Chayote, Fruit, Boiled
Pregnancy nutrients in 100 g
100 g gives about 9% of daily vitamin C, 6% of daily potassium and 6% of daily vitamin B-6 needed in pregnancy.
- Vitamin C 8 mg
- Potassium 173 mg
- Vitamin B-6 0.11 mg
- Folate (DFE) 18 mcg
- Riboflavin 0.04 mg
- Zinc 0.31 mg
- Choline 10.5 mg
- Calcium 13 mg
- Protein 0.62 g
- Iron 0.22 mg
- DHA 0 g
- Vitamin B-12 0 mcg
- Vitamin D 0 IU
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| Nutrient | In 100 g | Daily reference |
|---|---|---|
| Calcium | 13 mg | 1000 mg |
| Choline | 10.5 mg | 450 mg |
| DHA | 0 g | 0.3 g |
| Folate (DFE) | 18 mcg | 600 mcg |
| Iron | 0.22 mg | 27 mg |
| Potassium | 173 mg | 2900 mg |
| Protein | 0.62 g | 70 g |
| Riboflavin | 0.04 mg | 1.4 mg |
| Vitamin B-12 | 0 mcg | 2.6 mcg |
| Vitamin B-6 | 0.11 mg | 1.9 mg |
| Vitamin C | 8 mg | 85 mg |
| Vitamin D | 0 IU | 600 IU |
| Zinc | 0.31 mg | 11 mg |
Pregnancy guidance
RecommendedBoiled chayote squash is strongly recommended during pregnancy. It offers generous amounts of folate, dietary fiber, vitamin C, and potassium with very few calories and a mild, soothing taste. Boiling chayote until tender ensures microbiological safety and produces a delicate texture that is easy on the stomach. Cube boiled chayote into vegetable soups, curries, or warm salads seasoned with lime juice and olive oil.
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 Chayote, Fruit, Boiled provides. 100% means 100 g alone covers the whole day; smaller numbers show its share. A ✓ marks 100% or more.