
The abundance of minerals makes this vegetable an indispensable food for people who have a healthy lifestyle. They contain potassium, calcium, phosphorus, magnesium, sodium, iron and sulfur. They are also rich in trace elements - molybdenum, selenium, copper, lithium, and zinc. Their pulp contains vitamin C, carotene, and a range of rare vitamins like B1, B2, P. Due to the high potassium content vegetable marrows are especially useful for people suffering from cardiovascular diseases.