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AG1 Foundational Nutrition vs Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day

Specs, prices, editor verdict, and who should buy which - compared side-by-side.

By Ryan · Founder
Updated May 3, 2026
Quick verdict

AG1 AG1 Foundational Nutrition (premium, $79–$99/mo) vs Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day (mid, $29–$39) - different tools for different jobs (see the per-product details below).

Compared on 2 shared specs · same category (supplement).

AG1 by Athletic Greens daily nutrition powder
AG1

AG1 Foundational Nutrition

The greens powder that became a category - premium-priced and worth understanding before buying.

PRICE
$79–$99/mo
Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day multivitamin
Thorne

Basic Nutrients 2/Day

The multivitamin clinicians actually recommend - Mayo Clinic partner, methylated B vitamins, no junk.

PRICE
$29–$39
The verdict

These are close picks. Both score in the same range. The right call depends on buyer profile - read the per-buyer recommendations below.

Side-by-side specs

SpecAG1 AG1 Foundational NutritionThorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day
price$79–$99/mo$29–$39
servings30 per pouch30/bottle
certificationsNSF Certified for SportNSF GMP, third-party tested

AG1 AG1 Foundational Nutrition also publishes: ingredients, subscription

Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day also publishes: dose, features

Who should buy which

Pick the AG1 AG1 Foundational Nutrition if

Buyers who want one daily foundational scoop instead of managing 4-6 separate supplements, and who value the NSF certification.

Skip if

You're budget-sensitive, you already take a structured stack, or you're skeptical of multi-ingredient blends.

Pick the Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day if

Anyone wanting a clinically credible multivitamin without paying AG1 prices, or buyers with MTHFR mutations needing methylated forms.

Skip if

You want a one-scoop daily greens powder (AG1), or you take individual supplements custom-tuned to your labs.

Go deeper

FULL REVIEW
Read the AG1 AG1 Foundational Nutrition review →
FULL REVIEW
Read the Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day review →

Frequently asked

Which is better, the AG1 Foundational Nutrition or the Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day?

They are closely matched on our scoring, so the right pick comes down to your priorities. The verdict and spec table above compare them on price, features, and who each one suits.

How much do they cost?

AG1 Foundational Nutrition: $79 to $99. Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day: $29 to $39. Prices are verified against the manufacturer; check the live links for current pricing.

Who should buy which one?

AG1 Foundational Nutrition: Buyers who want one daily foundational scoop instead of managing 4-6 separate supplements, and who value the NSF certification. Thorne Basic Nutrients 2/Day: Anyone wanting a clinically credible multivitamin without paying AG1 prices, or buyers with MTHFR mutations needing methylated forms.