Table 1.
Nutrient composition of Cosmos caudatus (CC) supplement and placebo (per 100 g).
| Nutrients | CC Supplement | Placebo |
|---|---|---|
| Energy (kcal) | 284 ± 4 | 376 ± 3 |
| Carbohydrate (g) | 47.35 ± 0.92 | 94.05 ± 0.64 |
| Protein (g) | 20.30 ± 0.42 | 0 |
| Fat (g) | 1.40 ± 0.14 | 0 |
| Ash content (g) | 26.70 ± 1.27 | 0.05 ± 0.07 |
| Moisture content (g) | 4.25 ± 0.49 | 5.85 ± 0.50 |
| Vitamin A Retinol (mg) | 0 | 0 |
| Vitamin C (mg) | 100.50 ± 2.12 | 0 |
| Vitamin E Alpha-Tocopherol (mg) | 2.10 ± 0.42 | 0 |
| Calcium (mg) | 2255.00 ± 7.07 | 9.06 ± 0.54 |
| Iron (mg) | 7.69 ± 0.16 | 0.62 ± 0.13 |
| Potassium (mg) | 9610 ± 466.69 | 15.00 ± 0.71 |
| Sodium (mg) | 71.60 ± 5.52 | 69.15 ± 2.62 |
| Zinc (mg) | 2.77 ± 0.52 | 0.70 ± 0.14 |
| Total Dietary Fibre (g) | 7.80 ± 2.97 | 1.8 ± 0.14 |
| Total phenolic content (mg Gallic acid equivalent) | 1482 ± 101 | 3.56 ± 0.10 |
| DPPH (mmol Trolox equivalent) | 330.86 ± 9.48 | 4.57 ± 2.01 |
| FRAP (mmol Trolox equivalent) | 393.57 ± 9.78 | 1.45 ± 1.17 |
| Quercetin (%w/w) | 0.9 | NA |
| Quercitrin (%w/w) | 1.0 | NA |
The data are nutritional information of CC supplement and placebo per 100 g, where subjects consumed two capsules per day (500 mg/day) for the intervention. Abbreviation: DPPH: 2,2-diphenyl-1-picrylhydrazyl; FRAP: Ferric Reducing Antioxidant Power.