Leafy vegetables are rich with vitamins & minerals

Nutritive Value per 100 g of Spinach (Palak)

Carotene (µg) : 5580
Riboflavin (mg) : 0.26
Vitamin C (mg) : 28
Folic acid (µg) : 123
Niacin (mg) : 0.5
Calcium (mg) : 73
Phosphorus (mg) : 20
Iron (mg) : 1.14

Nutritive Value per 100 g of Amaranth

Carotene (µg) : 5520
Riboflavin (mg) : 0.30
Vitamin C (mg) : 99
Folic acid (µg) : 149
Niacin (mg) : 1.2
Calcium (mg) : 397
Phosphorus (mg) : 83
Iron (mg) : 3.49

The commonly consumed leafy vegetables are: spinach (palak), amaranth, fenugreek, mint, etc. The leafy vegetables are rich source of calcium, iron and ẞ-carotene and vitamin C, riboflavin and folic acid. They contain all important nutrients required for growth and maintenance of health. (Reference : Nutritive value of Indian Foods, NIN, ICMR).