Table 2.
Total phenol and flavonoid content and EC50 values of DPPH radical scavenging ability and inhibition of α-amylase and α-glucosidase activities of Musa sapientum (Latundan banana) (MSL), Musa acuminata (Cavendish banana) (MAC), and Musa acuminate (Red Dacca) (MAR).
| Samples | MAC | MAR | MSL | Acarbose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total phenol (mg GAE/g) | 0.94 ± 0.01a | 1.07 ± 0.02b | 0.96 ± 0.03a | |
| Vitamin C (mg/g) | 1.01 ± 0.03a | 0.95 ± 0.03a | 0.96 ± 0.02a | |
| ABTS (mmol TEAC/g) | 5.03 ± 0.08a | 4.98 ± 0.11a | 5.01 ± 0.04a | |
| DPPH (mg/mL) | 21.84 ± 1.25b | 18.09 ± 0.98a | 16.33 ± 1.05a | |
| α-Amylase (mg/mL) | 4.27 ± 0.13c | 3.95 ± 0.10a | 4.09 ± 0.05b | 0.18 ± 0.02d |
| α-Glucosidase (mg/mL) | 3.09 ± 0.15a | 3.02 ± 0.12a | 3.47 ± 0.10b | 0.22 ± 0.01c |
Values represent mean ± standard deviation of triplicate readings. Values with the same superscript letter on the same row are not significantly different (P > 0.05).