Table 1.
Nutrient composition of daily dose of corn–soy blend (CSB) or lipid‐based nutrient supplement (LNS)
| CSB | LNS | |
|---|---|---|
| Weight, g | 71 | 43 |
| Energy, kJ* | 1188 | 920 |
| Protein, g | 10.4 | 6.0 |
| Carbohydrates, g | NA † | 11.9 |
| Fat, g | 3.1 | 13.5 |
| Retinol, μg RE | 139 | 400 |
| Folate, μg | 43.2 | 160 |
| Niacin, mg | 3.5 | 6 |
| Pantothenic acid, mg | NA † | 2 |
| Riboflavin, mg | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| Thiamin, mg | 0.13 | 0.5 |
| Vitamin B6, mg | 0.3 | 0.5 |
| Vitamin B12, μg | 0.9 | 0.9 |
| Vitamin C, mg | 48 | 30 |
| Cholecalciferol, μg | NA † | 5 |
| Calcium, mg | 72 | 366 |
| Copper, mg | NA † | 0.4 |
| Iodine, μg | NA † | 135 |
| Iron, mg | 5.46 | 8 |
| Magnesium, mg | NA † | 60 |
| Zinc, mg | 3.6 | 8.4 |
*1 kcal = 4.184 kJ. †No information provided by the manufacturer. NA, not applicable; RE, retinol equivalent.