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Mineral content of three types of raw A. caudatus grains
| Grain type | Fe (mg/100 g DM) | Zn (mg/100 g DM) | Ca (mg/100 g DM) | Mg (mg/100 g DM) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White amaranth | 13.06 ± 1.79 | 3.40 ± 0.42 | 122 ± 2 | 292 ± 33 |
| Red amaranth | 12.29 ± 0.51 | 2.73 ± 0.08 | 102 ± 5 | 301 ± 10 |
| Brown amaranth | 21.15 ± 1.4 | 3.43 ± 0.21 | 215 ± 2 | 341 ± 8 |
Values are mean of triplicates ±SD
