Table 2. Composition of fatty acids (FAs) in the diet.
Numerical symbol | Control (7% Soybean oil) | KO (2% Soybean oil + 5% Krill oil) |
---|---|---|
total saturated FA | 16.1 | 31.1 |
total monounsaturated FA | 22.9 | 25.4 |
18:3n-3 (ɑ-linolenic acid, ALA) | 7.6 | 3.3 |
18:4n-3 | - | 2.1 |
20:5n-3 (eicosapentaenoic acid, EPA) | - | 9.2 |
21:5n-3 | - | 0.3 |
22:5n-3 | - | 0.3 |
22:6n-3 (docosahexaenoic acid, DHA) | - | 4.5 |
18:2n-6 (linoleic acid, LA) | 52.5 | 20.2 |
20:4n-6 (arachidonic acid, AA) | - | 0.2 |
unknown | 0.9 | 3.4 |
Value: % of the total fatty acids