Table 1.
Analyzed values of macro nutrient, amino acid, and gross energy content of basal feed and 100 % mussel meal
| Nutrient (g kg−1) | Basal Feed | Mussel Meal |
|---|---|---|
| Nitrogen | 28.1 | 5.2 |
| Phosphorus | 5.2 | 1.0 |
| Calcium | 34.8 | 344.9 |
| Amino acids | ||
| Aspartic acid | 21.6 | 4.1 |
| Threonine | 9.1 | 1.6 |
| Serine | 9.3 | 1.8 |
| Glutamic acid | 37.3 | 3.7 |
| Glycine | 7.2 | 8.1 |
| Alanine | 7.5 | 1.6 |
| Valine | 9.7 | 2.0 |
| Methionine | 10.2 | 0.8 |
| Isoleucine | 8.9 | 1.5 |
| Leucine | 14.9 | 2.1 |
| Tyrosine | 5.1 | 4.2 |
| Phenylalanine | 10.0 | 2.1 |
| Histidine | 5.3 | 1.1 |
| Lysine | 12.2 | 1.8 |
| Arginine | 12.9 | 2.4 |
| Proline | 10.6 | 2.3 |
| Gross energy MJ kg−1 | 15.3 | 0.8 |
| Crude protein (N x 6.25) | 175.6 | 32.5 |
| Ash | 110.0 | 928.0 |
| Oil A (fats) | 38.0 | 3.0 |
Amino acids in bold are the ‘essential’ amino acids that cannot be made by the body. Crude protein is calculated as N × 6.25 as N accounts for around 16 % of proteins (see Tituss 1961)