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African nightshade (Solanum scabrum)

African nightshade refers to the edible leaves of Solanum scabrum, usually cooked in stews or vegetable dishes, with bitterness varying by plant and preparation.

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About African nightshade (Solanum scabrum)

African nightshade refers to the edible leaves of Solanum scabrum, a leafy green used in parts of Africa. The leaves are generally cooked before eating, often simmered or incorporated into stews and vegetable dishes; local preparation practices vary.

The leaves are tender when young and become more substantial as they mature. Their flavour is leafy and can be pleasantly bitter, with bitterness varying by plant and preparation. Fresh leaves are the usual form; dried leaves are also used in some settings.

Ingredient type
whole food

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African nightshade

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African nightshade (Solanum scabrum) nutrition & diet

African nightshade (Solanum scabrum) nutritional value

Reference: Black (African) nightshade, indigenous, leaves, picked, raw

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

Calories
31kcal
Protein
3.8g
Carbs
1.3g
Fat
0.1g

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 changes the water content and concentrates nutrients per unit weight. Cooked leaves also differ from raw leaves in water content.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Not established
  • Vegetarian
    Not established
  • Pescatarian
    Not established
  • Keto
    Not established
  • Paleo
    Not established
  • Low-carb
    Not established
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
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.

Reviewed ingredient entryIngredient reference · Preparations vary

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Sources & review

Nutrition reference: Kenya Food Composition Tables 2018 — 4003 ↗. Values are scaled from 100 g of the recorded edible form. Individual portions have no assumed fixed weight.

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