Fatty acid compositions (g/100 g fat) of the two formulas used in the study and human milk
| Fatty acid | Formula A | Formula B | Human milk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Formula A, Farley’s First Milk; formula B, Nutrilon I. | |||
| Myristic acid (14:0) | 4.2 | 4.5 | 6.27 |
| Palmitic acid (16:0) | 14 | 18.1 | 22 |
| Stearic acid (18:0) | 3.7 | 3.9 | 8.06 |
| Oleic acid (18:1n–9) | 50.8 | 44.9 | 31.3 |
| Linoleic acid (18:2n–6) | 9.7 | 11.2 | 10.85 |
| α-Linoleic acid (18:3n–3) | 1.2 | 2.2 | 1.03 |
| Arachidonic acid (20:4n–6) | Trace | _ | 0.46 |
| Docosahexaenoic acid (22:6n–3) | 0.5 | _ | 0.25 |