Table 2.
Comparison of total energy, macronutrient, and select micronutrient intake between egg consumers and egg non-consumers among postpartum Mexican American adult women a.
| Nutrient | DRI b | All (n = 139) | Egg Non-Consumers (n = 57) | Egg Consumers (n = 81) | p Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kJ) | 6137 ± 2208 | 5660 ± 1934 | 6468 ± 2334 | 0.033 | |
| Energy (kcal) | 1466 ± 528 | 1353 ± 462 | 1546 ± 561 | 0.033 | |
| Total Carbohydrate (g) | 160 | 195 ± 69 | 184 ± 61 | 203 ± 74 | 0.113 |
| Total Protein (g) | 0.66/kg | 59 ± 24 | 53 ± 22 | 62 ± 25 | 0.031 |
| Total Fat (g) | 52 ± 25 | 47 ± 24 | 56 ± 26 | 0.039 | |
| Saturated Fat (g) | 18 ± 9 | 16 ± 8 | 19 ± 9 | 0.131 | |
| Monounsaturated Fat (g) | 19 ± 10 | 17 ± 9 | 21 ± 10 | 0.020 | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat (g) | 11 ± 6 | 10 ± 7 | 12 ± 6 | 0.138 | |
| ω-3 Fatty Acids (g) | 1.09 ± 0.77 | 0.99 ± 0.83 | 1.15 ± 0.71 | 0.205 | |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 228 ± 148 | 139 ± 124 | 291 ± 131 | 0.0001 | |
| Total sugars (g) | 93.7 ± 41.3 | 88.4 ± 37.2 | 97.3 ± 43.8 | 0.213 | |
| Added sugars (g) | 62.9 ± 35.3 | 61.6 ± 33.4 | 63.8 ± 36.7 | 0.715 | |
| Total dietary fiber (g) | 25 | 13.5 ± 7.0 | 12.0 ± 5.0 | 14.6 ± 8.0 | 0.035 |
| Soluble fiber (g) | 4.1 ± 2.6 | 3.5 ± 1.5 | 4.5 ± 3.1 | 0.017 | |
| Vitamin A (μg) c | 500 | 625 ± 396 | 563 ± 401 | 668 ± 389 | 0.126 |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 60 | 62.3 ± 53.8 | 54.0 ± 44.2 | 68.2 ± 59.2 | 0.128 |
| Vitamin D (μg) | 10 | 4.95 ± 3.53 | 4.19 ± 3.39 | 5.48 ± 3.55 | 0.033 |
| Vitamin E (mg) | 12 | 4.92 ± 3.02 | 4.48 ± 3.21 | 5.22 ± 2.87 | 0.159 |
| Vitamin K (μg) | 90 | 42.5 ± 42.6 | 38.6 ± 34.8 | 45.2 ± 47.2 | 0.375 |
| Thiamin (mg) | 0.9 | 1.22 ± 0.57 | 1.16 ± 0.54 | 1.26 ± 0.58 | 0.268 |
| Riboflavin (mg) | 0.9 | 1.67 ± 0.86 | 1.43 ± 0.76 | 1.83 ± 0.90 | 0.006 |
| Niacin (mg) | 11 | 16.7 ± 7.9 | 15.9 ± 7.9 | 17.3 ± 8.0 | 0.328 |
| Vitamin B6 (mg) | 1.1 | 1.60 ± 1.09 | 1.44 ± 1.00 | 1.70 ± 1.14 | 0.165 |
| Total folate (μg) | 320 | 332 ± 210 | 295 ± 197 | 357 ± 217 | 0.090 |
| Vitamin B12 (μg) | 2.0 | 4.74 ± 3.48 | 3.98 ± 3.00 | 5.27 ± 3.70 | 0.031 |
| Choline (mg) | 425 | 237 ± 110 | 176 ± 79 | 279 ± 110 | 0.0001 |
| Sodium (mg) | 1500 | 2569 ± 1132 | 2266 ± 945 | 2780 ± 1206 | 0.008 |
| Potassium (mg) | 4700 | 1788 ± 781 | 1587 ± 629 | 1927 ± 848 | 0.011 |
| Calcium (mg) | 800 | 779 ± 358 | 735 ± 301 | 826 ± 390 | 0.142 |
| Phosphorus (mg) | 580 | 1018 ± 415 | 913 ± 349 | 1091 ± 443 | 0.012 |
| Iron (mg) | 8.1 | 12.6 ± 7.0 | 11.4 ± 6.4 | 13.4 ± 7.3 | 0.091 |
| Lutein + Zeaxanthin (μg) | 680 ± 979 | 547 ± 648 | 773 ± 1150 | 0.181 |
a Data shown as mean ± SD; b DRI = Dietary Reference Intake for women 31–50 years old; displayed as Adequate Intake for fiber, choline, vitamin K, sodium and potassium, and as Estimated Average Requirement for all other nutrients, when applicable; c Retinol Equivalents.