Table 4.
Nutrient intake at baseline among participants on the high-monounsaturated-fat diet and the high-carbohydrate diet
| Nutrient | High-monounsaturated- fat diet, mean (SD) n = 100 | High-carbohydrate diet, mean (SD) n = 100 |
|---|---|---|
| Energy, kJ | 7953 (2883) | 7595 (2188) |
| Carbohydrate | ||
| Total, g | 203 (68) | 220 (69) |
| % of total energy | 42 (10) | 47 (8) |
| Protein | ||
| Total, g | 94 (36) | 83 (25) |
| % of total energy | 21 (5) | 19 (4) |
| Fat | ||
| Total, g | 73 (48) | 62 (26) |
| % of total energy | 32 (10) | 30 (7) |
| Fatty acids | ||
| Saturated, g | 28 (18) | 25 (12) |
| Saturated, % of total energy | 13 (4) | 12 (3) |
| Monounsaturated, g | 27 (22) | 21 (10) |
| Monounsaturated, % of total energy | 12 (5) | 10 (3) |
| Polyunsaturated, g | 11 (8) | 9 (5) |
| Polyunsaturated, % of total energy | 5 (2) | 5 (2) |
| Total fibre, g | 22 (8) | 23 (7) |
Note: SD = standard deviation.