Rumex apetalus has the highest beta-carotene content among the studied species at 161.67 µg RAE/100 g fresh edible portion, which is estimated to provide nearly 50% of the daily recommended vitamin A for children, 23% for female adults, and 21% for pregnant women per 100 g of fresh leaves.

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