Table 1. Composition of the control and inulin diets.
Diet | Prebiotic Diet | Control Diet |
---|---|---|
Protein % | 18.2 | 18.2 |
Carbohydrates % | 67.8 | 60.2 |
Fat % | 7.1 | 7.1 |
Fiber % | 8.0 (Inulin) | 8.0 (Cellulose) |
Energy (kcal/g)* | 4.08 | 3.78 |
* Energy (kcal/g)—Sum of decimal fractions of protein, fat and carbohydrate x 4, 9, and 4 kcal/g, respectively.