Table 3 Fatty acid composition (percentage of total fatty acid methyl esters (FAMEs) of the experimental diets
[% of FAMEs] | Control | N5 | N10 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Myristic acid | MAA | 1.84 | 1.43 | 2.33 |
Palmitic acid | PA | 25.14 | 20.6 | 25.16 |
Stearic acid | SA | 3.57 | 3.06 | 3.47 |
Oleic acid | OA | 21.3 | 18.58 | 18.48 |
Linoleic acid (LA) (ω-6) | LA | 43.52 | 48.65 | 42.33 |
α-Linolenic acid (ALA) (ω-3) | α-LA | 2.68 | 3.2 | 2.58 |
EPA; Eicosapentaenoic acid (ω-3) | EPA | 1.15 | 2.54 | 3.18 |
(DHA); Docosahexaenoic acid (ω-3) | DHA | 0.8 | 1.9 | 2.47 |
∑SFA | 30.55 | 25.09 | 30.96 | |
∑MUFA | 21.3 | 18.58 | 18.48 | |
∑n-3 | 4.63 | 7.64 | 8.23 | |
∑n-6 | 43.52 | 48.65 | 42.33 | |
n3/n6 | 0.11 | 0.16 | 0.19 | |