Table 1.
Proposed energy content and minimum nutrient criteria for PBB milk alternatives.
| Nutrient | Milk 1% fat per 100 g | Proposed nutrient standards per 100 g PBB | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Children (4–12 y) | Adults (>12 y) | ||
| Energy (kcal) | 43 | <85 | <100 |
| Protein (g) | 3.38 | >2.2 | >2.2 |
| Best of class protein (g) | – | >2.8 | >2.8 |
| Protein quality (PDCAAS) | 1.0 | >0.9 | >0.8 |
| Total/added/free sugar (g) | 4.96 | <5.3 | <6.25 |
| Best of class sugar (g) | – | <2.7 | <3.1 |
| Saturated Fat (g) | 0.57 | <0.75 | <0.75 |
| Sodium (mg) | 39 | <120 | <120 |
| Calcium (mg) | 126 | >15% DV/200 g serving | >15% DV/200 g serving |
| Riboflavin (B-2), (mg) Vitamin D (IU) Vitamin B-12 (mcg) Vitamin A, rae (mcg) |
0.14 42.4 0.6 58 |
>15% DV/200 g serving | >15% DV/200 g serving |
| Fiber (g) | 0 | Optional | Optional |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 5.18 | Optional | Optional |
| Potassium (mg) | 159 | Optional | Optional |
DV, daily value; PDCAAS, protein digestibility corrected amino acid score.