Table 2 Intake of selected nutrients during pregnancy and the healthy eating index (HEI) according to DietID™ compared by black and white race in the prospective birth cohort, research enterprise to advance children’s health (REACH) (n = 75 pregnant persons)
Nutrients | Black race | White race | df | t | p-value |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Mean (SD) | Mean (SD) | ||||
HEI | 61 (23.1) | 81 (19.0) | 74 | 3.7 | < 0.001 |
Carbohydrates (g) | 265.4 (71.0) | 287.9 (48.7) | 74 | 1.7 | 0.910 |
Protein (g) | 89.9 (28.4) | 98.9 (22.5) | 74 | 1.2 | 0.225 |
Total fat (g) | 89.0 (20.6) | 82.9 (14.4) | 74 | − 2.3 | 0.022 |
Dietary fiber (g) | 26.7 (16.2) | 41.9 (17.9) | 74 | 3.8 | < 0.001 |
Vitamin D (mcg) | 5.4 (4.0) | 5.5 (2.3) | 74 | 0.2 | 0.880 |
Total folate (mcg) | 510.8 (199.5) | 635.7 (196.4) | 74 | 2.6 | 0.011 |
Calcium (mg) | 1008.2 (266.7) | 1150.8 (267.8) | 74 | 2.2 | 0.029 |
Iron (mg) | 17.3 (4.8) | 20.0 (4.4) | 74 | 2.5 | 0.017 |
Omega-3 Fat (g) | 3.1 (1.9) | 3.8 (2.3) | 74 | 1.4 | 0.156 |