Thorne Alternatives: Where It Wins, Where You Overpay
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Thorne is the brand we get asked about most, and it deserves a more careful answer than a single verdict. It sells 57 products we score. On 17 of them, nothing we score beats Thorne on both score and cost, it is legitimately the best option we have. On the other 40, a cheaper product scores higher. Both halves are true at once, and averaging them into one number would misrepresent both.
The short version: Thorne earns its price on 17 of the 57 products it sells, where nothing else we score matches it on both score and cost. On the other 40, the biggest single gap is Nutricost 5-HTP 200mg, which scores 90 against the Thorne product it replaces and costs about 76 percent less. Scroll to the category you actually buy before deciding anything.
Where Thorne Earns Its Price
On these 17 products, nothing we score is both better and cheaper. The list spans single minerals (iron, zinc, chromium) to patented and standardized extracts (Meriva curcumin phytosome, Crucera-SGS broccoli seed extract). What they share is simple: at today's prices, nothing beats them on both axes at once. In our view, buying Thorne on this list is defensible.
| Category | Thorne product | Score | Per serving |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iron (Bisglycinate) | Thorne Iron Bisglycinate | 94 | $0.27 |
| Vitamin E | Thorne Vitamin E (with Mixed Tocopherols) 200 IU | 93 | $0.23 |
| Vitamin B Complex | Basic B Complex | 91 | $0.45 |
| Chromium Picolinate | Chromium Picolinate 500 mcg | 91 | $0.36 |
| L-Glutamine | L-Glutamine Powder | 91 | $0.42 |
| Turmeric / Curcumin | Meriva SF (Soy-Free) Curcumin Phytosome | 90 | $0.67 |
| Zinc | Zinc Picolinate 30 mg | 90 | $0.27 |
| Vitamin D3 + K2 | Thorne D-1000 + K2 Liquid | 90 | $0.03 |
| Betaine HCl (Betaine Hydrochloride) | Betaine HCL & Pepsin, 225 Capsules | 90 | $0.34 |
| Nicotinamide Riboside (NR) | Thorne NiaCel 250, 60 Capsules | 89 | $0.80 |
| Sulforaphane | Broccoli Seed Extract (formerly Crucera-SGS), 60 Capsules | 89 | $0.57 |
| Vitamin K2 | Thorne Vitamin K2 (MK-4) 1mg | 87 | $0.20 |
| N-Acetyl Cysteine (NAC) | NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine) 500mg, 90 Capsules | 87 | $0.73 |
| Red Yeast Rice | Red Yeast Rice (formerly Choleast-900) | 84 | $1.24 |
| Calcium (Standalone) | Calcium (formerly DiCalcium Malate) | 82 | $0.47 |
| DIM (Diindolylmethane) | Hormone Advantage (DIM + Pomegranate + Sulforaphane), 60 caps | 82 | $0.85 |
| Calcium (Standalone) | Calcium-Magnesium Malate | 81 | $0.36 |
Where You're Overpaying
The other 40 products, sorted worst gap first by how many products beat them. These skew toward single-ingredient commodities: Thorne Vitamin D-5,000 scores 85 against a 95-scoring option at about 94 percent less per day, its multivitamin scores 84 against a 91-scoring option at about 98 percent less, and its B12 scores 86 against a 91-scoring option at about 83 percent less. 159 qualifying products beat a Thorne product somewhere on this list.
Magnesium Glycinate: what Thorne scores, and what beats it
Thorne's Thorne Magnesium Bisglycinate scores 81 out of 100 at roughly $0.72 a day, with a value pillar of 10 out of 25. 8 products in this category score higher and cost less. The cheapest of them, Life Extension Magnesium Caps 500mg, runs about 88 percent less per day while scoring 5 points higher.
The anchor
Thorne Thorne Magnesium Bisglycinate
$0.72 per serving
- Dosing & form
- 25/25
- Purity & testing
- 23/25
- Value
- 10/25
- Transparency
- 23/25
| Product | Score | Per serving | vs Thorne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life ExtensionLife Extension Magnesium Caps 500mg | 86 | $0.09 | +5 pts88% cheaper |
| KALKAL Magnesium Glycinate 400mg | 85 | $0.10 | +4 pts86% cheaper |
| Nested NaturalsNested Naturals Magnesium Glycinate | 84 | $0.13 | +3 pts82% cheaper |
| NOW FoodsNOW Foods Magnesium Glycinate | 84 | $0.15 | +3 pts79% cheaper |
| NutricostNutricost Magnesium Glycinate | 83 | $0.16 | +2 pts78% cheaper |
| Doctor's BestDoctor's Best High Absorption Magnesium Glycinate Lysinate | 90 | $0.17 | +9 pts76% cheaper |
| Nature MadeNature Made Magnesium Glycinate 200mg | 89 | $0.21 | +8 pts71% cheaper |
| SolgarSolgar Magnesium Glycinate | 83 | $0.22 | +2 pts69% cheaper |
Life Extension Magnesium Caps 500mg
$0.09 per serving (+5 pts, 88% cheaper than Thorne)
Nested Naturals Magnesium Glycinate
$0.13 per serving (+3 pts, 82% cheaper than Thorne)
Doctor's Best High Absorption Magnesium Glycinate Lysinate
$0.17 per serving (+9 pts, 76% cheaper than Thorne)
Nature Made Magnesium Glycinate 200mg
$0.21 per serving (+8 pts, 71% cheaper than Thorne)
Collagen Peptides: what Thorne scores, and what beats it
Thorne's Thorne Collagen Plus scores 73 out of 100 at roughly $1.40 a day, with a value pillar of 13 out of 25. 8 products in this category score higher and cost less. The cheapest of them, NOW Foods Collagen Peptides Powder, runs about 73 percent less per day while scoring 13 points higher.
The anchor
Thorne Thorne Collagen Plus
$1.40 per serving
- Dosing & form
- 24/25
- Purity & testing
- 16/25
- Value
- 13/25
- Transparency
- 20/25
| Product | Score | Per serving | vs Thorne |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOW FoodsNOW Foods Collagen Peptides Powder | 86 | $0.38 | +13 pts73% cheaper |
| OrgainOrgain Grass Fed Collagen Peptides | 79 | $0.53 | +6 pts62% cheaper |
| NutricostNutricost Collagen Peptides | 80 | $0.54 | +7 pts61% cheaper |
| Garden of LifeGarden of Life Grass Fed Collagen Peptides | 84 | $0.55 | +11 pts61% cheaper |
| Great Lakes WellnessGreat Lakes Wellness Collagen Peptides | 79 | $0.67 | +6 pts52% cheaper |
| Naked NutritionNaked Collagen | 90 | $0.70 | +17 pts50% cheaper |
| Vital ProteinsVital Proteins Collagen Peptides Original | 83 | $0.73 | +10 pts48% cheaper |
| Sports ResearchSports Research Collagen Peptides | 87 | $0.73 | +14 pts48% cheaper |
Garden of Life Grass Fed Collagen Peptides
$0.55 per serving (+11 pts, 61% cheaper than Thorne)
Great Lakes Wellness Collagen Peptides
$0.67 per serving (+6 pts, 52% cheaper than Thorne)
Vital Proteins Collagen Peptides Original
$0.73 per serving (+10 pts, 48% cheaper than Thorne)
Sports Research Collagen Peptides
$0.73 per serving (+14 pts, 48% cheaper than Thorne)
Vitamin A: what Thorne scores, and what beats it
Thorne's Thorne Vitamin A 7,500 mcg (25,000 IU) scores 73 out of 100 at roughly $0.17 a day, with a value pillar of 12 out of 25. 8 products in this category score higher and cost less. The cheapest of them, Nutricost Vitamin A 3,000 mcg (10,000 IU), runs about 88 percent less per day while scoring 9 points higher.
The anchor
Thorne Thorne Vitamin A 7,500 mcg (25,000 IU)
$0.17 per serving
- Dosing & form
- 13/25
- Purity & testing
- 25/25
- Value
- 12/25
- Transparency
- 23/25
| Product | Score | Per serving | vs Thorne |
|---|---|---|---|
| NutricostNutricost Vitamin A 3,000 mcg (10,000 IU) | 82 | $0.02 | +9 pts88% cheaper |
| BronsonBronson Vitamin A 3,000 mcg (10,000 IU) | 78 | $0.02 | +5 pts88% cheaper |
| CarlsonCarlson Vitamin A 3,000 mcg (10,000 IU) | 84 | $0.04 | +11 pts76% cheaper |
| Nature MadeNature Made Vitamin A 2,400 mcg (8,000 IU) | 93 | $0.05 | +20 pts71% cheaper |
| SolgarSolgar Dry Vitamin A 1,500 mcg (5,000 IU) | 86 | $0.06 | +13 pts65% cheaper |
| NOW FoodsNOW Foods Vitamin A 3,000 mcg (10,000 IU) | 87 | $0.07 | +14 pts59% cheaper |
| NOW FoodsNOW Foods Natural Beta Carotene 7,500 mcg (25,000 IU) | 87 | $0.07 | +14 pts59% cheaper |
| Nature's WayNature's Way Vitamin A 3,000 mcg (10,000 IU) | 86 | $0.09 | +13 pts47% cheaper |
Nutricost Vitamin A 3,000 mcg (10,000 IU)
$0.02 per serving (+9 pts, 88% cheaper than Thorne)
Carlson Vitamin A 3,000 mcg (10,000 IU)
$0.04 per serving (+11 pts, 76% cheaper than Thorne)
Nature Made Vitamin A 2,400 mcg (8,000 IU)
$0.05 per serving (+20 pts, 71% cheaper than Thorne)
Solgar Dry Vitamin A 1,500 mcg (5,000 IU)
$0.06 per serving (+13 pts, 65% cheaper than Thorne)
NOW Foods Vitamin A 3,000 mcg (10,000 IU)
$0.07 per serving (+14 pts, 59% cheaper than Thorne)
NOW Foods Natural Beta Carotene 7,500 mcg (25,000 IU)
$0.07 per serving (+14 pts, 59% cheaper than Thorne)
Nature's Way Vitamin A 3,000 mcg (10,000 IU)
$0.09 per serving (+13 pts, 47% cheaper than Thorne)
5-HTP (5-Hydroxytryptophan): what Thorne scores, and what beats it
Thorne's Thorne 5-Hydroxytryptophan scores 61 out of 100 at roughly $0.86 a day, with a value pillar of 7 out of 25. 8 products in this category score higher and cost less. The cheapest of them, Amazing Formulas 5-HTP 100mg, runs about 91 percent less per day while scoring 13 points higher.
The anchor
Thorne Thorne 5-Hydroxytryptophan
$0.86 per serving
- Dosing & form
- 18/25
- Purity & testing
- 13/25
- Value
- 7/25
- Transparency
- 23/25
| Product | Score | Per serving | vs Thorne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amazing FormulasAmazing Formulas 5-HTP 100mg | 74 | $0.08 | +13 pts91% cheaper |
| Best NaturalsBest Naturals 5-HTP 200mg | 74 | $0.14 | +13 pts84% cheaper |
| Doctor's BestDoctor's Best 5-HTP Enhanced with Vitamins B6 & C 100mg | 84 | $0.15 | +23 pts83% cheaper |
| NutricostNutricost 5-HTP 200mg | 90 | $0.21 | +29 pts76% cheaper |
| NOWNOW Supplements 5-HTP 50mg | 73 | $0.31 | +12 pts64% cheaper |
| Jarrow FormulasJarrow Formulas 5-HTP 100mg | 74 | $0.45 | +13 pts48% cheaper |
| NatrolNatrol 5-HTP Time Release 100mg | 74 | $0.45 | +13 pts48% cheaper |
| Nature's WayNature's Way 5-HTP 50mg | 67 | $0.48 | +6 pts44% cheaper |
Doctor's Best 5-HTP Enhanced with Vitamins B6 & C 100mg
$0.15 per serving (+23 pts, 83% cheaper than Thorne)
Vitamin D3: what Thorne scores, and what beats it
Thorne's Thorne Vitamin D-5,000 scores 85 out of 100 at roughly $0.33 a day, with a value pillar of 12 out of 25. 7 products in this category score higher and cost less. The cheapest of them, Kirkland Signature Vitamin D3 50 mcg (2000 IU), runs about 94 percent less per day while scoring 10 points higher.
The anchor
Thorne Thorne Vitamin D-5,000
$0.33 per serving
- Dosing & form
- 25/25
- Purity & testing
- 25/25
- Value
- 12/25
- Transparency
- 23/25
| Product | Score | Per serving | vs Thorne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkland SignatureKirkland Signature Vitamin D3 50 mcg (2000 IU) | 95 | $0.02 | +10 pts94% cheaper |
| Doctor's BestDoctor's Best Vitamin D3 5000 IU | 87 | $0.03 | +2 pts91% cheaper |
| NatureWiseNatureWise Vitamin D3 5000 IU | 87 | $0.04 | +2 pts88% cheaper |
| NOW FoodsNOW Foods Vitamin D-3 5000 IU | 87 | $0.05 | +2 pts85% cheaper |
| Sports ResearchSports Research Vitamin D3 5000 IU with Coconut Oil | 87 | $0.05 | +2 pts85% cheaper |
| Nature MadeNature Made Vitamin D3 50 mcg (2000 IU) | 94 | $0.06 | +9 pts82% cheaper |
| Pure EncapsulationsPure Encapsulations Vitamin D3 125 mcg (5,000 IU) | 87 | $0.27 | +2 pts18% cheaper |
Kirkland Signature Vitamin D3 50 mcg (2000 IU)
$0.02 per serving (+10 pts, 94% cheaper than Thorne)
Sports Research Vitamin D3 5000 IU with Coconut Oil
$0.05 per serving (+2 pts, 85% cheaper than Thorne)
Nature Made Vitamin D3 50 mcg (2000 IU)
$0.06 per serving (+9 pts, 82% cheaper than Thorne)
Pure Encapsulations Vitamin D3 125 mcg (5,000 IU)
$0.27 per serving (+2 pts, 18% cheaper than Thorne)
L-Carnitine: what Thorne scores, and what beats it
Thorne's L-Carnitine 330mg scores 79 out of 100 at roughly $2.54 a day, with a value pillar of 11 out of 25. 7 products in this category score higher and cost less. The cheapest of them, BulkSupplements L-Carnitine L-Tartrate Powder 500g, runs about 96 percent less per day while scoring 6 points higher.
The anchor
Thorne L-Carnitine 330mg
$2.54 per serving
- Dosing & form
- 19/25
- Purity & testing
- 25/25
- Value
- 11/25
- Transparency
- 24/25
| Product | Score | Per serving | vs Thorne |
|---|---|---|---|
| BulkSupplementsL-Carnitine L-Tartrate Powder 500g | 85 | $0.10 | +6 pts96% cheaper |
| BulkSupplementsL-Carnitine L-Tartrate Capsules 1000mg | 83 | $0.23 | +4 pts91% cheaper |
| NutricostL-Carnitine Tartrate 500mg (240 caps) | 80 | $0.26 | +1 pt90% cheaper |
| NOW SportsL-Carnitine Liquid Triple Strength 3000mg | 81 | $0.26 | +2 pts90% cheaper |
| NOW FoodsL-Carnitine 500mg (Carnipure) | 88 | $0.47 | +9 pts81% cheaper |
| Jarrow FormulasL-Carnitine 500mg | 84 | $0.57 | +5 pts78% cheaper |
| Doctor's BestL-Carnitine Fumarate 855mg (Biosint) | 86 | $0.62 | +7 pts76% cheaper |
L-Carnitine L-Tartrate Powder 500g
$0.10 per serving (+6 pts, 96% cheaper than Thorne)
L-Carnitine L-Tartrate Capsules 1000mg
$0.23 per serving (+4 pts, 91% cheaper than Thorne)
L-Carnitine Liquid Triple Strength 3000mg
$0.26 per serving (+2 pts, 90% cheaper than Thorne)
L-Carnitine Fumarate 855mg (Biosint)
$0.62 per serving (+7 pts, 76% cheaper than Thorne)
Rhodiola Rosea: what Thorne scores, and what beats it
Thorne's Rhodiola scores 61 out of 100 at roughly $1.60 a day, with a value pillar of 7 out of 25. 7 products in this category score higher and cost less. The cheapest of them, Double Wood Supplements Rhodiola Rosea Extract 500 mg, runs about 91 percent less per day while scoring 19 points higher.
The anchor
Thorne Rhodiola
$1.60 per serving
- Dosing & form
- 18/25
- Purity & testing
- 13/25
- Value
- 7/25
- Transparency
- 23/25
| Product | Score | Per serving | vs Thorne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Wood SupplementsRhodiola Rosea Extract 500 mg | 80 | $0.15 | +19 pts91% cheaper |
| NutricostRhodiola Rosea 500mg, 60 Capsules | 84 | $0.27 | +23 pts83% cheaper |
| NOW FoodsRhodiola 500 mg | 84 | $0.32 | +23 pts80% cheaper |
| SwansonRhodiola Rosea Extract 60 Capsules | 80 | $0.42 | +19 pts74% cheaper |
| Life ExtensionRhodiola Extract, 250 mg | 80 | $0.46 | +19 pts71% cheaper |
| Nootropics DepotRhodiola Rosea Extract Capsules | 500mg | 3% Rosavins | 80 | $0.47 | +19 pts71% cheaper |
| Gaia HerbsRhodiola Rosea, 120 Liquid Phyto-Caps | 63 | $0.82 | +2 pts49% cheaper |
Rhodiola Rosea Extract 500 mg
$0.15 per serving (+19 pts, 91% cheaper than Thorne)
Rhodiola Rosea Extract Capsules | 500mg | 3% Rosavins
$0.47 per serving (+19 pts, 71% cheaper than Thorne)
Rhodiola Rosea, 120 Liquid Phyto-Caps
$0.82 per serving (+2 pts, 49% cheaper than Thorne)
Whey Protein Isolate: what Thorne scores, and what beats it
Thorne's Whey Protein Isolate scores 81 out of 100 at roughly $2.16 a day, with a value pillar of 10 out of 25. 6 products in this category score higher and cost less. The cheapest of them, MyProtein Impact Whey Isolate, runs about 67 percent less per day while scoring 1 points higher.
The anchor
Thorne Whey Protein Isolate
$2.16 per serving
- Dosing & form
- 25/25
- Purity & testing
- 23/25
- Value
- 10/25
- Transparency
- 23/25
| Product | Score | Per serving | vs Thorne |
|---|---|---|---|
| MyProteinImpact Whey Isolate | 82 | $0.72 | +1 pt67% cheaper |
| Optimum NutritionGold Standard 100% Whey | 91 | $1.30 | +10 pts40% cheaper |
| KagedWhey Protein Isolate | 86 | $1.34 | +5 pts38% cheaper |
| DymatizeISO100 Hydrolyzed Whey Protein Isolate | 87 | $1.45 | +6 pts33% cheaper |
| NOW SportsSports Whey Protein Isolate | 82 | $1.50 | +1 pt31% cheaper |
| MomentousEssential Grass-Fed Whey Protein | 84 | $2.00 | +3 pts7% cheaper |
L-Tyrosine: what Thorne scores, and what beats it
Thorne's L-Tyrosine, 90 Capsules scores 78 out of 100 at roughly $0.30 a day, with a value pillar of 10 out of 25. 6 products in this category score higher and cost less. The cheapest of them, BulkSupplements L-Tyrosine Powder, 500g, runs about 77 percent less per day while scoring 10 points higher.
The anchor
Thorne L-Tyrosine, 90 Capsules
$0.30 per serving
- Dosing & form
- 22/25
- Purity & testing
- 23/25
- Value
- 10/25
- Transparency
- 23/25
| Product | Score | Per serving | vs Thorne |
|---|---|---|---|
| BulkSupplementsL-Tyrosine Powder, 500g | 88 | $0.07 | +10 pts77% cheaper |
| NutricostL-Tyrosine 500mg, 180 Capsules | 79 | $0.09 | +1 pt70% cheaper |
| NOW FoodsL-Tyrosine 500mg, 120 Capsules | 84 | $0.11 | +6 pts63% cheaper |
| Doctor's BestL-Tyrosine 500mg, 120 Capsules | 80 | $0.13 | +2 pts57% cheaper |
| Jarrow FormulasL-Tyrosine 500mg, 100 Capsules | 82 | $0.16 | +4 pts47% cheaper |
| Double Wood SupplementsL-Tyrosine 500mg, 120 Capsules | 80 | $0.17 | +2 pts43% cheaper |
L-Tyrosine 500mg, 120 Capsules
$0.17 per serving (+2 pts, 43% cheaper than Thorne)
Biotin: what Thorne scores, and what beats it
Thorne's Biotin-8 scores 74 out of 100 at roughly $0.15 a day, with a value pillar of 13 out of 25. 6 products in this category score higher and cost less. The cheapest of them, Natrol Biotin Beauty 10,000 mcg Tablets, runs about 87 percent less per day while scoring 10 points higher.
The anchor
Thorne Biotin-8
$0.15 per serving
- Dosing & form
- 25/25
- Purity & testing
- 13/25
- Value
- 13/25
- Transparency
- 23/25
| Product | Score | Per serving | vs Thorne |
|---|---|---|---|
| NatrolBiotin Beauty 10,000 mcg Tablets | 84 | $0.02 | +10 pts87% cheaper |
| Spring ValleyBiotin Plus Keratin Tablets 10,000 mcg | 80 | $0.02 | +6 pts87% cheaper |
| NOW FoodsBiotin 5000 mcg Veg Capsules | 84 | $0.05 | +10 pts67% cheaper |
| Pure EncapsulationsBiotin 8 mg | 80 | $0.07 | +6 pts53% cheaper |
| CarlyleBiotin 10000mcg Gummies | 76 | $0.10 | +2 pts33% cheaper |
| Nature MadeBiotin 2500 mcg Softgels | 94 | $0.12 | +20 pts20% cheaper |
Biotin Plus Keratin Tablets 10,000 mcg
$0.02 per serving (+6 pts, 87% cheaper than Thorne)
Resveratrol: what Thorne scores, and what beats it
Thorne's ResveraCel (NR + Trans-Resveratrol) scores 72 out of 100 at roughly $2.00 a day, with a value pillar of 10 out of 25. 6 products in this category score higher and cost less. The cheapest of them, Reserveage Beauty Resveratrol 500mg, runs about 91 percent less per day while scoring 7 points higher.
The anchor
Thorne ResveraCel (NR + Trans-Resveratrol)
$2.00 per serving
- Dosing & form
- 14/25
- Purity & testing
- 25/25
- Value
- 10/25
- Transparency
- 23/25
| Product | Score | Per serving | vs Thorne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reserveage BeautyResveratrol 500mg | 79 | $0.18 | +7 pts91% cheaper |
| NOW FoodsNatural Resveratrol 200mg | 77 | $0.22 | +5 pts89% cheaper |
| BulkSupplementsResveratrol 1000mg Capsules | 73 | $0.22 | +1 pt89% cheaper |
| Double Wood SupplementsResveratrol 500mg | 73 | $0.30 | +1 pt85% cheaper |
| Life ExtensionOptimized Resveratrol Elite | 82 | $0.45 | +10 pts78% cheaper |
| Doctor's BestTrans Resveratrol 600mg | 86 | $0.68 | +14 pts66% cheaper |
Green Tea Extract (EGCG): what Thorne scores, and what beats it
Thorne's Green Tea Phytosome scores 63 out of 100 at roughly $1.13 a day, with a value pillar of 7 out of 25. 6 products in this category score higher and cost less. The cheapest of them, Best Naturals Green Tea Extract 500mg, runs about 96 percent less per day while scoring 5 points higher.
The anchor
Thorne Green Tea Phytosome
$1.13 per serving
- Dosing & form
- 18/25
- Purity & testing
- 19/25
- Value
- 7/25
- Transparency
- 19/25
| Product | Score | Per serving | vs Thorne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best NaturalsGreen Tea Extract 500mg | 68 | $0.05 | +5 pts96% cheaper |
| BulkSupplementsOrganic Green Tea Extract Powder | 74 | $0.08 | +11 pts93% cheaper |
| Zenwise HealthGreen Tea Extract with EGCG & Vitamin C | 84 | $0.13 | +21 pts88% cheaper |
| Life ExtensionMega Green Tea Extract, Lightly Caffeinated | 84 | $0.18 | +21 pts84% cheaper |
| SwansonGreen Tea Extract Supplement 500mg | 68 | $0.18 | +5 pts84% cheaper |
| NOW FoodsEGCg Green Tea Extract 400mg Veg Capsules | 77 | $0.24 | +14 pts79% cheaper |
Organic Green Tea Extract Powder
$0.08 per serving (+11 pts, 93% cheaper than Thorne)
Green Tea Extract with EGCG & Vitamin C
$0.13 per serving (+21 pts, 88% cheaper than Thorne)
Mega Green Tea Extract, Lightly Caffeinated
$0.18 per serving (+21 pts, 84% cheaper than Thorne)
EGCg Green Tea Extract 400mg Veg Capsules
$0.24 per serving (+14 pts, 79% cheaper than Thorne)
Multivitamin (General Adult): what Thorne scores, and what beats it
Thorne's Basic Nutrients 2/Day scores 84 out of 100 at roughly $1.20 a day, with a value pillar of 13 out of 25. 5 products in this category score higher and cost less. The cheapest of them, Kirkland Signature Daily Multi Vitamins & Minerals, runs about 98 percent less per day while scoring 7 points higher.
The anchor
Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day
$1.20 per serving
- Dosing & form
- 25/25
- Purity & testing
- 23/25
- Value
- 13/25
- Transparency
- 23/25
| Product | Score | Per serving | vs Thorne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkland SignatureDaily Multi Vitamins & Minerals | 91 | $0.03 | +7 pts98% cheaper |
| Nature MadeMulti Complete with Iron | 89 | $0.08 | +5 pts93% cheaper |
| CentrumCentrum Silver Adults 50+ | 87 | $0.09 | +3 pts93% cheaper |
| NATURELOOne Daily Multivitamin for Men | 88 | $0.31 | +4 pts74% cheaper |
| Life ExtensionOne-Per-Day Multivitamin | 89 | $0.31 | +5 pts74% cheaper |
Daily Multi Vitamins & Minerals
$0.03 per serving (+7 pts, 98% cheaper than Thorne)
L-Citrulline: what Thorne scores, and what beats it
Thorne's Thorne L-Citrulline scores 81 out of 100 at roughly $0.67 a day, with a value pillar of 15 out of 25. 5 products in this category score higher and cost less. The cheapest of them, BulkSupplements L-Citrulline Powder (500g), runs about 87 percent less per day while scoring 11 points higher.
The anchor
Thorne Thorne L-Citrulline
$0.67 per serving
- Dosing & form
- 18/25
- Purity & testing
- 25/25
- Value
- 15/25
- Transparency
- 23/25
| Product | Score | Per serving | vs Thorne |
|---|---|---|---|
| BulkSupplementsBulkSupplements L-Citrulline Powder (500g) | 92 | $0.09 | +11 pts87% cheaper |
| NutricostNutricost L-Citrulline Powder (300g) | 93 | $0.13 | +12 pts81% cheaper |
| NOW FoodsNOW Foods L-Citrulline Pure Powder (227g) | 83 | $0.18 | +2 pts73% cheaper |
| KagedKaged Citrulline (Fermented L-Citrulline, 200g) | 82 | $0.38 | +1 pt43% cheaper |
| Transparent LabsTransparent Labs RawSeries Citrulline Malate | 90 | $0.50 | +9 pts25% cheaper |
BulkSupplements L-Citrulline Powder (500g)
$0.09 per serving (+11 pts, 87% cheaper than Thorne)
NOW Foods L-Citrulline Pure Powder (227g)
$0.18 per serving (+2 pts, 73% cheaper than Thorne)
Kaged Citrulline (Fermented L-Citrulline, 200g)
$0.38 per serving (+1 pt, 43% cheaper than Thorne)
Transparent Labs RawSeries Citrulline Malate
$0.50 per serving (+9 pts, 25% cheaper than Thorne)
Milk Thistle (Silymarin): what Thorne scores, and what beats it
Thorne's Thorne Siliphos 160mg scores 75 out of 100 at roughly $1.07 a day, with a value pillar of 11 out of 25. 5 products in this category score higher and cost less. The cheapest of them, Jarrow Formulas Milk Thistle 150mg, runs about 90 percent less per day while scoring 10 points higher.
The anchor
Thorne Thorne Siliphos 160mg
$1.07 per serving
- Dosing & form
- 14/25
- Purity & testing
- 25/25
- Value
- 11/25
- Transparency
- 25/25
| Product | Score | Per serving | vs Thorne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jarrow FormulasJarrow Formulas Milk Thistle 150mg | 85 | $0.11 | +10 pts90% cheaper |
| NutricostNutricost Milk Thistle 250mg (80% Silymarin) | 76 | $0.12 | +1 pt89% cheaper |
| NOW FoodsNOW Foods Silymarin Milk Thistle Extract 300mg | 77 | $0.26 | +2 pts76% cheaper |
| Life ExtensionLife Extension Advanced Milk Thistle (Silymarin + Phosphatidylcholine) | 77 | $0.54 | +2 pts50% cheaper |
| Pure EncapsulationsPure Encapsulations Silymarin 250mg | 77 | $0.75 | +2 pts30% cheaper |
Jarrow Formulas Milk Thistle 150mg
$0.11 per serving (+10 pts, 90% cheaper than Thorne)
Nutricost Milk Thistle 250mg (80% Silymarin)
$0.12 per serving (+1 pt, 89% cheaper than Thorne)
NOW Foods Silymarin Milk Thistle Extract 300mg
$0.26 per serving (+2 pts, 76% cheaper than Thorne)
Life Extension Advanced Milk Thistle (Silymarin + Phosphatidylcholine)
$0.54 per serving (+2 pts, 50% cheaper than Thorne)
Pure Encapsulations Silymarin 250mg
$0.75 per serving (+2 pts, 30% cheaper than Thorne)
Digestive Enzymes: what Thorne scores, and what beats it
Thorne's Bio-Gest scores 74 out of 100 at roughly $0.73 a day, with a value pillar of 13 out of 25. 5 products in this category score higher and cost less. The cheapest of them, NOW Foods Super Enzymes, runs about 77 percent less per day while scoring 10 points higher.
The anchor
Thorne Bio-Gest
$0.73 per serving
- Dosing & form
- 25/25
- Purity & testing
- 13/25
- Value
- 13/25
- Transparency
- 23/25
| Product | Score | Per serving | vs Thorne |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOW FoodsSuper Enzymes | 84 | $0.17 | +10 pts77% cheaper |
| Source NaturalsEssential Enzymes 500mg | 76 | $0.20 | +2 pts73% cheaper |
| LactaidFast Act Lactase Enzyme Supplement | 84 | $0.23 | +10 pts68% cheaper |
| Doctor's BestDigestive Enzymes | 80 | $0.31 | +6 pts58% cheaper |
| EnzymedicaDigest Gold with ATPro | 77 | $0.45 | +3 pts38% cheaper |
Boswellia Serrata: what Thorne scores, and what beats it
Thorne's Boswellia Phytosome (Casperome) scores 70 out of 100 at roughly $0.70 a day, with a value pillar of 13 out of 25. 5 products in this category score higher and cost less. The cheapest of them, Nutricost Boswellia Extract 1200mg, runs about 60 percent less per day while scoring 20 points higher.
The anchor
Thorne Boswellia Phytosome (Casperome)
$0.70 per serving
- Dosing & form
- 25/25
- Purity & testing
- 13/25
- Value
- 13/25
- Transparency
- 19/25
| Product | Score | Per serving | vs Thorne |
|---|---|---|---|
| NutricostBoswellia Extract 1200mg | 90 | $0.28 | +20 pts60% cheaper |
| NOW FoodsBoswellia Extract, 500mg | 84 | $0.28 | +14 pts60% cheaper |
| Life Extension5-LOX Inhibitor with ApresFlex | 84 | $0.30 | +14 pts57% cheaper |
| SwansonBoswellia Standardized 800mg | 84 | $0.30 | +14 pts57% cheaper |
| Double Wood SupplementsBoswellia Extract 1000mg | 80 | $0.33 | +10 pts53% cheaper |
Boswellia Extract 1000mg
$0.33 per serving (+10 pts, 53% cheaper than Thorne)
BCAAs (Branched-Chain Amino Acids): what Thorne scores, and what beats it
Thorne's Thorne Amino Complex scores 86 out of 100 at roughly $1.60 a day, with a value pillar of 13 out of 25. 4 products in this category score higher and cost less. The cheapest of them, BulkSupplements BCAA 2:1:1 Powder, runs about 93 percent less per day while scoring 6 points higher.
The anchor
Thorne Thorne Amino Complex
$1.60 per serving
- Dosing & form
- 25/25
- Purity & testing
- 25/25
- Value
- 13/25
- Transparency
- 23/25
| Product | Score | Per serving | vs Thorne |
|---|---|---|---|
| BulkSupplementsBulkSupplements BCAA 2:1:1 Powder | 92 | $0.12 | +6 pts93% cheaper |
| NutricostNutricost BCAA Powder 2:1:1 | 87 | $0.23 | +1 pt86% cheaper |
| NOW FoodsNOW Sports BCAA Powder | 88 | $0.28 | +2 pts83% cheaper |
| Naked NutritionNaked BCAAs | 87 | $0.33 | +1 pt79% cheaper |
BulkSupplements BCAA 2:1:1 Powder
$0.12 per serving (+6 pts, 93% cheaper than Thorne)
Melatonin: what Thorne scores, and what beats it
Thorne's Melaton-3 scores 82 out of 100 at roughly $0.27 a day, with a value pillar of 11 out of 25. 4 products in this category score higher and cost less. The cheapest of them, NOW Foods Melatonin 3mg, runs about 81 percent less per day while scoring 7 points higher.
The anchor
Thorne Melaton-3
$0.27 per serving
- Dosing & form
- 25/25
- Purity & testing
- 23/25
- Value
- 11/25
- Transparency
- 23/25
| Product | Score | Per serving | vs Thorne |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOW FoodsMelatonin 3mg | 89 | $0.05 | +7 pts81% cheaper |
| Nature MadeMelatonin 3mg | 86 | $0.07 | +4 pts74% cheaper |
| Life ExtensionMelatonin 300 mcg (0.3mg) | 91 | $0.08 | +9 pts70% cheaper |
| Pure EncapsulationsMelatonin 0.5mg | 83 | $0.21 | +1 pt22% cheaper |
GABA (Gamma-Aminobutyric Acid): what Thorne scores, and what beats it
Thorne's Thorne PharmaGABA-100 scores 82 out of 100 at roughly $0.55 a day, with a value pillar of 11 out of 25. 4 products in this category score higher and cost less. The cheapest of them, NOW Foods GABA 500mg, runs about 89 percent less per day while scoring 5 points higher.
The anchor
Thorne Thorne PharmaGABA-100
$0.55 per serving
- Dosing & form
- 25/25
- Purity & testing
- 23/25
- Value
- 11/25
- Transparency
- 23/25
| Product | Score | Per serving | vs Thorne |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOW FoodsNOW Foods GABA 500mg | 87 | $0.06 | +5 pts89% cheaper |
| Source NaturalsSource Naturals GABA 750mg | 84 | $0.09 | +2 pts84% cheaper |
| NOW FoodsNOW Foods GABA 750mg | 85 | $0.10 | +3 pts82% cheaper |
| Life ExtensionLife Extension GABA 750mg | 86 | $0.12 | +4 pts78% cheaper |
Glycine: what Thorne scores, and what beats it
Thorne's Glycine scores 81 out of 100 at roughly $0.74 a day, with a value pillar of 13 out of 25. 4 products in this category score higher and cost less. The cheapest of them, Source Naturals Glycine Powder, runs about 91 percent less per day while scoring 3 points higher.
The anchor
Thorne Glycine
$0.74 per serving
- Dosing & form
- 22/25
- Purity & testing
- 24/25
- Value
- 13/25
- Transparency
- 22/25
| Product | Score | Per serving | vs Thorne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Source NaturalsGlycine Powder | 84 | $0.07 | +3 pts91% cheaper |
| BulkSupplementsGlycine Powder | 86 | $0.10 | +5 pts86% cheaper |
| NOW FoodsGlycine Powder (pure) | 89 | $0.12 | +8 pts84% cheaper |
| Life ExtensionGlycine 1000mg | 83 | $0.36 | +2 pts51% cheaper |
Copper: what Thorne scores, and what beats it
Thorne's Thorne Copper Bisglycinate 2 mg scores 82 out of 100 at roughly $0.32 a day, with a value pillar of 11 out of 25. 3 products in this category score higher and cost less. The cheapest of them, NOW Foods Copper Glycinate 3 mg, runs about 81 percent less per day while scoring 4 points higher.
The anchor
Thorne Thorne Copper Bisglycinate 2 mg
$0.32 per serving
- Dosing & form
- 24/25
- Purity & testing
- 24/25
- Value
- 11/25
- Transparency
- 23/25
| Product | Score | Per serving | vs Thorne |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOW FoodsNOW Foods Copper Glycinate 3 mg | 86 | $0.06 | +4 pts81% cheaper |
| NutricostNutricost Copper Glycinate 3 mg | 83 | $0.09 | +1 pt72% cheaper |
| Pure EncapsulationsPure Encapsulations Copper (glycinate) 2 mg | 87 | $0.22 | +5 pts31% cheaper |
Pure Encapsulations Copper (glycinate) 2 mg
$0.22 per serving (+5 pts, 31% cheaper than Thorne)
Fish Oil (Omega-3): what Thorne scores, and what beats it
Thorne's Thorne Super EPA scores 81 out of 100 at roughly $0.94 a day, with a value pillar of 13 out of 25. 3 products in this category score higher and cost less. The cheapest of them, NOW Foods Ultra Omega-3 (500 EPA / 250 DHA), runs about 85 percent less per day while scoring 3 points higher.
The anchor
Thorne Thorne Super EPA
$0.94 per serving
- Dosing & form
- 18/25
- Purity & testing
- 25/25
- Value
- 13/25
- Transparency
- 25/25
| Product | Score | Per serving | vs Thorne |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOW FoodsNOW Foods Ultra Omega-3 (500 EPA / 250 DHA) | 84 | $0.14 | +3 pts85% cheaper |
| Sports ResearchSports Research Triple Strength Omega-3 | 86 | $0.31 | +5 pts67% cheaper |
| Nordic NaturalsNordic Naturals Ultimate Omega 1280mg | 86 | $0.88 | +5 pts6% cheaper |
NOW Foods Ultra Omega-3 (500 EPA / 250 DHA)
$0.14 per serving (+3 pts, 85% cheaper than Thorne)
Sports Research Triple Strength Omega-3
$0.31 per serving (+5 pts, 67% cheaper than Thorne)
Nordic Naturals Ultimate Omega 1280mg
$0.88 per serving (+5 pts, 6% cheaper than Thorne)
Vitamin C: what Thorne scores, and what beats it
Thorne's Vitamin C with Flavonoids, 90 Capsules scores 80 out of 100 at roughly $0.51 a day, with a value pillar of 13 out of 25. 3 products in this category score higher and cost less. The cheapest of them, NutriBiotic Sodium Ascorbate, Crystalline Powder, 16 oz, runs about 86 percent less per day while scoring 4 points higher.
The anchor
Thorne Vitamin C with Flavonoids, 90 Capsules
$0.51 per serving
- Dosing & form
- 25/25
- Purity & testing
- 19/25
- Value
- 13/25
- Transparency
- 23/25
| Product | Score | Per serving | vs Thorne |
|---|---|---|---|
| NutriBioticSodium Ascorbate, Crystalline Powder, 16 oz | 84 | $0.07 | +4 pts86% cheaper |
| NOW FoodsC-1000, 250 Tablets | 84 | $0.08 | +4 pts84% cheaper |
| Nature MadeExtra Strength Vitamin C 1000 mg Tablets | 95 | $0.13 | +15 pts75% cheaper |
Sodium Ascorbate, Crystalline Powder, 16 oz
$0.07 per serving (+4 pts, 86% cheaper than Thorne)
Extra Strength Vitamin C 1000 mg Tablets
$0.13 per serving (+15 pts, 75% cheaper than Thorne)
Potassium: what Thorne scores, and what beats it
Thorne's Thorne Potassium Citrate scores 69 out of 100 at roughly $0.17 a day, with a value pillar of 13 out of 25. 3 products in this category score higher and cost less. The cheapest of them, Nutricost Potassium Citrate 99 mg, runs about 88 percent less per day while scoring 5 points higher.
The anchor
Thorne Thorne Potassium Citrate
$0.17 per serving
- Dosing & form
- 10/25
- Purity & testing
- 23/25
- Value
- 13/25
- Transparency
- 23/25
| Product | Score | Per serving | vs Thorne |
|---|---|---|---|
| NutricostNutricost Potassium Citrate 99 mg | 74 | $0.02 | +5 pts88% cheaper |
| Nature MadeNature Made Potassium Gluconate 550 mg (90 mg elemental) | 77 | $0.04 | +8 pts76% cheaper |
| NOW FoodsNOW Foods Potassium Citrate 99 mg | 75 | $0.05 | +6 pts71% cheaper |
Nature Made Potassium Gluconate 550 mg (90 mg elemental)
$0.04 per serving (+8 pts, 76% cheaper than Thorne)
Creatine Monohydrate: what Thorne scores, and what beats it
Thorne's Creatine (Creapure) scores 92 out of 100 at roughly $0.49 a day, with a value pillar of 21 out of 25. 2 products in this category score higher and cost less. The cheapest of them, NOW Sports Sports Creatine Monohydrate Powder, runs about 78 percent less per day while scoring 1 points higher.
The anchor
Thorne Creatine (Creapure)
$0.49 per serving
- Dosing & form
- 25/25
- Purity & testing
- 23/25
- Value
- 21/25
- Transparency
- 23/25
| Product | Score | Per serving | vs Thorne |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOW SportsSports Creatine Monohydrate Powder | 93 | $0.11 | +1 pt78% cheaper |
| Naked NutritionNaked Creatine | 93 | $0.18 | +1 pt63% cheaper |
Folate / Methylfolate: what Thorne scores, and what beats it
Thorne's Thorne 5-MTHF 1mg (L-Methylfolate) scores 87 out of 100 at roughly $0.40 a day, with a value pillar of 16 out of 25. 2 products in this category score higher and cost less. The cheapest of them, Nature Made Folic Acid 400mcg, runs about 95 percent less per day while scoring 6 points higher.
The anchor
Thorne Thorne 5-MTHF 1mg (L-Methylfolate)
$0.40 per serving
- Dosing & form
- 25/25
- Purity & testing
- 23/25
- Value
- 16/25
- Transparency
- 23/25
| Product | Score | Per serving | vs Thorne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nature MadeNature Made Folic Acid 400mcg | 93 | $0.02 | +6 pts95% cheaper |
| Pure EncapsulationsPure Encapsulations Folate 400mcg (L-Methylfolate) | 91 | $0.24 | +4 pts40% cheaper |
Pure Encapsulations Folate 400mcg (L-Methylfolate)
$0.24 per serving (+4 pts, 40% cheaper than Thorne)
Vitamin B12: what Thorne scores, and what beats it
Thorne's Thorne Methylcobalamin scores 86 out of 100 at roughly $0.40 a day, with a value pillar of 11 out of 25. 2 products in this category score higher and cost less. The cheapest of them, Nature Made Vitamin B12 1000 mcg, runs about 83 percent less per day while scoring 5 points higher.
The anchor
Thorne Thorne Methylcobalamin
$0.40 per serving
- Dosing & form
- 25/25
- Purity & testing
- 25/25
- Value
- 11/25
- Transparency
- 25/25
| Product | Score | Per serving | vs Thorne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nature MadeNature Made Vitamin B12 1000 mcg | 91 | $0.07 | +5 pts83% cheaper |
| Pure EncapsulationsPure Encapsulations Vitamin B12 1000 mcg | 87 | $0.23 | +1 pt43% cheaper |
Pure Encapsulations Vitamin B12 1000 mcg
$0.23 per serving (+1 pt, 43% cheaper than Thorne)
Iodine: what Thorne scores, and what beats it
Thorne's Thorne Iodine & Tyrosine (225 mcg + 500 mg L-Tyrosine) scores 84 out of 100 at roughly $0.40 a day, with a value pillar of 17 out of 25. 2 products in this category score higher and cost less. The cheapest of them, NOW Foods Kelp 150 mcg (200 tablets), runs about 93 percent less per day while scoring 2 points higher.
The anchor
Thorne Thorne Iodine & Tyrosine (225 mcg + 500 mg L-Tyrosine)
$0.40 per serving
- Dosing & form
- 21/25
- Purity & testing
- 24/25
- Value
- 17/25
- Transparency
- 22/25
| Product | Score | Per serving | vs Thorne |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOW FoodsNOW Foods Kelp 150 mcg (200 tablets) | 86 | $0.03 | +2 pts93% cheaper |
| Pure EncapsulationsPure Encapsulations Iodine (Potassium Iodide) 225 mcg | 90 | $0.16 | +6 pts60% cheaper |
Pure Encapsulations Iodine (Potassium Iodide) 225 mcg
$0.16 per serving (+6 pts, 60% cheaper than Thorne)
Quercetin: what Thorne scores, and what beats it
Thorne's Quercetin Phytosome 250 mg scores 83 out of 100 at roughly $0.73 a day, with a value pillar of 19 out of 25. 2 products in this category score higher and cost less. The cheapest of them, Doctor's Best Quercetin Bromelain 500 mg, runs about 79 percent less per day while scoring 4 points higher.
The anchor
Thorne Quercetin Phytosome 250 mg
$0.73 per serving
- Dosing & form
- 18/25
- Purity & testing
- 23/25
- Value
- 19/25
- Transparency
- 23/25
| Product | Score | Per serving | vs Thorne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doctor's BestQuercetin Bromelain 500 mg | 87 | $0.15 | +4 pts79% cheaper |
| NOW FoodsQuercetin with Bromelain 800 mg | 87 | $0.17 | +4 pts77% cheaper |
Vitamin B6: what Thorne scores, and what beats it
Thorne's Thorne Pyridoxal 5'-Phosphate (P5P) scores 82 out of 100 at roughly $0.11 a day, with a value pillar of 15 out of 25. 2 products in this category score higher and cost less. The cheapest of them, NOW Foods Vitamin B-6 (Pyridoxine HCl) 100 mg, runs about 55 percent less per day while scoring 2 points higher.
The anchor
Thorne Thorne Pyridoxal 5'-Phosphate (P5P)
$0.11 per serving
- Dosing & form
- 21/25
- Purity & testing
- 23/25
- Value
- 15/25
- Transparency
- 23/25
| Product | Score | Per serving | vs Thorne |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOW FoodsNOW Foods Vitamin B-6 (Pyridoxine HCl) 100 mg | 84 | $0.05 | +2 pts55% cheaper |
| Nature MadeNature Made Vitamin B6 100 mg | 90 | $0.10 | +8 pts9% cheaper |
NOW Foods Vitamin B-6 (Pyridoxine HCl) 100 mg
$0.05 per serving (+2 pts, 55% cheaper than Thorne)
Fiber Supplement: what Thorne scores, and what beats it
Thorne's FiberMend Prebiotic Fiber scores 73 out of 100 at roughly $2.05 a day, with a value pillar of 9 out of 25. 2 products in this category score higher and cost less. The cheapest of them, NOW Foods Organic Acacia Fiber Powder, runs about 80 percent less per day while scoring 5 points higher.
The anchor
Thorne FiberMend Prebiotic Fiber
$2.05 per serving
- Dosing & form
- 21/25
- Purity & testing
- 20/25
- Value
- 9/25
- Transparency
- 23/25
| Product | Score | Per serving | vs Thorne |
|---|---|---|---|
| NOW FoodsOrganic Acacia Fiber Powder | 78 | $0.40 | +5 pts80% cheaper |
| Healthy OriginsHealthy Fiber (Sunfiber PHGG) | 79 | $1.06 | +6 pts48% cheaper |
Riboflavin (Vitamin B2): what Thorne scores, and what beats it
Thorne's Thorne Riboflavin 5'-Phosphate scores 73 out of 100 at roughly $0.30 a day, with a value pillar of 12 out of 25. 2 products in this category score higher and cost less. The cheapest of them, Nutricost Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin) 400 mg, runs about 60 percent less per day while scoring 12 points higher.
The anchor
Thorne Thorne Riboflavin 5'-Phosphate
$0.30 per serving
- Dosing & form
- 15/25
- Purity & testing
- 24/25
- Value
- 12/25
- Transparency
- 22/25
Nicotinamide Riboside (NR): what Thorne scores, and what beats it
Thorne's Thorne NiaCel 400, 60 Capsules scores 91 out of 100 at roughly $1.25 a day, with a value pillar of 19 out of 25. 1 product in this category score higher and cost less. The cheapest of them, Tru Niagen 300mg, 90 Servings, runs about 12 percent less per day while scoring 2 points higher.
The anchor
Thorne Thorne NiaCel 400, 60 Capsules
$1.25 per serving
- Dosing & form
- 24/25
- Purity & testing
- 24/25
- Value
- 19/25
- Transparency
- 24/25
| Product | Score | Per serving | vs Thorne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tru NiagenTru Niagen 300mg, 90 Servings | 93 | $1.10 | +2 pts12% cheaper |
Prenatal Multivitamin: what Thorne scores, and what beats it
Thorne's Basic Prenatal scores 90 out of 100 at roughly $1.23 a day, with a value pillar of 19 out of 25. 1 product in this category score higher and cost less. The cheapest of them, Nature Made Prenatal Folic Acid + DHA, 90 Softgels, runs about 84 percent less per day while scoring 1 points higher.
The anchor
Thorne Basic Prenatal
$1.23 per serving
- Dosing & form
- 25/25
- Purity & testing
- 23/25
- Value
- 19/25
- Transparency
- 23/25
| Product | Score | Per serving | vs Thorne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nature MadePrenatal Folic Acid + DHA, 90 Softgels | 91 | $0.20 | +1 pt84% cheaper |
Prenatal Folic Acid + DHA, 90 Softgels
$0.20 per serving (+1 pt, 84% cheaper than Thorne)
Selenium: what Thorne scores, and what beats it
Thorne's Thorne Selenomethionine 200 mcg scores 88 out of 100 at roughly $0.20 a day, with a value pillar of 15 out of 25. 1 product in this category score higher and cost less. The cheapest of them, Nature Made Selenium 200 mcg, runs about 80 percent less per day while scoring 8 points higher.
The anchor
Thorne Thorne Selenomethionine 200 mcg
$0.20 per serving
- Dosing & form
- 25/25
- Purity & testing
- 25/25
- Value
- 15/25
- Transparency
- 23/25
| Product | Score | Per serving | vs Thorne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nature MadeNature Made Selenium 200 mcg | 96 | $0.04 | +8 pts80% cheaper |
CoQ10 (Ubiquinol): what Thorne scores, and what beats it
Thorne's Thorne CoQ10 100mg scores 87 out of 100 at roughly $0.72 a day, with a value pillar of 12 out of 25. 1 product in this category score higher and cost less. The cheapest of them, Nature Made CoQ10 200mg, runs about 61 percent less per day while scoring 1 points higher.
The anchor
Thorne Thorne CoQ10 100mg
$0.72 per serving
- Dosing & form
- 25/25
- Purity & testing
- 25/25
- Value
- 12/25
- Transparency
- 25/25
| Product | Score | Per serving | vs Thorne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nature MadeNature Made CoQ10 200mg | 88 | $0.28 | +1 pt61% cheaper |
Boron: what Thorne scores, and what beats it
Thorne's Boron Picolinate 3 mg scores 86 out of 100 at roughly $0.30 a day, with a value pillar of 16 out of 25. 1 product in this category score higher and cost less. The cheapest of them, NOW Foods Boron 3 mg (Bororganic Glycine), runs about 73 percent less per day while scoring 1 points higher.
The anchor
Thorne Boron Picolinate 3 mg
$0.30 per serving
- Dosing & form
- 23/25
- Purity & testing
- 24/25
- Value
- 16/25
- Transparency
- 23/25
Berberine: what Thorne scores, and what beats it
Thorne's Thorne Berberine-500 scores 83 out of 100 at roughly $0.73 a day, with a value pillar of 19 out of 25. 1 product in this category score higher and cost less. The cheapest of them, Pure Encapsulations Berberine 500mg, runs about 22 percent less per day while scoring 2 points higher.
The anchor
Thorne Thorne Berberine-500
$0.73 per serving
- Dosing & form
- 18/25
- Purity & testing
- 23/25
- Value
- 19/25
- Transparency
- 23/25
| Product | Score | Per serving | vs Thorne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pure EncapsulationsPure Encapsulations Berberine 500mg | 85 | $0.57 | +2 pts22% cheaper |
Pure Encapsulations Berberine 500mg
$0.57 per serving (+2 pts, 22% cheaper than Thorne)
L-Theanine: what Thorne scores, and what beats it
Thorne's L-Theanine scores 78 out of 100 at roughly $0.67 a day, with a value pillar of 7 out of 25. 1 product in this category score higher and cost less. The cheapest of them, NOW Foods L-Theanine 200mg with Inositol, runs about 75 percent less per day while scoring 5 points higher.
The anchor
Thorne L-Theanine
$0.67 per serving
- Dosing & form
- 25/25
- Purity & testing
- 23/25
- Value
- 7/25
- Transparency
- 23/25
The caveat that actually matters: this split is a snapshot of our rubric against current prices, not a verdict on Thorne as a company. Practitioner recommendations, a specific form your body tolerates better, or simple brand trust are legitimate reasons to stay with a product even when a cheaper one scores higher here. Use the 17-vs-40 split to decide where it is worth double-checking, not as a reason to distrust every Thorne product you own.
Common Questions
Is Thorne worth the money?
That depends entirely on which product. Thorne is the single best-scoring option we have for 17 of the 57 Thorne products we score, and on those, buying Thorne is defensible under our rubric. On the other 40, mostly simpler single-ingredient formulas, a cheaper product scores higher, sometimes by a wide margin. Averaging Thorne into one verdict would misrepresent both halves, which is why this page is a split, not a score.
Where does Thorne actually beat the field?
On our scoring, 17 places, spanning single minerals like Iron Bisglycinate (94/100) and Zinc Picolinate (90) to patented extracts like its Meriva SF Curcumin Phytosome (90), a better-absorbed curcumin form plain turmeric powder cannot match. Nothing we score currently beats any of these 17 on both score and cost at once, which is a genuine result under our rubric, not a courtesy.
Where am I overpaying with Thorne?
Mostly on commodities, the categories where a well-dosed, third-party-tested generic does the same job for less. Thorne Vitamin D-5,000 scores 85, and Kirkland's D3 scores 95 at roughly 94 percent less per day. Thorne's Basic Nutrients 2/Day multivitamin scores 84 against Kirkland's Daily Multi at 91, for about 98 percent less. Thorne Methylcobalamin B12 scores 86 against Nature Made's B12 1000 mcg at 91, for about 83 percent less. The molecule is the same everywhere in these categories, so testing and dosing, not the brand on the label, is what should decide the price.
Is Thorne a low-quality brand?
No, and that is not what this page argues. Thorne clears our dosing, purity, and transparency pillars at a high level across nearly all 57 products we score; value is its weakest pillar by a wide margin. That is a statement about price relative to what cheaper competitors deliver on the same rubric, not about formulation quality. 17 of its products are the best-scoring option we have in their category. The other 40 are good products that cost more than something that scores higher.
The full method behind every number here is on our methodology page. For the category with the widest gap on this page, read the vitamin D3 profile.
FDA Disclaimer: These statements have not been evaluated by the Food and Drug Administration. Dietary supplements are not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Always consult with a qualified healthcare professional before starting any supplement regimen.