Reindeer milk's BNI

Perezgonzalez assessed the nutritional balance of reindeer milk as for human consumption in 2012. Results were based on data published by Medhammar et al (2011¹).

Reindeer milk had, on average, a nutritional balance of BNI 96.19f, being particularly biased towards excess of fat. It was adequate in protein, sugar and sodium, low in carbohydrate and fiber, and high in saturated fat. It also provided about 320mg of calcium per 100ml of milk.

Illustration 1: Nutrition information (reindeer milk)

BNI	96.19f	0.00

Food, 100ml	2011	Ideal
Protein	10.4	9.9
Carbohydrate	2.9	27.2
Sugar	2.9	< 2.9
Fat	16.1	5.5
Saturated fat	11.2	< 2.2
Fiber	0.0	3.0
Sodium	0.048	< 0.198
Kcal	198.1	198.1
kJul	828.9	828.9

Illustration 2: Nutritional profile (reindeer milk)

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ideal % = grey cells; actual % = asterisk (*)

International standards

Reindeer milk appeared as highly unbalanced according to international Recommended Dietary Intakes (RDIs).

Illustration 3: Nutritional balance across international RDIs

Product	Data	BNI	WHO	US/CAN	AUS/NZ	UK
Reindeer milk	Medhammar et al	96.19	108.19	91.67	91.67	89.67
(Source: Perezgonzalez, 2011a²)

Author

Jose D PEREZGONZALEZ (2012). Massey University, Turitea Campus, Private Bag 11-222, Palmerston North 4442, New Zealand. (JDPerezgonzalez).

Want to know more?

BNI™ database: The database offers individual nutrition analyses for foods, including the food referred to in above article.
BNI™ journal (2012, issue 2) - Nutritional balance of minor dairy animals' milk: This issue of the Balanced Nutrition Index™ journal collates balance analyses done on Medhammar et al's data in a single book.
Wiki of Science - Nutritional balance of foods: This Wiki of Science page collates information about several foods on a single page and provides useful links to the appropiate files.