About Glucerna 1.5 Cal Tube Feeding Formula
Glucerna 1.5 Cal is a calorically dense formula that has CARBSTEADY, including low-glycemic carbohydrates clinically shown to help minimize blood glucose response. Specialized high-calorie nutrition for enhanced glycemic control compared to high glycemic carbohydrates.
Key Benefits & Features
- Contains a unique carbohydrate blend clinically shown to blunt postprandial glycemic response and improve glycemic variability.
- 22% of calories from protein to help promote anabolism and support wound healing.
- Provides plant-based omega-3 fatty acids from canola oil (3 g alpha-linolenic acid, ALA/1500 Cal), to support cardiovascular health.
- At 1.5 Cal/mL, the patient's needs can be met with less volume.
- For patients with type 1 or type 2 diabetes or abnormal glucose response.
- For tube or oral feeding.
- For supplemental or sole-source nutrition.
Nutrition Facts
Serving size: 8 oz (237 mL)
| | Amount per serving |
|---|
| Protein |
19.6 g |
| Fat |
17.8 g |
| Saturated Fat |
1.5 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat |
3 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat |
12.5 g |
| Carbohydrate |
31.5 g |
| Dietary Fiber |
3.8 g* |
| Total Sugars |
15 g |
| Added Sugars |
15 g |
| L-Carnitine |
51 mg |
| Taurine |
40 mg |
| Water |
180 mL |
| Calories |
356 |
| Inositol |
205 mg |
| Vitamin A |
280 mcg RAE† |
| Vitamin D |
5 mcg |
| Vitamin E |
15 mg |
| Vitamin K |
40 mcg |
| Vitamin C |
82 mg |
| Folate |
125 DFE |
| Folic Acid |
75 mcg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) |
0.60 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) |
0.60 mg |
| Vitamin B6 |
0.70 mg |
| Vitamin B12 |
2.20 mcg |
| Niacin |
6 mg NE |
| Choline |
130 mg |
| Biotin |
10.5 mg |
| Pantothenic Acid |
2 mg |
| Sodium |
330 mg |
| Potassium |
480 mg |
| Chloride |
270 mg |
| Calcium |
190 mg |
| Phosphorus |
190 mg |
| Magnesium |
100 mg |
| Iodine |
36 mcg |
| Manganese |
0.76 mg |
| Copper |
0.38 mg |
| Zinc |
3 mg |
| Iron |
4.3 mg |
| Selenium |
15 mcg |
| Chromium |
13 mcg |
| Molybdenum |
23 mcg |
*1.4 g of total dietary fiber from soy, oat and corn fibers; 2.4 g from Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides.
†160 mcg RAE of vitamin A activity supplied by 0.4 mg of beta-carotene.
Ingredients
Vanilla: Water, Sodium Caseinate, Corn Maltodextrin, High Oleic Safflower Oil, Canola Oil, Isomaltulose, Fructose, Soy Protein Isolate, Sucromalt, Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides, Glycerin. Less than 0.5% of: Soluble Corn Fiber, Potassium Citrate, Calcium Caseinate, Oat Fiber, Soy Fiber, Magnesium Chloride, Natural & Artificial Flavor, Calcium Phosphate, Soy Lecithin, Sodium Citrate, Inositol, Magnesium Phosphate, Ascorbic Acid, Choline Chloride, Chromium Chloride, L-Carnitine, Taurine, dl-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Salt, Ferrous Sulfate, Gellan Gum, Zinc Sulfate, Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A Palmitate, Folic Acid, Sodium Molybdate, Phylloquinone, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Selenate, Biotin, Vitamin D3, and Vitamin B12. Contains milk and soy ingredients.
