Ten genotypes of mulberry leaves were evaluated for proximate principles, vitamins (ascorbic acid and beta-carotene) and minerals (iron, zinc, manganese, copper and calcium). Protein content of all the genotypes ranged from 6.38 to 10.73%. Ascorbic acid and beta-carotene contents ranged from 142.99 to 370.08 and 3.91 to14.79 mg/100g, respectively in the fresh leaves of mulberry. Total iron, zinc, manganese, copper and calcium ranged from 3.81 to 6.80, 0.99 to 1.26, 0.68 to 1.30, 0.07 to 0.30, and 236.89 to 730.11 mg/100g, respectively.
Mulberry leaves, Nutritional quality, Genotypes
