Table 1 Factor loading matrix and explained variances for major nutrient patterns identified by factor analysis in 1637 participants aged 30–75 years of Tehran Lipid and Glucose Study (2006–2008) ^{a b}

 Starch

0.40

 Sucrose

 Lactose

0.90

 Fructose

0.55

 Glucose

 Animal protein

0.52

 Plant protein

0.80

 Fiber

 Saturated fatty acids

0.40

 Mono unsaturated fatty acids

−0.84

 Poly unsaturated fatty acids

−0.83

 cholesterol

 Vitamin A

0.64

 Vitamin D

0.73

 Vitamin E

−0.78

 Vitamin K

0.94

 Thiamine

0.55

0.53

 Riboflavine

0.75

 Niacin

0.52

−0.32

0.38

 Pantothenic acid

0.64

0.32

0.46

 Pyridoxine

0.36

0.58

 Folate

 Vitamin B12

0.41

 Vitamin C

0.64

0.86

 Calcium

0.71

 Phosphor

0.42

0.72

 Iron

0.93

 Zinc

0.60

0.42

0.32

 Copper

0.66

 Magnesium

0.75

 Manganese

0.66

0.51

 Chromium

 Selenium

0.88

 Sodium

 Potassium

0.38

0.55

0.67

 Caffeine

Explained variance (%)

22.0

17.2

9.5

6.8

6.4

Cumulative explained variance (%)

22.0

39.3

48.8

55.7

62.2