Table 3.
Nutrient profile of study foods
| Nutrient (units) | RUSF | CSB+ with sugar, oil. Iron/folic acidb | RDA for pregnancy, 19–30 yr | UL (Tolerable Upper Limit Intake) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy, Kcal | 520 | 1177 | ||
| Protein, g | 18 | 35 | ||
| N-6 (% from energy) | 4.5 | 7.3c | ||
| N-3 (% from energy) | 1.5 | .7c | ||
| Vit A (mcg) | 770 | 2621 | 770 | 3000 |
| Vit B1/Thiamine (mg) | 2.8 | 0.5 | 1.4 | |
| Vit B2/Riboflavin (mg) | 2.8 | 3.5 | 1.4 | |
| Vit B3/Niacin (mg) | 32 | 20 | 18 | 35 |
| Vit B6 (mg) | 3.8 | 2.5 | 1.9 | 100 |
| Vit B12 (mcg) | 5.2 | 5.0 | 2.6 | |
| Folic acid (mcg)a | 500 | 275 | 400 | 1000 |
| Vit C (mg) | 170 | 225 | 85 | 2000 |
| Vit D (IU) | 1200 | 1104 | 600 | 4000 |
| Vit E (mg) | 30 | 20.8 | 15 | 1000 |
| Iron (mg) | 30 | 66.5 | 27 | 45 |
| Zinc (mg) | 22 | 12.5 | 11 | 40 |
| Calcium (mg) | 1600 | 905 | 1000 | 2500 |
| Chromium (mcg) | 60 | 30 | ||
| Copper (mcg) | 2000 | 1000 | 10,000 | |
| Iodine (mcg) | 300 | 100 | 220 | 1100 |
| Magnesium (mg) | 300 | 350 | 350 | |
| Selenium (mcg) | 120 | 60 | 400 |
a Amount recommended for supplementation, with 200 mcg to come from dietary sources for total RDA of 600 mg/d
b Daily ration: 250 g supercereal (CSB+) with sugar, 20 ml oil, 60 mg Fe supplement with 400 mcg folic acid
c Calculated based on a WFP supercereal product containing ~ 64% corn, ~ 24% soybean,~ 20 ml vegetable oil