Table 1.
Infant Formula Nutrient Levels | |||||
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Per 100 kcal | Per fluid oz or 100 ml as fed (diluted) | ||||
Recommended | |||||
Minimum | Maximum | Both formulas (* and **) | Standard formula* | Concentrated formula** | |
Nutrient | |||||
Protein, g | 1.8 | 4.5 | 2.14 | 0.43 | 0.55 |
Fat, g | 3.3 | 6 | 5.4 | 1.08 | 1.38 |
% calories | 30 | 54 | 48.6 | 48.6 | 48.6 |
Carbohydrate, g | 10.7 | 2.14 | 2.74 | ||
Water, g | 100**/133* | 26.6 | 25.64 | ||
Linoleic Acid, mg | 300 | 1300 | 260 | 333.33 | |
% calories | 2.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | 11.7 | |
Vitamins | |||||
Vit A. IU | 250 | 750 | 300 | 60 | 76.92 |
Vit D, IU | 40 | 100 | 60 | 12 | 15.38 |
Vit E. IU | 0.7 | -- | 3 | 0.6 | 0.77 |
Vit K, mcg | 4 | -- | 8 | 1.6 | 2.05 |
Thiamine, mcg | 40 | -- | 100 | 20 | 25.64 |
Riboflavin, mcg | 60 | -- | 150 | 30 | 38.46 |
Vit B6, mcg | 35 | -- | 60 | 12 | 15.38 |
Vit B12, mcg | 0.15 | -- | 0.25 | 0.05 | 0.06 |
Niacin, mcg | 250 | -- | 1050 | 210 | 269.23 |
Folic Acid, mcg | 4 | -- | 15 | 3 | 3.85 |
Biotin, mcg | 1.5 | -- | 4.4 | 0.88 | 1.13 |
Pantothenic Acid, mcg | 300 | -- | 450 | 90 | 115.38 |
Vit C, mg | 8 | -- | 9 | 1.8 | 2.31 |
Choline, mg | 7 | -- | 16 | 3.2 | 4.1 |
Inositol, mg | 4 | -- | 4.7 | 0.94 | 1.21 |
Minerals | |||||
Calcium, mg | 60 | -- | 73 | 14.6 | 18.72 |
Magnesium, mg | 6 | -- | 6 | 1.2 | 1.54 |
Iron, mg | 0.15 | 3.0 | 1.8 | 0.36 | 0.46 |
Zinc, mg | 0.5 | -- | 0.75 | 0.15 | 0.19 |
Manganese, mcg | 5 | -- | 5 | 1 | 1.28 |
Copper, mcg | 60 | -- | 90 | 18 | 23.08 |
Iodine, mcg | 5 | 75 | 9 | 1.8 | 2.31 |
Sodium, mg | 20 | 60 | 27 | 5.4 | 6.92 |
Potassium, mg | 80 | 200 | 105 | 21 | 26.92 |
Chloride, mg | 55 | 150 | 64 | 12.8 | 16.41 |
Phosphorus, mg | 30 | -- | 56 | 11.2 | 14.36 |
The 67 kcal/100 ml [20 kcal/oz] (as fed) liquid concentrate study formula product is similar in manufacture and composition to previously commercially available Similac with iron (Ross) infant formula.
67 kcal/100 ml [20 kcal/oz]
87 kcal/100 ml [26 kcal/oz]