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nutritional composition
Also known as: nutritional content, nutrient composition, nutritional compositions, nutritional makeup
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Ethnobotanical and Food Composition Monographs of Selected ... ouci.dntb.gov.ua 13 facts
referenceJ.L. Guil-Guerrero, M.E. Torija-Isasa, and J.J. Giménez-Martínez published a study on the nutritional composition of rock samphire (Crithmum maritimum L.) in 1996.
referenceC. Pereira, L. Barros, A.M. Carvalho, and I.C. Ferreira researched the nutritional composition and bioactive properties of commonly consumed wild greens as potential sources for new trends in modern diets, published in Food Research International in 2011.
referenceAlarcón, Ortiz, and García (2006) analyzed the nutrient and fatty acid composition of wild edible bladder campion (Silene vulgaris (Moench.) Garcke) populations.
referenceZeghichi S, Kallithraka S, Simopoulos AP, and Kipriotakis Z published a 2003 study titled 'Nutritional composition of selected wild plants in the diet of Crete' in the book 'Plants in human health and nutrition policy', which examines the nutritional content of wild plants consumed in Crete.
referenceGuil-Guerrero JL, Giménez-Martínez JJ, and Torija-Isasa ME analyzed the nutritional composition of wild edible crucifer species in a 1999 study.
referenceGuil-Guerrero JL, Giménez-Giménez A, Rodríguez-García I, and Torija-Isasa ME determined the nutritional composition of Sonchus species, specifically Sonchus asper L, Sonchus oleraceus L, and Sonchus tenerrimus L, in a 1998 study.
referenceJ.L. Guil-Guerrero published a study on the nutritional composition of Plantago major L., Plantago lanceolata L., and Plantago media L. in 2001.
referenceM.I. Dias, L. Barros, R.C. Alves, M. Oliveira, C. Santos-Buelga, and I.C. Ferreira published 'Nutritional composition, antioxidant activity and phenolic compounds of wild Taraxacum sect. Ruderalia' in Food Research International in 2014.
referenceGarcía-Herrera P et al. published a study in 2014 in the Journal of Food Composition and Analysis detailing the nutrient composition of six wild edible Mediterranean Asteraceae plants of dietary interest.
referenceBarros, Carvalho, and Ferreira (2010a) conducted a comparative study on the nutraceutical potential and nutritional composition of leaves, flowers, immature fruits, and leafy flowered stems of Malva sylvestris, published in Food and Chemical Toxicology.
referenceBarros, Carvalho, and Ferreira (2010c) analyzed the nutritional composition of fennel (Foeniculum vulgare) shoots, leaves, stems, and inflorescences in a study published in LWT-Food Science and Technology.
referenceJ.L. Guil-Guerrero and M.E. Torija-Isasa published a study on the nutritional composition of the leaves of Chenopodium album L., Chenopodium murale L., and Chenopodium opulifolium Shraeder in 1997.
referenceTrichopoulou et al. (2000) reported that edible wild greens and green pies are a potentially rich source of antioxidant nutrients within the Mediterranean diet, detailing their nutritional composition and flavonoid content.
Vernonia amygdalina: a comprehensive review of the ... frontiersin.org 8 facts
referenceOkolie et al. (2021) evaluated the nutritional and phytochemical compositions of two bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina) accessions in Nigeria.
referenceTsado et al. (2015) studied the effect of various processing methods on the nutritional composition of bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina), published in the IOSR Journal of Pharmacy.
claimShokunbi O. S., Anionwu O. A., Sonuga O. S., and Tayo G. O. (2011) studied the effect of post-harvest processing on the nutrient and anti-nutrient compositions of Vernonia amygdalina leaves.
referenceNkechi O. (2023) investigated the effects of de-bittering treatments on the nutrient composition, carotenoid content, and profile of bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina).
referenceAdewole E. and Olabiran T. published a study in 2015 titled 'Antioxidant activities and nutritional compositions of Vernonia amygdalina' in the Academic Journal of Food Research, volume 3, issue 3, pages 026–031.
claimOlowoyeye O. J., Sunday A., Abideen A. A., Owolabi O. A., Oluwadare O. E., and Ogundele J. A. (2022) found that vegetative zones affect the nutritional composition of Vernonia amygdalina leaves in Ekiti State, Nigeria.
referenceOkeke et al. (2015) determined the nutritional and phytochemical compositions of two variants of bitter leaf (Vernonia amygdalina Del).
referenceDegu S., Meresa A., Animaw Z., Jegnie M., Asfaw A., and Tegegn G. published a comprehensive review titled 'Vernonia amygdalina: a comprehensive review of the nutritional makeup, traditional medicinal use, and pharmacology of isolated phytochemicals and compounds' in Frontiers in Natural Products.
Measurement of diets that are healthy, environmentally sustainable ... frontiersin.org 1 fact
claimSteenson and Buttriss advocate for using less generic data sources to estimate dietary intakes, nutritional content, nutrient bioavailability, and associated environmental and health impacts, noting that climate and ecological impacts of production practices vary by location.
Nutritional potential of underutilized edible plant species in coffee ... link.springer.com Apr 23, 2021 1 fact
referenceStadlmayr B, Charrondière UR, Eisenwagen S, Jamnadass R, and Kehlenbeck K published 'Nutrient composition of selected indigenous fruits from sub-Saharan Africa' in the Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture in 2013.
Wild edible plants for food security, dietary diversity, and nutraceuticals frontiersin.org Nov 27, 2025 1 fact
referenceShahar et al. (2023) analyzed the nutritional composition, antioxidant activity, and bioactive compounds of Thymus serpyllum L., identifying it as an underexploited wild aromatic plant.
Investigation of nutritional and phytochemical properties of wild ... nature.com Dec 9, 2025 1 fact
claimThe study aimed to examine the nutritional composition, mineral content, and phytochemical profile of selected medicinal plants commonly used by local communities to bridge the gap between traditional knowledge and scientific validation.
Nutrient composition of selected traditional United States ... sciencedirect.com 1 fact
referenceKM Phillips authored the paper titled 'Nutrient composition of selected traditional United States...' in 2014.
The traditional use of wild edible plants in pastoral and agro ... link.springer.com Feb 23, 2023 1 fact
referenceThe study 'Nutritive values of four indigenous wild fruits in southeastern Nigeria' by Effiong GS and Undo IF, published in Elec J Environ Agric Food Chem in 2010, analyzes the nutritional composition of four specific indigenous wild fruits found in southeastern Nigeria.
An ethnobotanical study on wild edible plants in Taishan County ... frontiersin.org Jul 10, 2025 1 fact
claimResearchers have investigated the nutritional composition of locally consumed wild edible plants.
A Consensus Proposal for Nutritional Indicators to Assess ... - Frontiers frontiersin.org 1 fact
claimDietary diversity is linked to nutrient composition diversity between foods and among varieties, cultivars, and breeds of the same food.
Ethnobotanical study of wild edible plants in Shabelle Zone, Eastern ... link.springer.com Feb 5, 2026 1 fact
referenceLugumira R, Tafiire H, Vancoillie F, Ssepuuya G, and Van Loey A conducted a comparative study on the nutrient and phytochemical composition of nine African leafy vegetables, published in Foods in 2025.
Origins and evolution of the Western diet: health implications for the ... academia.edu 1 fact
referenceBrand-Miller and Holt (1998) published a study in Nutrition Research Reviews considering the nutritional composition and health implications of Australian aboriginal plant foods.
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claimOne of the two dimensions used in the framework proposed by the study "Measuring Global Dietary Diversity by Considering Nutritional" is whether dietary diversity indices account for nutritional content.