Table 1.
Macronutrient composition of common ketogenic diet (KD) formulations 1.
| Diet Formulation | Fat % (g) | Carbohydrate % (g) | Protein % (g) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4:1 Ketogenic Diet | 90% (200) | 2% (10) | 8% (40) |
| 3:1 Ketogenic Diet | 87% (193) | 4% (20) | 9% (45) |
| 2:1 Ketogenic Diet | 82% (182) | 8% (40) | 10% (50) |
| 1:1 Ketogenic Diet | 70% (156) | 10% (50) | 20% (100) |
| Modifed Atkins Diet | 70% (156) | 5% (25) | 25% (125) |
| MCT Diet 2 | 71% (158) 3 | 19% (95) | 10% (50) |
1 Grams of macronutrient based on 2000 kcal reference. 2 Medium-Chain Triglyceride Diet. 3 Dietary fat composed of 60% of energy from MCT oil and 11% of energy from other dietary fats.