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Comparison of the Nutritional Composition in Myrianthus arboreus and Alchornea Cordifolia Grown in Nigeria

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نویسندگان
1 Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Calabar, PMB 1115 Calabar Nigeria.
2 Department of Analytical Chemistry and Drug Quality Control, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, School of Pharmacy; Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
3 Department of Biochemistry,Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Calabar, PMB 1115 Calabar, Nigeria
چکیده
Alchornea cordifolia and Myrianthus arboreus are highly nutritious plants that have long been recognised in various cultures and traditional medicine systems. However, there is a scarcity of current scientific research that compares their nutritional compositions. This study aimed to assess and compare the proximate composition, vitamins, and mineral contents of the two species to evaluate their potential in nutritional and therapeutic applications. Fresh leaves of both plants were collected from Nigeria, oven-dried, powdered, and subjected to standard analytical procedures for proximate analysis, vitamin determination, and mineral profiling. The results revealed that Alchornea cordifolia is particularly rich in protein (29.75%), carbohydrates (35.86%), and vitamin A (1117 mg/100 g), along with notable levels of calcium and potassium, highlighting its value as a source of essential nutrients. In contrast, Myrianthus arboreus showed higher fat content (21.27%), dietary fibre (0.45%), and caloric value (406.3 kcal). It also exhibited higher levels of vitamins C and E, which contribute to its antioxidant potential. These findings suggest that each species provides distinct nutritional advantages and could be used complementarily in functional foods or traditional herbal formulations to enhance dietary diversity and health benefits.
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عنوان مقاله English

Comparison of the Nutritional Composition in Myrianthus arboreus and Alchornea Cordifolia Grown in Nigeria

نویسندگان English

Gregory Elayeche Oko 1
Vo Thi Kim Khuyen 2
Dorcas Chioma Ikechukwu 3
Akpofure Zion Diegbe 3
Huynh Le Bao Ngoc 2
1 Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Calabar, PMB 1115 Calabar Nigeria.
2 Department of Analytical Chemistry and Drug Quality Control, University of Medicine and Pharmacy at Ho Chi Minh City, School of Pharmacy; Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam
3 Department of Biochemistry,Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Calabar, PMB 1115 Calabar, Nigeria
چکیده English

Alchornea cordifolia and Myrianthus arboreus are highly nutritious plants that have long been recognised in various cultures and traditional medicine systems. However, there is a scarcity of current scientific research that compares their nutritional compositions. This study aimed to assess and compare the proximate composition, vitamins, and mineral contents of the two species to evaluate their potential in nutritional and therapeutic applications. Fresh leaves of both plants were collected from Nigeria, oven-dried, powdered, and subjected to standard analytical procedures for proximate analysis, vitamin determination, and mineral profiling. The results revealed that Alchornea cordifolia is particularly rich in protein (29.75%), carbohydrates (35.86%), and vitamin A (1117 μg/100g), along with notable levels of calcium and potassium, highlighting its value as a source of essential nutrients. In contrast, Myrianthus arboreus showed higher fat content (21.27%), dietary fibre (0.45%), and caloric value (406.3 kcal). It also exhibited higher levels of vitamins C and E, which contribute to its antioxidant potential. These findings suggest that each species provides distinct nutritional advantages and could be used complementarily in functional foods or traditional herbal formulations to enhance dietary diversity and health benefits.

کلیدواژه‌ها English

Alchornea cordifolia
Myrianthus arboreus
minerals
nutritional value
proximate composition
vitamins
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