Table 3 Proximate composition (dry weight basis) of whole grain snack bar

Ash

3.19 ± 0.00^a

2.45 ± 0.41^b

1.39 ± 0.01^c

Crude fiber

2.08 ± 0.01^b

1.08 ± 0.01^c

3.54 ± 0.34^a

Fat

13.55 ± 0.05^a

17.86 ± 0.10^b

25.06 ± 0.08^a

Protein

21.95 ± 0.66^a

17.75 ± 0.19^b

3.54 ± 0.34^c

Carbohydrate

59.23 ± 0.70^b

60.86 ± 0.55^a

56.49 ± 0.41^c

Moisture

6.96 ± 0.28^a

7.03 ± 0.11^a

4.06 ± 1.29^b

Energy value (kcal/100 g)

446.67 ± 0.62^c

475.02 ± 1.04^b

464.58 ± 1.52^a