Table 3 Vitamin content of breast milk and infant formula (U/100 ml).
| Vitamin | Mature human milk12 | Infant formula—UK term formula* |
|---|---|---|
| A (μg) (retinol equivalents) | 60 | 63–82 |
| D (μg) | 0.01 | 1–1.4 |
| E (mg) | 0.35 | 0.48–1.4 |
| K (μg) | 0.21 | 2.7–6.7 |
| B1 (mg) | 0.016 | 0.04–0.1 |
| B2 (mg) | 0.031 | 0.06–0.150 |
| Niacin equivalents (mg) | 0.23 | 0.7–0.9 |
| B6 (mg) | 0.006 | 0.03–0.06 |
| B12 (μg) | 0.01 | 0.14–0.3 |
| Biotin (μg) | 0.76 | 1–2 |
| Pantothenate (μg) | 260 | 200–300 |
| Folate (μg) | 5.2 | 3.4–16 |
| C (mg) | 3.8 | 6.9–9.0 |
*Formulas included: Farleys (Heinz), Milupa, Cow & Gate (Nutricia), SMA (Wyeth) whey‐based and casein‐based formulas.