A Plant‑Based Nutrition Protocol for Sustainable Space Missions
| Name | Life Cycle (d) | Biomass (g/plant) | # Plants | Protein (g) | Carbs (g) | Fats (g) | Fiber (g) | Calories |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Radish | 25 | 11.14 | 0 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Lettuce | 28 | 89.12 | 8 | 9.98 | 20.46 | 1.07 | 9.27 | 107 |
| Spinach | 30 | 60 | 8 | 13.92 | 17.42 | 1.87 | 10.56 | 110 |
| Arugula | 45 | 69.6 | 8 | 14.48 | 20.32 | 3.67 | 8.91 | 139 |
| Red beetroot | 75 | 55 | 4 | 4.84 | 9.53 | 0.29 | 8.14 | 48 |
| Broccoli | 92 | 630 | 10 | 176.40 | 418.32 | 23.31 | 163.80 | 2142 |
| Soybeans | 97 | 18 | 10 | 23.40 | 19.89 | 12.24 | 7.56 | 265 |
| Strawberry | 100 | 100 | 9 | 6.30 | 69.30 | 2.70 | 18.00 | 288 |
| Sweet potato (root) | 100 | 165 | - | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0 |
| Sweet potato (leaf) | 100 | 110 | - | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0 |