Determination of phosphorus in some Iraqi foodstuff and comparison with the same international foods

Abstract EN

Chemical analysis of different diet commonly used by population in Iraq to determine the concentration of phosphorus in some vegetable, fruits, dairy products, meat, eggs, and different foods and compared with the international value of the same food.

The differences in concentration of phosphorus in foods could be due to the geographical situation, environment and genetic variation, in addition other factors in soil and nutrition which may influence it.

The list of good sources was derived from the same nutritive value of foods tables used to analyze information for recent food consumption surveys.

Finally this study will help the people to select the diet of good sources of phosphorus according to the chemical analysis.