Pumpkin, Boiled

Pregnancy nutrients in 100 g

100 g gives about 8% of daily potassium, 6% of daily vitamin C and 5% of daily riboflavin needed in pregnancy.

  1. Potassium 230 mg
  2. Vitamin C 4.7 mg
  3. Riboflavin 0.07 mg
  4. Iron 0.57 mg
  5. Vitamin B-6 0.04 mg
  6. Zinc 0.23 mg
  7. Calcium 15 mg
  8. Folate (DFE) 9 mcg
  9. Choline 6.2 mg
  10. Protein 0.72 g
  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
Calcium15 mg1000 mg
Choline6.2 mg450 mg
DHA0 g0.3 g
Folate (DFE)9 mcg600 mcg
Iron0.57 mg27 mg
Potassium230 mg2900 mg
Protein0.72 g70 g
Riboflavin0.07 mg1.4 mg
Vitamin B-120 mcg2.6 mcg
Vitamin B-60.04 mg1.9 mg
Vitamin C4.7 mg85 mg
Vitamin D0 IU600 IU
Zinc0.23 mg11 mg

Pregnancy guidance

Recommended

Boiled pumpkin is strongly recommended throughout pregnancy. It delivers abundant beta-carotene, potassium, dietary fiber, and vitamin C to support fetal organ development and maternal digestion. Boiling fresh pumpkin cubes until tender guarantees microbiological safety and creates a naturally sweet, digestible texture. Mash boiled pumpkin with a touch of cinnamon or blend into warming vegetable soups.

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 Pumpkin, 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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