Table 1.
Nutrient Profile and Food Groups of Study Diets
| AAD | LF | MF | AV | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nutrient* | ||||
| Total fat* | 34 | 24 | 34 | 34 |
| SFA* | 13 | 7 | 6 | 6 |
| MUFA* | 12 | 11 | 17 | 17 |
| PUFA* | 7 | 6 | 9 | 9 |
| Carbohydrate* | 51 | ≈59 | ≈49 | ≈49 |
| Protein* | 16 | 16 to 17 | 16 to 17 | 16 to 17 |
| Fiber* | 17 | 25 | 26 | 35 |
| Cholesterol* | 336 | <200 | <200 | <200 |
| Food groups | ||||
| Fruits, cups | 0.9 | 2.3 | 2.4 | 3.3 |
| Vegetables, cups | 0.8 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 1.7 |
| Grains, oz. | 7.2 | 7.6 | 5.5 | 5.3 |
| Whole grains, oz. | 0.5 | 4.8 | 2.6 | 2.6 |
| Meat, oz. | 2.1 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Poultry and eggs, oz. | 2.0 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Legumes, soy, nuts, and peanut butter, oz. | 1.2 | 0.6 | 1.4 | 1.4 |
| Low‐fat dairy products, cups | 1.2 | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.0 |
| Fats and oils, oz | 0.6 | 0.33 | 0.83 | 0.53 |
AAD indicates average American diet; AV, avocado diet; LF, lower‐fat diet; MF, moderate‐fat diet; MUFA, monounsaturated fatty acids; PUFA, polyunsaturated fatty acids; SFA, saturated fatty acids.
*
Based on 2100 kcals/day.
*
% of total calories.
*
Grams/day.
*
mg/day.