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The composition of diets.
| Regular chow (RC) | Ketogenic diet (KD) | Low-carb diet (LCD) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrates (mass/energy) | 59%/55% | 3%/3% | 20%/17% |
| Proteins (mass/energy) | 19%/32% | 10%/7% | 35%/23% |
| Fats (mass/energy) | 5%/13% | 75%/90% | 35%/60% |
| Saturated fats (% of fat mass) | 7% | 70% | 9% |
| Monounsaturated fats (% of fat mass) | 51% | 23% | 57% |
| Polyunsaturated fats (% of fat mass) | 32% | 7% | 36% |
| Total energy (Kcal/Kg) | 3120 | 7208 | 5258 |
