Table 2.
Calories and Nutrient Intakes in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome and Asymptomatic Control Individuals
| Mean intake | IBS individuals (n = 33) | Asymptomatic controls (n = 28) | P-value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total calories (kcal) | 2267.62 ± 891.53 | 1908.66 ± 521.25 | 0.150 |
| Total proteins (g) | 80.72 ± 33.75 | 72.07 ± 24.41 | 0.380 |
| Vegetable protein (g) | 49.70 ± 23.90 | 37.63 ± 12.06 | 0.050 |
| Animal protein (g) | 31.02 ± 18.24 | 34.44 ± 17.48 | 0.340 |
| Total lipids (g) | 45.27 ± 20.22 | 45.84 ± 17.52 | 0.550 |
| Vegetable lipids (g) | 22.93 ± 11.99 | 19.11 ± 7.18 | 0.300 |
| Animal lipids (g) | 22.33 ± 11.74 | 26.73 ± 12.48 | 0.120 |
| Total carbohydrates (g) | 371.62 ± 158.48 | 290.47 ± 89.14 | 0.070 |
| Fructose (g) | 75.60 ± 51.83 | 70.97 ± 23.97 | 0.390 |
| Fructose/total carbohydrate (%) | 22.29 ± 13.29 | 25.18 ± 7.93 | 0.070 |
| Total fiber (g) | 21.24 ± 11.35 | 15.87 ± 7.07 | 0.040 |
| Ash (g) | 22.52 ± 14.56 | 19.02 ± 7.63 | 0.640 |
IBS, irritable bowel syndrome.
Values presented are mean ± SD.