TABLE 6.
Macronutrients and micronutrients in the 2400 kcal/d lacto-vegetarian and pescatarian models for lactation
| Dietary Reference Intakes (Females 19–30 y; Lactation Mo 1–12) | Model 3: Lacto-vegetarian (2400 kcal) | % of DRI | Model 4: Pescatarian (2400 kcal) | % of DRI | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ENERGY/MACRONUTRIENTS | |||||
| Calories (kcal) | 2400 | 2401 | 100.02 | 2478 | 103.26 |
| Protein (g) | 71 | 91 | 128.37 | 83 | 116.87 |
| Carbohydrate (g) | 210 | 299 | 142.52 | 301 | 143.32 |
| Fiber (g) | 31 | 37 | 120.47 | 37 | 120.82 |
| Total Fat (g) | 20–35% kcals | 62 | Adequate | 71 | Adequate |
| Saturated Fat (g) | <10% kcals | 11 | Meets criteria | 12 | Meets criteria |
| Monounsaturated Fatty Acids (g) | n/a | 22 | n/a | 24 | n/a |
| Polyunsaturated Fatty Acids (g) | n/a | 24 | n/a | 30 | n/a |
| 18:2 Linoleic acid (g) | 13 | 21 | 164.94 | 25 | 193.25 |
| 18:3 Linolenic acid (g) | 1.3 | 3 | 212.62 | 3 | 247.48 |
| EPA (20:5 n-3) (g) | n/a | 0 | n/a | 0 | n/a |
| DHA (22:6 n-3) (g) | n/a | 0 | n/a | 0 | n/a |
| Cholesterol (mg) | As low as possible | 26 | n/a | 84 | n/a |
| MINERALS | |||||
| Calcium (mg) | 1000 | 1438 | 143.78 | 1420 | 141.98 |
| Iron (mg) | 9 | 21 | 228.87 | 23 | 254.76 |
| Magnesium (mg) | 320 | 457 | 147.33 | 476 | 153.50 |
| Phosphorus (mg) | 700 | 1820 | 260.00 | 1450 | 207.10 |
| Potassium (mg) | 2800 | 3722 | 132.95 | 3755 | 134.11 |
| Sodium (mg) | 2300 | 1676 | 72.88 | 1427 | 62.05 |
| Zinc (mg) | 12 | 13 | 111.13 | 11 | 94.89 |
| Copper (mg) | 1.3 | 2 | 152.96 | 3 | 222.10 |
| Selenium (μg) | 70 | 88 | 125.77 | 88 | 126.20 |
| VITAMINS | |||||
| Vitamin A, RAE (μg) | 1300 | 903 | 69.50 | 996 | 76.63 |
| Vitamin E, AT (mg) | 19 | 12 | 63.32 | 13 | 66.17 |
| Vitamin D (IU) | 600 | 208 | 34.73 | 377 | 62.76 |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 120 | 143 | 118.85 | 150 | 125.12 |
| Thiamin (mg) | 1.4 | 2 | 156.74 | 2 | 153.92 |
| Riboflavin (mg) | 1.6 | 2 | 119.16 | 2 | 143.98 |
| Niacin (mg) | 17 | 20 | 120.34 | 22 | 128.81 |
| Vitamin B6 (mg) | 2 | 2 | 106.38 | 2 | 103.50 |
| Vitamin B12 (μg) | 2.8 | 4 | 137.86 | 7 | 251.46 |
| Choline (mg) | 550 | 276 | 50.12 | 413 | 75.18 |
| Vitamin K (μg) | 90 | 174 | 193.68 | 193 | 214.91 |
| Folate, DFE (μg) | 500 | 623 | 124.60 | 611 | 122.20 |