Methods	Study design: Quasi‐experimental study
	Unit of randomization: Not randomised
	Type of study: BEP
Participants	Location/Setting: India
	Population: Not specified
	Sample size: 20
	Drop outs/withdrawal: Not specified
	Socio‐demographics
	Age range: 20‐33 years
	Occupation:
	Race: Not specified
	Education: Not specified
	Family income: Less than Rs. 700 (US$100)
	Inclusion criteria:
	Pregnant women, belonging to a low socioeconomic group with a monthly family income of less than Rs. 700 (US$100) and who were in the last trimester of pregnancy were selected
	Exclusion criteria: Not specified
Interventions	Intervention (sample size):
	The supplement consisted of 50 g of sesame cake, 40 g jaggery and 10 g oil. The supplement contributed 30 g protein and 417 kCals (n = 533)
	Control (sample size):
	Routine diet (n = 508)
	Concomitant interventions: None
	Training: Not specified
	Follow up: Not specified
Outcomes	Outcomes:
	Nutritional intake
	Weight gain
	Haemoglobin level
	Birth weight
	Birth length
	Head circumference
	Arm circumference
	Timing of outcome assessment: Not specified
Notes	Study start date: Not specified
	Study end date: Not specified
	Time period: Not specified
	Study country: India
	Study limitations: Not specified
	Funding source: Not specified
	Conflict of interest: None