Peptamen Junior from Nestle is a ready to use, peptide-based elemental diet for the nutritional support of GI impaired children ages one to ten years old.
- 250 calories per 8 oz.
- 12% Protein (enzymatically hydrolyzed whey protein); 55% Carbohydrates; 33% Fat
- Caloric Density: 1.0 cal/mL
- Nonprotein Calorie: Nitrogen Ratio: 183:1
- MCT:LCT Ratio: 60:40
- n6:n3 Ration: 4.8:1
- Osmolality:
Unflavored - 260 mOsm/kg water
Vanilla - 380 mOsm/kg water
Chocolate - 380 mOsm/kg water
Strawberry - 400 mOsm/kg water
- Free Water: 85%
- Appropriate for lactose free (not for patients with galactosemia), gluten free, low residue, and low cholesterol diets
- Peptamen diets contain ingredients (i.e., partially hydrolyzed whey protein from cow's milk protein) that may not be appropriate for individuals with food allergies
- Sold in cases of 24 - 8 oz. cans
This is a medical nutritional - consumers should consult their physician on the use of this product
Nutrition Information for Nestle Peptamen Junior:
| Calories | 250 |
| Protein |
7.5 g |
| Carbohydrate | 34.4 g |
| Fat | 9.6 g |
| Water | 212 mL |
Vitamin A (Includes approx. 40%
Vitamin A activity as Beta Carotene) | 1016 IU |
| Vitamin D | 140 IU |
| Vitamin E | 7 IU |
| Vitamin K | 7.5 mcg |
| Vitamin C | 25 mg |
| Thiamine (B1) | 0.6 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.5 mg |
| Niacin | 5 mg |
| Vitamin B6 | 0.6 mg |
| Folic Acid | 100 mcg |
| Panothenic Acid | 2.5 mg |
| Vitamin B12 | 1.5 mcg |
| Biotin | 75 mcg |
| Choline | 75 mg |
| Taurine | 20 mg |
| L-Carnitine | 10 mg |
| Inositol | 20 mg |
| Calcium | 250 mg |
| Phosphorous | 200 mg |
| Magnesium | 50 mg |
| Zinc | 3.8 mg |
| Iron | 3.5 mg |
| Copper | .25 mg |
| Manganese | 0.4 mg |
| Iodine | 30 mcg |
| Sodium | 115 mg |
| Potassium | 330 mg |
| Chloride | 270 mg |
| Chromium | 6.1 mcg |
| Molybdenum | 12 mcg |
| Selenium | 7.5 mcg |
