Pokeberry shoots, (poke), Boiled

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Pregnancy nutrients in 100 g

100 g gives about 96% of daily vitamin C, 18% of daily riboflavin and 6% of daily potassium needed in pregnancy.

  1. Vitamin C 82 mg
  2. Riboflavin 0.25 mg
  3. Potassium 184 mg
  4. Vitamin B-6 0.11 mg
  5. Calcium 53 mg
  6. Iron 1.2 mg
  7. Protein 2.3 g
  8. Zinc 0.19 mg
  9. Folate (DFE) 9 mcg
  10. Choline 0.3 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
Calcium53 mg1000 mg
Choline0.3 mg450 mg
DHA0 g0.3 g
Folate (DFE)9 mcg600 mcg
Iron1.2 mg27 mg
Potassium184 mg2900 mg
Protein2.3 g70 g
Riboflavin0.25 mg1.4 mg
Vitamin B-120 mcg2.6 mcg
Vitamin B-60.11 mg1.9 mg
Vitamin C82 mg85 mg
Vitamin D0 IU600 IU
Zinc0.19 mg11 mg

Pregnancy guidance

Avoid

Boiled pokeberry shoots should be strictly avoided during pregnancy. Pokeweed naturally contains potent phytolaccatoxin alkaloids that act as systemic poisons and strong uterine stimulants. ACOG and toxicological guidelines advise pregnant women never to consume pokeweed, as improper boiling can lead to severe maternal toxicity, cramping, and pregnancy loss. Choose safe, commercially cultivated greens such as collards, spinach, and kale instead.

Sources: ACOG · 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 Pokeberry shoots, (poke), 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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