Table 3.
Protein content in various plant leaves including Moringa.
| Food origin | Protein content (% dry matter) |
|---|---|
| Rice | 7.4 |
| Wheat flour | 12.1 |
| Mulberry leaves (Morus alba) | 20.88 |
| Anchote leaves (Coccinia abyssinica) | 21.6 |
| Alfalfa leaves (Medicago sativa) | 18.1 |
| Moringa oleifera | |
| Fresh leaves | 6.7 |
| Dry leaves | 29.4 |
| Leaf powder | 27.1 |