Kandelia candet is a mangrove species which is distributed broadly in tropical and subtropical coast areas in China.The caloric values of its various plant parts range from 17.42 to 20.14 kJ/g for gross caloric value, and 19.48 to 21.98 kJ/g for ash-free caloric value, with the highest value for flower and leaf, and the lowest for root. The caloric value of leaf varies evidently with seasons, being the highest in October (19.7kJ/g), and the lowest in April (18.7kJ/g). The caloric value also varies with lati...