Table 5.
Comparison of micronutrient intake (mean values) with Dietary Reference Intake (DRI).
| Type of Diet | High Histamine | Low Histamine | DRI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sodium (mg) ** | 3200 | 1808 | 1500 |
| Potassium (mg) | 2922 | 2557 | 4500 |
| Calcium (mg) | 1365 | 807 | 1300 |
| Iron (mg) | 14.5 | 12 | 8 |
| Phosphorus (mg) | 1603 | 1208 | 1250 |
| Magnesium (mg) | 280 | 240 | 240 |
| Zinc (mg) ** | 22 | 8.9 | 8 |
| Copper (mg) | 1.3 | 1 | 0.7 |
| Manganese (mg) | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Selenium (mg) | 0.13 | 0.1 | 0.04 |
| Fluoride (µg) | 223 | 300 | 200 |
| Chromium (mg) | 0.03 | 0.04 | 0.025 |
| Molybdenum (µg) | 43 | 49 | 34 |
| Histidine (mg) ** | 2400 | 1800 | NA |
| Vitamin A (RE) | 637 | 627 | 600 |
| Beta-carotene (ug) ** | 217 | 494 | NA |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 54 | 46 | 45 |
| Vitamin D (ug) | 4.5 | 4.46 | 15 |
| Vitamin E (IU) | 11.6 | 10.4 | 11 |
| Thiamin (mg) | 2 | 1.26 | 0.9 |
| Riboflavin (mg) | 2.4 | 1.67 | 0.9 |
| Niacin (mg) | 21.5 | 20.4 | 12 |
| Vit B6 (mg) | 1.65 | 1.5 | 1 |
| Vit B6 (mg) | 1.65 | 1.5 | 1 |
| Folate (µg) | 336 | 253 | 300 |
| Vit B12 (µg) | 4.98 | 3.8 | 1.8 |
| Biotin (µg) | 21.5 | 20.6 | 20 |
| Pantothenic Acid (mg) | 4.4 | 4 | 4 |
| Vitamin K (µg) | 30 | 40 | 60 |
Deficient intake in specific nutrients is marked in bold letters. ** statistically significant difference (p = 0.05) for specific nutrient’s intake among the two types of diet. NA: non- applicable.