TABLE 1.
Daily energy and nutrient intakes of women (n = 1827)
| Nutrient | Means ± SD | Median | 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | Percentage < two-thirds RDA or AI |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy, kJ | 603.2 ± 220.7 | 548.6 | 459.4 | 718.5 | 11.8 |
| Protein, g | 78.5 ± 31.8 | 72.6 | 56.6 | 94.4 | 1.9 |
| Fat, g | 109.6 ± 47.8 | 100 | 75.4 | 134.8 | — |
| Carbohydrates, g | 307.6 ± 113.6 | 286.2 | 229.8 | 364.2 | 0.16 |
| Dietary fiber, g | 14.7 ± 6.0 | 13.8 | 10.3 | 18 | 100.0 |
| Saturated fat, g | 34.2 ± 14.9 | 31.3 | 23.5 | 42.7 | — |
| Monounsaturated fat, g | 40.3 ± 18.2 | 36.7 | 27.6 | 50.0 | — |
| Polyunsaturated fat, g | 27.1 ± 13.7 | 24.2 | 17.5 | 33.7 | — |
| Cholesterol, mg | 323.3 ± 176.4 | 286.3 | 194.1 | 412.3 | — |
| Calcium, mg | 830.2 ± 400.3 | 748.6 | 535.2 | 1041.1 | 41.0 |
| Sodium, mg | 3,263.3 ± 1,358 | 3011.4 | 2289.7 | 3978.7 | 0.0 |
| Potassium, mg | 2,830.7 ± 1,010 | 2659.1 | 2129.1 | 3384.9 | 68.3 |
| Zinc, mg | 10.4 ± 4.4 | 9.4 | 7.3 | 12.5 | 8.9 |
| Iron, mg | 14.6 ± 5.9 | 13.6 | 10.6 | 17.6 | 37.6 |
| Vitamin E, α-TE | 10.7 ± 4.8 | 9.7 | 7.5 | 13.1 | 53.4 |
| Vitamin A, retinol equivalent | 954.8 ± 613 | 801.8 | 570.8 | 1173.1 | 14.3 |
| β-Carotene, μg | 2,189.5 ± 1,749 | 1682.8 | 1049.0 | 2739.5 | — |
| Vitamin D, μg | 3.6 ± 3.0 | 2.0 | 1.0 | 2.2 | 13.1 |
| Lycopene, μg | 6,204.2 ± 6,0992 | 4287.8 | 2489.6 | 7060.3 | — |
| Vitamin C, mg | 176.5 ± 107.5 | 152.9 | 92.6 | 243.4 | 8.00 |
| Folate, μg | 382.8 ± 159.2 | 353.6 | 273.2 | 463.0 | 23.5 |