Assessment of macro and micro elements present in three commonly eaten vegetables in Nigeria

The study investigated the nutritive elements of four species Basella and two other commonly eaten vegetables (Amaranthus hybridus Talinum triangulare). are found throughout year. mineral compostion was carried out using standard procedures to determine which these would be more health benefit consumers. Leaves were collected at initiation flowering air-dried under shade for 7 days after they kept in an oven 60oC 24 hours. These dried materials mechanically powdered stored airtight containers until used analysis. phosphorous content ranged from 83.95±0.01 136.30±0.01 mg/100g. potassium 733.20±17.7 mg/100g 4084.20+0.03 Sodium 89.25±0.04 241.50±0.02 Zinc 8.00+2 28.90+4 contents forms comparable Amaranthus triangulare. Overlap observed values nutrient suggests interspecies relationship. Copper present rubra hybridus, while Molybdenum absent all. This revealed that consumption is dependent on dietary need users.