The amount of Zn in the samples of legumes was found to be higher than other vegetables especially in peas (71.77, 62.47 and 41.48 μg/g) at northern, middle and southern districts respectively (Table 2, Table 3 and Table 4). However, there was insignificant difference (p > 0.05) in Zn concentration among the cereals, stems, roots and fruits, whereas their values were fluctuated in a narrow range (8.27–30 μg/g).