Table 4.
Nutrient profile of the whole diet and of three diet fractions. French population ≥18 years. ENNS 2006 (n = 2642).
| Indicator | Whole Diet | Diet Fraction Made of Unprocessed or Minimally Processed Foods and Culinary Ingredients (SE) | Diet Fraction Made of Processed Foods (SE) | Diet Fraction Made of Ultra-Processed Foods (SE) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total energy (kcal/day) | 2110.7 | 909.2 (9.7) | 538.2 (8.9) | 663.3 (11.6) |
| Energy density (kcal/g) | 1.5 | 1.2 (0.0) | 2.0 (0.0) | 2.0 (0.0) |
| Protein (% of total energy) | 17.5 | 22.0 (0.2) | 15.9 (0.1) | 12.7 (0.1) |
| Carbohydrates (% of total energy) | 41.4 | 37.3 (0.3) | 47.1 (0.4) | 42.6 (0.4) |
| Total sugar (% of total energy) | 19.0 | 21.3 (0.3) | 7.3 (0.2) | 25.5 (0.4) |
| Free sugar (% of total energy) | 11.7 | 8.1 (0.2) | 6.0 (0.2) | 21.7 (0.4) |
| Total fat (% of total energy) | 37.6 | 40.5 (0.3) | 26.5 (0.4) | 42.1 (0.3) |
| Saturated fat (% of total energy) | 15.7 | 15.6 (0.1) | 14.3 (0.2) | 17.2 (0.2) |
| Fiber (g/1000 kcal/day) | 8.9 | 11.2 (0.1) | 7.4 (0.1) | 7.1 (0.1) |
| Potassium (mg/1000 kcal/day) | 1491.8 | 2130.6 (17.1) | 726.8 (8.2) | 1304.9 (16.3) |
| Sodium (mg/1000 kcal/day) | 1485.3 | 1254.6 (12.7) | 2022.5 (19.1) | 1526.3 (19.8) |