Table 1. Nutrient and Weight ‘errors’ that are equivalent to 1 tolerance unit (as applied to this study).
Per 100 g | |
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Weight tolerance | ±5 g |
Nutrient tolerance* | |
Calories | ±85 kcal |
Total fat | ±2.5 g |
Saturated fat | ±2.5 g |
Total cholesterol | ±30 mg |
Sodium | ±100 mg |
Total carbohydrate | ±10 g |
Total sugars | ±10 g |
Fiber | ±2.5 g |
Protein | ±5 g |
Potassium | ±100 mg |
Source: Nutrition Coordinating Center, University of Minnesota [Table 1 of Westrich (1994)].