Balsam-pear (bitter gourd), Pods, Boiled
Pregnancy nutrients in 100 g
100 g gives about 39% of daily vitamin C, 11% of daily potassium and 9% of daily folate needed in pregnancy.
- Vitamin C 33 mg
- Potassium 319 mg
- Folate (DFE) 51 mcg
- Zinc 0.77 mg
- Riboflavin 0.05 mg
- Choline 10.8 mg
- Vitamin B-6 0.04 mg
- Iron 0.38 mg
- Protein 0.84 g
- Calcium 9 mg
- DHA 0 g
- Vitamin B-12 0 mcg
- Vitamin D 0 IU
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| Nutrient | In 100 g | Daily reference |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 9 mg | 1000 mg |
| Choline | 10.8 mg | 450 mg |
| DHA | 0 g | 0.3 g |
| Folate (DFE) | 51 mcg | 600 mcg |
| Iron | 0.38 mg | 27 mg |
| Potassium | 319 mg | 2900 mg |
| Protein | 0.84 g | 70 g |
| Riboflavin | 0.05 mg | 1.4 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 mcg | 2.6 mcg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.04 mg | 1.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 33 mg | 85 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 IU | 600 IU |
| Zinc | 0.77 mg | 11 mg |
Pregnancy guidance
CautionBoiled bitter gourd pods should be eaten with caution and in strict moderation during pregnancy. They provide dietary fiber, vitamin C, and potassium, but compounds in bitter melon seeds and rind have demonstrated uterine-stimulating properties in clinical literature. Always discard the inner seeds and pith, and cook the sliced gourd thoroughly in boiling water or curries. Limit intake to small occasional servings or replace with gentle squash varieties like zucchini.
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), Pods, Boiled provides. 100% means 100 g alone covers the whole day; smaller numbers show its share. A ✓ marks 100% or more.