Table 2.
Nutritional Composition of Test Diets at the 2100‐kcal Level
| Nutrients | AAD | ALD | CHOC | CHOC+ALD |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total energy, kcal | 2088 | 2098 | 2079 | 2076 |
| Carbohydrates | 260 (49) | 264 (48) | 285 (51) | 272 (49) |
| Protein | 89 (17) | 87 (16) | 84 (16) | 87 (16) |
| Total fat | 81 (34) | 83 (36) | 76 (33) | 82 (35) |
| SFAs | 29 (13) | 20 (8) | 27 (12) | 20 (9) |
| MUFAs | 29 (13) | 37 (16) | 29 (12) | 38 (16) |
| PUFAs | 15 (7) | 20 (9) | 15 (6) | 19 (8) |
| Cholesterol, mg | 262 | 152 | 157 | 115 |
| Fiber | 23 | 27 | 28 | 32 |
| Magnesium, mg | 266 | 371 | 251 | 358 |
| Calcium, mg | 1125 | 916 | 874 | 855 |
| Sodium, mg | 3311 | 2889 | 2967 | 2633 |
| Potassium, mg | 2787 | 2993 | 2998 | 3219 |
Data are given as grams (percentage of energy) unless otherwise specified. The average of the nutrient composition from 6‐day menus is presented. All nutrients were analyzed by Food Processor SQL software, version 10.8. AAD indicates average American diet; ALD, almond diet; CHOC, chocolate diet; CHOC+ALD, chocolate and almond diet; MUFA, monounsaturated fatty acid; PUFA, polyunsaturated fatty acid; and SFA, saturated fatty acid.