Table 3.
Comparison of mean (n = 5) essential amino acid composition (g/100 g protein) of Anchote tuber and leaf with the WHO standard reference pattern
| EAAs | Tuber | Leaf | WHO* reference pattern (1–2 years age children) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Histidine | 0.68 | 1.63 | 1.80 |
| Isoleucine | 3.14 | 3.70 | 3.10 |
| Leucine | 3.96 | 5.38 | 6.30 |
| Lysine | 2.67 | 3.80 | 5.20 |
| Methionine | 0.49 | 0.93 | – |
| Phenylalanine | 1.93 | 3.10 | – |
| Threonine | 3.06 | 3.46 | 2.70 |
| Tryptophan | – | – | 0.74 |
| Valine | 3.28 | 4.17 | 4.20 |
| SAAs | 2.07 | 4.20 | 2.60 |
| AAAs | 2.94 | 4.73 | 4.60 |
Source: *WHO (2007), Essential amino acids (EAAs), Sulfur amino acids (SAAs), Aromatic amino acids (AAAs).