Drumstick leaves, Boiled

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Pregnancy nutrients in 100 g

100 g gives about 48% of daily vitamin B-6, 36% of daily vitamin C and 36% of daily riboflavin needed in pregnancy.

  1. Vitamin B-6 0.92 mg
  2. Vitamin C 31 mg
  3. Riboflavin 0.5 mg
  4. Calcium 151 mg
  5. Potassium 344 mg
  6. Iron 2.32 mg
  7. Protein 5.27 g
  8. Choline 21 mg
  9. Zinc 0.49 mg
  10. Folate (DFE) 23 mcg
  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
Calcium151 mg1000 mg
Choline21 mg450 mg
DHA0 g0.3 g
Folate (DFE)23 mcg600 mcg
Iron2.32 mg27 mg
Potassium344 mg2900 mg
Protein5.27 g70 g
Riboflavin0.5 mg1.4 mg
Vitamin B-120 mcg2.6 mcg
Vitamin B-60.92 mg1.9 mg
Vitamin C31 mg85 mg
Vitamin D0 IU600 IU
Zinc0.49 mg11 mg

Pregnancy guidance

Safe with precautions

Boiled drumstick tree leaves are safe and nutritious when eaten in culinary quantities during pregnancy. They are exceptionally rich in iron, calcium, vitamin C, and folate, which help combat pregnancy fatigue and support fetal growth. Boil the leaves thoroughly in soups or curries, and avoid moringa root or bark preparations which carry uterine-stimulating risks. Limit intake to standard dietary food portions, and enjoy them as a nourishing vegetable in lentil dahl.

Sources: USDA · ACOG

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 Drumstick leaves, 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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