Beet greens, Boiled
Pregnancy nutrients in 100 g
100 g gives about 31% of daily potassium, 29% of daily vitamin C and 20% of daily riboflavin needed in pregnancy.
- Potassium 909 mg
- Vitamin C 24.9 mg
- Riboflavin 0.28 mg
- Calcium 114 mg
- Iron 1.9 mg
- Vitamin B-6 0.13 mg
- Zinc 0.5 mg
- Protein 2.57 g
- Folate (DFE) 14 mcg
- Choline 0.5 mg
- DHA 0 g
- Vitamin B-12 0 mcg
- Vitamin D 0 IU
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| Nutrient | In 100 g | Daily reference |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 114 mg | 1000 mg |
| Choline | 0.5 mg | 450 mg |
| DHA | 0 g | 0.3 g |
| Folate (DFE) | 14 mcg | 600 mcg |
| Iron | 1.9 mg | 27 mg |
| Potassium | 909 mg | 2900 mg |
| Protein | 2.57 g | 70 g |
| Riboflavin | 0.28 mg | 1.4 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 mcg | 2.6 mcg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.13 mg | 1.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 24.9 mg | 85 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 IU | 600 IU |
| Zinc | 0.5 mg | 11 mg |
Pregnancy guidance
RecommendedBoiled beet greens are exceptionally nutritious and highly recommended during pregnancy. They supply substantial iron, calcium, magnesium, potassium, and folate to support expanded maternal blood volume. Boiling the leaves reduces their natural oxalic acid content, improving mineral absorption while making the greens easy to digest. Season warm boiled beet greens with extra virgin olive oil and a dash of lemon juice to enhance non-heme iron uptake.
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 Beet greens, Boiled provides. 100% means 100 g alone covers the whole day; smaller numbers show its share. A ✓ marks 100% or more.