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Afang leaf

The sliced leaves of Gnetum africanum used in soups in southeastern Nigeria and neighbouring regions.

Afang leaf — illustrative ingredient image

About Afang leaf

Afang leaf refers to the edible leaves of Gnetum africanum, used sliced in soups in southeastern Nigeria and nearby parts of Central Africa. The leaves are generally prepared after washing and finely cutting; they are not interchangeable with unrelated leafy vegetables simply because those are also called greens.

Fresh leaves are green and firm, becoming tender while retaining some texture when cooked. Their flavour is mild and leafy. They may be sold fresh or dried, whole or already sliced; drying changes their texture and may affect the intensity of their flavour. In soups, the cut leaves contribute vegetable matter and texture.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Local names for afang leaf

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English (Nigeria)

Afang

English

Eru

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Afang leaf nutrition & diet

Afang leaf nutritional value

Reference: Wild spinach, leaves, fresh, raw

Per 100 g of 100 g edible portion in the named official reference form.

Calories
45kcal
Protein
5.1g
Carbs
2.5g
Fat
0.7g

Official national food-composition reference. The displayed food form is part of the estimate; cultivar, recipe, brand, processing and preparation can change values.

Nutrition comparisons should distinguish fresh leaves from dried leaves, since drying removes water and concentrates nutrients by weight. Preparation and the proportion of leaf in a cooked soup also affect the measured result.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
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  • Low-carb
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  • Halal
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  • Kosher
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What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Vegetarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Pescatarian · Not established
The available profile does not establish the full composition or processing for this dietary pattern.
Keto · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Paleo · Not established
The ingredient form and processing have not been assessed against this dietary pattern.
Low-carb · Not established
A defined serving and sourced carbohydrate data are needed before assessing this dietary pattern.
Halal · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish halal status.
Kosher · Not established
Sourcing, processing and any applicable certification have not been verified. A food name alone does not establish kosher status.

For the plain ingredient · Awaiting review. Diet compatibility is not allergy suitability or halal/kosher certification. Keto and low-carb depend on the portion.

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: FAO/INFOODS Food Composition Table for Western Africa (2019) — 04_080 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

Expanded overview, name examples and nutrition notes are database drafts awaiting editorial review. Numeric nutrition values, where shown, have their own source and food-form reference.

The ingredient description and dish connections come from the draft catalogue and may change after review.

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