Vital 1.5 Cal
A peptide-based elemental formulas for patients experiencing malabsorption, maldigestion, or impaired GI function and/or feeding intolerance, Vital 1.5 is ideal for supplemental or sole-source nutrition. Only use under medical supervision. Good for tube or oral feeding.
Therapeutic, Peptide-Based, Elemental Nutrition to Support GI Tolerance
- VITAL 1.5 CAL is a calorically dense, peptide-based, elemental formula for patients experiencing malabsorption, maldigestion, or impaired GI function and/or symptoms of GI intolerance.
- For tube or oral feeding.
- For supplemental or sole-source nutrition.
- Use under medical supervision.
Availability for Vital 1.5
| Item No. |
Size / Variation |
Packaging |
| 64825 | Ready-to-Drink Vanilla / 8-fl-oz (237-mL) cartons | Case (24 ct) |
| Serving Size: 8 fl oz (237 mL) | ||
| Amount Per Serving | % DV | % RDI* |
| Characteristics | ||
| Nutrient Density, Cal/mL: 1.5 | ||
| Protein, % Cal: 18 | ||
| Carbohydrate, % Cal: 49 | ||
| Fat, % Cal: 33 | ||
| MCT:LCT: 47.5:52.5 | ||
| Cal to Meet 100% RDIs: 1500 | ||
| mL to Meet 100% RDIs: 1000 | ||
| Total Cal:g Nitrogen: 139:1 | ||
| Nonprotein Cal:g Nitrogen: 114:1 | ||
| Osmolality, mOsm/kg H2O: 610 | ||
| Viscosity: Thin (Room Temperature), Nectar-Like (Chilled) | ||
| Minimum Tube Size for Gravity/Pump Feeding (Fr): not recommended/8 | ||
| Nutrient Data | ||
| Protein, g: 16.0 | ||
| Fat, g: 13.5 | ||
| Carbohydrate, g: 44.2 | ||
| Dietary Fiber, g: 1.4† | ||
| Water, g: 181 | ||
| Taurine, mg: 35 | ||
| L-Carnitine, mg: 35 | ||
| Calories: 355 | ||
| Vitamins | ||
| Vitamin A, IU: 1540 | 31 | |
| Vitamin D, IU: 95 | 24 | |
| Vitamin E, IU: 24 | 80 | |
| Vitamin K, mcg: 19 | 24 | |
| Vitamin C, mg: 120 | 200 | |
| Folic Acid, mcg: 190 | 48 | |
| Thiamin (Vitamin B1), mg: 0.70 | 47 | |
| Riboflavin (Vitamin B2), mg: 0.80 | 47 | |
| Vitamin B6, mg: 1.4 | 70 | |
| Vitamin B12, mcg: 2.8 | 47 | |
| Niacin, mg: 9.5 | 48 | |
| Choline, mg: 160 | Not established | |
| Biotin, mcg: 140 | 47 | |
| Pantothenic Acid, mg: 4.7 | 47 | |
| Minerals | ||
| Sodium, mg: 355 | Not established | |
| Potassium, mg: 475 | Not established | |
| Chloride, mg: 355 | 10 | |
| Calcium, mg: 235 | 24 | |
| Phosphorus, mg: 235 | 24 | |
| Magnesium, mg: 95 | 24 | |
| Iodine, mcg: 35 | 23 | |
| Manganese, mg: 1.2 | 60 | |
| Copper, mg: 0.47 | 24 | |
| Zinc, mg: 7.1 | 47 | |
| Iron, mg: 4.3 | 24 | |
| Selenium, mcg: 19 | 27 | |
| Chromium, mcg: 28 | 23 | |
| Molybdenum, mcg: 43 | 57 | |
| * RDI percentages for adults and children 4 or more years of age. | ||
| † 1.4 g of dietary fiber supplied by short-chain fructooligosaccharides. | ||
Features
- 1.5 Cal/mL-concentrated calories for fluid-restricted patients.
- Designed to promote tolerance:
- Hydrolyzed, peptide-based protein system.
- MCT/canola oil structured lipid, a next-generation fat to promote absorption of fatty acids.
- 1.4 g of NutraFlora® scFOS®*/8 fl oz (6 g/L). scFOS are prebiotic fibers that stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria in the colon.
- Elevated antioxidants vitamins C and E to help reduce free radical damage.
- Meets or exceeds 100% of the RDI for 24 essential vitamins and minerals in 1500 Cal (1000 mL).
- Gluten-free.
- Suitable for lactose intolerance.
- Low-residue.
Precautions
- Not for IV use.
- Not for people with galactosemia.
Water, Maltodextrin, Whey Protein Hydrolysate, Structured Lipid (Interesterified Canola Oil & Medium Chain Triglycerides), Sugar (Sucrose), Partially Hydrolyzed Sodium Caseinate, Canola Oil, Medium-Chain Triglycerides, Short-Chain Fructooligosaccharides, Natural & Artificial Flavors, DATEM, Magnesium Phosphate, Calcium Carbonate, Potassium Chloride, Potassium Citrate, Sodium Phosphate, Sodium Citrate, Cellulose Gel, Ascorbic Acid, Calcium Phosphate, Choline Chloride, Sucralose, Carrageenan, L-Carnitine, Taurine, Cellulose Gum, Magnesium Chloride, Zinc Sulfate, d-Alpha-Tocopheryl Acetate, Ferrous Sulfate, Niacinamide, Calcium Pantothenate, Manganese Sulfate, Cupric Sulfate, Thiamine Chloride Hydrochloride, Pyridoxine Hydrochloride, Riboflavin, Vitamin A Palmitate, Folic Acid, Biotin, Chromium Chloride, Sodium Molybdate, Potassium Iodide, Sodium Selenate, Cyanocobalamin, Phylloquinone, and Vitamin D3.
Contains milk ingredients.
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