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Composition of macronutrient-rich diets1
| 2-choice | Carbohydrate/protein | Fat/protein |
|---|---|---|
| Corn starch | 49.62 | 0.00 |
| Powdered sugar | 21.24 | 0.00 |
| Casein | 19.88 | 32.77 |
| DL-methionine | 0.29 | 0.49 |
| Vegetable shortening | 0.00 | 51.93 |
| AIN-76A vitamin mix2 | 1.00 | 1.53 |
| AIN-76A mineral mix2 | 3.20 | 5.33 |
| Choline chloride | 0.18 | 0.31 |
| Cellulose (alphacel) | 4.92 | 7.62 |
| Energy density (kcal/g) | 3.61 | 5.96 |
Ingredients expressed as percent by weight.
The vitamin and mineral mixes contain 97% and 12% sucrose, respectively.
