The pulp of the baobab fruit contains:

• vitamin C
• calcium
• phosphorus
• carbohydrates
• fiber
• potassium
• protein
• lipids

The pulp can be used to add flavor to dishes and in juices.

The seeds contain:

• phosphorus
• magnesium
• zinc
• sodium
• iron
• manganese
• lysine
• thiamine
• calcium

A teaspoon of baobab powder, weighing around 4.4 grams, containsTrusted Source:

• 10 calories
• 3 g of carbohydrate, of which 1 g is sugar
• 2 g of fiber
• 136.4 milligrams (mg) of vitamin C
• 0.352 mg of thiamin
• 0.227 mg of vitamin B6
• 10 mg of calcium

According to a study published in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition, baobab pulp is rich in vitamin C, with 40 g providing from 84 percentTrusted Source to more than 100 percent of the Recommended Daily Intake (RDI).

The vitamin C level is said to be 10 times that of oranges.

Baobab leaves are also rich in calcium. The seeds and kernels of baobab fruit have a high-fat content while the pulp and leaves have antioxidant properties.

One promoter of baobab products claims it has 10 times the fiber of apples, six times the vitamin C of oranges, two times the antioxidants of acai berries, two times the calcium of milk, four times the potassium of bananas, and five times the magnesium of avocados.

Researchers have suggested that, while baobab food products contain valuable nutrients, more information is neededTrusted Source about their bioavailability and digestibility.