Table 1 Nutrients integrated into the nutriRECIPE-Index, their target values and weighting factors. Requirement values for macronutrients and micronutrients according to recommendations of DGE and WHO, Values for Bioactive Plant Compounds are calculated based on DGE-meal plans for 1 week, which incorporate the “Five-A-Day” recommendation for fruits and vegetables
Nutrient | Daily recommendation | Unit | Average intake/day | Weighting factor | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Favourable nutrients | |||||
Carbohydrates | Fibre | 30 | g | 25.70 | 1.25 |
Proteins | Protein | 84 | g | 78.75 | 1.07 |
Fats | Mono- and poly-unsaturated fatty acids | 20 | % of energy | 20.00 | 1.00 |
Vitamins | Vitamin D | 20 | μg | 3.35 | 3.00 |
Vitamin E | 14 | mg | 14.70 | 0.95 | |
Thiamine | 1,2 | mg | 1.55 | 0.77 | |
Riboflavin | 1,4 | mg | 1.95 | 0.72 | |
Vitamin B6 | 1,5 | mg | 2.30 | 0.65 | |
Folic acid | 300 | μg | 314.00 | 0.96 | |
Vitamin B12 | 4 | μg | 5.40 | 0.74 | |
Vitamin C | 110 | mg | 152.00 | 0.72 | |
Minerals | Calcium | 1000 | mg | 1081.00 | 0.93 |
Magnesium | 350 | mg | 412.50 | 0.85 | |
Iron | 15 | mg | 13.75 | 1.09 | |
Iodine | 200 | μg | 102.50 | 1.95 | |
Zinc | 10 | mg | 10.90 | 0.92 | |
Unfavourable nutrients | |||||
Carbohydrates | Added sugars | 50 | g | 92.00 | 1.84 |
Fatty acids | Saturated fatty acids | 10 | % of energy | 10.00 | 1.00 |
Minerals | Salt (sodium) | 6 | g | 7.44 | 1.24 |
Bioactive Plant Compounds | |||||
Carotenoids | 20 | mg | 5–6 | 1.00 | |
Glucosinolates | 40 | mg | < 50 | 1.00 | |
Phenolic Acids | 200 | mg | 200–300 | 1.00 | |
Polyphenols | 300 | mg | 100–150 | 1.00 | |
Phytosterols | 450 | mg | 170–440 | 1.00 | |