The aim of the study was to investigate on nutrient composition of Vernonia amygdalina (Abôvi), Talinum triangulare (Anangobrou), Ximenia americana (Kogolémrou), Piper guineense (Fèfèbrou) and Ceibapentandra (Nanmougou), five varieties of spontaneous leafy vegetables regularly consumed in Côte d'Ivoire. The fresh samples were analyzed for selected proximate constituents, nutrients and antinutrients. Results of proximate analysis showed dry matter (88.017 - 93.970 %), ash (6.001 - 22.001 %) and crude fiber (15.082 - 25.061 %). Kogolémrou had the highest protein (28.001 %). Substantial micronutrients amounts were obtained for Fèfèbrou with 0.309 mg/100 g (β-carotene) and 0.4450 mg/ 100 g (iron). Abôvi had the high test content of vitamin B9 (11041 mg/100 g) and Anangobrou was richest in potassium (7372 mg/100 g), calcium (1629 mg/100 g) and magnesium (1780 mg/100 g). The sodium / potassium ratio was under 1 for all species. Appreciable level of polyphenols (10.17 - 16.73 mg/100 g) was recorded. In view of this, studied leafy vegetables constitute good sources of nutrients and could contribute to prevent diseases and remedy rural population diets deficiency.

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