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ROOTS, TUBERS AND VEGETABLES (Continued from leafy vegetables section)

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Abelmoschus esculentus .................................................................................................. 73

benda kaya, Okra/Lady Finger (English).............................................................................. 73
Allium cepa....................................................................................................................... 74
neerulli/ulligadda, Onion (English)........................................................................................ 74
Benincasa hispida ............................................................................................................ 75
boodida gummadi, Ash gourd (English)................................................................................ 75
Beta vulgaris..................................................................................................................... 76
beetu gadda, Beet root (English) ............................................................................................ 76
Brassica oleracea var. otrytis........................................................................................... 77
phul gobi, Cauliflower (English) ............................................................................................ 77
Canavalia gladiata ........................................................................................................... 78
adavi chamma kaya, Sword beans (English)......................................................................... 78
Capparis horrida .............................................................................................................. 79
adavi adonda ............................................................................................................................ 79
Carica papaya................................................................................................................... 80
poppayi kayi, Green papaya (English) .................................................................................. 80
Coccinis cordifolia ........................................................................................................... 81
donda kaya, Ivy gourd (English)............................................................................................ 81
Colocasia antiquorum...................................................................................................... 82
chama gadda, Colocasia (English) ......................................................................................... 82
Colocasia antiquorum...................................................................................................... 83
chama kada, Colocasia stem (English) .................................................................................. 83
Cucumis sativus................................................................................................................ 84
keera kaya/dosa kaya, Cucumber (English).......................................................................... 84
Cyamopsis tetragonoloba................................................................................................. 85
goruchikkudu, Cluster beans (English) ................................................................................. 85
Daucus carota .................................................................................................................. 86
gajjara gadda, Carrot (English)............................................................................................. 86
Dolichos lablab................................................................................................................. 87
kuura anpakaya, Field beans (English) ................................................................................. 87
Entoluma macrocarpom .................................................................................................. 88
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putta godugulu, Mushroom (English).................................................................................... 88

Faba vulgaris.................................................................................................................... 89
pedda chukudu, Double beans (English) ............................................................................... 89
Ipomoea batatas ............................................................................................................... 90
ratnapuri gadda/chilagada dumpa, Sweet Potato (English) ................................................ 90
Lagenaria vulgaris ........................................................................................................... 91
sora kaya, Bottle gourd (English)........................................................................................... 91
Luffa acutangula.............................................................................................................. 92
beera kayi, Ridge gourd (English) ......................................................................................... 92
Lycopersicon esculentum................................................................................................. 93
tamata pandu, Green tomato (English) ................................................................................. 93
Mangifera indica.............................................................................................................. 94
mamidi kayi, Green Mango (English) ................................................................................... 94
Mirabilis jalapa ................................................................................................................ 95
gurumash gadda ...................................................................................................................... 95
Momordica charantia ...................................................................................................... 96
kakara kaya, Bitter gourd (English) ...................................................................................... 96
Moringa dioica ................................................................................................................. 97
adavi kakara, Small bitter gourd (English)........................................................................... 97
Moringa oleifera .............................................................................................................. 98
mulaga kada, Drumstick (English) ........................................................................................ 98
Phaseolus coccineus ........................................................................................................ 99
beans, Scarlet runner bean (English)..................................................................................... 99
Phaseolus vulgaris ......................................................................................................... 100
chekkudu, French beans (English)....................................................................................... 100
Raphanus sativus ........................................................................................................... 101
mullangi/ullem gadda, Radish, white (English) .................................................................. 101
Solanum melongena ...................................................................................................... 102
vankayaly, Brinjal (English)................................................................................................. 102
Solanum tubersum ......................................................................................................... 103
alu gaddalu, Potato (English) ............................................................................................... 103
Trichosanthes anguina .................................................................................................. 104
potla kaya, Snake gourd (English) ....................................................................................... 104
Vicia faba........................................................................................................................ 105
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pedda chikkudu, Broad beans (English) ............................................................................. 105

Vigna catjang ................................................................................................................. 106
bebbari, Cow pea pods (English) ......................................................................................... 106
Unknown ........................................................................................................................ 107
chenchu gadda ....................................................................................................................... 107
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COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEM DATA TABLE # 73

Food category: Roots, Tubers and Vegetables.

Scientific identification:
Abelmoschus esculentus
Local name & other common names:
benda kaya, Okra/Lady Finger (English)
Part(s) used: Vegetable
Preparation: Unknown

Nutrient
Nutrient Composition/100g
(edible portion)
Vegetable
Moisture, g 89.6
Energy, Kcal 35
Protein, g 1.9
Fat, g 0.2
Carbohydrate, g 6.4
Fiber, g 1.2
Ash, g 0.7
Vitamin A, RE-μg 4.3
Vitamin A, RAE-μg 2.2
Beta carotene, μg -
Total carotene, μg 52
Vitamin C, mg 13 Wild or cultivated: Unknown
Thiamin, mg 0.07 Home harvested, collected or purchased:
Riboflavin, mg 0.10 Unknown
Niacin, mg 0.6 Cost of production (if known): n/a
Importance value to the community by
Folate, μg 105 age/gender: Unknown
Calcium, mg 66 Reference: Nutritive value of Indian Foods.
Iron, mg 0.4 2002. S no 166 (ref # 2).
Phosphorus, mg 56 Code: n/a
Zinc, mg -
--- = not analyzed

Seasonality and use†

Winter Summer Rainy
Use
High
Medium * *
Low
None
†
Winter = November-February, Summer = March-May, Rainy (South-West monsoon season) = June-October

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COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEM DATA TABLE # 74

Food category: Roots, Tubers and Vegetables.

Scientific identification:
Allium cepa
Local name & other common names:
neerulli/ulligadda, Onion (English)
Part(s) used: Root
Preparation:

Nutrient
Nutrient Composition/100g
(edible portion)
Root, raw
Moisture, g 86.6
Energy, Kcal 50
Protein, g 1.2
Fat, g 0.1
Carbohydrate, g 11.1
Fiber, g 0.6
Ash, g 0.4
Vitamin A, RE-μg -
Vitamin A, RAE-μg -
Beta carotene, μg -
Total carotene, μg 0
Vitamin C, mg 11 Wild or cultivated: Unknown
Thiamin, mg 0.08 Home harvested, collected or purchased:
Riboflavin, mg 0.01 Unknown
Niacin, mg 0.4 Cost of production (if known): n/a
Importance value to the community by
Folate, μg 6.0 age/gender: Unknown
Calcium, mg 47 Reference: Nutritive value of Indian Foods.
Iron, mg 0.6 2002. S no 122 (ref # 2).
Phosphorus, mg 50 Code: n/a
Zinc, mg -
--- = not analyzed

Seasonality and use†

Winter Summer Rainy
Use
High
Medium * * *
Low
None
†
Winter = November-February, Summer = March-May, Rainy (South-West monsoon season) = June-October

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COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEM DATA TABLE # 75

Food category: Roots, Tubers and Vegetables.

Scientific identification:
Benincasa hispida
Local name & other common names:
boodida gummadi, Ash gourd (English)
Part(s) used: Gourd
Preparation: Unknown

Nutrient
Nutrient Composition/100g
(edible portion)
Gourd, raw
Moisture, g 96.5
Energy, Kcal 10
Protein, g 0.4
Fat, g 0.1
Carbohydrate, g 1.9
Fiber, g 0.8
Ash, g 0.3
Vitamin A, RE-μg -
Vitamin A, RAE-μg -
Beta carotene, μg 0
Total carotene, μg 0
Vitamin C, mg 1 Wild or cultivated: Unknown
Thiamin, mg 0.06 Home harvested, collected or purchased:
Riboflavin, mg 0.01 Unknown
Niacin, mg 0.4 Cost of production (if known): n/a
Importance value to the community by
Folate, μg - age/gender: Unknown
Calcium, mg 30 Reference: Nutritive value of Indian Foods.
Iron, mg 0.8 2002. S no 137 (ref # 2).
Phosphorus, mg 20 Code: n/a
Zinc, mg -
--- = not analyzed

Seasonality and use†

Winter Summer Rainy
Use
High
Medium *
Low
None
†
Winter = November-February, Summer = March-May, Rainy (South-West monsoon season) = June-October

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COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEM DATA TABLE # 76

Food category: Roots, Tubers and Vegetables.

Scientific identification:
Beta vulgaris
Local name & other common names:
beetu gadda, Beet root (English)
Part(s) used: Root
Preparation: Unknown

Nutrient
Nutrient Composition/100g
(edible portion)
Root, raw
Moisture, g 87.7
Energy, Kcal 43
Protein, g 1.7
Fat, g 0.1
Carbohydrate, g 8.8
Fiber, g 0.9
Ash, g 0.8
Vitamin A, RE-μg -
Vitamin A, RAE-μg -
Beta carotene, μg -
Total carotene, μg 0
Vitamin C, mg 10 Wild or cultivated: Cultivated
Thiamin, mg 0.04 Home harvested, collected or purchased:
Riboflavin, mg 0.09 Purchased
Niacin, mg 0.4 Cost of production (if known): n/a
Importance value to the community by
Folate, μg - age/gender: Unknown
Calcium, mg 18 Reference: Nutritive value of Indian Foods.
Iron, mg 1.2 2002. S no 117 (ref # 2).
Phosphorus, mg 55 Code: n/a
Zinc, mg -
--- = not analyzed

Seasonality and use†

Winter Summer Rainy
Use
High
Medium * *
Low
None
†
Winter = November-February, Summer = March-May, Rainy (South-West monsoon season) = June-October

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COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEM DATA TABLE # 77

Food category: Roots, Tubers and Vegetables.

Scientific identification:
Brassica oleracea var. otrytis
Local name & other common names:
phul gobi, Cauliflower (English)
Part(s) used: Vegetable
Preparation: Unknown

Nutrient
Nutrient Composition/100g
(edible portion)
Vegetable, raw
Moisture, g 90.8
Energy, Kcal 30
Protein, g 2.6
Fat, g 0.4
Carbohydrate, g 4.0
Fiber, g 1.2
Ash, g 1.0
Vitamin A, RE-μg 2.5
Vitamin A, RAE-μg 1.3
Beta carotene, μg -
Total carotene, μg 30
Vitamin C, mg 56 Wild or cultivated: Unknown
Thiamin, mg 0.04 Home harvested, collected or purchased:
Riboflavin, mg 0.10 Unknown
Niacin, mg 1.0 Cost of production (if known): n/a
Importance value to the community by
Folate, μg - age/gender: Unknown
Calcium, mg 33 Reference: Nutritive value of Indian Foods.
Iron, mg 1.2 2002. S no 144 (ref # 2).
Phosphorus, mg 57 Code: n/a
Zinc, mg -
--- = not analyzed

Seasonality and use†

Winter Summer Rainy
Use
High
Medium *
Low
None
†
Winter = November-February, Summer = March-May, Rainy (South-West monsoon season) = June-October

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COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEM DATA TABLE # 78

Food category: Roots, Tubers and Vegetables.

Scientific identification:
Canavalia gladiata
Local name & other common names:
adavi chamma kaya, Sword beans (English)
Part(s) used: Beans
Preparation: Unknown

Nutrient
Nutrient Composition/100g
(edible portion)
Beans, raw
Moisture, g 87.2
Energy, Kcal 44
Protein, g 2.7
Fat, g 0.2
Carbohydrate, g 7.8
Fiber, g 1.5
Ash, g 0.6
Vitamin A, RE-μg 2
Vitamin A, RAE-μg 1
Beta carotene, μg -
Total carotene, μg 24
Vitamin C, mg 12 Wild or cultivated: Unknown
Thiamin, mg 0.08 Home harvested, collected or purchased:
Riboflavin, mg 0.08 Unknown
Niacin, mg 0.5 Cost of production (if known): n/a
Importance value to the community by
Folate, μg - age/gender: Unknown
Calcium, mg 60 Reference: Nutritive value of Indian Foods.
Iron, mg 2.0 2002. S no 183 (ref # 2).
Phosphorus, mg 40 Code: n/a
Zinc, mg -
--- = not analyzed

Seasonality and use†

Winter Summer Rainy
Use
High
Medium * *
Low
None
†
Winter = November-February, Summer = March-May, Rainy (South-West monsoon season) = June-October

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COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEM DATA TABLE # 79

Food category: Roots, Tubers and Vegetables.

Scientific identification:
Capparis horrida
Local name & other common names:
adavi adonda
Part(s) used: Unknown
Preparation: Unknown

Nutrient
Nutrient Composition/100g
(edible portion)

Moisture, g -
Energy, Kcal -
Protein, g -
Fat, g -
Carbohydrate, g -
Fiber, g -
Ash, g -
Vitamin A, RE-μg -
Vitamin A, RAE-μg -
Beta carotene, μg -
Total carotene, μg -
Vitamin C, mg -
Thiamin, mg - Wild or cultivated: Unknown
Riboflavin, mg - Home harvested, collected or purchased:
Niacin, mg - Unknown
Folate, μg - Cost of production (if known): n/a
Importance value to the community by
Calcium, mg - age/gender: Unknown
Iron, mg - Reference: n/a
Phosphorus, mg - Code: n/a
Zinc, mg -
--- = not analyzed

Seasonality and use†

Winter Summer Rainy
Use
High
Medium * * *
Low
None
†
Winter = November-February, Summer = March-May, Rainy (South-West monsoon season) = June-October

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COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEM DATA TABLE # 80

Food category: Roots, Tubers and Vegetables

Scientific identification:
Carica papaya
Local name & other common names:
poppayi kayi, Green papaya (English)
Part(s) used: Fruit, green, unriped
Preparation: Unknown

Nutrient
Nutrient Composition/100g
(edible portion)
Fruit, unripe
Moisture, g 92
Energy, Kcal 27
Protein, g 0.7
Fat, g 0.2
Carbohydrate, g 5.7
Fiber, g 0.9
Ash, g 0.5
Vitamin A, RE-μg -
Vitamin A, RAE-μg -
Beta carotene, μg -
Total carotene, μg 0
Wild or cultivated: Unknown
Vitamin C, mg 12
Home harvested, collected or purchased:
Thiamin, mg 0.01 Unknown
Riboflavin, mg 0.01 Cost of production (if known): n/a
Niacin, mg 0.1 Importance value to the community by
Folate, μg - age/gender and other miscellaneous
Calcium, mg 28 information: Unknown
Iron, mg 0.9 Reference: Nutritive value of Indian foods.
2002. S no 172 (ref # 2).
Phosphorus, mg 40
Code: n/a
Zinc, mg -
--- = not analyzed

Seasonality and use†

Winter Summer Rainy
Use
High
Medium * * *
Low
None
†
Winter = November-February, Summer = March-May, Rainy (South-West monsoon season) = June-October
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COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEM DATA TABLE # 81

Food category: Roots, Tubers and Vegetables.

Scientific identification:
Coccinis cordifolia
Local name & other common names:
donda kaya, Ivy gourd (English)
Part(s) used: Gourd
Preparation: Unknown

Nutrient
Nutrient Composition/100g
(edible portion)
Gourd, raw
Moisture, g 93.5
Energy, Kcal 18
Protein, g 1.2
Fat, g 0.1
Carbohydrate, g 3.1
Fiber, g 1.6
Ash, g 0.5
Vitamin A, RE-μg 13
Vitamin A, RAE-μg 6.5
Beta carotene, μg -
Total carotene, μg 156
Vitamin C, mg 15.0 Wild or cultivated: Unknown
Thiamin, mg 0.07 Home harvested, collected or purchased:
Riboflavin, mg 0.08 Unknown
Niacin, mg 0.7 Cost of production (if known): n/a
Importance value to the community by
Folate, μg 59.0 age/gender: Unknown
Calcium, mg 40 Reference: Nutritive value of Indian Foods.
Iron, mg 0.4 2002. S no 164 (ref # 2).
Phosphorus, mg 30 Code: n/a
Zinc, mg -
--- = not analyzed

Seasonality and use†

Winter Summer Rainy
Use
High
Medium * *
Low
None
†
Winter = November-February, Summer = March-May, Rainy (South-West monsoon season) = June-October

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COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEM DATA TABLE # 82

Food category: Roots, Tubers and Vegetables.

Scientific identification:
Colocasia antiquorum
Local name & other common names:
chama gadda, Colocasia (English)
Part(s) used: Vegetable
Preparation: Unknown

Nutrient
Nutrient Composition/100g
(edible portion)
Vegetable
Moisture, g 73.1
Energy, Kcal 97
Protein, g 3.0
Fat, g 0.1
Carbohydrate, g 21.1
Fiber, g 1.0
Ash, g 1.7
Vitamin A, RE-μg 2
Vitamin A, RAE-μg 1
Beta carotene, μg -
Total carotene, μg 24
Vitamin C, mg 0 Wild or cultivated: Unknown
Thiamin, mg 0.09 Home harvested, collected or purchased:
Riboflavin, mg 0.03 Unknown
Niacin, mg 0.4 Cost of production (if known): n/a
Importance value to the community by
Folate, μg 54 age/gender: Unknown
Calcium, mg 40 Reference: Nutritive value of Indian Foods.
Iron, mg 0.4 2002. S no 119 (ref # 2).
Phosphorus, mg 140 Code: n/a
Zinc, mg -
--- = not analyzed

Seasonality and use†

Winter Summer Rainy
Use
High
Medium * *
Low
None
†
Winter = November-February, Summer = March-May, Rainy (South-West monsoon season) = June-October

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COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEM DATA TABLE # 83

Food category: Roots, Tubers and Vegetables.

Scientific identification:
Colocasia antiquorum
Local name & other common names:
chama kada, Colocasia stem (English)
Part(s) used: Stem
Preparation: Unknown

Nutrient
Nutrient Composition/100g
(edible portion)
Stem, raw
Moisture, g 94
Energy, Kcal 18
Protein, g 0.3
Fat, g 0.3
Carbohydrate, g 3.6
Fiber, g 0.6
Ash, g 1.2
Vitamin A, RE-μg 8.6
Vitamin A, RAE-μg 4.3
Beta carotene, μg -
Total carotene, μg 104
Vitamin C, mg 3 Wild or cultivated: Unknown
Thiamin, mg 0.07 Home harvested, collected or purchased:
Riboflavin, mg 0.07 Unknown
Niacin, mg 0.1 Cost of production (if known): n/a
Importance value to the community by
Folate, μg - age/gender: Unknown
Calcium, mg 60 Reference: Nutritive value of Indian Foods.
Iron, mg 0.5 2002. S no 147 (ref # 2).
Phosphorus, mg 20 Code: n/a
Zinc, mg -
--- = not analyzed

Seasonality and use†

Winter Summer Rainy
Use
High
Medium * *
Low
None
†
Winter = November-February, Summer = March-May, Rainy (South-West monsoon season) = June-October

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COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEM DATA TABLE # 84

Food category: Roots, Tubers and Vegetables.

Scientific identification:
Cucumis sativus
Local name & other common names:
keera kaya/dosa kaya, Cucumber (English)
Part(s) used: Vegetable
Preparation: Unknown

Nutrient
Nutrient Composition/100g
(edible portion)
Vegetable, raw
Moisture, g 96.3
Energy, Kcal 13
Protein, g 0.4
Fat, g 0.1
Carbohydrate, g 2.5
Fiber, g 0.4
Ash, g 0.3
Vitamin A, RE-μg -
Vitamin A, RAE-μg -
Beta carotene, μg 0
Total carotene, μg 0
Vitamin C, mg 7.0
Wild or cultivated: Unknown
Thiamin, mg 0.03
Home harvested, collected or purchased:
Riboflavin, mg 0 Unknown
Niacin, mg 0.2 Cost of production (if known): n/a
Folate, μg 14.7 Importance value to the community by
Calcium, mg 10 age/gender: Unknown
Iron, mg 0.6 Reference: Nutritive value of Indian Foods.
Phosphorus, mg 25 2002. S no 149 (ref # 2).
Code: n/a
Zinc, mg -
--- = not analyzed

Seasonality and use†

Winter Summer Rainy
Use
High
Medium *
Low
None
†
Winter = November-February, Summer = March-May, Rainy (South-West monsoon season) = June-October

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COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEM DATA TABLE # 85

Food category: Roots, Tubers and Vegetables.

Scientific identification:
Cyamopsis tetragonoloba
Local name & other common names:
goruchikkudu, Cluster beans (English)
Part(s) used: Bean
Preparation: Unknown

Nutrient
Nutrient Composition/100g
(edible portion)
Beans, raw
Moisture, g 81
Energy, Kcal 60*
Protein, g 3.2
Fat, g 0.4
Carbohydrate, g 10.8
Fiber, g 3.2
Ash, g 1.4
Vitamin A, RE-μg 16.5
Vitamin A, RAE-μg 8.3
Beta carotene, μg -
Total carotene, μg 198
Vitamin C, mg 49 Wild or cultivated: Unknown
Home harvested, collected or purchased:
Thiamin, mg 0.09
Unknown
Riboflavin, mg 0.03 Cost of production (if known): n/a
Niacin, mg 0.6 Importance value to the community by
Folate, μg 144 age/gender: Unknown
Calcium, mg 130 Reference: Nutritive value of Indian Foods.
Iron, mg 1.1 2002. S no 146 (ref # 2). *Energy was
Phosphorus, mg 57 calculated.
Code: n/a
Zinc, mg -
--- = not analyzed

Seasonality and use†

Winter Summer Rainy
Use
High
Medium * *
Low
None
†
Winter = November-February, Summer = March-May, Rainy (South-West monsoon season) = June-October

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COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEM DATA TABLE # 86

Food category: Roots, Tubers and Vegetables.

Scientific identification:
Daucus carota
Local name & other common names:
gajjara gadda, Carrot (English)
Part(s) used: Root
Preparation: Unknown

Nutrient
Nutrient Composition/100g
(edible portion)
Root, raw
Moisture, g 86
Energy, Kcal 48
Protein, g 0.9
Fat, g 0.2
Carbohydrate, g 10.6
Fiber, g 1.2
Ash, g 1.1
Retinol, μg -
Vitamin A, RE-μg 1275
Vitamin A, RAE-μg 638
Beta carotene, μg 6460
Total carotene, μg 8840
Vitamin C, mg 3.0 Wild or cultivated: Unknown
Thiamin, mg 0.04 Home harvested, collected or purchased:
Riboflavin, mg 0.02 Unknown
Niacin, mg 0.6 Cost of production (if known): n/a
Folate, μg 15.0 Importance value to the community by
age/gender: Unknown
Calcium, mg 80 Reference: Nutritive value of Indian Foods.
Iron, mg 1.0 2002. S no 118 (ref # 2).
Phosphorus, mg 530 Code: n/a
Zinc, mg -
--- = not analyzed

Seasonality and use†

Winter Summer Rainy
Use
High
Medium *
Low
None
†
Winter = November-February, Summer = March-May, Rainy (South-West monsoon season) = June-October

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COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEM DATA TABLE # 87

Food category: Roots, Tubers and Vegetables.

Scientific identification:
Dolichos lablab
Local name & other common names:
kuura anpakaya, Field beans (English)
Part(s) used: Bean
Preparation: Unknown

Nutrient
Nutrient Composition/100g
(edible portion)
Bean, fresh, raw
Moisture, g 86.1
Energy, Kcal 48
Protein, g 3.8
Fat, g 0.7
Carbohydrate, g 6.7
Fiber, g 1.8
Ash, g 0.9
Vitamin A, RE-μg 15.6
Vitamin A, RAE-μg 7.8
Beta carotene, μg -
Total carotene, μg 187
Vitamin C, mg 9.0 Wild or cultivated: Unknown
Thiamin, mg 0.10 Home harvested, collected or purchased:
Riboflavin, mg 0.06 Unknown
Niacin, mg 0.7 Cost of production (if known): n/a
Folate, μg - Importance value to the community by
age/gender: Unknown
Calcium, mg 210 Reference: Nutritive value of Indian Foods.
Iron, mg 0.8 2002. S no 153 (ref # 2).
Phosphorus, mg 68 Code: n/a
Zinc, mg -
--- = not analyzed

Seasonality and use†

Winter Summer Rainy
Use
High
Medium *
Low
None
†
Winter = November-February, Summer = March-May, Rainy (South-West monsoon season) = June-October

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COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEM DATA TABLE # 88

Food category: Roots, Tubers and Vegetables.

Scientific identification:
Entoluma macrocarpom
Local name & other common names:
putta godugulu, Mushroom (English)
Part(s) used: Vegetable
Preparation: As a curry

Nutrient
Nutrient Composition/100g
(edible portion)
Vegetable, raw
Moisture, g 88.5
Energy, Kcal 37*
Protein, g 3.1
Fat, g 0.8
Carbohydrate, g 4.3
Fiber, g 0.4
Ash, g 1.4
Vitamin A, RE-μg -
Vitamin A, RAE-μg -
Beta carotene, μg -
Total carotene, μg 0
Wild or cultivated: Wild
Vitamin C, mg 12.0
Home harvested, collected or purchased:
Thiamin, mg 0.14 Free
Riboflavin, mg 0.16 Cost of production (if known): Nil
Niacin, mg 2.4 Importance value to the community by
Folate, μg - age/gender: Unknown
Calcium, mg 6.0 Reference: Nutritive value of Indian foods.
Iron, mg 1.5 1980. S no 642, 2002. S no 533 (ref # 2).
*Energy value was calculated.
Phosphorus, mg 110
Code: 2380
Zinc, mg -
--- = not analyzed

Seasonality and use†

Winter Summer Rainy
Use
High
Medium *
Low
None
†
Winter = November-February, Summer = March-May, Rainy (South-West monsoon season) = June-October

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COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEM DATA TABLE # 89

Food category: Roots, Tubers and Vegetables.

Scientific identification:
Faba vulgaris
Local name & other common names:
pedda chukudu, Double beans (English)
Part(s) used: Vegetable
Preparation: Unknown

Nutrient
Nutrient Composition/100g
(edible portion)
Vegetable, raw
Moisture, g 73.8
Energy, Kcal 85
Protein, g 8.3
Fat, g 0.3
Carbohydrate, g 12.3
Fiber, g 4.3
Ash, g 1.0
Vitamin A, RE-μg -
Vitamin A, RAE-μg -
Beta carotene, μg -
Total carotene, μg -
Vitamin C, mg 22 Wild or cultivated: Unknown
Thiamin, mg - Home harvested, collected or purchased:
Riboflavin, mg - Unknown
Niacin, mg - Cost of production (if known): n/a
Importance value to the community by
Folate, μg - age/gender: Unknown
Calcium, mg 40 Reference: Nutritive value of Indian foods.
Iron, mg 2.3 2002. S no 150 (ref # 2)
Phosphorus, mg 140 Code: n/a
Zinc, mg -
--- = not analyzed

Seasonality and use†

Winter Summer Rainy
Use
High
Medium *
Low
None
†
Winter = November-February, Summer = March-May, Rainy (South-West monsoon season) = June-October

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COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEM DATA TABLE # 90

Food category: Roots, Tubers and Vegetables.

Scientific identification:
Ipomoea batatas
Local name & other common names:
ratnapuri gadda/chilagada dumpa, Sweet Potato (English)
Part(s) used: Tuber
Preparation: Unknown

Nutrient
Nutrient Composition/100g
(edible portion)
Tuber, raw
Moisture, g 68.5
Energy, Kcal 120
Protein, g 1.2
Fat, g 0.3
Carbohydrate, g 28.2
Fiber, g 0.8
Ash, g 1.0
Vitamin A, RE-μg 334
Vitamin A, RAE-μg 167
Beta carotene, μg 1870*
Total carotene, μg 2230* Wild or cultivated: Unknown
Vitamin C, mg 24 Home harvested, collected or purchased:
Thiamin, mg 0.08 Unknown
Riboflavin, mg 0.04 Cost of production (if known): n/a
Niacin, mg 0.7 Importance value to the community by
age/gender: Chetu
Folate, μg - Reference: Nutritive value of Indian foods.
Calcium, mg 46 2002. S no 130 (ref # 2).
Iron, mg 0.2 *Carotene values (ref # 6)
Phosphorus, mg 50 Code: n/a
Zinc, mg -
--- = not analyzed

Seasonality and use†

Winter Summer Rainy
Use
High
Medium *
Low
None
†
Winter = November-February, Summer = March-May, Rainy (South-West monsoon season) = June-October

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COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEM DATA TABLE # 91

Food category: Roots, Tubers and Vegetables.

Scientific identification:
Lagenaria vulgaris
Local name & other common names:
sora kaya, Bottle gourd (English)
Part(s) used: Gourd
Preparation: Unknown

Nutrient
Nutrient Composition/100g
(edible portion)
Gourd, raw
Moisture, g 96.1
Energy, Kcal 12
Protein, g 0.2
Fat, g 0.1
Carbohydrate, g 2.5
Fiber, g 0.6
Ash, g 0.5
Vitamin A, RE-μg -
Vitamin A, RAE-μg -
Beta carotene, μg -
Total carotene, μg 0
Vitamin C, mg 0 Wild or cultivated: Unknown
Thiamin, mg 0.03 Home harvested, collected or purchased:
Riboflavin, mg 0.01 Unknown
Niacin, mg 0.2 Cost of production (if known): n/a
Importance value to the community by
Folate, μg - age/gender: Unknown
Calcium, mg 20 Reference: Nutritive value of Indian foods.
Iron, mg 0.5 2002. S no 141 (ref # 2).
Phosphorus, mg 10 Code: n/a
Zinc, mg -
--- = not analyzed

Seasonality and use†

Winter Summer Rainy
Use
High
Medium * *
Low
None
†
Winter = November-February, Summer = March-May, Rainy (South-West monsoon season) = June-October

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COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEM DATA TABLE # 92

Food category: Roots, Tubers and Vegetables

Scientific identification:
Luffa acutangula
Local name & other common names:
beera kayi, Ridge gourd (English)
Part(s) used: Gourd
Preparation: Unknown

Nutrient
Nutrient Composition/100g
(edible portion)
Gourd, raw
Moisture, g 95.2
Energy, Kcal 17
Protein, g 0.5
Fat, g 0.1
Carbohydrate, g 3.4
Fiber, g 0.5
Ash, g 0.3
Vitamin A, RE-μg 2.8
Vitamin A, RAE-μg 1.4
Beta carotene, μg -
Total carotene, μg 33
Vitamin C, mg 5.0 Wild or cultivated: Unknown
Thiamin, mg - Home harvested, collected or purchased:
Riboflavin, mg 0.01 Unknown
Niacin, mg 0.2 Cost of production (if known): n/a
Folate, μg - Importance value to the community by
age/gender: Unknown
Calcium, mg 18 Reference: Nutritive value of Indian foods.
Iron, mg 0.4 2002. S no 180 (ref # 2).
Phosphorus, mg 26 Code: n/a
Zinc, mg -
--- = not analyzed

Seasonality and use†

Winter Summer Rainy
Use
High
Medium * *
Low
None
†
Winter = November-February, Summer = March-May, Rainy (South-West monsoon season) = June-October

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COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEM DATA TABLE # 93

Food category: Roots, Tubers and Vegetables

Scientific identification:
Lycopersicon esculentum
Local name & other common names:
tamata pandu, Green tomato (English)
Part(s) used: Vegetable
Preparation: Eaten when green

Nutrient
Nutrient Composition/100g
(edible portion)
Vegetable, unripe
Moisture, g 93.1
Energy, Kcal 23
Protein, g 1.9
Fat, g 0.1
Carbohydrate, g 3.6
Fiber, g 0.7
Ash, g 0.6
Vitamin A, RE-μg 16
Vitamin A, RAE-μg 8
Beta carotene, μg -
Total carotene, μg 192
Wild or cultivated: Unknown
Vitamin C, mg 31.0
Home harvested, collected or purchased:
Thiamin, mg 0.07 Unknown
Riboflavin, mg 0.01 Cost of production (if known): n/a
Niacin, mg 0.4 Importance value to the community by
Folate, μg - age/gender and other miscellaneous
Calcium, mg 20 information: Unknown
Iron, mg 1.8 Reference: Nutritive value of Indian foods.
2002. S no 185 (ref # 2).
Phosphorus, mg 36
Code: n/a
Zinc, mg -
--- = not analyzed

Seasonality and use†

Winter Summer Rainy
Use
High
Medium * *
Low
None
†
Winter = November-February, Summer = March-May, Rainy (South-West monsoon season) = June-October

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COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEM DATA TABLE # 94

Food category: Roots, Tubers and Vegetables

Scientific identification:
Mangifera indica
Local name & other common names:
mamidi kayi, Green Mango (English)
Part(s) used: Fruit
Preparation:

Nutrient
Nutrient Composition/100g
(edible portion)
Fruit, unripe
Moisture, g 87.5
Energy, Kcal 44
Protein, g 0.7
Fat, g 0.1
Carbohydrate, g 10.1
Fiber, g 1.2
Ash, g 0.4
Vitamin A, RE-μg 7.5
Vitamin A, RAE-μg 3.8
Beta carotene, μg -
Total carotene, μg 90
Wild or cultivated: Unknown
Vitamin C, mg 3.0 Home harvested, collected or purchased:
Thiamin, mg 0.04 Unknown
Riboflavin, mg 0.01 Cost of production (if known): n/a
Niacin, mg 0.2 Importance value to the community by
Folate, μg - age/gender and other miscellaneous
Calcium, mg 10 information: Unknown
Reference: Nutritive value of Indian foods.
Iron, mg 0.3
2002. S no 170 (ref # 2).
Phosphorus, mg 19 Code: n/a
Zinc, mg -
--- = not analyzed

Seasonality and use†

Winter Summer Rainy
Use
High
Medium *
Low
None
†
Winter = November-February, Summer = March-May, Rainy (South-West monsoon season) = June-October

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COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEM DATA TABLE # 95

Food category: Roots, Tubers and Vegetables.

Scientific identification:
Mirabilis jalapa
Local name & other common names:
gurumash gadda
Part(s) used: Roots
Preparation: Curry

Nutrient
Nutrient Composition/100g
(edible portion)

Moisture, g -
Energy, Kcal -
Protein, g -
Fat, g -
Carbohydrate, g -
Fiber, g -
Ash, g -
Vitamin A, RE-μg -
Vitamin A, RAE-μg -
Beta carotene, μg -
Total carotene, μg -
Vitamin C, mg -
Thiamin, mg - Wild or cultivated: Unknown
Riboflavin, mg - Home harvested, collected or purchased:
Niacin, mg - Unknown
Folate, μg - Cost of production (if known): n/a
Importance value to the community by
Calcium, mg - age/gender: Unknown
Iron, mg - Reference: n/a
Phosphorus, mg - Code: n/a
Zinc, mg -
--- = not analyzed

Seasonality and use†

Winter Summer Rainy
Use
High
Medium * * *
Low
None
†
Winter = November-February, Summer = March-May, Rainy (South-West monsoon season) = June-October

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COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEM DATA TABLE # 96

Food category: Roots, Tubers and Vegetables.

Scientific identification:
Momordica charantia
Local name & other common names:
kakara kaya, Bitter gourd (English)
Part(s) used: Gourd
Preparation: Unknown

Nutrient
Nutrient Composition/100g
(edible portion)
Gourd, raw
Moisture, g 92.4
Energy, Kcal 25
Protein, g 1.6
Fat, g 0.2
Carbohydrate, g 4.2
Fiber, g 0.8
Ash, g 0.8
Vitamin A, RE-μg 10.5
Vitamin A, RAE-μg 5.3
Beta carotene, μg -
Total carotene, μg 126
Vitamin C, mg 88.0 Wild or cultivated: Unknown
Thiamin, mg 0.07 Home harvested, collected or purchased:
Riboflavin, mg 0.09 Unknown
Niacin, mg 0.5 Cost of production (if known): n/a
Importance value to the community by
Folate, μg - age/gender: Unknown
Calcium, mg 20 Reference: Nutritive value of Indian foods.
Iron, mg 0.6 2002. S no 139 (ref # 2).
Phosphorus, mg 70 Code: n/a
Zinc, mg -
--- = not analyzed

Seasonality and use†

Winter Summer Rainy
Use
High
Medium * *
Low
None
†
Winter = November-February, Summer = March-May, Rainy (South-West monsoon season) = June-October

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COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEM DATA TABLE # 97

Food category: Roots, Tubers and Vegetables

Scientific identification:
Moringa dioica
Local name & other common names:
adavi kakara, Small bitter gourd (English)
Part(s) used: Vegetable
Preparation: Unknown

Nutrient
Nutrient Composition/100g
(edible portion)
Vegetable, raw
Moisture, g 83.2
Energy, Kcal 60
Protein, g 2.1
Fat, g 1.0
Carbohydrate, g 10.6
Fiber, g 1.7
Ash, g 1.4
Vitamin A, RE-μg 10.5
Vitamin A, RAE-μg 5.3
Beta carotene, μg -
Total carotene, μg 126
Vitamin C, mg 96.0 Wild or cultivated: Unknown
Thiamin, mg 0.07 Home harvested, collected or purchased:
Riboflavin, mg 0.06 Unknown
Niacin, mg 0.4 Cost of production (if known): n/a
Folate, μg - Importance value to the community by
age/gender: Unknown
Calcium, mg 23 Reference: Nutritive value of Indian foods.
Iron, mg 2.0 2002. S no 140 (ref # 2).
Phosphorus, mg 38 Code: n/a
Zinc, mg -
--- = not analyzed

Seasonality and use†

Winter Summer Rainy
Use
High
Medium *
Low
None
†
Winter = November-February, Summer = March-May, Rainy (South-West monsoon season) = June-October

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COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEM DATA TABLE # 98

Food category: Roots, Tubers and Vegetables.

Scientific identification:
Moringa oleifera
Local name & other common names:
mulaga kada, Drumstick (English)
Part(s) used: Vegetable
Preparation: Unknown

Nutrient
Nutrient Composition/100g
(edible portion)
Vegetable, raw
Moisture, g 86.9
Energy, Kcal 26
Protein, g 2.5
Fat, g 0.1
Carbohydrate, g 3.7
Fiber, g 4.8
Ash, g 2.0
Vitamin A, RE-μg 9.2
Vitamin A, RAE-μg 4.6
Beta carotene, μg -
Total carotene, μg 110
Vitamin C, mg 120 Wild or cultivated: Unknown
Thiamin, mg 0.05 Home harvested, collected or purchased:
Riboflavin, mg 0.07 Unknown
Niacin, mg 0.2 Cost of production (if known): n/a
Importance value to the community by
Folate, μg - age/gender: Unknown
Calcium, mg 30 Reference: Nutritive value of Indian foods.
Iron, mg 0.2 2002. S no 151 (ref # 2).
Phosphorus, mg 110 Code: n/a
Zinc, mg -
--- = not analyzed

Seasonality and use†

Winter Summer Rainy
Use
High
Medium *
Low
None
†
Winter = November-February, Summer = March-May, Rainy (South-West monsoon season) = June-October

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COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEM DATA TABLE # 99

Food category: Roots, Tubers and Vegetables.

Scientific identification:
Phaseolus coccineus
Local name & other common names:
beans, Scarlet runner bean (English)
Part(s) used: Bean
Preparation: Unknown

Nutrient
Nutrient Composition/100g
(edible portion)
Beans, raw
Moisture, g 58.3
Energy, Kcal 158
Protein, g 7.4
Fat, g 1.0
Carbohydrate, g 29.8
Fiber, g 1.9
Ash, g 1.6
Vitamin A, RE-μg 2.8
Vitamin A, RAE-μg 1.4
Beta carotene, μg -
Total carotene, μg 34
Vitamin C, mg 27.0
Thiamin, mg 0.34 Wild or cultivated: Unknown
Home harvested, collected or purchased:
Riboflavin, mg 0.19
Unknown
Niacin, mg 0 Cost of production (if known): n/a
Folate, μg - Importance value to the community by
Calcium, mg 50 age/gender: Unknown
Iron, mg 2.6 Reference: Nutritive value of Indian foods.
Phosphorus, mg 160 2002. S no 138 (ref # 2).
Zinc, mg - Code: n/a
--- = not analyzed

Seasonality and use†

Winter Summer Rainy
Use
High
Medium * * *
Low
None
†
Winter = November-February, Summer = March-May, Rainy (South-West monsoon season) = June-October

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COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEM DATA TABLE # 100

Food category: Roots, Tubers and Vegetables.

Scientific identification:
Phaseolus vulgaris
Local name & other common names:
chekkudu, French beans (English)
Part(s) used: Beans
Preparation: Unknown

Nutrient
Nutrient Composition/100g
(edible portion)
Beans, raw
Moisture, g 91.4
Energy, Kcal 26
Protein, g 1.7
Fat, g 0.1
Carbohydrate, g 4.5
Fiber, g 1.8
Ash, g 0.5
Vitamin A, RE-μg 11
Vitamin A, RAE-μg 5.5
Beta carotene, μg -
Total carotene, μg 132
Vitamin C, mg 24
Thiamin, mg 0.08 Wild or cultivated: Unknown
Home harvested, collected or purchased:
Riboflavin, mg 0.06
Unknown
Niacin, mg 0.3 Cost of production (if known): n/a
Folate, μg 45.5 Importance value to the community by
Calcium, mg 50 age/gender: Unknown
Iron, mg 0.6 Reference: Nutritive value of Indian foods.
Phosphorus, mg 28 2002. S no 155 (ref # 2).
Zinc, mg - Code: n/a
--- = not analyzed

Seasonality and use†

Winter Summer Rainy
Use
High
Medium * *
Low
None
†
Winter = November-February, Summer = March-May, Rainy (South-West monsoon season) = June-October

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COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEM DATA TABLE # 101

Food category: Roots, Tubers and Vegetables.

Scientific identification:
Raphanus sativus
Local name & other common names:
mullangi/ullem gadda, Radish, white (English)
Part(s) used: Vegetable
Preparation: Unknown

Nutrient
Nutrient Composition/100g
(edible portion)
Vegetable, raw
Moisture, g 94.4
Energy, Kcal 17
Protein, g 0.7
Fat, g 0.1
Carbohydrate, g 3.4
Fiber, g 0.8
Ash, g 0.6
Vitamin A, RE-μg -
Vitamin A, RAE-μg -
Beta carotene, μg -
Total carotene, μg 3
Vitamin C, mg 15.0 Wild or cultivated: Unknown
Thiamin, mg 0.06 Home harvested, collected or purchased:
Riboflavin, mg 0.02 Unknown
Niacin, mg 0.5 Cost of production (if known): n/a
Importance value to the community by
Folate, μg - age/gender: Unknown
Calcium, mg 35 Reference: Nutritive value of Indian foods.
Iron, mg 0.4 2002. S no 129 (ref # 2).
Phosphorus, mg 22 Code: n/a
Zinc, mg -
--- = not analyzed

Seasonality and use†

Winter Summer Rainy
Use
High
Medium *
Low
None
†
Winter = November-February, Summer = March-May, Rainy (South-West monsoon season) = June-October

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COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEM DATA TABLE # 102

Food category: Roots, Tubers and Vegetables.

Scientific identification:
Solanum melongena
Local name & other common names:
vankayaly, Brinjal (English)
Part(s) used: Gourd
Preparation: Unknown

Nutrient
Nutrient Composition/100g
(edible portion)
Gourd, raw
Moisture, g 92.7
Energy, Kcal 24
Protein, g 1.4
Fat, g 0.3
Carbohydrate, g 4.0
Fiber, g 1.3
Ash, g 0.8
Vitamin A, RE-μg 6.2
Vitamin A, RAE-μg 3.1
Beta carotene, μg -
Total carotene, μg 74
Vitamin C, mg 12 Wild or cultivated: Unknown
Thiamin, mg 0.04 Home harvested, collected or purchased:
Riboflavin, mg 0.11 Unknown
Niacin, mg 0.9 Cost of production (if known): n/a
Importance value to the community by
Folate, μg - age/gender: Unknown
Calcium, mg 18 Reference: Nutritive value of Indian foods.
Iron, mg 0.4 2002. S no 142 (ref # 2).
Phosphorus, mg 47 Code: n/a
Zinc, mg -
--- = not analyzed

Seasonality and use†

Winter Summer Rainy
Use
High
Medium * * *
Low
None
†
Winter = November-February, Summer = March-May, Rainy (South-West monsoon season) = June-October

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COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEM DATA TABLE # 103

Food category: Roots, Tubers and Vegetables.

Scientific identification:
Solanum tubersum
Local name & other common names:
alu gaddalu, Potato (English)
Part(s) used: Tuber
Preparation: Unknown

Nutrient
Nutrient Composition/100g
(edible portion)
Tuber, raw
Moisture, g 74.7
Energy, Kcal 97
Protein, g 1.6
Fat, g 0.1
Carbohydrate, g 22.6
Fiber, g 0.4
Ash, g 0.6
Vitamin A, RE-μg 2
Vitamin A, RAE-μg 1
Beta carotene, μg -
Total carotene, μg 24
Vitamin C, mg 17
Thiamin, mg 0.10 Wild or cultivated: Unknown
Home harvested, collected or purchased:
Riboflavin, mg 0.01
Unknown
Niacin, mg 1.2 Cost of production (if known): n/a
Folate, μg 7.0 Importance value to the community by
Calcium, mg 10 age/gender: Unknown
Iron, mg 0.5 Reference: Nutritive value of Indian foods.
Phosphorus, mg 40 2002. S no 125 (ref # 2).
Zinc, mg - Code: n/a
--- = not analyzed

Seasonality and use†

Winter Summer Rainy
Use
High
Medium
Low
None
†
Winter = November-February, Summer = March-May, Rainy (South-West monsoon season) = June-October

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COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEM DATA TABLE # 104

Food category: Roots, Tubers and Vegetables.

Scientific identification:
Trichosanthes anguina
Local name & other common names:
potla kaya, Snake gourd (English)
Part(s) used: Gourd
Preparation: Unknown

Nutrient
Nutrient Composition/100g
(edible portion)
Gourd, raw
Moisture, g 94.6
Energy, Kcal 18
Protein, g 0.5
Fat, g 0.3
Carbohydrate, g 3.3
Fiber, g 0.8
Ash, g 0.5
Vitamin A, RE-μg 8
Vitamin A, RAE-μg 4
Beta carotene, μg -
Total carotene, μg 96
Vitamin C, mg 0 Wild or cultivated: Unknown
Thiamin, mg 0.04 Home harvested, collected or purchased:
Riboflavin, mg 0.06 Unknown
Niacin, mg 0.3 Cost of production (if known): n/a
Importance value to the community by
Folate, μg 15.5 age/gender: Unknown
Calcium, mg 26 Reference: Nutritive value of Indian foods.
Iron, mg 1.5 2002. S no 181 (ref # 2).
Phosphorus, mg 20 Code: n/a
Zinc, mg -
--- = not analyzed

Seasonality and use†

Winter Summer Rainy
Use
High
Medium * *
Low
None
†
Winter = November-February, Summer = March-May, Rainy (South-West monsoon season) = June-October

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COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEM DATA TABLE # 105

Food category: Roots, Tubers and Vegetables.

Scientific identification:
Vicia faba
Local name & other common names:
pedda chikkudu, Broad beans (English)
Part(s) used: Gourd
Preparation: Unknown

Nutrient
Nutrient Composition/100g
(edible portion)
Gourd, raw
Moisture, g 85.4
Energy, Kcal 48
Protein, g 4.5
Fat, g 0.1
Carbohydrate, g 7.2
Fiber, g 2.0
Ash, g 0.8
Vitamin A, RE-μg 0.8
Vitamin A, RAE-μg 0.4
Beta carotene, μg -
Total carotene, μg 9
Vitamin C, mg 12
Thiamin, mg 0.08 Wild or cultivated: Unknown
Home harvested, collected or purchased:
Riboflavin, mg -
Unknown
Niacin, mg 0.8 Cost of production (if known): n/a
Folate, μg - Importance value to the community by
Calcium, mg 50 age/gender: Unknown
Iron, mg 1.4 Reference: Nutritive value of Indian foods.
Phosphorus, mg 64 2002. S no 143 (ref # 2).
Zinc, mg - Code: n/a
--- = not analyzed

Seasonality and use†

Winter Summer Rainy
Use
High
Medium * * *
Low
None
†
Winter = November-February, Summer = March-May, Rainy (South-West monsoon season) = June-October

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COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEM DATA TABLE # 106

Food category: Roots, Tubers and Vegetables

Scientific identification:
Vigna catjang
Local name & other common names:
bebbari, Cow pea pods (English)
Part(s) used: Vegetable
Preparation: Unknown

Nutrient
Nutrient Composition/100g
(edible portion)
Vegetable, raw
Moisture, g 85.3
Energy, Kcal 48
Protein, g 3.5
Fat, g 0.2
Carbohydrate, g 8.1
Fiber, g 2.0
Ash, g 0.9
Vitamin A, RE-μg 47
Vitamin A, RAE-μg 23.5
Beta carotene, μg -
Total carotene, μg 564
Vitamin C, mg 14.0 Wild or cultivated: Unknown
Thiamin, mg 0.07 Home harvested, collected or purchased:
Riboflavin, mg 0.09 Unknown
Niacin, mg 0.9 Cost of production (if known): n/a
Folate, μg - Importance value to the community by
age/gender: Unknown
Calcium, mg 72 Reference: Nutritive value of Indian foods.
Iron, mg 2.5 2002. S no 148 (ref # 2).
Phosphorus, mg 59 Code: n/a
Zinc, mg -
--- = not analyzed

Seasonality and use†

Winter Summer Rainy
Use
High
Medium *
Low
None
†
Winter = November-February, Summer = March-May, Rainy (South-West monsoon season) = June-October

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 Dalit

COMMUNITY FOOD SYSTEM DATA TABLE # 107

Food category: Roots, Tubers and Vegetables.

Scientific identification:
Unknown
Local name & other common names:
chenchu gadda
Part(s) used: Unknown
Preparation: Unknown

Nutrient
Nutrient Composition/100g
(edible portion)

Moisture, g -
Energy, Kcal -
Protein, g -
Fat, g -
Carbohydrate, g -
Fiber, g -
Ash, g -
Vitamin A, RE-μg -
Vitamin A, RAE-μg -
Beta carotene, μg -
Total carotene, μg -
Vitamin C, mg -
Thiamin, mg - Wild or cultivated: Unknown
Riboflavin, mg - Home harvested, collected or purchased:
Niacin, mg - Unknown
Folate, μg - Cost of production (if known): n/a
Importance value to the community by
Calcium, mg - age/gender: Unknown
Iron, mg - Reference: n/a
Phosphorus, mg - Code: n/a
Zinc, mg -
--- = not analyzed

Seasonality and use†

Winter Summer Rainy
Use
High
Medium *
Low
None
†
Winter = November-February, Summer = March-May, Rainy (South-West monsoon season) = June-October

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