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NEWS!! Aliabaad Farm Important Nutrient Facts Sheet

We take great pride in knowing that our produce is harvested the same day for our CSA members and visitors center customers. Below is a list of produce we grow here at the farm and we want to share some of the nutritional factors that are provided with each item.

Asparagus- is very low in Cholesterol. It is also a good source of Vitamin B6, Calcium, Magnesium and Zinc, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Protein, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol), Vitamin K, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Folate, Iron, Phosphorus, Potassium, Copper, Manganese and Selenium.

Beetsis very low in Saturated Fat and Cholesterol. It is also a good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin C, Magnesium and Potassium, and a very good source of Folate and Manganese.

Bell Peppers- is low in Saturated Fat, and very low in Cholesterol and Sodium. It is also a good source of Thiamin, Niacin, Folate, Magnesium and Copper, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Potassium and Manganese.

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Broccoli- is very low in Saturated Fat. It is also a good source of Protein, Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol), Thiamin, Riboflavin, Pantothenic Acid, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Phosphorus and Selenium, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Folate, Potassium and Manganese.

Brussels sprouts- are very low in Saturated Fat and Cholesterol. It is also a good source of Riboflavin, Iron, Magnesium and Phosphorus, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Thiamin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Potassium and Manganese

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Butternut Squash- is rich in dietary fiber, vitamin C, vitamin A and beta-carotene.

Cabbage - is very low in Cholesterol. It is also a good source of Protein, Thiamin, Calcium, Phosphorus and Copper, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Vitamin B6, Folate, Magnesium, Potassium and Manganese.

Cantaloupe- This melon contains vitamin A and C, calcium, riboflavin, thiamine, niacin, iron, potassium, healthy fat, carbohydrates, healthy proteins, and antioxidants.

Cauliflower- contains vitamins B1 (thiamine), B2 (riboflavin), B3 (niacin), B5 (pantothenic acid), B6 (pyridoxine) and B9 (folic acid). It contains omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin K. It serves as a good source of proteins, phosphorus and potassium. Cauliflower is a very good source of vitamin C and manganese, which are both powerful antioxidants.

Cayenne Peppers- contain a high amount of vitamin A, and C. Hot peppers also containing small amounts of Potassium and Vitamin B.

Celery- is very rich in vitamin K and also contains folate, vitamin A, potassium, and vitamin C. Despite being mainly water, celery also provides a fair amount of dietary fiber. The vegetable contains 1.6 grams of fiber per 100 grams.

Chives- contain vitamins A, B6, C and K. Several minerals are found in chives including calcium, copper, iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorous, potassium, selenium and zinc. It is also a good source of folic acid and dietary fiber.

Corn – delivers B vitamins, folate, vitamin C, beta-carone, protein and fiber.

Cucumbers- are an excellent source of vitamin K and molybdenum. They are also a very good source of the pantothenic acid, copper, potassium, manganese, vitamin C, phosphorus, magnesium, biotin, and vitamin B1.

Dill-Fresh dill herb is an excellent source of antioxidant vitamin; vitamin-C. 100 grams contain about 85 mg or 140% of vitamin C. Dill weed is also a good source of minerals like copper, potassium, calcium, manganese, iron, and magnesium. 

Eggplant - is a very good source of dietary fiber, vitamin B1, and copper. It is also a good source of manganese, vitamin B6, niacin, potassium, folate, and vitamin K. Eggplant also contains phytonutrients such as nasunin and chlorogenic acid and phytonutrients such as nasunin and chlorogenic acid.

Garlic- is an excellent source of manganese and vitamin B6. It is also a very good source of vitamin C and copper. In addition, garlic is a good source of selenium, phosphorus, vitamin B1, and calcium.

Green Beans- are an excellent source of vitamin K. They are a very good source of manganese, vitamin C, dietary fiber, folate, and vitamin B2.

Kale- is and excellent source of antioxidant vitamins A, C, and K -- and sulphur-containing phytonutrients.

Lettuce- is a very good source of dietary fiber, four minerals (manganese, potassium, copper, and iron), and three vitamins (biotin, vitamin B1, and vitamin C).

Mint- is especially rich in carotenes and vitamin C

Okra- is low in Saturated Fat and Sodium, and very low in Cholesterol. It is also a good source of Protein, Riboflavin, Niacin, Phosphorus, Potassium, Zinc and Copper, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Thiamin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Calcium, Magnesium and Manganese.

Onions- are high in Vitamin C and are a good source of dietary fiber, and folic acid. They also contain calcium, iron, and have a high protein quality (ratio of mg amino acid/gram protein). Onions are low in sodium and contain no fat. Onions contain quercetin, a flavonoid (one category of antioxidant compounds).

Bok Choy- is a significant source of vitamins A, C and K, which are essential antioxidants the body uses to help fight off viruses and colds. Folate, vitamin B6 and trace amounts of other B vitamins can be found in this vegetable as well.

Parsley-  is also a good source of Protein, Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol), Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Pantothenic Acid, Phosphorus and Zinc, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Folate, Calcium, Iron, Magnesium, Potassium, Copper and Manganese.

Potatoes- are a very good source of vitamin B6 and a good source of potassium, copper, vitamin C, manganese, phosphorus, niacin, dietary fiber, and pantothenic acid.

Radish- is rich in ascorbic acid, folic acid, and potassium. They are a good source of vitamin B6, riboflavin, magnesium, copper, and calcium. 

Rhubarb- is also a good source of Magnesium, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Calcium, Potassium and Manganese.

Savory- is one of the richest sources of potassium, iron, calcium, magnesium, manganese, zinc and selenium. The herb is also a rich source of many important vitamins such as B-complex group vitamins, vitamin-A, vitamin-C, niacin, thiamin and pyridoxine.

Spinach- is an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A (in the form of carotenoids), manganese, folate, magnesium, iron, copper, vitamin B2, vitamin B6, vitamin E, calcium, potassium, and vitamin C. It is a very good source of dietary fiber, phosphorus, vitamin B1, zinc, protein, and choline.

Zucchini- is a good source of essential nutrients like vitamin C, manganese, vitamin B-6 and vitamin K.

Tomatoes- are a good source of Vitamin E (Alpha Tocopherol), Thiamin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Magnesium, Phosphorus and Copper, and a very good source of Dietary Fiber, Vitamin A, Vitamin C, Vitamin K, Potassium and Manganese.

Turnips- are an excellent source of vitamin K, vitamin A (in the form ofbeta-carotene), vitamin C, folate, copper, manganese, dietary fiber,calcium, vitamin E, and vitamin B6. They are a very good source of potassium, magnesium, pantothenic acid, vitamin B2, iron, and phosphorus

Water Cress- is rich in vitamin A (from beta-carotene) and vitamin C, and is a source of folate, calcium, iron and vitamin E. It also contains useful amounts of vitamin K, thiamin, vitamin B6, potassium and iodine and is naturally low in sodium.

Watermelon- Watermelon contains potassium, antioxidants, carotenoids, carbohydrates, Vitamin A, B6, and C, calcium, thiamin, sodium, healthy protein, and fiber.

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