TABLE 1.
Energy and macronutrient composition1 of protein and carbohydrate sources in the treatment meals and of the pizza meal.
| Characteristics | Beef meatball2,3 | Vegetable ball2 | Baked French fries | Instant mashed potatoes | Rice | Cheese pizza | Pepperoni pizza |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weight (g) | 121 | 133 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 | 100 |
| Energy (kcal) | 240.0 | 240.0 | 152.9 | 99.1 | 188.5 | 235.3 | 240.8 |
| Fat (g) | 13 | 11.5 | 4.7 | 4.5 | 5.5 | 6.9 | 7.9 |
| Carbohydrate (g) | 6.6 | 23.0 | 25.9 | 12.8 | 31.9 | 32.6 | 31.9 |
| Protein (g) | 26.0 | 10.4 | 2.4 | 1.9 | 3.5 | 9.6 | 9.9 |
| Fiber (g) | 1.0 | 6.3 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 0.8 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
1
Macronutrient composition was calculated on the basis of information from the manufacturer and preparation instructions.
2
The weights of meatballs and their plant protein substitute (vegetable balls) were adjusted to provide similar amount of energy (kcal).
3
Mean composition of 2 meatballs products that were used.