| Nutrient | Amount in Human Milka | Nutrient | Amount in Human Milka |
|---|---|---|---|
| g/liter ± SDbb | µg/liter ± SD | ||
| Lactose | 72.0 ± 2.5 | Vitamin A, REd | 670 ± 200 |
| Protein | 10.5 ± 2.0 | (2,230 IUe) | |
| Fat | 39.0 ± 4.0 | Vitamin D | 0.55 ± 0.10 |
| mg/liter ± SD | Vitamin K | 2.1 ± 0.1 | |
| Calcium | 280 ± 26 | Folate | 85 ± 37f |
| Phosphorus | 140 ± 22 | Vitamin B12 | 0.97g,h |
| Magnesium | 35 ± 2 | Biotin | 4 ± 1 |
| Sodium | 180 ± 40 | Iodine | 110 ± 40 |
| Potassium | 525 ± 35 | Selenium | 20 ± 5 |
| Chloride | 420 ± 60 | Manganese | 6 ± 2 |
| Iron | 0.3 ± 0.1 | Fluoride | 16 ± 5 |
| Zinc | 1.2 ± 0.2 | Chromium | 50 ± 5 |
| Copper | 0.25 ± 0.03 | Molybdenum | NRi |
| Vitamin E | 2.3 ± 1.0 | ||
| Vitamin C | 40 ± 10 | ||
| Thiamin | 0.210 ± 0.035 | ||
| Riboflavin | 0.350 ± 0.025 | ||
| Niacin | 1.500 ± 0.200 | ||
| Vitamin B6 | 93 ± 8c | ||
| Pantothenic acid | 1.800 ± 0.200 |
Data taken from the Committee on Nutrition (1985), unless otherwise indicated. The values are representative of amounts of nutrients present in human milk; some of them may differ slightly from those reported by investigators cited in the text.
SD = Standard deviation.
From Styslinger and Kirksey (1985), a study of unsupplemented women.
RE = Retinol equivalents.
IU = International units.
From Brown et al. (1986a).
From Sandberg et al. (1981).
Standard deviation not reported; range 0.33 to 3.20.
NR = Not reported.
From: 6, Milk Composition
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