Solgar, V™, Formula VM-75®, Multiple Vitamins with Chelated Minerals, 90 Tablets vs Thorne, Basic Nutrients 2/Day, 60 Capsules: Multivitamin Comparison
Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day vs Solgar VM-75: Bioavailability or High-Dose B-Complex?
Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day vs Solgar VM-75 — Form Quality vs High-Dose B-Complex
Basic Nutrients 2/Day
Centers on form quality for predictable absorption: vitamin D3 (2,000 IU), folate as L-5-MTHF (Quatrefolic), methylcobalamin (B12), vitamin K1 + K2 (MK-4), and a backbone of Albion TRAACS® chelated minerals. A concise, “less-but-better” profile aimed at consistent uptake.
VM-75
Leans on potency over form purity: very high B-vitamin doses with vitamin D2 (ergocalciferol), B12 as cyanocobalamin, and folate as folic acid. Magnesium and zinc use blends that combine chelates with oxides, diluting average bioavailability; includes label-friendly bioflavonoids and a micro-dose herbal base.
Bottom line: Pick Thorne if you prioritize clean, highly bioavailable core forms (D3, 5-MTHF, methyl-B12, K1+K2, Albion TRAACS® chelates). Choose Solgar for very high B-vitamin potency at a lower price, accepting trade-offs in D/B12/folate and mineral forms.
Ingredient Breakdown
Ingredient |  Solgar, V™, Formula VM-75®, Multiple Vitamins with Chelated Minerals, 90 Tabletsprice category: 🪙 Economy index bioavailability: |  Thorne, Basic Nutrients 2/Day, 60 Capsulesprice category: 💎 Premium index bioavailability: | |
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| Usage & Audience | |||
Serving Size | 1 Tablet | 2 Capsules | |
Servings Per Container | 90 | 30 | |
Audience | Adults 18+ yrs | - | |
| Pricing | |||
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$34.00
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Price Per Serving | $0.24 | $1.13 | |
Price Updated At | 11/30/2025 (Iherb US) | 11/30/2025 (Iherb US) | |
Chelated Minerals Overview | |||
| Minerals total | 12 | 9 | |
| Pure chelates | 7 | 6 | |
| Mixed chelates | 3 | 1 | |
| Contains chelate (any) | 10 | 7 | |
| Chelate coverage | 83% | 78% | |
| Purity within chelated | 58% | 67% | |
| Base Ingredients | |||
Bioavailability Legend: ?SuperiorHighUp. MediumMediumVariableLow-MidLowVery low | |||
| Ingredient | Solgar VM-75 Amount Per Serving% Daily ValueBio- availability Level | Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day Amount Per Serving% Daily ValueBio- availability Level | |
Vitamin A | 2250 mcg 250% Medium | 1.05 mg 117% High | |
Vitamin C | 250 mg 278% High | 250 mg 278% High | |
Vitamin D | 10 mcg (400 IU) 50% Medium | 50 mcg 250% High | |
Vitamin B1 | 75 mg 6,250% High | 50 mg 4,167% High | |
Vitamin K | Ø Absent | 400 mcg 333% Up. Medium | |
Vitamin B2 | 75 mg 5,769% Medium | 12 mg 923% High | |
Vitamin B3 | 75 mg 469% High | 80 mg 500% High | |
Vitamin B6 | 75 mg 4,412% Medium | 20 mg 1,176% High | |
Folate | 666 mcg DFE (400 mcg folic acid) 167% Medium | 667 mcg DFE 167% High | |
Vitamin B12 | 75 mcg 3,125% Medium | 600 mcg 25,000% High | |
Biotin | 75 mcg 250% High | 500 mcg 1,667% High | |
Pantothenic acid | 75 mg 1,500% High | 45 mg 900% High | |
Choline | 31 mg 6% High | Ø Absent | |
Calcium | 20 mg 2% Low-Mid | 52 mg 4% High | |
Iodine | 150 mcg 100% Up. Medium | 75 mcg 50% High | |
Iron | 1.3 mg 7% Superior | Ø Absent | |
Magnesium | 10 mg 2% Up. Medium | 20 mg 5% Superior | |
Zinc | 10 mg 91% High | 15 mg 136% Superior | |
Selenium | 25 mcg 45% High | 200 mcg 364% High | |
Copper | 1 mg 111% High | 750 mcg 83% Superior | |
Manganese | 1 mg 43% High | 3 mg 130% High | |
Chromium | 25 mcg 71% Superior | 400 mcg 1,143% Superior | |
Vitamin E | 100.5 mg 670% Up. Medium | 16.5 mg 110% Up. Medium | |
Molybdenum | 25 mcg 56% High | Ø Absent | |
Potassium | 1.8 mg <1% Superior | Ø Absent | |
| Extra Ingredients | |||
Boron | 0.5 mg * High | 2 mg * High | |
Lutein | Ø Absent | 140 mcg * High | |
Inositol | 75 mg * High | Ø Absent | |
Rutin | 37.5 mg * Low | Ø Absent | |
Citrus Bioflavonoid Complex | 25 mg * Very low | Ø Absent | |
Betaine | 25 mg * Medium | Ø Absent | |
Hesperidin | 7.5 mcg * Medium | Ø Absent | |
Fruit & Vegetable Powder Blend | 4 mg * Very low | Ø Absent | |
Carotenoid Blend | 86 mcg * Variable | Ø Absent | |
| Other Ingredients | |||
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