TABLE 21.11: Common Caloric Modulars

Common Caloric Modularsa

ComponentCalories
PROTEIN
Beneprotein (powder)25 kcal/scoop (6 g protein)
ProSource protein powder30 kcal/scoop (6 g protein)
Complete Amino Acid Mix (powder)3.28 kcal/g (0.82 g protein)
2.9 g/teaspoon (9.5 kcal, 2.38 g protein)
Abbott Liquid Protein Fortifier0.67 kcal/mL (0.167 g protein/mL)
CARBOHYDRATE
SolCarb3.75 kcal/g; 23 kcal/tbsp
Polycal3.84 kcal/g; 28 kcal/tbsp; 20 kcal/scoop
FAT
MCT oilb7.7 kcal/mL
Vegetable oil8.3 kcal/mL
Microlipid (emulsified LCT)4.5 kcal/mL
Liquigen (emulsified MCT)b4.5 kcal/mL
FAT AND CARBOHYDRATE
Duocal (powder)42 kcal/tbsp; 25 kcal/scoop (59% carb, 41% fat, 35% fat as MCT)

Carb, Carbohydrate; g, grams; kcal, kilocalorie; LCT, long chain–triglyceride; MCT, medium chain–triglyceride; mL, milliliter; tbsp, tablespoon.
a Use these caloric supplements when you want to increase protein, carbohydrate, or fat; or when you have reached the maximum concentration tolerated and wish to further increase caloric density.

b Medium-chain triglyceride (MCT) oil is unnecessary unless there is fat malabsorption.