Chayote, Fruit, Raw
Pregnancy nutrients in 100 g
100 g gives about 16% of daily folate, 9% of daily vitamin C and 7% of daily zinc needed in pregnancy.
- Folate (DFE) 93 mcg
- Vitamin C 7.7 mg
- Zinc 0.74 mg
- Potassium 125 mg
- Vitamin B-6 0.07 mg
- Choline 9.2 mg
- Calcium 17 mg
- Riboflavin 0.02 mg
- Iron 0.34 mg
- Protein 0.82 g
- DHA 0 g
- Vitamin B-12 0 mcg
- Vitamin D 0 IU
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| Nutrient | In 100 g | Daily reference |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 17 mg | 1000 mg |
| Choline | 9.2 mg | 450 mg |
| DHA | 0 g | 0.3 g |
| Folate (DFE) | 93 mcg | 600 mcg |
| Iron | 0.34 mg | 27 mg |
| Potassium | 125 mg | 2900 mg |
| Protein | 0.82 g | 70 g |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 mg | 1.4 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 mcg | 2.6 mcg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.07 mg | 1.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 7.7 mg | 85 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 IU | 600 IU |
| Zinc | 0.74 mg | 11 mg |
Pregnancy guidance
Safe with precautionsRaw chayote is safe to eat during pregnancy when washed and peeled properly. It delivers crisp hydration, vitamin C, and folate to help meet daily prenatal nutrient goals. CDC advises rinsing the gourd under running water and using a clean vegetable peeler to remove the outer rind and eliminate soil contaminants. Thinly julienne peeled chayote into fresh slaws dressed with lime juice and olive oil.
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 Chayote, Fruit, Raw provides. 100% means 100 g alone covers the whole day; smaller numbers show its share. A ✓ marks 100% or more.