TABLE 2.
Comparison of peanut RUSF macronutrient and select micronutrient composition with commercially available nutritional supplements1
| Peanut RUSF | Pediasure | Ensure | Boost | Scandishake | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volume/weight | 100 g | 237 mL | 237 mL | 237 mL | 85 g2 |
| Kcal | 495 | 240 | 220 | 240 | 425 |
| Kcal from fat | 253 | 80 | 50 | 35 | 46 |
| Saturated fat, g | 1.3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 9 |
| Protein, g | 18.6 | 7 | 9 | 10 | 4 |
| Fat, g | 28.5 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 21 |
| Carbohydrate, g | 42 | 33 | 33 | 41 | 55 |
| Sugar, g | 19 | 12 | 15 | 25 | 7 |
| Cholesterol, mg | 5.8 | 5 | <5 | 10 | — |
| Sodium, mg | 160 | 90 | 190 | 150 | 119 |
| Potassium, mg | 750 | 350 | 390 | 460 | 484 |
| Dietary fiber, g | 0.5 | <1 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
1
RUSF, ready-to-use supplemental food.
2
Scandishake is a powder that must be dissolved in 8 oz (237 ml), liquid.