Table 1.
Nutrient composition of test meals
| Nutrient | Unsaturated Fat Flax Meal | High Saturated Fat Meal | Low Fat Control Meal |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calories (kcal) | 855 | 826 | 840 |
| Total fat (g) | 45.3 | 45.4 | 3.4 |
| Saturated fat (g) | 5.8 | 14.5 | 1.1 |
| MUFA (g) | 10.2 | 16.2 | 0.8 |
| PUFA (g) | 26.4 | 11.2 | 1.3 |
| Omega-3 (g) | 20.3 | 1.0 | 0.1 |
| Omega-6 (g) | 6.0 | 9.9 | 1.1 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 79.0 | 71.6 | 183.1 |
| Protein (g) | 31.7 | 32.5 | 23.5 |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 269.9 | 271.2 | 8.3 |
| Fiber (g) | 8.4 | 5.9 | 6.1 |
| Sodium (mg) | 1541.0 | 1497.0 | 1504.0 |
Note. Values determined with Nutrition Data System for Research Software, 2006. MUFA = monounsaturated fatty acids; PUFA = polyunsaturated fatty acids.