The proximate analysis, mineral composition, amino acid composition and the anti-nutrient contents in the leaf of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius was determined. The result showed that Cnidoscolus aconitifolius leaf has a high percentage of Carbohydrate (35.70±2.00), Protein (18.73±0.65), Ash (13.74±0.76), moisture content (9.49±1.20), crude fibre (9.68±0.93). Amino acid concentrations present include Lys. (5.05±0.13), His. (2.60±0.37), NH3 is nil, Arg (5.17±0.15), Asp (8.50±0.48), Thr (3.70±0.25), Ser (3.36±0.37), Glu (13.50±0.74), Pro (3.50±0.29), Gly (4.10±0.02), Ala (4.60±0.11), Cys (1.19±0.48), measured in g/100g. Glutamic acid have the highest concentration while cystine have the lowest concentration. Anti–nutrients present are in low concentration, they include phytin phosphorus (2.67mg/100g), phytic acid (9.47mg/100g), oxalate (2.005mg/100g) and tannin(0.24mg/100g). The average values for Ca, Mg, Na, K, Fe, Zn and P were 400.80, 219.96, 725.44, 194.46, 0.57, 437.44, 0.13, 0.03mg/100g dry sample respectively. Sodium was the most abundant mineral in the sample and when consumed, it may aid osmo-regulation of cellular system. The amino acid composition revealed the presence of most essential amino acids thus, making C. aconitifolius a potential panacea for Kwashiokwor and other related protein-deficiency diseases. 

Proximate and mineral composition of <i>Cnidoscolus aconitifolius</i> (hospital too far) leaf

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Proximate and mineral composition of Cnidoscolus aconitifolius (hospital too far) leaf