Table I.
Macronutrient concentrations of different types of ketogenic diet (% of total calories)
Macronutrient substances ratio | Fat (%) | Protein (%) | Carbohydrates (%) |
---|---|---|---|
Classic KD | 90 | 6 | 4 |
Modified KD | 87 | 10 | 3 |
Modified KD | 82 | 12 | 6 |
Modified KD | 70 | 15 | 15 |
MCT (1.9 : 1) | *50/21 | 19 | 10 |
Low glycemic index (2 : 3) | 60 | 28 | 12 |
Modified Atkins diet | 65 | 29–32 | 3–6 |
KD – ketogenic diet,
50% MCT/21% LCT, MCT – medium-chain fatty acids, LCT – long-chain fatty acids (Archives of Hellenic Medicine 2019; 36: 611-22).