Table 2.
Overview of the average daily composition and intakes of protein, fat, carbohydrates and alcohol as a percentage of total energy intake (E%) for the New Nordic Diet (NND), the recommended intake according to the Nordic Nutrition Recommendations (NNR)( 42 ) and the average composition of the diet in the Danish population( 14 , 42 )
| Average composition of the NND | Recommended intake from NNR | Average composition of the diet in the Danish population | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein (E%) | 17 | 15 | 14 |
| Fat (E%) | 32 | 30 | 33 |
| SFA (E%) | 10 | ≤10 | 14 |
| MUFA (E%) | 13 | 10–15 | 12 |
| PUFA (E%) | 8 | 5–10 | 5 |
| Carbohydrates (E%) | 51 | 55 | 48 |
| Dietary fibre (g) | 41 | 25–35 | 23 |
| Refined sugars (E%) | 4 | ≤10 | 11 |
| Alcohol (E%) | 1 | ≤5 | 6 |
All figures are for groups of individuals 10–75 years of age, with a heterogeneous age and sex distribution (for alcohol, 18–75 years of age).