Table 2.
Nutrient differences when starchy vegetables are replaced with grains.
| Nutrient | % Change − 100% Starchy vegetable replaced with grains (i.e., 100% grains) menu |
|---|---|
| Potassium | −21% |
| Sodium | −12% |
| Calcium | +1% |
| Choline | −2% |
| Dietary Fiber | −10% |
| Vitamin D | 0% |
| Vitamin B1 | +7% |
| Vitamin B6 | −17% |
| Vitamin B12 | 0% |
| Vitamin C | −11% |
| Vitamin E | −5% |
| Folate | +5% |
| Iron | +1% |
| Zinc | +1% |
Bold values are nutrient variances of at least 10%.