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Sweet Leaf Nutrition

Nutrients in 100 g (3.5 oz)

Updated | 2025-01-05

Written and reviewed by the NatureClaim Team




Sweet Leaf



Overview of Sweet Leaf Nutrition

Scientific Name: Sauropus androgynus


Order: Malpighiales


Family: Phyllanthaceae


In brief sweet leaf has: vitamin C (185.00 mg | 206% DV) riboflavin (0.39 mg | 30% DV) folate (194.00 mcg | 49% DV) vitamin A (554.00 mcg | 62% DV) lutein and zeaxanthin (28000.00 mcg) magnesium (123.00 mg | 29% DV) Sweet leaf (Sauropus androgynus) is also called katuk or star gooseberry. The leaves are commonly used in Southeast Asian cuisine. There have been reports that eating large amounts of uncooked sweet leaf may not safe and cause bronchiolitis obliterans (symptoms include: drowsiness, dry cough, shortness of breath, and wheezing) because this vegetable contains the alkaloid, papaverine [Bunawan et al. 2015]. Sweet leaves contain antioxidants that may play an important role in protecting cells from free radicals. Vitamin C (206% daily value [DV]) may aid in fighting bacterial and viral infections and support skin health. Riboflavin (30% DV) functions as co-enzymes in carbohydrate, protein, and fat metabolism. Folate (49% DV) has many important biological functions such as supporting the activities of the nervous system. Vitamin A (62% DV) plays a role in immune function, as well as maintaining healthy vision and skin. Lutein and zeaxanthin (28,000 mcg per 100 g of leaves) are carotenoid antioxidants that protect the eyes from damage and degeneration. Sweat leaves are a good source of essential minerals such as magnesium (29% DV). Magnesium promotes calcium absorption, builds new bone cells, and regulates nerve and muscle activities. The leaves are very low in calories (2% DV) and high in fiber (9% DV) and can be a healthy food choice for vegetarians. The regular consumption of sweet leaves will provide many important vitamins and minerals; however, it is not the perfect vegetable. Everything should be consumed in moderation. Consuming a handful of leaves a day is considered a good source of greens and should not cause adverse reactions. Andarwulan et al. [2010] and FAO were used to determine the nutritional value of sweet leaf. Lutein and zeaxanthin content were determined from Liu et al. [2007].



Name Amount % Daily Value
Calories 35 kcal 2%


Name Amount % Daily Value
Total Carbs 3.40 g 1%
Dietary Fiber 2.50 g 9%
Sugars - g
Starch - g


Name Amount % Daily Value
Cholesterol 0.00 mg 0%
Phytosterols - mg


Name Amount % Daily Value
Total Fat 0.00 g 0%
Saturated Fat - g -
Monounsaturated Fat - g
Polyunsaturated Fat, total - g
  • 18:2 n-6 (LA), Omega-6
- g
  • 18:3 n-6 (GLA)
- g
  • 18:3 n-3 (ALA), Omega-3
- g
  • 18:4 n-3 (SDA)
- g
  • 20:5 n-3 (EPA)
- g
  • 22:5 n-3 (DPA)
- g
  • 22:6 n-3 (DHA)
- g
Trans Fat - g


Name Amount % Daily Value
Protein, total 5.30 g 11%
  • Tryptophan
- g
  • Threonine
- g
  • Isoleucine
- g
  • Leucine
- g
  • Lysine
- g
  • Methionine
- g
  • Cystine
- g
  • Phenylalanine
- g
  • Tyrosine
- g
  • Valine
- g
  • Arginine
- g
  • Histidine
- g
  • Alanine
- g
  • Aspartic Acid
- g
  • Glutamic Acid
- g
  • Glycine
- g
  • Proline
- g
  • Serine
- g


Name Amount % Daily Value
Vitamin Can antioxidant and for immune health and making collagen
185.00 mg 206%
Thiaminfor amino acid, glucose, and lipid metabolism
0.07 mg 6%
Riboflavinfor amino acid, lipid, and vitamin B6 metabolism
0.39 mg 30%
Niacinfor digestive and skin health and nerve function
2.20 mg 14%
Pantothenic Acidfor cholesterol, fatty acid, and hormone metabolism
- mg -
Vitamin B6for brain development, immune health, and protein metabolism
0.20 mg 12%
Folate, totalfor amino acid metabolism and preventing neural tube defects
194.00 mcg 49%
  • Folic Acid
0.00 mcg
  • Food Folate (dietary folate equivalent)
194.00 mcg
Cholinefor brain health and nerve function
- mg -
Betainefor metabolizing an amino acid called homocysteine
- mg
Vitamin B12for nerve function and red blood cell formation
0.00 mcg 0%
Vitamin A, totalan antioxidant and for eye, immune, and reproductive health
554.00 mcg 62%
  • Retinol Acitiviy Equivalent
554.00 mcg
  • Retinol
0.00 mcg
  • Beta-Carotene
6650.00 mcg
  • Alpha-Carotene
- mcg
  • Beta-Cryptoxanthin
- mcg
Lycopenean antioxidant
- mcg
Lutein and Zeaxanthinantioxidants
28000.00 mcg
Vitamin E, totalan antioxidant and for cardiovascular and immune health
- mg -
  • Alpha-Tocopherol
- mg
  • Beta-Tocopherol
- mg
  • Gamma-Tocopherol
- mg
  • Delta-Tocopherol
- mg
Vitamin Dfor calcium absorption, immune health, and muscle/nerve function
- mcg -
Vitamin K (phylloquinone)for bone health and normal blood clotting
- mcg -
Biotinfor amino acid, glucose, and fatty acid metabolism
- mcg -


Name Amount % Daily Value
Calciumfor bone health and muscle/nerve function
169.00 mg 13%
Ironfor carrying oxygen to cells and muscles
2.70 mg 15%
Magnesiumfor bone and heart health and muscle/nerve function
123.00 mg 29%
Phosphorusfor bone health and helping the body store and use energy
65.00 mg 5%
Potassiumfor carbohydrate metabolism and muscle/nerve function
457.00 mg 10%
Sodiumfor muscle/nerve function
25.00 mg 1%
Zincan antioxidant and for immune health
0.94 mg 9%
Copperfor iron absorption and blood vessel, bone, and immune health
0.19 mg 21%
Manganesean antioxidant
- mg -
Seleniuman antioxidant and for reproductive health and thyroid function
- mcg -
Iodinefor thyroid function
- mcg -
Chromiumfor metabolizing and storing carbohydrates, lipids, and proteins
- mcg -
Molybdenumfor metabolizing sulfites and sulfur-containing amino acids
- mcg -
Chloridefor muscle/nerve function
- mg -
Fluoridefor reducing tooth decay
- mg


Name Amount
Flavones
  • Apigenin
0.03 mg
  • Luteolin
0.01 mg
Flavonols
  • Kaempferol
138.00 mg
  • Myricetin
0.00 mg
  • Quercetin
4.50 mg


Name Amount
Water 86.40 g
Ash 2.40 g
Alcohol 0.00 g
Caffeine 0.00 mg
Theobromine 0.00 mg
Resveratrol - mg
Phytoalbumin - mg
Chlorogenic Acid - mg

The "-" means insufficient data.

% Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet or refer to the Dietary Reference Intakes for a specific life stage.


References:

U.S. Department of Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service. FoodData Central, Current Release.

National Institutes of Health, Office of Dietary Supplements. Vitamin and Mineral Supplement Fact Sheets. Accessed from https://ods.od.nih.gov/.


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