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This version was machine-translated from German and has not been medically reviewed. The authoritative version is the German version.

Caloric density and energy intake

kcal/100 ml of a formula ↔ energy intake in kcal/kg/day at a given volume – EU limits for infant formula

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Calculation aid for healthcare professionals: the calculator reproduces what the sources cited assign to the inputs. Clinical assessment and every treatment decision remain with the treating physician. Inputs and results are not stored.

Frequently asked questions

Caloric density and energy intake: What does this calculator compute?

Converts between energy density (kcal/100 ml), volume (ml/kg/day) and energy intake (kcal/kg/day) and shows the energy density needed for a target; under EU regulation, infant formula must contain 60–70 kcal/100 ml, breast milk provides about 65–70.

Caloric density and energy intake: Which sources is this calculator based on?

European Commission: Delegated Regulation (EU) 2016/127 – Annexes I and II, energy (2016); Kim SY, Yi DY: Components of human breast milk: from macronutrient to microbiome and microRNA (Clin Exp Pediatr 63:301–309) (2020)