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Comparative analysis of
vitamin C, crude protein, elemental nitrogen and mineral
content of canola greens (Brassica napus L.) and
kale (Brassica oleracea
var. acephala)
Funda Eryilmaz Acikgoz1* and Murat Deveci2
1Greenhouse
Department, Corlu Vocational College, Namik Kemal
University, Corlu, Tekirdag, Turkey.
2Horticulture
Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Namik Kemal University,
Tekirdag, Turkey.
*Corresponding author. E-mail:
fundaea@yahoo.com.
Accepted 21 November, 2011
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Abstract |
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This study aims at promoting the consumption of canola greens (Brassica
napus L.) as alternative, affordable and available dietary
sources of vitamin C, minerals and protein. As one of the
oldest-known forms in cabbages family,
kale (Brassica oleracea var. acephala L.) greens
are among the most consumed vegetable cabbages in Turkey. In
this study, kale and canola greens were compared with regards to
vitamin C, crude protein and mineral materials. At the end of
the study, vitamin C content was found to be 68.3 mg 100
g-1 for canola and 80.12 mg 100 g1 for
kale; crude protein content was determined to be 31.1% for
canola and 29.8% for kale;
nitrogen
(N) content was found to be 4.90% in canola and 4.70% in kale;
phosphorus (P)
content was 0.40 mg 100 g1 in canola and 0.46 mg 100
g1 in kale;
potassium (K)
content was 3.06 mg 100 g1 in canola and 3.60 mg 100
g1 in kale;
calcium (Ca)
content was found to be 2.65 mg 100 g1 in canola and
2.51 mg 100 g1 in kale;
magnesium (Mg)
content was 0.29 mg 100 g1 in canola and 0.33 mg 100
g1 in kale;
manganese (Mn)
content was was 16.50 mg 100 g1 in canola and 5.55
mg 100 g1 in kale;
copper (Cu)
content was found to be 0.35 mg 100 g1 in canola and
0.16 mg 100 g1 in kale;
ıron (Fe)
content was 23.96 mg 100 g1 in canola and 14.01 mg
100 g 1 in kale;
zinc (Zn)
content was reported to be 2.95 mg 100 g1 in canola
and 2.06 mg 100 g1 in kale. Finally, the study
states that canola greens might be consumed like kale and that
these greens might replace each other.
Key words:
Canola greens, kale, vitamin C, crude protein, elemental
nitrogen, mineral content.
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Introduction |
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Many studies state that consuming vegetables of dark green
leaves, especially Brassica vegetables with their
antioxidant vitamins, mineral materials, flavonoids and
glycosides content; may decrease some cancer risks, de-fend
against cardiovascular diseases and prevent chronic illnesses (Barillari
et al., 2006; Dixon, 2006; Jing et al., 2009; Kristal and Lampe,
2002; Kuhnlein, 1990; Podsedek, 2007; Van Duyn and Pivonka,
2000; Verhoeven et all., 1996).
Vegetables contain low amount of fat and calories,
nevertheless they are high in fibre, vitamins and minerals (Giannaukourou
and Taoukis, 2003). A report by the World Cancer Research Fund
and The American Institute for Cancer Research (Steinmetz
and Potter, 1996) confirms that diets rich in fruit and
vegetables (more than 400 g day1)
may diminish the risk of neoplasms by a minimum of 20%. A diet
rich in broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cabbage and kale or
Brassica vegetables may considerably reduce the risk of
neoplasm (Kohlmeier and Su, 1997; Korus, 2010).
Many varieties of Brassica family are used as vegetables
in many places of the world (Ahmad et al., 2007; Bhardwaj et
al., 2003; Front et al., 2005; Kawashima and Soares, 2003;
Thomson et al., 2007 Nieuwhof, 1969).
The vegetable Brassicas are consumed for their nutritive
values, that is, minerals and vitamins; addi-tionally, kale and
collards remain as very good sources of nutrients (Farnham et
al., 2000; Kopsell et al., 2004; Martinez-Ballesta et al., 2010;
Singh et al., 2010).
Nitrogen is essential for protein production, for proper growth
of leaves and has many critical functions such as photosynthesis
in plant. In the plant, N is converted to amino acids as
building blocks for proteins. These amino acids are then
utilized in forming protoplasm. Similarly, phosphorus is
necessary for plant growth and it has significant roles in
photosynthesis, respiration, energy storage and transfer. A
crucial plant nutrient, potassium is irreplaceable by any other
nutrients and is essential for plant growth as well. Potassium
has a key role in stomatal functioning and makes the plant use
water more efficiently by promoting turgidity to conserve
internal pressure of the plant. Magnesium is an indispensable
constituent of chlorophyll. Moreover, iron is necessary for the
formation of chlorophyll and other enzyme reactions (Tirasoglu
et al., 2005).
Humans require vitamin C as an essential component of any given
diet. Since vitamin C exists in all green plants, it is easy to
take an adequate amount for humans in their daily diet. It is
needed to have a minimum intake of 60 mg day−1 for
adult diets (Kim and Ishii, 2007). Generally recognized as safe
(GRAS) status was granted to canola in 1985 (Shanidi, 1990).
Canola is consumed as a vegetable in some of the African
countries (Miller-Cebert et al.,
2009a); however, it is just produced for its oil in Turkey.
As a leafy greenery, canola greens may also offer nutritional
benefits similar to those of some traditional leafy greens (Bhardwaj
et al., 2003; Miller-Cebert et al., (2009a).
Mainly for use as a green vegetable in Turkey, kale is commonly
cultivated and is one of the most important Brassica
crops. Farmers generally make use of the tender leaves for human
consumption and the mature ones for forage (Balkaya, 2003;
Balkaya and Yanmaz, 2005). Kale may be prepared in the same way
with spinach and small amounts can be put into salads as an
excellent component (Podsedek, 2007).
It has local names such as kara lahana (black cabbage), "laz
lahanasi" and "azman lahana" in Turkey (Balkaya et al.,
2003; Balkaya and Yanmaz, 2005). When grown under cover, certain
valuable varieties of kale are available from autumn to spring.
It is preferred cooked or raw in salads (Larkcom, 2002)
Some studies are conducted on the usability of canola greens (Bhardwaj
et al., 2003; Miller-Cebert et al.,
2009a). The fresh greenery of canola, which is produced for
alternative vegetable oil in our country, is considered to be
used as salad greens in this study. Moreover, the comparison was
performed on vitamin C and mineral material content of kale for
which fresh consumption exist in our country and in the world.
Thus the aim of this study was to show that canola greens can be
used instead of kale and it can be
substituted.
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Materials And Methods |
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Experimental design and location
The experiment was carried out during successive crop seasons: late
autumn-early winter in UV consisting of PE unheated greenhouse in
Corlu,
Turkey (41°11' N, 27°49' E) in 2010-2011.
The experiment was conducted according to random blocks experimental
design with three repetitions.
Canola seeds of cv. ES Hydromel (Euralis, Semences) and kales seeds
of cv. Karadere 077 (Istanbul Tohumculuk Co.) were sown in November
in late autumn-early winter growing period in multipot filled with
peat (Klasmann-Deilmann,
potground H, Germany).
Seedlings were transplanted to greenhouse soil at the 2 to 3 true
leaf stage with 25 cm intervals, 25 cm interrow and with border
plant on their sides. Chemical characteristics of the soil used in
the experiment are given in Table 1 and climate data in unheated
greenhouse during the experiments are given in Table 2.
Data collection and analytical methods
At
the conclusion of the experiment, the following characteristics were
studied: Ascorbic acid (vitamin C) in samples (mg 100 g1),
crude protein (%) and mineral content (%, ppm). Collected samples
were washed and dried in a ventilated oven at 65°C for mineral
content. Ascorbic acid content of the samples was estimated with
titrimetric method (Anonymous, 1983).
The
samples were analyzed for crude protein content based on nitrogen
analysis utilizing the Kjeldahl system according to the Association
of Official Analytical Chemists International (AOAC). The crude
protein was calculated using a nitrogen conversion factor of 6.25 (AOAC,
1990). Nitrogen content of the samples was determined by Kjeldahl
system (Gerhadt, KB/20S), and P, K, Ca, Mg, Cu, Zn, Mn and
Fe
content were determined by ICP-OES spectrophotometer (Perkin Elmer,
2100DV) after wet digestion.
Cultivation and irrigation practices
Neither fertilization nor pesticide application of any kind was
carried out during the experiment. Pests and disease incidences were
not observed and weeding was carried out when need arose during the
growing period.
Statistical analysis
All
data were analyzed statistically with SPSS software program (v.16.0
for Windows OS) and the differences between practices were compared
by using least significant difference (LSD) test at (p<0.05)
probability.
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Results and Discussion |
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Vitamin C
Significant differences were observed (p<0.05) for vitamin C among
the canola greens and kale in this study (Table 3 and Figure 1).
According to these results, vitamin C content was found to be 68.3
mg 100 g1 for canola and 80.12 mg 100 g1 for
kale. Cruciferous vegetables are relatively good sources of abundant
antioxidants (such as vitamin C), and there is a substantial and
significant variation both within and between the subspecies and
also differences in genotype for the antioxidant phytochemicals.
Vitamin C content is influenced by seasonal factors such as sowing
time and harvesting date (Kim and Ishii, 2007; Podsedek, 2007; Singh
et al., 2007). According to Kurilich et al. (1999), kale gave higher
levels in vitamins (a-carotene, b-carotene, a-tocopherol, c-tocopherol
and ascorbate) than did cabbage.
According to Singh et al. (2004), maximum vitamin C content was
found in kale (82.14 mg 100 g1). According to Alibas
(2009), ascorbic acid (vitamin C) content of the fresh product was
94.18 mg 100 g1;
according to Sikora (2008), kale is a good source of vitamin C (107
mg 100 g1);
according to Korus (2010), vitamin C levels in the kale ranged from
77 to 133 mg 100 g1;
and all of the above results are in line with this study. This range
of vitamin C content was similar to those seen in other
studies.
Table 1.
Chemical characteristics of the soil (0 to 20 cm).
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Parameter |
Value |
Unit |
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pH |
7.26 |
% |
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EC |
0.17 |
% |
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CaCO3 |
1.24 |
% |
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Organic Matter |
5.62 |
% |
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Total N |
0.28 |
% |
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Ca |
0.54 |
% |
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P |
167.46 |
ppm |
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K |
265.47 |
ppm |
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Mg |
713.67 |
ppm |
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Mn |
6.98 |
ppm |
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Cu |
1.51 |
ppm |
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Fe |
6.03 |
ppm |
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Zn |
5.23 |
ppm |
Table 2.
Average climate data in unheated greenhouse during the months of the
experiment.
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Month |
Average temperature (°C) |
Maximum
temperature (°C) |
Minimum
temperature (°C) |
Average humidity
(%) |
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November |
9.1 |
19.0 |
4.9 |
86 |
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December |
8.2 |
17.1 |
3.9 |
90 |
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January |
9.9 |
18.2 |
4.1 |
89 |
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February |
10.0 |
21.0 |
4.0 |
87 |
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March |
10.0 |
22.1 |
4.1 |
90 |
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April |
12.9 |
23.7 |
6.5 |
84.7 |
Table 3.
Amount of vitamin C and crude protein of canola greens and kale
greens.
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Parameter |
Vitamin C
(mg 100 g1) |
Crude protein
(%) |
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Canola greens |
68.3b |
31.1a |
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Kale greens |
80.12a |
29.8b |
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Mean |
74.21 |
30.45 |
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LSD* |
7.21 |
2.95 |
*LSD: p<0.05.

Figure 1.
Amount of vitamin C and crude protein of canola greens and kale
greens.
Table 4.
Mineral contents in canola greens and kale greens.
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Parameter |
N (%) |
mg 100 g1 |
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P |
K |
Ca |
Mg |
Mn |
Cu |
Fe |
Zn |
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Canola greens |
4.90a |
0.40b |
3.06b |
2.65a |
0.29b |
16.50a |
0.35a |
23.96a |
2.95a |
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Kale greens |
4.70b |
0.46a |
3.60a |
2.51b |
0.33a |
5.55b |
0.16b |
14.01b |
2.06b |
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Mean |
4.8 |
0.43 |
3.33 |
2.58 |
0.31 |
11.025 |
0.175 |
18.98 |
2.505 |
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LSD* |
0.321 |
0.036 |
1.079 |
0.453 |
0.025 |
5.702 |
0.040 |
1.259 |
0.447 |
*LSD: p<0.05.
Crude protein
Significant differences were observed (p<0.05) for crude protein
among the canola greens and kale (Table 3 and Figure 1). According
to these results, crude protein content was found to be 31.1% for
canola and 29.8% for kale.
Crucifers are a good source of protein which has all the essential
amino acids, particularly sulfur containing amino acids (Salunkhe
and Kadam, 1998). Fresh kale leaves can be a valuable source of
amino acids. Nitrogen compounds in which amino acids predominate are
about one third of the dry matter of kale (Lisiewska et al., 2008).
It can be also valid for canola greens.
Bhardwaj et al. (2003) reported that canola greens contained 30.6%
protein; according to Singh et al. (2004), protein content of kale
was 3.45 g 100 g1;
Rosa and Heaney (1996) showed the highest crude protein
concentration to be 267 g kg1 in summer/winter seasons;
Heimler (2006) showed 1.44 to 2.82 g 100 g1
content of protein in kale; and these are all concurrent with the
results of this study.
According to Miller-Cebert et al. (2009b), the amount of protein
content among Brassica species ranked as
kale>canola>collard>cabbage and protein content for kale was 24.85%
and it ranged from 19.34 to 25.65% for canola.
Mineral content
Significant differences were observed (p<0.05) for elemental
nitrogen and mineral contents among the canola greens and kale, and
N, P, K, Ca, Mg, Mn, Cu, Fe and Zn contents in canola and kale
greens grown are given in Table 4;
Figures 2 and 3.
N
content was found to be 4.90% in canola, 4.70% in kale; P content
was found to be 0.40 mg 100 g1 in canola and 0.46 mg
100 g1 in kale; K content was determined to be
3.06 mg 100 g1 in canola and 3.60 mg 100 g1
in kale; Ca content was found to be 2.65 mg 100 g1 in
canola and 2.51 mg 100 g1 in kale; Mg content was 0.29
mg 100 g1 in canola, 0.33 mg 100 g1 in kale;
Mn content was 16.50 mg 100 g1 in canola, 5.55 mg 100 g1
in kale; Cu content was 0.35 mg 100 g 1 in canola and
0.16 mg 100 g 1 in kale; Fe content was 23.96 mg 100 g1
in canola, 14.01 mg 1 00 g1 in kale; Zn content was
determined to be 2.95 mg 100 g 1 in canola and
2.06 mg 100 g 1 in kale.
Thus,
it was determined that canola greens have high and valuable levels
of nutrients in N, Ca, Mn, Cu, Fe and Zn; however, kale greens are
rich in P, K and Mg.
According to Singh et al. (2004), 1.36 total N (%), 0.61 P (%), 0.17
Na (%), 2.18 K (%), 0.011 Cu (mg g1), 0.274 Fe (mg g1),
0.070 Mg (mg g1), 0.110 Zn (mg g1) was
seen in kale; according to Miller-Cebert et al. (2009a), micro
mineral composition (mg 100 g1) of canola leafy greens
was 20.67 Al, 24.77 Fe, 16.40 Mn, 0.30 Cu, 3.00 Zn and micro mineral
composition (mg 100 g-1) of kale greens was 8.62 Al,
18.58 Fe, 18.40 Mn, 0.19 Cu and 3.62 Zn; macro mineral composition
(g 100 g-1) of canola leafy greens was 1.59 Ca, 2.05 K,
0.42 P, 0.20 Mg and macro mineral composition (g 100 g-1)
of kale greens was 1.54 Ca, 1.72 K, 0.39 P, 0.29 Mg. Kopsell et
al. (2004) report for kale greens was 1.86% Ca, 0.39% Mg, 2.59% K,
72.2 mg kg1 Fe, 39.65 mg.kg1 Zn; however,
Grace et al. (2010) report for kale greens was 2.5% Ca, 0.31% P,
0.21% Mg, 1.3% K, 160 mg kg1 Fe, 40 mg kg1
Mn, 4 mg kg1 Cu, 38 mg kg1 Zn; Bhardwaj et
al. (2003) gave evidence that canola greens contained 0.52% P, 4.14%
K, 0.35% Mg, and 1.59% Ca, 5.47 mg 100 g1
Zn, , 28.61 mg 100 g1
Fe, 0.74 mg 100 g-1;
according to Rosa et al. (1996), kale contains 23.8 g kg1
Ca, 1.8 g kg1 Mg, 5.1 g kg1 P, 22.5 g kg1
K, 0.137 g kg1 Fe, 0.061 g kg1 Mn
and
0.048 g kg1 Zn. These micro and macro mineral
compositions are all concurrent with the results of this study.
There
are many factors influencing the mineral and trace element
concentrations; they include cultivation method, region of
production, the species or cultivar and the specific plant organ.
Trace elements appear to be more affected by the cultivar than the
minerals. The cultivation method influences the minerals more than
the trace element content (Hernandez-Suarez et al., 2007; Martinez-Ballesta
et al., 2010).
In
conclusion, the values obtained for the vitamin C, P, K and Mg
contents in kale were significantly higher (p < 0.05) than the
corresponding values in canola greens. The values obtained for crude
protein and N, Ca, Mn, Cu, Fe, Zn contents in canola greens were
significantly higher (p<0.05) than the corresponding values in kale.
Canola greens can be consumed as a dietary
substitute for kale with dietary supplements of minerals and
vitamins. Thus, the richness in macro and micro nutrients of canola
in vitamin C and crude protein and its growing possibility in fall
months when kale is in the market were the main issues that this
study presents. Canola greens can therefore be an acceptable
substitute and an alternative for traditional kale greens in Turkey.
For
consumers aiming to increase dietary intake and therefore for
producers, it would be favorable to have detailed information on the
concentration of micro and macro nutrients in kale and canola
greens.


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