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. 2021 Dec 23;14(1):29. doi: 10.3390/nu14010029

Table 2.

Overview of nutrients at risk of inadequacy and nutrients of favorably high intake across dietary patterns.

Dietary Pattern Nutrients at Risk of Inadequacy Nutrients of Favorably High Intake
Vegans EPA, DHA, fiber, PUFA, ALA,
vitamins B12, D, vitamins B1, B6, C, E, folate,
calcium, iodine, iron (in women), zinc magnesium
Vegetarians fiber, EPA, DHA, PUFA, ALA,
vitamins B12, D, E, vitamin C, folate,
calcium, iodine, iron (in women), zinc magnesium
Meat-eaters fiber, PUFA, ALA (in men), protein,
vitamins D, E, folate, niacin, vitamin B12,
calcium, magnesium zinc