Table 2 The nutritional content of one serving** akokono-groundnut paste in comparison to the recommended dietary allowance (RDA) or adequate intake (AI) for children 6–12 months of age and 1–3 years of age
RDA or AI* standard | Akokono-groundnut Paste | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6–12 months | 1–3 years | 32 g serving | %RDA or %AI | ||
6–12 months | 1–3 years | ||||
Macronutrients | |||||
Fat (g) | 30* | ND | 14.83 | 49% | ND |
Protein (g) | 11 | 13 | 10.93 | 99% | 84% |
Carbohydrate (g) | 95* | 130 | 5.39 | 6% | 4% |
Minerals | |||||
Iron (mg) | 11 | 7 | 0.48 | 4% | 7% |
Potassium (g) | 0.7* | 3* | 0.08 | 11% | 3% |
Calcium (mg) | 260* | 700 | 13.73 | 5% | 2% |
Magnesium (mg) | 75* | 80 | 40.48 | 54% | 51% |
Zinc (mg) | 3 | 3 | 1.12 | 37% | 37% |
Copper (mg) | 0.22* | 0.34 | 0.22 | 102% | 66% |
Vitamins | |||||
Vitamin A (ug) | 500* | 300 | 0.00 | 0% | 0% |
Thiamine (mg) | 0.30* | 0.50 | 0.04 | 13% | 8% |
Niacin (mg) | 4* | 6 | 2.52 | 63% | 42% |
Riboflavin (mg) | 0.4* | 0.5 | 0.10 | 26% | 20% |
Vitamin B6 | 0.3* | 0.5 | 0.07 | 22% | 13% |
Folate (ug) | 80* | 150 | 32.00 | 40% | 21% |
Vitamin B12 (ug) | 0.5* | 0.9 | 0.00 | 0% | 0% |
Vitamin D3 (ug) | 10 | 15 | 0.00 | 0% | 0% |
Vitamin E | 5* | 6 | 21.98 | 440% | 366% |
Fatty acids | |||||
Linoleic acid | 4.6* | 7* | 7.58 | 165% | 108% |