Table 1.
Contribution of the top 10 calories sources in the US diet to nutrient intakes
| Calories sources | % total kcal intake | Macronutrients | % total intake | Micronutrients and fiber* | % total intake |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cakes, cookies, quick bread, pastry, pie |
7.2 |
Carbohydrates |
8.7 |
Iron |
6.2 |
| Fat |
7.7 |
Folate |
5.9 |
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| Protein |
2.5 |
Fiber |
5.1 |
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| Vitamin E |
6.6 |
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| Thiamin |
6.0 |
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| Yeast breads and rolls |
7.1 |
Carbohydrates |
10.5 |
Fiber |
10.8 |
| Fat |
2.7 |
Calcium |
7.0 |
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| Protein |
6.4 |
Folate |
16.2 |
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Iron |
12.4 |
| Thiamin |
14.4 |
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| Niacin |
9.9 |
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| Sodium |
8.7 |
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| Riboflavin |
7.8 |
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| Magnesium |
5.9 |
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| Soft drinks, soda (includes diet) |
5.4 |
Carbohydrates |
11.2 |
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| Fat |
<0.1 |
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| Protein |
0.4 |
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| Beef |
4.7 |
Carbohydrates |
<0.1 |
Vitamin B12 |
18.6 |
| Fat |
7.5 |
Iron |
6.5 |
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| Protein |
13.4 |
Zinc |
20.1 |
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| Niacin |
8.8 |
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| Vitamin B6 |
8.2 |
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| Phosphorus |
6.3 |
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| Crackers, popcorn, pretzels, chips |
4.7 |
Carbohydrates |
4.7 |
Fiber |
6.3 |
| Fat |
6.3 |
Vitamin E |
9.4 |
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| Protein |
2.0 |
Magnesium |
5.3 |
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| Cheese |
4.6 |
Carbohydrates |
0.5 |
Calcium |
21.0 |
| Fat |
8.9 |
Vitamin B12 |
6.6 |
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| Protein |
8.8 |
Phosphorus |
11.4 |
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| Vitamin A |
9.2 |
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| Sodium |
7.6 |
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| Zinc |
7.5 |
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| Riboflavin |
5.2 |
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| Milk |
4.6 |
Carbohydrates |
3.6 |
Vitamin D |
49.5 |
| Fat |
4.6 |
Calcium |
25.3 |
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| Protein |
8.3 |
Potassium |
11.6 |
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| Vitamin B12 |
17.1 |
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| Riboflavin |
16.5 |
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| Vitamin A |
16.1 |
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| Phosphorus |
14.4 |
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| Magnesium |
7.9 |
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| Zinc |
7.0 |
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| Candy, sugars and sugary foods |
4.5 |
Carbohydrates |
7.7 |
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| Fat |
2.1 |
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| Protein |
0.7 |
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| Poultry |
4.3 |
Carbohydrates |
0.5 |
Niacin |
15.1 |
| Fat |
5.5 |
Vitamin B6 |
9.1 |
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| Protein |
14.0 |
Phosphorus |
6.6 |
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| Zinc |
6.0 |
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| Alcoholic beverages | 3.7 | Carbohydrates |
1.6 |
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| Fat |
<0.1 |
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| Protein | 0.6 |
*Micronutrients and fiber are shown when the food contributes ≥ 5% of the total daily intake. Micronutrients recognized by the 2010 DGA as nutrients of public health concern are calcium, vitamin D, potassium and fiber, and nutrients identified as those to encourage for specific subpopulations are vitamin B12, iron and folate. Folate is reported as Dietary Folate Equivalents (DFE).