Overview
There are over 90 Nutrients, 46 antioxidants, 18 Amino Acids and 36 anti-inflammatory compounds all naturally occurring in the Moringa plant. This is why many people prefer Moringa as the best natural source of anti-oxidants.
Benefits
Moringa Oleifera benefits are derived from the plant’s high concentration of bio-available nutrients. Moringa leaf contains high levels of:
Vitamin A (beta carotene), Vitamin B1 (Thiamine), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin), Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin B6 (Pyridoxine), Vitamin B7 (Biotin), Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid), Vitamin D (Cholecalciferol), Vitamin E (Tocopherol), Vitamin K.
Moringa Oleifera is:
- 17 times the calcium than Milk
- 15 times the Potassium than Bananas
- 4 times the vitamin A than a carrot
- 25 times more Iron than Spinach
- Half the amount of vitamin C than an orange
Antioxidants in Moringa
Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Vitamin K, Vitamin B (Choline), Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin B2 (Riboflavin)
Vitamin B3 (Niacin), Vitamin B6, Alanine, Alpha-Carotene, Arginine, Beta-Carotene, Beta-sitosterol, Caffeoylquinic Acid, Campesterol, Carotenoids, Chlorophyll, Chromium, Delta-5-Avenasterol, Delta-7-Avenasterol, Glutathione, Histidine, Indole Acetic Acid, Indoleacetonitrile, Kaempferal, Leucine, Lutein, Methionine, Myristic-Acid, Palmitic-Acid, Prolamine, Proline, Quercetin, Rutin, Selenium, Threonine, Tryptophan, Xanthins, Xanthophyll, Zeatin, Zeaxanthin, Zinc.
Anti-inflammatory compounds in Moringa
Vitamin A, Vitamin B1 (Thiamin), Vitamin C, Vitamin E, Arginine, Beta-sitosterol, Caffeoylquinic Acid, Calcium, Chlorophyll, Copper, Cystine, Omega 3, Omega 6, Omega 9, Fiber, Glutathione, Histidine, Indole Acetic Acid, Indoleacetonitrile, Isoleucine, Kaempferal, Leucine, Magnesium, Oleic-Acid, Phenylalanine, Potassium, Quercetin, Rutin, Selenium, Stigmasterol, Sulfur, Tryptophan, Tyrosine, Zeatin, Zinc.
Amino Acids in Moringa
Alanine, Arginine, Aspartic Acid, Cystine, Glutamine Glutamic Acid, Glycine, Histidine, Isoleucine, Leucine, Lysine, Methionine, Phenylalanine, Proline, Serine, Threonine, Tryptophan, Tyrosine, Valine.
Other key nutrients in Moringa
Selenium, Superoxide Dismutase, Xanthins, Xanthophyll, Zinc, Lutein, Neoxanthin, Violaxanthin, Fiber, Flavonoids, Folate (Folic Acid), Iodine, Iron, Molybdenum, Phosphorus, Arachidic-Acid, Behenic-Acid, Gadoleic Acid, Lignoceric Acid, Myristic Acid, Palmitic-Acid, Palrnitoleic Acid, Stearic-Acid, 4- (Alpha-L -Rhamnosyloxy)-Benzylglucosinolate, 4-(Alpha -L-Rhamnosyloxy), Senzylisothiocyanate; Niazinin A, Niazinin B, Niaziminins A a B, Niazimicin, 28- Isoavenasterol, Brassicasterol, Campestanol, Campesterol, Cholesterol, Clerosterol, Delta-5-Avenasterol, Delta-7, 14-Stigmastanol, Delta-7- Avenasterol, Ergostadienol and many others.
With one cup fresh leaves youʼll be getting following daily value percentages:
- 22% of vitamin C
- 41% of potassium
- 61% of magnesium
- 71% of iron
- 125% of calcium
- 272% of vitamin A
The moringa dry leaf has 10 times more vitamin A than carrots, 17 times the amount of calcium in milk, 15 times the potassium in bananas, 25 times the amount of iron in spinach, and 9 times more protein than yogurt!
Nutritional Information
| Calories | 205 |
| Protein (g) | 27.1 |
| Fat (g) | 2.3 |
| Carbohydrate (g) | 38.2 |
| Fibre (g) | 19.2 |
| Omega 3, 6, 9 |
Vitamins
| Vitamin A | Carotene | 16.3 mg |
| Vitamin B1 | Thiamin | 2.6 mg |
| Vitamin B2 | Riboflavin | 20.5 mg |
| Vitamin B3 | Nicotinic Acid | 8.2 mg |
| Vitamin C | Absorbic Acid | 170.3 mg |
| Acetate | (mg) | 113.o |
Minerals
| Calcium | 2003 mg |
| Magnesium | 368 mg |
| Manganese | 422 mg |
| Phosphorous | 204.0 mg |
| Potassium | 1324.0 mg |
| Copper | 0.6 mg |
| Iron | 28.2 mg |
| Sulphur | 870 mg |
| Zinc | 3.29 mg |
Nutrition
| Arginine | 1325 mg |
| Histidine | 613 mg |
| Lysine | 1325 mg |
| Tryptophan | 425 mg |
| Phenylanaline | 1388 mg |
| Methionine | 350 mg |
| Threonine | 1188 mg |
| Leucine | 1950 mg |
Moringa Nutritional Information
| Pods | Leaves | Leaf Powder | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moisture | 86.1 | 75 | 7.5 |
| Calories | 26 | 92 | 205 |
| Protein (g) | 2.5 | 6.7 | 27.1 |
| Fat (g) | 0.1 | 1.7 | 2.3 |
| Carbohydrate (g) | 3.7 | 13.4 | 38.2 |
| Fibre (g) | 4.8 | 0.9 | 19.2 |
| Minerals (g) | 2 | 3.3 | – |
| Ca (mg) | 30 | 440 | 2003 |
| Mg (mg) | 24 | 24 | 368 |
| P (mg) | 110 | 70 | 204 |
| K (mg) | 259 | 259 | 1324 |
| Cu (mg) | 3.1 | 1.1 | 0.57 |
| Fe (mg) | 5.3 | 7 | 28.2 |
| S (mg) | 137 | 137 | 870 |
| Oxalic Acid (mg) | 10 | 101 | 1.6% |
| Vitamin A-B Carotene (mg) | 0.11 | 6.8 | 16.3 |
| Vitamin B Choline (mg) | 423 | 423 | – |
| Vitamin B1 Thiarin (mg) | 0.05 | 0.05 | 2.64 |
| Vitamin B2 Riboflavin (mg) | 0.07 | 0.05 | 20.5 |
| Vitamin B3 Nicotinic Acid (mg) | 0.2 | 0.8 | 8.2 |
| Vitamin C Absorbic Acid (mg) | 120 | 220 | 17.3 |
| Vitamin E Tocopherol Acetate (mg) | – | – | 113 |
| Arginine (g) | 3.6 | 6 | 1.33% |
| Histidine (g) | 1.1 | 2.1 | 0.61% |
| Lysine (g) | 1.5 | 4.3 | 1.325 |
| Tryptophan (g) | 0.8 | 1.9 | 0.43% |
| Phenylanaline | 4.3 | 6.4 | 1.39% |
| Methionine | 1.4 | 2 | 0.35% |
| Threoinine | 3.9 | 4.9 | 1.19% |
| Leucine | 6.5 | 9.3 | 1.95% |
| Isoleucine | 4.4 | 6.3 | 0.83% |
| Valine | 5.4 | 7.1 | 1.06% |
Nutritional Information (per 100g)
| Calories | 37 | |
| Carbohydrates | 8.53 mg | RDA |
| Protein 2.10 g | 4% | RDA |
| Total Fat 0.20 g | 1% | RDA |
| Dietary Fibre 3.2 g | 8% | RDA |
| Folates 44 μg | 11% | RDA |
| Niacin 0.680 g | 4% | RDA |
| Pyridoxine 0.120 mg | 9% | RDA |
| Riboflavin 0.074 mg | 6% | RDA |
| Thiamin 0.053 mg | 4.5% | RDA |
| Vitamin A 74 UI | 2.5% | |
| Vitamin C 141 mg | 235% | RDA |
| Sodium 42 mg | 3% | |
| Potassium 461 mg | 10% | RDA |
| Calcium 30 mg | 3% | RDA |
| Iron 0.36 mg | 4.5% | RDA |
| Magnesium 45 mg | 11% | RDA |
| Phosphorus 50 mg | 9% | RDA |
| Selenium 8.2 μg | 15% | RDA |
