Table 3.
The contribution of the traditional fermented foods Mabisi or Munkoyo to the Estimated Average Requirements (EAR) of selected nutrients for women 19–50 years old [30].
| EAR a | Women 19–50 Years Old | %EAR Mabisi | %EAR Munkoyo |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protein b (g) | 40 | 18% | 2.0% |
| Vitamin B1 (mg) | 0.90 | 8.0% | 7.3% |
| Vitamin B2 (mg) | 0.90 | 27% | 8.0% |
| Vitamin B3 (mg) | 11 | 5.5% | 4.0% |
| Vitamin B6 (mg) | 1.1 | 4.0% | 3.0% |
| Vitamin B12 (µg) | 2.0 | 3.0% | 0% |
| Calcium (mg) | 833 | 22% | 0.80% |
| Iron c (mg) | 59 | 0.60% | 0.20% |
| Zinc d (mg) | 8.2 | 15% | 6.0% |
a Units apply to the EAR for women 19–50 years old. b portion size was 183 g [19]. For protein no WHO EARs exist and 80% of the Population Reference Intake from the European Food and Safety Authority (EFSA) was used (80% × 0.83 g protein/kg body weight per day) [31]. c For iron, 5% bioavailability was assumed. d for zinc, low bioavailability was assumed.