Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), Leafy tips, Boiled

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Pregnancy nutrients in 100 g

100 g gives about 65% of daily vitamin C, 40% of daily vitamin B-6 and 21% of daily potassium needed in pregnancy.

  1. Vitamin C 55.6 mg
  2. Vitamin B-6 0.76 mg
  3. Potassium 602 mg
  4. Riboflavin 0.28 mg
  5. Folate (DFE) 88 mcg
  6. Protein 3.6 g
  7. Choline 21 mg
  8. Calcium 42 mg
  9. Iron 1.02 mg
  10. Zinc 0.3 mg
  11. DHA 0 g
  12. Vitamin B-12 0 mcg
  13. Vitamin D 0 IU
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Nutrients per 100 grams
NutrientIn 100 gDaily reference
Calcium42 mg1000 mg
Choline21 mg450 mg
DHA0 g0.3 g
Folate (DFE)88 mcg600 mcg
Iron1.02 mg27 mg
Potassium602 mg2900 mg
Protein3.6 g70 g
Riboflavin0.28 mg1.4 mg
Vitamin B-120 mcg2.6 mcg
Vitamin B-60.76 mg1.9 mg
Vitamin C55.6 mg85 mg
Vitamin D0 IU600 IU
Zinc0.3 mg11 mg

Pregnancy guidance

Caution

Boiled bitter gourd leafy tips should be eaten with caution and only in modest culinary amounts during pregnancy. While they supply dietary iron, folate, and vitamin C, bitter melon greens contain bioactive compounds that may stimulate uterine contractions. Boil the greens thoroughly in water to reduce bitterness and ensure any foodborne pathogens are destroyed. Limit your intake to occasional small side dishes, or choose well-studied greens like boiled spinach.

Sources: ACOG · USDA

How to read this

During pregnancy you need more of certain nutrients each day, like folate, iron and choline. Each bar shows how much of that daily amount 100 g of Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), Leafy tips, Boiled provides. 100% means 100 g alone covers the whole day; smaller numbers show its share. A ✓ marks 100% or more.

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