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Table 1 Nutrient content of the supplements

From: Maternal cortisol and stress are associated with birth outcomes, but are not affected by lipid-based nutrient supplements during pregnancy: an analysis of data from a randomized controlled trial in rural Malawi

Nutrient

IFA

MMN

LNS

Ration (g/day)

1 tablet

1 tablet

20 g sachet

Total energy (kcal)

0

0

118

Protein (g)

0

0

2.6

Fat (g)

0

0

10

Linoleic acid (g)

0

0

4.59

α-Linolenic acid (g)

0

0

0.59

Vitamin A (μg RE)

0

800

800

Vitamin C (mg)

0

100

100

Vitamin B1 (mg)

0

2.8

2.8

Vitamin B2 (mg)

0

2.8

2.8

Niacin (mg)

0

36

36

Folic acid (μg)

400

400

400

Pantothenic acid (mg)

0

7

7

Vitamin B6 (mg)

0

3.8

3.8

Vitamin B12 (μg)

0

5.2

5.2

Vitamin D (μg)

0

10

10

Vitamin E (mg)

0

20

20

Vitamin K (μg)

0

45

45

Iron (mg)

60

20

20

Zinc (mg)

0

30

30

Copper (mg)

0

4

4

Calcium (mg)

0

0

280

Phosphorus (mg)

0

0

190

Potassium (mg)

0

0

200

Magnesium (mg)

0

0

65

Selenium (μg)

0

130

130

Iodine (μg)

0

250

250

Manganese (mg)

0

2.6

2.6