Chives, Raw

Pregnancy nutrients in 100 g

100 g gives about 68% of daily vitamin C, 18% of daily folate and 10% of daily potassium needed in pregnancy.

  1. Vitamin C 58.1 mg
  2. Folate (DFE) 105 mcg
  3. Potassium 296 mg
  4. Calcium 92 mg
  5. Riboflavin 0.11 mg
  6. Vitamin B-6 0.13 mg
  7. Iron 1.6 mg
  8. Zinc 0.56 mg
  9. Protein 3.27 g
  10. Choline 5.2 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
Calcium92 mg1000 mg
Choline5.2 mg450 mg
DHA0 g0.3 g
Folate (DFE)105 mcg600 mcg
Iron1.6 mg27 mg
Potassium296 mg2900 mg
Protein3.27 g70 g
Riboflavin0.11 mg1.4 mg
Vitamin B-120 mcg2.6 mcg
Vitamin B-60.13 mg1.9 mg
Vitamin C58.1 mg85 mg
Vitamin D0 IU600 IU
Zinc0.56 mg11 mg

Pregnancy guidance

Safe with precautions

Raw chives are safe and flavorful for pregnant women when washed thoroughly. They deliver trace amounts of folate, vitamin C, and allicin while adding savory flavor without excess salt. CDC produce safety guidance recommends rinsing fresh herbs under cool running water before chopping to wash away dust and microbes. Sprinkle freshly washed snipped chives over scrambled eggs, baked potatoes, or soups for a burst of flavor.

Sources: CDC · FDA

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 Chives, Raw provides. 100% means 100 g alone covers the whole day; smaller numbers show its share. A ✓ marks 100% or more.

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