Table 3.
Proximate composition of foxtail millet, barnyard millet and rice on dry weight basis
| Components | Foxtail millet | Barnyard millet | Rice | CD at 5 % |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moisture % | 9.35 ± 0.05 | 11.39 ± 0.05 | 11.91 ± 0.10 | 0.15 |
| Ash % | 3.10 ± 0.06 | 4.27 ± 0.02 | 0.59 ± 0.05 | 0.08 |
| Crude protein % | 10.29 ± 0.12 | 6.93 ± 0.13 | 6.19 ± 0.03 | 0.29 |
| Crude fat % | 3.06 ± 0.20 | 2.02 ± 0.06 | 0.53 ± 0.03 | 0.25 |
| Crude fibre % | 4.25 ± 0.15 | 2.98 ± 0.12 | 0.21 ± 0.17 | 0.11 |
| carbohydrate by difference % | 69.95 ± 0.14 | 71.87 ± 0.10 | 80.58 ± 0.17 | 0.29 |
| Energy (Kcal)/100 g | 349 ± 0.35 | 333 ± 1.5 | 352 ± 0.34 | 1.86 |
| Calcium (mg/100 g) | 30.10 ± 0.58 | 23.16 ± 1.50 | 10.00 ± 1.210 | 0.14 |
| Iron (mg/100 g) | 3.73 ± 0.05 | 6.91 ± 0.11 | 1.23 ± 0.05 | 0.10 |
*Average of triplicate values reported
CD Critical difference