Table 2.
Nutritional variables evaluated based on the analysis of the standard FFQ in two Blastocystis-positive and Blastocystis-negative groups
| Variables | Blastocystis-positive (n = 17) | Blastocystis-negative (n = 76) | P value |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Kcal | 2300.74 ± 717.95 | 2756.60 ± 1489.17 | 0.223 |
| Total protein | 98.08 ± 27.57 | 116.36 ± 69.68 | 0.292 |
| Total cholesterol | 295.55 ± 129.92 | 351.33 ± 224.72 | 0.327 |
| Total fat | 86.17 ± 27.21 | 111.04 ± 68.78 | 0.148 |
| Total saturated fat | 25.56 ± 9.64 | 30.97 ± 18.75 | 0.253 |
| PUFAs | 19.52 ± 7.87 | 26.49 ± 17.37 | 0.110 |
| Total trans fat | 2.51 ± 2.17 | 3.46 ± 3.23 | 0.256 |
| Total folate | 601.37 ± 186.81 | 657.11 ± 335.99 | 0.258 |
| Total Fe2+ | 17.19 ± 5.14 | 21.22 ± 12.91 | 0.122 |
| Total Ca2+ | 987.95 ± 319.29 | 1104.12 ± 543.75 | 0.375 |
PUFAs polyunsaturated fatty acid