Table 1
Nutrient content of breast milk and preterm and term formulas
| Energy or nutrients/100 ml | Breast milk* | Preterm formula† | Term formula† |
|---|---|---|---|
| *Based on analysis of national sample of expressed milk in the United Kingdom. | |||
| †Manufacturer’s information. | |||
| ‡Casein to whey ratio 40:60. | |||
| §Same fat blend. Saturated to unsaturated ratio 40:60, long chain polyunsaturated fatty acids were not added at time of this trial. | |||
| ¶Lactose 6 g, maltodextrin 1 g. | |||
| **Lactose. | |||
| Generally the preterm formula contained a greater concentration of vitamins and minerals except for iron: preterm formula, 40 µg per 100 ml; term formula, 650 µg per 100 ml (all infants received additional iron). | |||
| Energy (kcal) | 70 | 80 | 68 |
| Protein (g) | 1.3 | 2‡ | 1.5‡ |
| Fat (g) | 4.2 | 4.9§ | 3.8§ |
| Carbohydrate (g) | 7 | 7.0¶ | 7.0** |
| Taurine (µmol) | 4.8 | 5.1 | Trace |
