Parenteral carbohydrate is usually dextrose which is actually D-Glucose monohydrate. Monohydrate implies coupling with a water molecule, such that 1 gram contains a lower relative component of glucose, resulting in a lower kcal yield.

Parenteral carbohydrate is usually dextrose which is actually D-Glucose monohydrate. Monohydrate implies coupling with a water molecule, such that 1 gram contains a lower relative component of glucose, resulting in a lower kcal yield.