Comparison of the Nutritional Composition in Myrianthus arboreus and Alchornea Cordifolia Grown in Nigeria | ||
| مجله علوم و صنایع غذایی ایران | ||
| Volume 23, 171-ویژه نامه, February 1405, Pages 225-237 PDF (465.4 K) | ||
| Document Type: مقاله پژوهشی | ||
| DOI: 10.48311/fsct.2026.117020.82887 | ||
| Authors | ||
| Gregory Elayeche Oko1; Vo Thi Kim Khuyen* 2; Dorcas Chioma Ikechukwu3; Akpofure Zion Diegbe3; Huynh Le Bao Ngoc4 | ||
| 1Department of Biochemistry, Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Calabar, PMB 1115 Calabar Nigeria. | ||
| 2Department 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 | ||
| 3Department of Biochemistry,Faculty of Basic Medical Sciences, University of Calabar, PMB 1115 Calabar, Nigeria | ||
| 4Department 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 | ||
| Abstract | ||
| 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. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Alchornea cordifolia; Myrianthus arboreus; minerals; nutritional value; proximate composition; vitamins | ||
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