Table 2.
Energy value and nutrient intake by participants and correlation with zinc content in breast milk (n = 62).
| Nutrient (unit) | Median Value (Interquartile Range) | Spearman Correlation Coefficient r (p Value) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 2095.00 (1785.75–2564.50) | r = 0.042 (p = 0.746) |
| Energy (kJ) | 8775.10 (7464.44–10,719.61) | r = 0.042 (p = 0.746) |
| Protein (g) | 80.77 (55.43–109.26) | r = −0.088 (p = 0.499) |
| Total lipid (g) | 91.63 (62.89–126.83) | r = −0.013 (p = 0.922) |
| Carbohydrate (g) | 253.34 (194.27–300.70) | r = 0.138 (p = 0.286) |
| Fibre, total dietary (g) | 28.90 (19.00–37.18) | r = −0.041 (p = 0.750) |
| Sugars (g) | 106.23 (78.45–133.77) | r = 0.055 (p = 0.671) |
| Zinc (mg) | 10.70 (7.24–15.27) | r = −0.155 (p = 0.230) |