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Table 2 Proximate and micronutrient content of Treculia africana (African breadfruit)

From: The traditional and medicinal use of African breadfruit (Treculia africana Decne): an underutilized ethnic food of the Ibo tribe of South East, Nigeria

Proximate parameter % Micronutrient Quantity (mg/100 g)
Carbohydrate 73.26 Sodium (Na) 7.10
Crude protein 12.47 Potassium (K) 587
Fat 4.23 Calcium (Ca) 165
Ash 2.26 Magnesium (Mg) 186
Crude fibre 1.62 Iron (Fe) 1.66
Moisture content 8.01 Zinc (Zn) 8.50
   Copper (Cu) 3.67
  1. Osabor et al. [41]