Abstract

The proximate and mineral analysis of the some vegetables: Telfaria occidentalisHook. F., Ocimum gratissimum L., Hyptis suaveolens Poit., Talinum triangulare(Jacq.) Willd, Amaranthus hybridus L., and Corchorus olitorius L., were carried out to evaluate their nutritional value. Results showed high mean moisture contents ranging from 45.47 to 84.00%, low ash content ranging from 1.10 to 10.10%, and protein content ranging from 3.20 to 21.95%. Elemental analysis in mg/100 g indicated that the leaves and stem of the vegetable crops showed that they are rich sources of sodium, calcium, and potassium. There was complete absence of iron and magnesium in the vegetable crops. This result revealed that these vegetables are rich sources of nutrients and minerals essential for human growth and development.

Key words: Elemental analysis, vegetables, nutritional value.