Table 2.
Protein and carbohydrate analysis of cereals (DM basis)
| Item (g/kg) | Maize | Barley | Oats | Wheat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crude protein | 86·2 | 113 | 132 | 138 |
| Acid detergent fibre | 39·3 | 67·6 | 83·5 | 40·1 |
| Neutral detergent fibre | 121 | 216 | 259 | 152 |
| NSP fractions * | ||||
| Soluble NSP | 7 | 45 | 50 | 20 |
| Insoluble NSP | 51 | 104 | 169 | 64 |
| Lignin | 1 | 18 | 39 | 10 |
| Starch fractions * | ||||
| Total starch | 651 | 495 | 421 | 577 |
| Rapidly digestible starch | 351 | 182 | 192 | 209 |
| Slowly digestible starch | 286 | 301 | 227 | 366 |
| Resistant starch | 14 | 11 | 2 | 3 |
*
Analysis performed by Englyst Carbohydrates Ltd.