Squash, Summer, Crookneck and straightneck, Boiled
Pregnancy nutrients in 100 g
100 g gives about 14% of daily vitamin C, 6% of daily potassium and 4% of daily folate needed in pregnancy.
- Vitamin C 11.6 mg
- Potassium 177 mg
- Folate (DFE) 23 mcg
- Vitamin B-6 0.07 mg
- Calcium 22 mg
- Zinc 0.22 mg
- Choline 7.9 mg
- Protein 1.04 g
- Riboflavin 0.02 mg
- Iron 0.37 mg
- DHA 0 g
- Vitamin B-12 0 mcg
- Vitamin D 0 IU
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| Nutrient | In 100 g | Daily reference |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 22 mg | 1000 mg |
| Choline | 7.9 mg | 450 mg |
| DHA | 0 g | 0.3 g |
| Folate (DFE) | 23 mcg | 600 mcg |
| Iron | 0.37 mg | 27 mg |
| Potassium | 177 mg | 2900 mg |
| Protein | 1.04 g | 70 g |
| Riboflavin | 0.02 mg | 1.4 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 mcg | 2.6 mcg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.07 mg | 1.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 11.6 mg | 85 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 IU | 600 IU |
| Zinc | 0.22 mg | 11 mg |
Pregnancy guidance
RecommendedBoiled yellow crookneck and straightneck summer squash are highly recommended during pregnancy. They provide gentle fiber, vitamin C, potassium, and lutein that support maternal eye health and digestive ease. Simmering sliced yellow squash until tender ensures total food safety and softens its skin for effortless chewing. Toss warm boiled yellow squash with a teaspoon of olive oil and fresh chopped parsley.
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 Squash, Summer, Crookneck and straightneck, Boiled provides. 100% means 100 g alone covers the whole day; smaller numbers show its share. A ✓ marks 100% or more.