Parameters (μg/g) BGS-1 BGS-2
Calcium 399.81 ± 6.99 425.08 ± 12.03
Copper 2.89 ± 0.06 3.51 ± 0.07
Iron 49.21 ± 1.02 43.06 ± 1.04
Zinc 12.91 ± 0.29 10.88 ± 0.31
Phosphorus 135.92 ± 3.86 146.19 ± 3.04
Values (mean ± SD) are average of three samples of each BGS sample, analyzed individually in triplicate (n = 1x3 x 3), (P < 0.05).
Table 7: Mineral contents of bitter gourd seed (BGS).