Table 1.
Major constituents (per 100 ml) of trial milks
| Constituent | Preterm formula | Term formula |
|---|---|---|
| Protein (g) | 2.0 | 1.5 |
| Fat (g): | 4.9 | 3.8 |
| Saturated (%) | 39.5 | 39.5 |
| Unsaturated (%) | 60.5 | 60.5 |
| Carbohydrate (disaccharide, g): | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Lactose (g) | 6.0 | 7.0 |
| Maltodextrin (g) | 1.0 | — |
| Energy (MJ) | 0.334 | 0.284 |
| Sodium (mg) | 45 | 19 |
| Potassium (mg) | 65 | 57 |
| Chloride (mg) | 60 | 45 |
| Calcium (mg) | 70 | 35 |
| Magnesium (mg) | 5 | 5.2 |
| Phosphorus (mg) | 35 | 29 |
| Iron (μg) | 40 | 650 |
| Copper (μg) | 120 | 43 |
| Manganese (μg) | 3 | 3.4 |
| Zinc (μg) | 1000 | 350 |
| Iodine (μg) | 7 | 4.5 |
| Vitamin A (μg) | 100 | 100 |
| Vitamin D (μg) | 8.0 | 1.0 |
| Vitamin E (μg) | 10 | 0.48 |
| Vitamin K (μg) | 7 | 2.7 |
| Vitamin B-1 (μg) | 95 | 42 |
| Vitamin B-2 (μg) | 180 | 55 |
| Niacin/niacinamide (μg) | 1000 | 690 |
| Vitamin B-6 (μg) | 100 | 35 |
| Vitamin B-12 (μg) | 0.2 | 0.14 |
| Folic acid (μg) | 50 | 3.4 |
| Pantothenic acid (μg) | 500 | 230 |
| Biotin (μg) | 2.0 | 1.0 |
| Vitamin C (μg) | 28 | 6.9 |
| Choline (mg) | 5.6 | 5* |
| Inositol (mg) | 3.2 | 5* |
| Taurine (mg) | 5.1 | Trace |
| Carnitine (mg) | 1.0 | 2* |
| Casein (whey ratio) | 40:60 | 40:60 |
*
Values not measured for every batch. Approximate figures are given.