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Mineral contents of dried Moringa oleifera leaves (source: Moyo et al. (2011).
| Mineral | Dry leaves |
|---|---|
| Calcium (Ca) (%) | 3.65 |
| Phosphorus (P) (%) | 0.30 |
| Magnesium (Mg) (%) | 0.50 |
| Potassium (K) (%) | 1.50 |
| Sodium (Na) (%) | 0.164 |
| Sulphur (S) (%) | 0.63 |
| Zinc (Zn) (mg/kg) | 31.03 |
| Copper (Cu) (mg/kg) | 8.25 |
| Iron (Fe) (mg/kg) | 490 |
| Manganese (Mn) (mg/kg) | 86.8 |
| Selenium(Se) (mg/kg) | 36.30 |
| Boron (B) (mg/kg) | 49.93 |
