Research Article

Nutrient Density and Microbial Safety of Open-Air-Dried Beef Meat and Its Biochemical and Organ Histopathology Effects in Albino Rats: A Promising Ingredient for Complementary Food Formulation

Table 6

Daily nutrient requirements and amount fulfilled in the ration.

Energy and nutrients in present studyAverage value (100 g)Amount in Nutrients require per daily ration for 6-23 monthsRequirement fulfilled (%)

Energy (kcal)389.30163.51220.0074.32
Protein (g)76.1231.973.00–5.50750.59
Fat (g)8.193.446.3054.60
Phosphorus (mg)150.3663.1575.00–100.0072.17
Potassium (mg)766.16321.79NANA
Calcium (mg)18.157.62100.00–200.005.08
Zinc (mg)3.821.604.00–5.0035.65
Iron (mg)2.801.187.00–11.0013.07

Two tablespoon of meat powder . NA = not applicable.