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Table 1 Nutrient composition of study formulas per 100 g

From: Evaluation of white sweet potato tube-feeding formula in elderly diabetic patients: a randomized controlled trial

Nutrient

Non-WSP-EN

WSP-EN

Calories (kcal)

443.3

428.3

Carbohydrates (g) (% of energy)

59.7 (52.1)

60.3 (53.4)

Fiber (g)

4.0

6.3

Sugars (g)

2.6

13.5

Protein (g) (% of energy)

17.8 (16.1)

20.9 (19.5)

Fat (g) (% of energy)

15.7 (31.9)

12.9 (27.1)

MUFA (g)

7.6

9.1

PUFA (g)

5.1

1.9

SFA (g)

3.3

1.9

  1. Where indicated, percentages of total calories are given in parentheses. Non-WSP-EN was the standard polymeric formula used in various standard polymeric formulas designed to support diabetic patients, calculated from the average value of EN product from individualized used.
  2. MUFA monounsaturated fatty acids, PUFA polyunsaturated fatty acids, SFA saturated fatty acids