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Nutrients in vegetarian foods
Journal of the American Dietetic Association
|January 1, 1984
Summary
This study presents a comprehensive food composition table for vegetarian diets, detailing 49 vegetarian Exchange List foods and 18 additional nonmeat items. The table provides essential nutrient data to aid in estimating vegetarian nutrient intake.
Area of Science:
- Nutrition Science
- Dietary Assessment
Background:
- Existing food composition tables often lack comprehensive data on vegetarian foods.
- This gap hinders accurate nutritional assessment for individuals following vegetarian diets.
Purpose of the Study:
- To create a detailed food composition table specifically for commonly consumed vegetarian foods.
- To provide essential nutrient information for 49 vegetarian Exchange List foods and 18 additional nonmeat items.
Main Methods:
- Compiled nutrient data from USDA sources and published research.
- Included household measures for water, protein, fat, carbohydrate, and key micronutrients (minerals and vitamins).
- Utilized parentheses for data from identical foods, brackets for estimated values, and indicated nutrient ranges or zeros for insignificant amounts.
Main Results:
- The table offers comprehensive nutrient profiles for a wide array of vegetarian foods.
- Data includes water, macronutrients, and micronutrients such as calcium, iron, zinc, and various vitamins.
- The table is designed to have no data gaps, with estimations and ranges clearly indicated.
Conclusions:
- This food composition table serves as a valuable tool for estimating nutrient intake in vegetarian populations.
- It addresses a critical need for more complete nutritional data on plant-based foods.
- The table should be used with appropriate judgment until more laboratory-derived data becomes available.