Table 3.
Nutrient analysis of the Beneforté 1639 hybrid compared to commercial cultivars
| 1639 | Heritage | Ironman | Marathon | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Protein (g 100 g−1) | 3.9 ± 0.49 | 3.92 ± 0.51 | – | 4.23 ± 0.44 |
| Total fibre (g 100 g−1) | 3.25 ± 0.2 | 3.17 ± 0.23 | 3.3 ± 0.17 | 3.17 ± 0.22 |
| β-carotene (mg 100 g−1) | 0.79 ± 0.28 | 0.87 ± 0.31 | 0.66 ± 0.1 | 0.62 ± 0.15 |
| Total folate (μg g−1) | 1.28 ± 0.14 | 1.35 ± 0.16 | 1.45 ± 0.05 | 1.28 ± 0.12 |
| Vitamin C (mg g−1) | 0.94 ± 0.09 | 0.96 ± 0.09 | 0.97 ± 0.02 | 0.99 ± 0.08 |
| Vitamin E (mg 100 g−1) | 1.04 ± 0.25 | 1.03 ± 0.23 | 0.68 ± 0.19 | 1.04 ± 0.2 |
Data are expressed as mean ± SD in FW tissue. No significant differences were found between cultivars (P < 0.05).