Table 6. Nutrient energy density levels of diet in the State of Qatar by household (2012-2013).

Parameters (per 1000 kcal)	Recommended level*	Qatari	Non-Qatari	Total
Carbohydrates (g)	140-190	133.4	131.8	132.6
Proteins (g)	20-25	27.4	30.8	29.2
Fats (g)	16-39	39.4	39.4	39.2
Fiber (g)	8-20	1.7	2.0	2.0
Vitamin C (mg)	25-30	34.9	46.6	32.5
Vitamin A (ug)	350-500	294.3	356.4	302.3
Iron (mg)	3.5-5.5	4.5	5.2	4.6
Calcium (mg)	250-400	203.6	259.2	227.0
Sodium (mg) (as Na Cl)	< 2.5 g	1146.4 = 2.9 g salt NaCl	1818.5 = 4.6 g salt NaCl	1299.8 = 3.3 g salt NaCl
*WHO, 1998 [16]