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Table 3 Macronutrient composition of test meals1

From: Reduced postprandial energy expenditure and increased exogenous fat oxidation in young woman after ingestion of test meals with a low protein content

Test meal

LP

AP

Energy content (kJ)

3114

3131

Protein (g)

7.2

21.0

Protein (kJ)

121

357

Protein (% total energy)

3.9

11.4

Total fat (g)

50.2

50.6

Total fat (kJ)

1890

1903

Total fat (% total energy)

60.7

60.8

Carbohydrate (g)

64.9

51.6

Carbohydrate (kJ)

1102

872

Carbohydrate (% total energy)

35.4

27.8

  1. 1Based on calculations using [Food Composition and Nutrition Tables, 5th revised and completed version, compiles by Schertz H and Senser F, medpharm Scientific Publishers, Stuttgart, 1994]