Question

What micronutrients are in vegetables?

Answer 1

Micronutrients:

1. Micronutrients are chemical elements or substances (calcium, vitamins) that are essential in minute amounts to the growth and health of living organisms.
2. Micronutrients are required in small quantities.
3. They are present in reduced concentrations in plants.

Micronutrients in food are:

Nutrient	Source of food
Potassium	Spinach and other dark greens
Fiber	Carrots, colorful fruits and vegetables
Magnesium	Spinach
Calcium	Broccoli and leafy green vegetables
Vitamin A	Carrot and sweet potatoes
Vitamin C	Tomatoes, broccoli, red and green bell peppers.
Vitamin E	Spinach and other dark leafy greens vegetables