Lambsquarters, Boiled
Pregnancy nutrients in 100 g
100 g gives about 44% of daily vitamin C, 26% of daily calcium and 19% of daily riboflavin needed in pregnancy.
- Vitamin C 37 mg
- Calcium 258 mg
- Riboflavin 0.26 mg
- Potassium 288 mg
- Vitamin B-6 0.17 mg
- Protein 3.2 g
- Zinc 0.3 mg
- Iron 0.7 mg
- 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 | 258 mg | 1000 mg |
| Choline | 0.5 mg | 450 mg |
| DHA | 0 g | 0.3 g |
| Folate (DFE) | 14 mcg | 600 mcg |
| Iron | 0.7 mg | 27 mg |
| Potassium | 288 mg | 2900 mg |
| Protein | 3.2 g | 70 g |
| Riboflavin | 0.26 mg | 1.4 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 mcg | 2.6 mcg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.17 mg | 1.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 37 mg | 85 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 IU | 600 IU |
| Zinc | 0.3 mg | 11 mg |
Pregnancy guidance
Safe with precautionsBoiled lambsquarters are safe and exceptionally nutritious in dietary amounts during pregnancy. They provide substantial calcium, iron, folate, and vitamin A to support fetal growth and maternal energy. Because lambsquarters contain natural oxalates, boil the leaves in water and discard the cooking liquid to lower oxalate levels and ensure food safety. Sauté the drained greens with garlic and olive oil as an iron-rich alternative to spinach.
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 Lambsquarters, Boiled provides. 100% means 100 g alone covers the whole day; smaller numbers show its share. A ✓ marks 100% or more.