Table 3.
Comparison of mean values of age, anthropometric parameters and acne lesions observed before chocolate consumption in group A (n = 51) and group B (n = 41).
| Variables | Group A (n = 51) | Group B (n = 41) | p (Mann–Whitney U Test) |
|---|---|---|---|
| X ± SD | X ± SD | ||
| Age [years] | 24.6 ± 5.5 | 25.0 ± 5.1 | 0.5486 |
| Metabolic age [years] | 21.4 ± 11.0 | 21.6 ± 10.7 | 0.9611 |
| Water content [%] | 53.2 ±5.2 | 52.4 ± 5.7 | 0.6234 |
| Visceral adipose tissue | 2.1 ± 1.9 | 2.4 ± 1.9 | 0.3846 |
| Fat tissue [%] | 24.8 ± 8.1 | 25.2 ± 8.4 | 0.9031 |
| Fat tissue [kg] | 16.1 ± 8.6 | 16.8 ± 9.0 | 0.7954 |
| BMI [kg/m2] | 22.3 ± 4.3 | 22.3 ± 4.1 | 0.8259 |
| Body weight [kg] | 61.8 ± 12.4 | 62.8 ± 13.0 | 0.7533 |
| Acne lesions [points] | 2.5 ± 0.7 | 2.4 ± 0.7 | 0.9688 |
X ± SD—mean ± standard deviation; BMI—body mass index; n-number of participants.