Table 3.

Food groups, corresponding consumer price index (CPI) (41), and the obtained optimal 2011 intake from MP and MD diets for a woman (aged 31–60 years) as compared to actual intake (11)

Food group	CPI food price index	MP diet 2011 (% of actual intake)	MD diet 2011 (% of actual intake)
Spreads	Dietary fats and oils	291	100
Cheese	Milk, cheese, and eggs	0	100
Milk, fermented milk, and yogurt	Milk, cheese, and eggs	229	101
Bread	Bread and cereal	34	147
Potato	Vegetables	85	104
Root vegetables	Vegetables	373	143
Vegetables	Vegetables	94	151
Fruit and berries	Fruits	213	129
Juices	Soft drinks and juices	0	135
Pasta	Bread and cereals	385	126
Meat	Meat	28	124
Egg	Milk, cheese, and eggs	364	294
Fish and shellfish	Fish	56	235
Sausages	Meat	0	107
Buns, cookies, and cakes	Sweets and ice cream	0	115
Ice cream	Sweets and ice cream	475	100
Sweet soups and desserts	Sweets and ice cream	0	100
Preserves	Food	0	100
Soft drinks	Soft drinks and juices	0	100
Candy	Sweets and ice cream	0	102
Sugar and sweeteners	Food	700	101
Coffee and tea	Coffee, tea, and cocoa	0	100
Alcoholic beverages	Alcoholic beverages	0	107
Nuts and savory snacks	Sweets and ice cream	85	441
Cereals, rice, and porridges	Food	160	149