Head to head · Multivitamins
OLLY Women's Multi vs Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day
Thorne scores higher overall (8.2 vs 7.3 out of 10), mainly on efficacy, quality & purity and transparency. OLLY still leads on value and experience.
Updated September 2026 from our full reviews · How we score
A best-selling berry gummy with 800 IU D3, folate and iodine, NSF certified; a partial multi with no iron, little zinc and 2 g added sugar.
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Two-capsule, iron-free multi with active B vitamins and chelated minerals, NSF certified; trade-offs are a strong smell and B-vitamin doses far above the DV.
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The short answer
Choose OLLY if…
- Women who dislike swallowing pills
- Shoppers who want an NSF-certified gummy
- Anyone who struggles to take vitamins consistently
- You care most about value, experience
Choose Thorne if…
- Athletes who need NSF-certified supplements
- People who prefer methylfolate and methyl-B12
- Men and postmenopausal women who don't need iron
- Anyone who wants a two-capsule routine
- You care most about efficacy, quality & purity, transparency
Side by side
| Women's Multi | Basic Nutrients 2/Day | |
|---|---|---|
| Our score | 7.3 / 10 | 8.2 / 10 |
| Efficacy (30%) | 5.8 | 8.2 |
| Quality & Purity (25%) | 7.6 | 9.4 |
| Value (20%) | 7.8 | 7.0 |
| Experience (15%) | 8.4 | 7.3 |
| Transparency (10%) | 8.0 | 9.2 |
| Form | Gummy | Capsule |
| Serving | 2 gummies45 servings per container | 2 capsules30 servings per container |
| Price per serving | See retailer | $1.20 |
| Testing & certifications | NSF Contents Certified | NSF Certified for SportNSF Contents Certified |
| Dietary | Gluten-free | Gluten-free, Dairy-free, Soy-free |
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| Flavors | 1 (Blissful Berry) | — |
| Creator video reviews | 5 | 5 |
Pros and cons
Women's Multi
- Certified under NSF/ANSI 173 for label accuracy and contaminants
- 800 IU vitamin D3, 150 mcg iodine and 400 mcg DFE folate per serving
- Well-liked berry taste with no synthetic colors or flavors
- About $0.29 per day
- No iron, calcium, magnesium or vitamin K, and only about a quarter of the DV for zinc and selenium
- The reformulated label dropped thiamin, riboflavin and pantothenic acid
- 2 g added sugar per serving and pork gelatin
- Amazon listing carries a Prop 65 lead warning, and gummies can melt or clump in heat
Basic Nutrients 2/Day
- Active forms throughout: L-5-MTHF folate, methylcobalamin B12 and P-5-P vitamin B6
- Chelated minerals, with 15 mg zinc balanced by 750 mcg copper
- 2,000 IU vitamin D3 plus vitamins K1 and K2 (MK-4)
- NSF Contents Certified; an NSF Certified for Sport version is sold by Thorne
- Short excipient list and no proprietary blends
- About $1.20 per day, several times the cost of mass-market multis
- B6 (20 mg) exceeds the EU's 12 mg upper limit, and niacinamide (80 mg) is well above daily needs
- Frequent complaints about a sulfur-like smell and nausea on an empty stomach
- Minimal calcium and magnesium and no iron, so some people will still need separate supplements
Our verdicts
Women's Multi
OLLY Women's Multi is a pleasant, NSF-certified gummy that covers vitamin D, folate, iodine and B12 well, and its taste keeps people consistent. It is a partial multi, though, with no iron, little zinc and selenium, and fewer B vitamins than before its reformulation. It suits pill-averse women who get iron elsewhere; others will get more from a tablet.
Full review
Basic Nutrients 2/Day
Basic Nutrients 2/Day is one of the best-built compact multivitamins available: active nutrient forms, sensible vitamin D and zinc levels, and independent certification. It is expensive for what is still a basic multi, and its B6 and niacinamide doses are higher than most people need. It makes the most sense for athletes and label-conscious buyers who value testing over price.
Full review