Table 5 Proximate and mineral content of akokono and feed materials
Palm pith | Akokono fed on palm pith | Pito mash | Akokono fed on pito mash | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Proximatesa | ||||
g/100 g | g/100 g | g/100 g | g/100 g | |
Ash (%) | 8.08 | 3.23 | 3.46 | 3.18 |
Fat (%) | 0.69 | 50.29 | 7.83 | 42.43 |
Protein (%) | 24.08 | 31.83 | 27.82 | 32.39 |
Carbohydrate (%) | 67.15 | 14.65 | 60.89 | 22.00 |
Elementsb | ||||
mg/100 g | mg/100 g | mg/100 g | mg/100 g | |
Iron | 0.48 | 1.69 | 0.69 | 1.75 |
Potassium | 721.92 | 26.02 | 1562.70 | 65.95 |
Calcium | 54.59 | 18.19 | 75.91 | 38.31 |
Sodium | 77.52 | 19.99 | 92.28 | 42.48 |
Zinc | 1.78 | 4.48 | 2.56 | 6.05 |