Vegetables and their Vitamin and Mineral Content
Asparagus
High in vitamins A, B-1 (thiamine), C,
choline, folic acid; high in the mineral potassium
Beets and
Beet Greens
High in vitamins A, C, and chlorophyll
High in alkaline minerals such as calcium and potassium
Also contains vitamin B-6 and minerals choline and iron
Cabbage
High in vitamins B-6, C
High in minerals chlorine, iodine, potassium, and sulfur
Carrots
High in vitamins A, C
High in potassium, calcium, and phosphorus
High in carotenes
Celery
High concentration of organic alkaline minerals
(balances blood pH levels)
Cucumbers
Good diuretic
Rich in potassium
Fennel
Similar to celery – high in alkaline minerals
High calcium and magnesium content
Kale
High in vitamins A and chlorophyll
High in calcium
Parsley
High in vitamins A, C, and chlorophyll
High in calcium, magnesium, phosphorous,
Potassium, sulfur
Parsnips
High in vitamins C
High in chlorine, phosphorus, potassium
Radish
High in vitamins C
Contains iron, magnesium, and potassium
Spinach
High in vitamins A, B complex, chlorophyll
High in calcium, iron, magnesium,
phosphorous, potassium
Summer Squash
High in B-1, B-2, niacin
Peppers
High in vitamins A, C
High in potassium
Tomatoes
High in vitamins C, calcium
Watercress
High in vitamins C, chlorophyll
High in calcium, potassium, chlorine,
phosphorous, sulfur
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Source:
1. Juicing Therapy by Dr. Bernard Jensen, 2000, Keats Publishing
2. Getting the Best Out of Your Juicer, William H. Lee, 1992, Keats Publishing
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