TABLE 2.
Macronutrients content and characteristics of the 2 contrasting dietary interventions1
| Characteristic | Healthy diet | Unhealthy diet |
|---|---|---|
| Energy, kcal | 2260 | 2490 |
| Energy density, kcal/g | 1.2 | 1.9 |
| Proportion of protein, % | 24 | 13 |
| Proportion of carbohydrate, % | 51 | 44 |
| Total sugar, g | 14 | 25 |
| Proportion of fat, % | 23 | 42 |
| Saturated fatty acids, g | 5 | 20 |
| Monounsaturated fatty acids, g | 8 | 12 |
| Polyunsaturated fats, g | 8 | 2 |
| Total trans fatty acids, g | 0.5 | 1 |
| Fiber, g | 45.9 | 13.6 |
| Sodium, mg | 2367 | 3066 |
| Fruit and vegetables, g | 600 | 100 |
| Dash score | 37 | 11 |
1Macronutrients and micronutrients were calculated using a nutrient software (Dietplan v.6; Forestfield Software Ltd). DASH, Dietary Approaches to Stop Hypertension (24).