Table 10.
Nutrient density of 100 mL of different porridges
| Nutrient | Maize porridge | Millet porridge | Bean‐based composite porridge |
|---|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal/kJ) | 25.6/106.9 | 29.8 | 65.8 |
| Protein (g) | 0.7 | 0.9 | 2.0 |
| Minerals (mg) | |||
| Phosphorus | 14.7 | 22.8 | 47.6 |
| Potassium | 20.1 | 17.9 | 93.5 |
| Magnesium | 8.9 | 9.5 | 23.6 |
| Calcium | 0.5 | 1.1 | 25.5 |
| Sodium | 2.5 | 0.3 | 1.0 |
| Iron | 0.2 | 0.3 | 1.9 |
| Copper | 0.02 | 0.04 | 0.3 |
| Zinc | 0.2 | 0.2 | 1.0 |
Values calculated for the bean‐based porridge are based on chemical analysis while those for maize and millet porridge are based on nutrient database values of USDA (2011).