scored 96/100
Also known as moringa oleifera, drumstick tree, moringa leaf powder, malunggay
Moringa leaf powder is an exceptionally nutrient-dense green superfood, extremely high in calcium, vitamin A, potassium, and iron with protective isothiocyanates.
0.4 g net carbs after fiber.
Representative amounts for this food, not measured for this item. Real content varies widely by variety, ripeness and storage.
These are the scored components, not a sum: the published score also reflects normalisation across the catalog, so the parts above will not add to 96.
Moringa (Moringa oleifera), the leaf of the fast-growing drumstick tree native to South Asia and now grown across the tropics, is among the most nutrient-dense edible plants and one of the few in this group whose dried form is genuinely well documented. The vivid green leaf powder delivers roughly 205 kcal per 100g alongside an exceptional mineral and vitamin profile: very high calcium (around 2,000 mg), abundant potassium, magnesium, and iron, and large amounts of vitamin A as beta-carotene plus vitamin C, vitamin E, and B vitamins. It is also notably rich in plant protein. Beyond basic nutrition, moringa carries distinctive bioactives, chiefly moringa isothiocyanates derived from its glucosinolates, along with quercetin and chlorogenic acid; these are studied for anti-inflammatory, antioxidant, and blood-sugar-lowering effects. The fine powder is stirred into smoothies, juices, teas, soups, and dressings, with an earthy, grassy, faintly bitter flavor reminiscent of matcha. Because heat degrades some of its vitamin C and bioactives, it is best added to cool or warm rather than boiling liquids. Moringa is the rare herb in this set valued as much for dense nutrition as for aroma.
Concentrated leaf provides bioavailable calcium for bone, beta-carotene that converts to vitamin A, and non-heme iron for oxygen transport
Moringa isothiocyanates, quercetin, and chlorogenic acid inhibit NF-kB signaling and scavenge free radicals
Isothiocyanates and chlorogenic acid improve glucose handling and have lowered post-meal blood glucose in clinical studies
Moringa is often taken in the morning for a gentle nutrient and energy lift, ideally with food.
Fasting-compatible
At typical teaspoon servings it adds few calories; pair with food to ease the fiber and bioactive load.
Per 100 g of the default form. Bars show how much higher or lower moringa (powder) is than the average across 76 peer foods in this category. Green means a favorable direction; amber means the opposite.
Moringa (Powder) is classified as a herbs & spices. Moringa leaf powder is an exceptionally nutrient-dense green superfood, extremely high in calcium, vitamin A, potassium, and iron with protective isothiocyanates.
Moringa (Powder) scores 96/100 in Formulate, making it an exceptional choice. Its strongest contributions come from Riboflavin, Vitamin K, Manganese. The score blends nutrient density, fiber, healthy fats, protein quality, bioactive compounds, and glycemic impact.
Not particularly. A 2 g serving provides about 0.5 g of protein (~1% of the 50 g daily value).
Not really. A 2 g serving provides about 0.4 g of fiber (~1% of the 28 g daily value).
In a 2 g serving, moringa (powder) is highest in Riboflavin (~31% DV), Vitamin K (~17% DV).
Yes — it fits comfortably in most keto plans. A 2 g serving has about 0.4 g of net carbs (0.8 g total minus 0.4 g fiber).
Best in the morning. Moringa is often taken in the morning for a gentle nutrient and energy lift, ideally with food.
A typical serving is around 2 g (~4 kcal), based on the FDA's Reference Amount Customarily Consumed for this food category. There's no fixed daily target — most adults benefit from rotating moringa (powder) alongside several other herbs & spices sources.
Moringa (Powder) pairs nicely with: Pair with vitamin-C-rich fruit in a smoothie because ascorbate enhances absorption of moringa's non-heme iron; Combine with banana or mango because their sweetness masks the grassy, slightly bitter flavor; Use in dressings with olive oil because fat aids uptake of the fat-soluble vitamin A and E.
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