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Nutrition Tables - Vegetarian Menus

These tables show the daily intakes of energy and nutrients provided by the vegetarian dayplan. The mean daily intakes are compared with the Dietary Reference Values or Estimated Average Requirements using UK Department of Health figures. The tables are intended as a general guide to show how the dayplans compare with the recommended intakes.

Energy

Energy (Kcals) provided by the vegetarian dayplan
Day
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
mean daily
 
1291
1725
1997
1396
1455
1439
1682
1569

Compare this with the Estimated Average Requirements for Energy for adults - assuming low activity levels and excluding the needs of pregnant or lactating women. (figures from Dietary Reference Values A Guide: HMSO)

Age in years
Males
(Kcals per day)
Females
(Kcals per day)
19 - 49
2550
1940
50-59
2550
1900
60-64
2380
1900
65-74
2330
1900
75+
2100
1810

The energy provided by the dayplan is somewhat low, but the menus do not take into account any snacks or drinks.

Protein

Protein (g) provided by the vegetarian dayplan
Day
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
mean daily
 
50
68
59
52
47
51
60
55

Compare this with the table of Reference Nutrient Intake amounts (figures from Dietary Reference Values A Guide: HMSO)
excluding the needs of pregnant or lactating women
Age in years
Males
(g per day)
Females
(g per day)
11-14
42.1
41.2
15-18
55.2
45.4
19-49
55.5
45.00
50+
53.3
46.5

Vitamins

vitamin levels provided by the vegetarian dayplan
Day  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
mean daily
B1 mg
1.4
1.4
1.4
1.5
1.4
1.00
1.9
1.4
B2 mg
1.4
2.0
1.7
2.0
1.4
1.7
1.6
1.7
B3 equivalents mg
18
34
32
26
30
13
28
26
B12 µg
0.7
2.7
1.4
1.6
1.9
1.0
1.4
1.5
Folic Acid µg
284
520
277
322
287
155
298
306
C mg
323
252
105
149
255
113
237
205
A retinol equivalents µg
434
2972
3648
1860
1320
1033
1597
1838
D µg
0.1
2.7
2.7
2.4
2.7
2.8
0.8
2.00
E mg
7
22
16
14
10
8
14
13

Reference Nutrient Intakes of vitamins for adults (figures from Dietary Reference Values A Guide: HMSO) excluding the needs of pregnant or lactating women
Vitamin  
Males (per day)
Females (per day)
B1
mg/1000 kcal
1.0
0.80
B2
mg
1.3
1.1
B3
mg niacin equivalent/1000 kcal
16.8
12.8
B12
µg
1.5
1.5
Folic acid
µg
200
200
C
mg
40
40
A
retinol equivalents µg
700
600
D*
µg
0
0
E (safe intake)
mg
4+
3+

* No figure is given for vitamin D for adults under 65 because as long as the skin is exposed to the sun during the summer months (UK), no dietary source of vitamin D is needed. A dietary supply or a supplement is needed by people who do not go out in the sun or who cover all their skin, and for older people. This level is set at 10.00µg per day.

Minerals

Mineral levels provided by the vegetarian dayplan
Day  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
mean daily
Calcium mg
986
1623
895
828
377
1091
1256
1008
Iron mg
17
22
15
16
13
15
14
16
Zinc mg
7
10
10
8
7
7
8
8
Magnesium mg
324
496
490
419
327
260
363
383

Reference Nutrient Intakes of minerals for adults (figures from Dietary Reference Values A Guide: HMSO) excluding the needs of pregnant or lactating women

Mineral  
Males (per day)
Females (per day)
Calcium mg
700
700
Iron mg
8.7
14.8*
Zinc mg
9.5
7.00
Magnesium mg
300
270

*About 10% of women with very high menstrual losses will need more iron than shown. After the menopause, the RNI for women is the same as that for men - 8.7mg/day

vegan nutrition tables

For more information about individual nutrients - see our information sheets

protein : b12 : calcium : iron : zinc : vitamins & minerals


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