellulose, stearic acid, sodium croscarmellose, hypromellose, silica, magnesium stearate, glycerin, gelatin, brown rice.Warnings
Positives
How Clean Score is Calculated
Serving Information
| Detail | Basic Nutrients 2/Day, 120 Capsules | Alive!® Max3 Potency, Adult Complete Multivitamin, No Added Iron, 90 Tablets |
|---|---|---|
| Serving Size | Two Capsules | 3 Tablets |
| Servings Per Container | 60 | 30 |
| Package Quantity | 120 count | 90 count |
Certifications & Claims
Basic Nutrients 2/Day, 120 Capsules
Alive!® Max3 Potency, Adult Complete Multivitamin, No Added Iron, 90 Tablets