Review Article

Parkia speciosa Hassk.: A Potential Phytomedicine

Table 1

Nutritional value of Parkia speciosa Hassk. seeds.

ComponentComposition (per 100 g edible portion)

Ash (g)1.2–4.6
Protein (g)6.0–27.5
Fat (g)1.6–13.3
Carbohydrate (g)13.2–52.9
Crude fiber (g)1.7–2.0
Energy (kcal)91.0–441.5
Calcium (mg)108.0–265.1
Iron (mg)2.2–2.7
Phosphorus (mg)115.0
Potassium (mg)341.0
Magnesium (mg)29.0
Manganese (ppm)42.0
Copper (ppm)36.7
Zinc (ppm)8.2
Vitamin C (mg)19.3
-Tocopherol (mg)4.15
Thiamin (mg)0.28

References: [1012, 70].