Vigna unguiculata (Kunde)
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Vigna unguiculata (Kunde)

Common name:
Cowpea Leaves

Local name:
Kunde

Country:
Kenya

Food Group(s):
Leafy vegetable

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

Available year-round in Kenya, the leaves are a good source of protein and calcium, important for muscle strength and bone development.

Nutrition Data

Energy (Kcal) KJ(321) 1344
Water (g)9.5
Protein (g)18.1
Fat (g)6
Available carbohydrates (g)34.6
Dietary Fiber (g)28.2
Ash (g)3.6
Ca (mg)39
Fe (mg)3.3
Mg (mg)166
P (mg)190
K (mg)1333
Na (mg)2
Zn (mg)1.81
Vit A-RAE (mcg)0
ß-carotene (mcg)tr
VitC (mg)tr
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