Table 1.
Different types of ketogenic diet (KD).
| KD Type | Macronutrient Proportion (% of Total Energy) | General Characteristics | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carbohydrate | Fat | Protein | ||
| Classic ketogenic diet | 4 | 90 | 6 | Developed for epilepsy treatment |
| Medium-chain-triglyceride (MCT) ketogenic diet | 17 | 73 (30–60% MCT) | 10 | MCT supplements should be incorporated into all meals and snacks |
| The modified Atkins diet (MAD) | 5 (10–20 g/day) | 65 | 30 | No restriction on energy content, fluid, or protein |
| The modified ketogenic diet (MKD) | 5 (30 g/day) | 65–80 | 20–25 | No restriction on energy |
| Very low-calorie ketogenic diet (VLCKD) | 13 (usually <30 g/day) | 44 | 43 (1.2–1.5 g/kg of ideal body weight) | Total energy intake of <800 kcal/day |
| Ketogenic Mediterranean diet/modified Mediterranean ketogenic diet | <30–50 g/day | 45–50 | 30–35 | With an emphasis on lean meats, fish, olive oil, walnuts, and salad |