Chorchorus olitorius
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Chorchorus olitorius

Common name:
Jute Mallow

Local name:
Murere

Country:
Kenya

Food Group(s):
Leafy vegetable

Part of plant/stage of process:
picked leaves, raw

With high levels of beta-carotene, vitamin C, folic acid, calcium and iron, jute mallow is a valuable and versatile indigenous vegetable. Leaves contain mucilage and several phenolic compounds. Leaves and tender stems are eaten boiled, stew, stir-fried, or in soup.

Nutrition Data

Energy (Kcal) KJ(45) 187
Water (g)82.3
Protein (g)4.6
Fat (g)0.2
Available carbohydrates (g)2.1
Dietary Fiber (g)8.3
Ash (g)2.5
Ca (mg)207
Fe (mg)6.3
Mg (mg)30
P (mg)88
K (mg)283
Na (mg)18
Zn (mg)0.58
Vit A-RAE (mcg)217
ß-carotene (mcg)2603
VitC (mg)43.5
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