Table 1 Mositure, crude protein, crude fat, crude fiber, and ash content and vitamin C of fresh wild bitter melon leaves (on dry-weight basis)
| Variety and cultivars | Moisture (%) | Crude protein (%) | Crude fat (%) | Crude fiber (%) | Ash (%) | Vitamin C (μg/g dry basis) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WV | 83.20 | 5.28 | 0.99 | 1.90 | 3.76 | 1647.32 |
| HL-1 | 81.22 | 6.26 | 1.22 | 1.92 | 2.85 | 1920.14 |
| HL-2 | 83.77 | 4.22 | 0.74 | 1.59 | 2.50 | 2059.03 |