Table 1 Comparison of literature and calculated percentage RDA of some selected elements [29]
Element | MEAN LEVELS (mg/4g UNCP) | WHO RDA (men) | WHO RDA (women) | % RDA of UNCP (men) | % RDA of UNCP (women) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Na | 2.4666 ± 0.00 | 1500 mg | 1500 mg | 0.51 | 0.51 |
Mg | 33.0133 ± 0.02 | 420 mg | 320 mg | 24.60 | 32.30 |
P | 64.3866 ± 0.00 | 700 mg | 700 mg | 28.70 | 28.70 |
Cl | 2.3616 ± 0.00 | 2300 mg | 2300 mg | 0.32 | 0.32 |
K | 149.0667 ± 0.03 | 4700 mg | 4700 mg | 10.00 | 10.00 |
Ca | 11.0146 ± 0.00 | 1000 mg | 1000 mg | 3.40 | 3.40 |
Mn | 0.4093 ± 0.00 | 2.3 mg | 1.8 mg | 56.50 | 72.20 |
Fe | 1.0309 ± 0.00 | 8.0 mg | 18 mg | 40.25 | 17.90 |
Cr | 0.4200 ± 17.44 | 35 μg | 25 μg | 3750.00 | 5250.00 |
Cu | 0.2984 ± 1.71 | 900 μg | 900 μg | 103.60 | 103.60 |
Zn | 0.4086 ± 0.74 | 11 mg | 8 mg | 11.60 | 16.00 |