Table 2 Metal profile of C. papaya leaves, pulp and peel
Sample | Iron (Fe) | Lead (Pb) | Cobalt (Co) | Copper (Cu) | Zinc (Zn) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Leaves | 13.55 ± 0.01 | 5.00 ± 0.01 | 0.01 ± 0.00 | 7.75 ± 0.02 | 20.01 ± 0.00 |
Pulp | 2.56 ± 0.01 | ND | ND | 0.00 ± 0.00 | 0.06 ± 0.00 |
Peels | 0.88 ± 0.40 | 3.00 ± 0.1 | 0.02 ± 0.03 | 4.01 ± 0.90 | 10.03 ± 0.00 |