The importance of these 15 Vitamins and Minerals
Essential for the functioning of the eye.
Helps to release energy from proteins, fats and carbohydrates.
Essential to release energy from proteins, fats and carbohydrates.
Contribute to the normal function of the immune and nervous system.
Required in the formation of red blood cells.
Antioxidant that helps protect cells in the body.
Essential for growth.
Enhances absorption of iron from non-meat products.
Helps support calcium absorption and improves bone strength.
Helps to release energy from proteins, fats and carbohydrates.
Essential for the production of thyroid hormones.
The necessary components of haemoglobin in red blood cells that carries oxygen to all parts of the body.
Help in development for strong bones and teeth.
Helps the absorption and retention of calcium.
Contribute to normal immune system function.
Comparison of 15 Vitamins and Minerals nutritional values
Stage 2
Stage 3
Stage 4
Based on
3 Servings Per Day |
Brand X### |
Brand Y## |
Milk source from
NZ & EuropeDumex Dupro# |
| DHA (mg) |
- |
25.5 |
34.5 |
| Vitamin A (mcg RE) |
- |
415.8 |
413.7 |
| Vitamin B1 (mcg) |
- |
378 |
319.8 |
| Vitamin B2 (mcg) |
- |
594 |
601.8 |
| Vitamin B6 (mcg) |
- |
448.2 |
276 |
| Vitamin B12 (mcg) |
- |
1.2 |
1.8 |
| Vitamin C (mcg) |
- |
70.2 |
69 |
| Vitamin D3 (mcg) |
- |
6.9 |
6.3 |
| Vitamin E (mg alpha-TE) |
- |
5.4 |
6.9 |
| Niacin (mg) |
- |
2.4 |
2.4 |
| Folic Acid (mcg) |
- |
129.6 |
75.3 |
| Calcium (mg) |
654 |
432 |
420 |
| Iron (mg) |
- |
6 |
5.1 |
| Magnesium (mg) |
- |
44.7 |
39 |
| Zinc (mg) |
- |
4.2 |
3.9 |
| Iodine (mcg) |
- |
54 |
62.7 |
Brand X refer to Fresh Milk Brand X.
Brand Y refers to Growing Up Milk Brand Y.
#Dupro= 900g
##Y= 900g
###X= 830ml
Based on
3 Servings Per Day |
Brand X### |
Brand Y## |
Milk source from
NZ & AustraliaDumex Dugro# |
| DHA (mg) |
- |
15.6 |
48 |
| Vitamin A (mcg RE) |
- |
486 |
204 |
| Vitamin B1 (mcg) |
- |
558 |
471 |
| Vitamin B2 (mcg) |
- |
498 |
588 |
| Vitamin B6 (mcg) |
- |
732 |
417 |
| Vitamin B12 (mcg) |
- |
1.8 |
0.9 |
| Vitamin C (mcg) |
- |
108 |
42 |
| Vitamin D3 (mcg) |
- |
8.4 |
1.8 |
| Vitamin E (mg alpha-TE) |
- |
5.4 |
4.8 |
| Niacin (mg) |
- |
2.4 |
6.9 |
| Folic Acid (mcg) |
- |
210 |
114 |
| Calcium (mg) |
654 |
588 |
756 |
| Iron (mg) |
- |
5.7 |
53.4 |
| Magnesium (mg) |
- |
7.2 |
60 |
| Zinc (mg) |
- |
3 |
3 |
| Iodine (mcg) |
- |
126 |
84 |
Brand X refer to Fresh Milk Brand X.
Brand Y refers to Growing Up Milk Brand Y.
#Dupro= 900g
##Y= 900g
###X= 830ml
Based on
3 Servings Per Day |
Brand X### |
Brand Y## |
Milk source from
NZ & AustraliaDumex Dugro# |
| DHA (mg) |
- |
21 |
48 |
| Vitamin A (mcg RE) |
- |
594 |
339 |
| Vitamin B1 (mcg) |
- |
600 |
765 |
| Vitamin B2 (mcg) |
- |
606 |
747 |
| Vitamin B6 (mcg) |
- |
918 |
666 |
| Vitamin B12 (mcg) |
- |
3 |
0 |
| Vitamin C (mcg) |
- |
138 |
60 |
| Vitamin D3 (mcg) |
- |
12 |
3 |
| Vitamin E (mg alpha-TE) |
- |
6 |
6 |
| Niacin (mg) |
- |
3 |
12 |
| Folic Acid (mcg) |
- |
372 |
189 |
| Calcium (mg) |
654 |
714 |
1080 |
| Iron (mg) |
- |
9 |
9 |
| Magnesium (mg) |
- |
66 |
84 |
| Zinc (mg) |
- |
6 |
3 |
| Iodine (mcg) |
- |
162 |
114 |
Brand X refer to Fresh Milk Brand X.
Brand Y refers to Growing Up Milk Brand Y.
#Dupro= 900g
##Y= 900g
###X= 830ml
*Refers to Dugro® Stage 3, 4 and 5 (700g).
**Based on Dugro® Stage 3 (16.2mg per serving), compared to Brand X Fresh Milk (0mg per serving), and Brand Y Growing Up milk (5.2mg per serving).
Brain and Eye Development
DHA is important for the development and function of the brain and eyes especially
in the early stages of childhood as they experience rapid brain growth and development1.
The aspects of childhood cognitive development are as the folllowing2:
Emotional Stability
Habit Formation
Social Skills
Language
Logical Thinking
1 M. Singh, Essential fatty acids, DHA and human brain. The Indian Journal of Pediatrics 2005; 72(3), pp.239-242.
2 M. McCain and F.J. Mustard, Reversing the real brain drain: Early years study: Final report. Canadian Institute for Advanced Research, 1999.
Do You Know?
Dugro® contains the highest DHA content*.
DHA is a major component of the brain and eye retina.
*DHA level compared to other brands (Step 4) in the same price range.