Short answer: Per 100 g, dried Moringa leaf powder provides roughly 25 g protein, 1,500 mg calcium, 28 mg iron, 1,350 mg potassium and useful vitamins A, C and E. But a realistic ½–1 teaspoon serving (1–5 g) delivers a small, helpful fraction of that — a daily nutritional top-up, not a meal replacement.
Moringa’s reputation rests on its nutrition — so it deserves real numbers, not slogans. Below is a verified, honest breakdown of what dried Moringa leaf powder contains, both per 100 grams and in the serving you actually use.
Moringa leaf powder nutrition table
| Nutrient | Per 100 g (dried leaf) | Per 1 tsp (≈5 g) |
|---|---|---|
| Energy | ~350 kcal | ~18 kcal |
| Protein | ~25 g | ~1.25 g |
| Dietary fibre | ~12 g | ~0.6 g |
| Calcium | ~1,500 mg | ~75 mg |
| Iron | ~28 mg | ~1.4 mg |
| Potassium | ~1,350 mg | ~68 mg |
| Magnesium | ~350 mg | ~18 mg |
| Vitamin A (as beta-carotene) | ~16 mg | ~0.8 mg |
| Vitamin C | ~17 mg | ~0.85 mg |
| Vitamin E | ~110 mg | ~5.5 mg |
What each nutrient contributes
These are general nutrition notes — the roles these nutrients play in any diet, not claims about this product.
- Protein (~25%): high for a leaf, and it includes all nine essential amino acids, which is why Moringa is valued in plant-based eating.
- Calcium & magnesium: minerals associated with normal bones and everyday body function.
- Iron: Moringa is a useful plant iron source; pairing it with vitamin C (a squeeze of lemon) supports absorption.
- Potassium: an everyday electrolyte found across leafy greens.
- Vitamins A, C and E: antioxidant vitamins naturally present in the green leaf.
The serving-size reality
The big per-100 g numbers are real, but no one eats 100 g of powder. A teaspoon is about 5 g; many people use half that. So the honest framing is simple: Moringa is a concentrated daily top-up that complements a varied diet — not a stand-alone source of any nutrient. Used consistently, that steady contribution is genuinely worthwhile.
Is Moringa good for vegetarians and vegans?
Yes — it is one reason Moringa is popular in plant-based diets. It contributes plant protein with a complete amino-acid spread, plus iron and calcium that vegetarian diets sometimes run low on. It does not replace a balanced plate, but it is a sensible green addition.
Fresh vs dried: which numbers apply?
The table above is for dried leaf powder. Fresh leaves contain more water, so their per-100 g mineral and protein numbers are lower — but fresh leaves are higher in vitamin C, some of which is lost in drying. Both forms are valuable; powder simply makes daily, year-round use convenient.
Get verified-quality Moringa leaf powder
Riddhish Herbals Shigru Pan Churna (Saragva Pan / Moringa Leaf Powder) 100g — 100% pure shade-dried leaf, GMP-certified facility, Ayurvedic licence GA/1762.
FAQ
How many calories are in a teaspoon of Moringa?
Around 18 kcal per 5 g teaspoon — negligible in a daily diet.
How much protein per serving?
About 1.25 g per teaspoon. The headline “25 g protein” figure is per 100 g of powder.
Does Moringa have all essential amino acids?
Moringa leaf protein contains all nine essential amino acids, though in modest absolute amounts per serving.
Will the nutrient numbers vary between batches?
Yes. Moringa is a natural product; soil, season, variety and drying all affect the final profile. Published values are representative, not guarantees.
Sources: Leone A et al., Int J Mol Sci 2015;16(6):12791–12835 (doi:10.3390/ijms160612791); Gopalakrishnan L et al., Food Science and Human Wellness 2016;5(2):49–56. Educational and nutritional context only — not medical advice.
Continue with the complete Moringa (Shigru / Saragva) guide or learn how to use Moringa powder daily.