Table 2.
Nutritional composition of the experimental diets.
| Nutrients (Unit/kg) | Control Diet | Chia Diet |
|---|---|---|
| Total energy (kcal) | 3678 | 3663 |
| Energy as protein (%) | 17.0 | 17.0 |
| Energy as carbohydrate (%) | 68.0 | 68.0 |
| Energy as fat (%) | 15.0 | 15.0 |
| Total fat (g) | 64.7 | 65.3 |
| Saturated fats (g) | 9.3 | 7.8 |
| Monounsaturated fats (g) | 13.6 | 8.9 |
| Polyunsaturated fats (g) | 34.6 | 40.6 |
| n-6 fatty acids (g) | 30.3 | 21.0 |
| n-3 fatty acids (g) | 4.0 | 19.5 |
| n-6/n-3 ratio * | 7.4 | 1.0 |
| Total carbohydrate (g) | 648.4 | 621.4 |
| Total protein (g) | 150.4 | 154.9 |
| Vitamins, minerals, fiber, choline ** | Based on the AIN-93M guidelines | |
* The difference in quantity and quality of the unsaturated fatty acids is due to the insertion of chia seeds 100 g/kg. ** Bitartrate choline 3.57 g/kg diet was used and included in the vitamin mix. AIN-93M: American Institute of Nutrition-93.