Moringa Leaves are full of essential disease-preventing nutrients:
- Vitamin A, which acts as a shield against eye disease, skin disease, heart ailments, diarrhea, and many other diseases.
- Vitamin C, fighting a host of illnesses including colds and flu.
- Calcium, which builds strong bones and teeth, and helps prevent osteoporosis.
- Potassium, essential for the functioning of the brain and nerves.
- Proteins, the basic building blocks of all our body cells.
Moringa leaves compared to common foods
Values per 100gm. edible portion
Nutrient |
Moringa
|
Other Foods |
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| Vitamin A | 6780 mcg | Carrots: 1890 mcg | ||
| Vitamin C | 220 mg | Oranges: 30 mg | ||
| Calcium | 440 mg | Cow's milk: 120 mg | ||
| Potassium | 259 mg | Bananas: 88 mg | ||
| Protein | 6.7 gm | Cow's milk: 3.2 gm |
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from Nutritive Value of Indian Foods, by C. Gopalan, et al. |
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