Comparison of nutrient content in breastmilk substitutes vs breastmilk

[FrozenNorthPole]

As the title suggests, was wondering if anyone has a link to a direct comparison between the nutrient content in breastmilk substitutes and breastmilk. Am trying to compile one at the moment as an illustration of the fact that substitutes can look like they have higher levels of nutrients but that they are less easily absorbed - you'd think it'd be an easy thing to find on t'internet but apparently not. Am aware that breastmilk substitutes have slightly varying amounts depending on the brand but all I'm after is an example! (I want it for a presentation I'm working on, I'm not just really geeky). I have all the relevant data for breastmilk, it's the breastmilk substitute data that are proving elusive.

this is an american site but gives some info:
ask drsears

Thanks Seona - I'd had a look at that one and it was useful, but I'm after mg of specific proteins and micronutrients if at all possible - I've found this useful for breastmilk but can't seem to find an equivalent for substitutes.

aptamil do a comparison chart - I can't link to it, you have to register as a 'professional' on their website (surprisingly easy ) and then download it

Oooh, thanks, off to do it now ...

GOT IT - wow, comparison of all brands against each other as well. Brilliant. Made DH register as he's our resident professional

Ha I just lied [brazen]

Is funny how aptamil comes out top in every category though (well, after BM but above all the other brands)

That would be no good for your presentation, though, FNP, surely? You have to have an independent source for your information, yes?

For instance, how do you know they have compared all the ingredients in every way - and the types of ingredient?

They are unlikely to lie on the chart, but if they don't have the right questions or detailed questions, then you won't get the full answers.

Tiktok, don't worry - I'm not taking it as gospel and I have no wish to be the mouthpiece of a formula manufacturer. The lecture may be for undergrads but I'm a fairly experienced researcher. In fact I've just been laughing at the propaganda with DH - curious how Aptamil always come out on top indeed . It goes without saying that I'm mostly working off WHO documents and published, peer-reviewed journal articles ... but I've been side-tracked by the Aptamil website and their 'impartial' information. Has definitely made my Saturday night slightly more amusing (DD2 is ill so has been on breast for last 2 hours and counting).

PS - you don't have a useful reference re: reasons for giving up breastfeeding do you tiktok? My predecessor used ONS infant feeding survey data from 1995 but I know that their methodology changed at this point (didn't follow up participants so rigorously so participation dropped from 89% to 75%) and obviously I'm hoping to update the lecture somewhat anyhow. Was wondering if you had a view?

The most recent survey you'll find is 2005. The next one is coming out this year for 2010.

I see there are no flies on you, FNP :)

Foxytocin's right.

There are other smaller studies of 'reasons why I stopped' but the Infant Feeding Survey is the best and biggest, AFAIK.