Table 2.
Daily intakes of energy and nutrients in patients with T2DM
| Parameter | Control (n = 30) | Chinese propolis (n = 25) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 1495.2 ± 346.5 | 1445.9 ± 448.4 |
| Protein (g) | 59.6 ± 15.9 | 56.3 ± 16.1 |
| Lipids (g) | 42.8 ± 17.1 | 45.8 ± 25.2 |
| Cholesterol (mg) | 471.9 ± 226.4 | 458.6 ± 163.8 |
| Carbohydrates (g) | 223.9 ± 52.5 | 207.9 ± 58.3 |
| Fiber (g) | 12.4 ± 4.7 | 12.5 ± 4.1 |
| Retinol (μg RE) | 470.5 ± 223.4 | 498.2 ± 313.4 |
| Thiamin (mg) | 0.8 ± 0.3 | 0.8 ± 0.4 |
| Riboflavin (mg) | 0.8 ± 0.3 | 0.9 ± 0.4 |
| Niacin (mg) | 11.0 ± 3.9 | 11.1 ± 4.3 |
| Ascorbic acid (mg) | 94.1 ± 38.9 | 100.1 ± 66.0 |
| Tocopherol (mg) | 13.2 ± 8.5 | 15.6 ± 6.3 |
| Potassium (mg) | 1809.4 ± 540.4 | 1769.8 ± 558.1 |
| Sodium (mg) | 831.9 ± 408.0 | 808.8 ± 375.9 |
| Calcium (mg) | 512.8 ± 195.2 | 521.1 ± 350.1 |
| Iron (mg) | 19.6 ± 9.9 | 19.2 ± 9.3 |
| Zinc (mg) | 8.6 ± 2.3 | 8.2 ± 2.5 |
| Selenium (μg) | 48.3 ± 16.6 | 46.1 ± 15.3 |