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: 33.8 oz (1 L)
| | Amount per serving |
|---|
| Protein |
82.7 g |
| Fat |
75.1 g |
| Saturated Fat |
6 g |
| Polyunsaturated Fat |
16.5 g |
| Monounsaturated Fat |
52.8 g |
| Carbohydrate |
133 g |
| Dietary Fiber |
16 g* |
| Total Sugars |
63 g |
| Added Sugars |
63 g |
| L-Carnitine |
215 mg |
| Taurine |
169 mg |
| Water |
759 g |
| Calories |
1500 |
| Inositol |
865 mg |
| Vitamin A |
1180 mcg RAE† |
| Vitamin D |
21.1 mcg |
| Vitamin E |
63 mg |
| Vitamin K |
169 mcg |
| Vitamin C |
346 mg |
| Folate |
525 DFE |
| Folic Acid |
315 mcg |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1) |
2.53 mg |
| Riboflavin (B2) |
2.53 mg |
| Vitamin B6 |
2.9 mg |
| Vitamin B12 |
9.3 mcg |
| Niacin |
25.3 mg NE |
| Choline |
550 mg |
| Biotin |
44.3 mcg |
| Pantothenic Acid |
8.4 mg |
| Sodium |
1390 mg |
| Potassium |
2220 mg |
| Chloride |
1140 mg |
| Calcium |
800 mg |
| Phosphorus |
800 mg |
| Magnesium |
420 mg |
| Iodine |
152 mcg |
| Manganese |
3.21 mg |
| Copper |
1.60 mg |
| Zinc |
12.7 mg |
| Iron |
18.1 mg |
| Selenium |
63 mcg |
| Chromium |
55 mcg |
| Molybdenum |
97 mcg |
*6 g of total dietary fiber from soy, oat and corn fibers; 10 g of Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides.
†670 mcg RAE of vitamin A activity supplied by 1.7 mg of beta-carotene.
Ingredients
Water, Sodium Caseinate, High Oleic Safflower Oil, Corn Maltodextrin, Canola Oil, Isomaltulose, Fructose, Soy Protein Isolate, Sucromalt, Short-chain Fructooligosaccharides, Glycerin. Less than 0.5% of: Soluble Corn Fiber, Potassium Citrate, Calcium Caseinate, Magnesium Chloride, Oat Fiber, Calcium Phosphate, Soy Fiber, Natural & Artificial Flavors, Soy Lecithin, Sodium Citrate, Inositol, Ascorbic Acid, Choline Chloride, Magnesium Phosphate, Potassium Hydroxide, L-Carnitine, Taurine, Salt, dl-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Ferrous Sulfate, Gellan Gum, Zinc Sulfate, Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Copper Sulfate, Thiamine Hydrochloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Beta-Carotene, Vitamin A Palmitate, Riboflavin, Chromium Picolinate, Folic Acid, Biotin, Sodium Molybdate, Sodium Selenate, Potassium Iodide, Phylloquinone, Vitamin B12, and Vitamin D3.
Allergen Statement: Contains milk and soy ingredients.
