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Fatty acid composition of n-6 PUFA adequate diet
| Fatty acid | μmol/g food | % of total fatty acid |
|---|---|---|
| 12:0 | 54.6 ± 3.3 | 29.0 |
| 14:0 | 23.5 ± 1.4 | 12.5 |
| 14:1n-5 | 0.06 ± 0.01 | 0.03 |
| 16:0 | 18.2 ± 1.0 | 9.7 |
| 16:1n-7 | 0.08 ± 0.01 | 0.04 |
| 18:0 | 17.1 ± 1.0 | 9.0 |
| 18:1n-9 | 14.4 ± 0.8 | 7.7 |
| 18:2n-6 | 52.1 ± 7.6 | 27.6 |
| 18:3n-3 | 8.5 ± 0.5 | 4.5 |
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| Saturated | 113.5 ± 6.6 | 60.1 |
| Monounsaturated | 14.6 ± 0.8 | 7.7 |
| n-6 PUFA | 52.1 ± 7.6 | 27.6 |
| n-3 PUFA | 8.5 ± 0.5 | 4.5 |
| n-6/n-3 | 6.1 | |
Values are mean ± SD (n = 3).
PUFA: polyunsaturated fatty acid.
