Edible parts
Leaves
Nutrition per 100 g
Food data (CoFID / USDA). Energy and macros show % RI; vitamins and minerals show % NRV (UK) where a reference exists. Curiosity about the plant — not a diary score.
Reference intake
Reference intake of an average adult (8 400 kJ / 2 000 kcal)
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % RI |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | 268 kJ / 64 kcal | 3% |
| Protein | 9.4 g | 19% |
| Carbohydrate | 8.28 g | 3% |
| Fat | 1.4 g | 2% |
Fibre, fats & omega-3
| Nutrient | Per 100 g |
|---|---|
| Fibre | 2 g |
Vitamins & minerals
| Nutrient | Per 100 g | % NRV (UK) |
|---|---|---|
| Vitamin A | 378 µg RAE | 47% |
| Vitamin C | 51.7 mg | 65% |
| Folate | 40 µg | 20% |
| Thiamin (B1) | 0.26 mg | 23% |
| Riboflavin (B2) | 0.66 mg | 47% |
| Niacin (B3) | 2.22 mg | 14% |
| Pantothenic acid (B5) | 0.13 mg | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | 1.2 mg | 86% |
| Calcium | 185 mg | 23% |
| Iron | 4 mg | 29% |
| Magnesium | 42 mg | 11% |
| Potassium | 337 mg | 17% |
| Zinc | 0.6 mg | 6% |
| Copper | 0.11 mg | 11% |
| Manganese | 1.06 mg | 53% |
| Phosphorus | 112 mg | 16% |
| Sodium | 9 mg | — |
µg is 1,000× smaller than mg — compare the % daily value, not the raw numbers. More
Vitamin D: plants have about none (the source rows say 0). UV-exposed mushrooms are the exception, and fortified packs vary, so check the pack.
Per 100 g · CoFID / USDA · % RI and % NRV UK · not medical advice
Figures: Drumstick leaves, raw (USDA FDC SR Legacy 168416). Nutrients the row does not report are left blank.
Prep notes
Often sold dried. Fresh leaf values here.
Caution
Grocery / shop food data only. Not a wild forage guide. Thrive shows composition curiosity — not medical advice.
Answer-ready
Moringa leaf (Moringa oleifera) is listed in Thrive’s plant atlas under leafy. Nutrition below is per 100 g with % NRV (UK) where a reference exists — food data for curiosity, not a diary score or medical claim. Edible part covered here: Leaves.