Table 5.
Definitive exchange values of energy, macronutrients, and the Z value of the groups and subgroups proposed in the sports foods exchange list.
| Sports Food Exchange Groups | Energy (kcal) | Z | Carbohydrate (g) | Z | Protein (g) | Z | Fat (g) | Z |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sports Drinks | ||||||||
| Sports Drinks | 138 | 0.04 | 33 | 0.01 | 1 | −0.17 | 0 | −0.21 |
| Sports Gels | ||||||||
| Sports Gels | 101 | −0.02 | 25 | −0.03 | 0 | −0.57 | 0 | −0.40 |
| Sports Bars | ||||||||
| Sports Bars. Subgroup 1 | 118 | 0.05 | 24 | 0.01 | 1 | −0.24 | 2 | 0.08 |
| Sports Bars. Subgroup 2 | 166 | −0.04 | 35 | 0.08 | 2 | −0.15 | 2 | −0.15 |
| Sports Bars. Subgroup 3 | 206 | 0.10 | 33 | 0.0 | 5 | 0.2 | 6 | 0.0 |
| Sports Confectionery | ||||||||
| Sports Confectionery | 20 | 0.02 | 5 | 0.28 | 0 | −0.6 | 0 | −0.7 |
| Protein Powders | ||||||||
| Protein Powders. Subgroup 1 | 109 | 0.03 | 2 | −0.1 | 23 | 0.31 | 1 | −0.16 |
| Protein Powders. Subgroup 2 | 119 | 0.28 | 2 | 0.36 | 26 | 0.18 | 0.5 | −0.26 |
| Protein Bars | ||||||||
| Protein Bars. Subgroup 1 | 161 | 0.10 | 18 | 0.02 | 11 | 0.09 | 5 | 0.11 |
| Protein Bars. Subgroup 2 | 192 | 0.0 | 14 | 0.1 | 23 | 0.10 | 5 | −0.15 |
| Mixed Macronutrient Supplements | ||||||||
| Liquid Meals. Subgroup 1 | 176 | 0.0 | 18 | −0.19 | 21 | 0.26 | 2 | −0.42 |
| Liquid Meals. Subgroup 2 | 154.5 | 0.0 | 28 | −0.03 | 10 | 0.15 | 0.5 | 0.38 |