Table 1 Nutrient composition of Epi-E lipid-based nutrient supplement
Nutrient | United States Institute of Medicine Recommended Dietary Allowance (RDA) for Pregnant Women aged 19–30 years18 | Epi-Ea LNS (40 g daily dose) for Pregnant Women |
|---|---|---|
Energy (kcal) | – | 237 |
Proteins (g) | 71 | 5.2 |
Lipids (g) | ND | 20 |
LA (Linoleic Acid) (g) | 13* | 6.9 |
ALA (α-Linolenic Acid) (g) | 1.4* | 1.16 |
Calcium (mg) | 1000 | 559 |
Phosphorus (free) (mg) | 700 | 400 |
Potassium (mg) | 4700* | 400 |
Magnesium (mg) | 350 | 130 |
Zinc (mg) | 11 | 30 |
Copper (mg) | 1 | 4 |
Iron (mg) | 27 | 30 |
Manganese (mg) | 2 | 2.6 |
Iodine (μg) | 220 | 250 |
Selenium (μg) | 60 | 130 |
Vitamin A (μg) | 770 | 800 |
Vitamin B1 (mg) | 1.4 | 2.8 |
Vitamin B2 (mg) | 1.4 | 2.8 |
Niacin (mg) | 18 | 36 |
Pantothenic acid (mg) | 6 | 7 |
Vitamin B6 (mg) | 1.9 | 3.8 |
Folic acid (μg) | 600 | 400 |
Vitamin B12 (μg) | 2.6 | 5.2 |
Vitamin C (mg) | 85 | 100 |
Vitamin D3 (μg) | 15 | 15 |
Vitamin E (mg) | 15 | 20 |
Vitamin K1 (μg) | 90 | 45 |