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Amaranthus graecizans

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claimLeafy vegetables including Amaranthus graecizans, Portulaca oleracea, and Solanum nigrum are good sources of protein and minerals, specifically calcium (Ca), iron (Fe), and zinc (Zn).

measurementOxalate content in the analyzed green vegetables and tubers varies significantly (p < 0.05) from 0.84 to 4.22 mg/100 g of fresh edible portion, with the highest levels found in the leaves of Amaranthus graecizans and the fruits of Carissa spinarum.

measurementAmong the identified green leafy vegetables, Amaranthus graecizans had the highest calcium content at 2065 mg/100 g dry edible portion, while Syzygium guineense had the lowest at 65 mg/100 g dry edible portion.

measurementLeaves of Amaranthus graecizans contain up to ten times more calcium than tef seeds.

measurementThe highest iron content among the studied species was found in Amaranthus graecizans (91.29 mg/100 g dry edible portion), followed by Dioscorea cayenensis (46.78 mg/100 g dry edible portion) and Portulaca oleracea (44.51 mg/100 g dry edible portion).

claimThe consumption of Amaranthus graecizans, Dioscorea cayenensis, and Portulaca oleracea could address iron deficiency in the Yayu region, where 96.4% of women of productive age lack sufficient iron in their diets during the shortage season, according to Jemal (2018).

claimAmaranthus graecizans, Solanum nigrum, Hypolepis sparsisora, and Portulaca quadrifida are known as 'ye kiremt migboch' (summer foods in Amharic) and are typically available between July and September, though they can be cultivated during the dry season with supplemental irrigation.

referenceProtein content in Amaranthus graecizans leaves ranges from 17.92 to 23.2 g/100 g dry edible portion, based on values reported from Mali and northern Senegal by Becker (1983) and Akubugwo et al. (2007).

claimAmaranthus graecizans, Portulaca oleracea, and Dioscorea cayenensis are identified as notable sources of calcium, iron, and zinc, while the fruit Rubus apetalus is a notable source of provitamin A.

measurementThe leaves of Amaranthus graecizans, Hypolepis sparsisora, Portulaca oleracea, and Solanum nigrum contain protein levels of 17.95, 18.43, 15.62, and 19.26 g/100 g dry edible portion, respectively.

measurementAmaranthus graecizans contains 75 µg RAE/100 g of edible portion of vitamin A, which contributes 20% of the recommended intake for children, 13% for females, and 11% for pregnant women, according to NIH (2018).