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Cocoyam Leaves

Cocoyam leaves are leafy greens that are cooked in soups, stews, and other regional dishes.

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About Cocoyam Leaves

Cocoyam leaves are the broad, edible leaves of cocoyam plants, used as a leafy vegetable after cooking. They are chopped or softened and added to soups, stews, sauces, and other regional dishes. Because cocoyam is a common name for several related plants, the leaf’s culinary character varies among types and cultivars.

The leaves generally have a deep green colour and a vegetal flavour that becomes milder as they cook. Depending on the plant and cooking method, they may become tender or retain some fibrous chewiness. Thorough cooking softens the leaves and integrates them into thick, savoury dishes.

Cocoyam leaves are sold fresh, wilted, frozen, or dried. Fresh leaves can be trimmed, chopped, and simmered; dried leaves are rehydrated before cooking. Chopping, simmering, and other moist-heat methods change their texture, while drying produces a more concentrated, shelf-stable form.

Ingredient type
whole food

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Local names for cocoyam leaves

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English

Cocoyam leaves

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Cocoyam Leaves nutrition & diet

Cocoyam Leaves nutritional value

Cocoyam, leaves, fresh, raw — WAFCT 04_009

Per 100 g of the edible portion in the named food form.

Calories
39kcal
Protein
3.5g
Carbs
2.4g
Fat
0.7g

Per 100 g edible portion. Source: Vincent et al., FAO/INFOODS Food Composition Table for Western Africa (2019). Carbohydrate is available carbohydrate calculated by difference; square-bracketed fat in the source uses continuous-extraction analysis. Values describe this reference form, not every recipe, cultivar or preparation.

Portions & preparation

Establish the cocoyam species or local variety and use leaves that have been properly prepared for eating. Remove inedible parts as customary; boiling, stewing, drying, and combining with oil, meat, fish, or other ingredients create distinct reference forms.

Compare the right form: Match references to identified edible cocoyam leaves, specifying species or local variety and cooked preparation; do not substitute corms or unrelated greens.

Diet considerations

Cocoyam leaves are plant-derived, but the species and preparation must be established before comparison. Regional dishes may add meat, fish, shellfish, dairy, eggs, cereals, or thickening ingredients. Compatibility therefore depends on the complete recipe, cooking method, and portion rather than the leaf name alone.

AI-authored reading notes · Awaiting editorial review. Measured values, where available, have a separate source above.

Dietary compatibility

  • Vegan
    Typically compatible
  • Vegetarian
    Typically compatible
  • Pescatarian
    Typically compatible
  • Keto
    Depends on the version
  • Paleo
    Typically compatible
  • Low-carb
    Depends on the version
  • Halal
    Not established
  • Kosher
    Not established
What these diet assessments mean
Vegan · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Vegetarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Pescatarian · Typically compatible
The plain ingredient profile is plant, fungal or mineral based. Added ingredients in a prepared product need a separate check.
Keto · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
Paleo · Typically compatible
The plain form fits the conventional paleo food groups. Added ingredients and individual interpretations can differ.
Low-carb · Depends on the version
Compatibility depends on the portion and preparation. A sourced carbohydrate amount for a defined serving is not available.
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: FAO/INFOODS Food Composition Table for Western Africa (2019) — 04_009 ↗. 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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