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Vernonia amygdalina is related to carbohydrates because the plant's leaves are documented to contain carbohydrates as part of their nutritional composition [1], and studies on the processing of these leaves specifically monitor changes in their carbohydrate content [2].
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Vernonia amygdalina: a comprehensive review of the ... frontiersin.org 2 facts
claimAbrading Vernonia amygdalina leaves significantly decreases nutrient and antinutrient (phytate and tannin) levels, causes a large decrease in proximate and mineral composition, increases magnesium content, and results in no significant change to carbohydrate content.
claimThe leaves of Vernonia amygdalina contain varying concentrations of protein, moisture, carbohydrates, ash, fat, minerals, oils, and vitamins.