Peppers, Hot chili, Red, Raw

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Pregnancy nutrients in 100 g

100 g gives about 169% of daily vitamin C, 26% of daily vitamin B-6 and 11% of daily potassium needed in pregnancy.

  1. Vitamin C 143.7 mg
  2. Vitamin B-6 0.5 mg
  3. Potassium 322 mg
  4. Riboflavin 0.08 mg
  5. Folate (DFE) 23 mcg
  6. Iron 1.03 mg
  7. Protein 1.87 g
  8. Choline 10.9 mg
  9. Zinc 0.26 mg
  10. Calcium 14 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
Calcium14 mg1000 mg
Choline10.9 mg450 mg
DHA0 g0.3 g
Folate (DFE)23 mcg600 mcg
Iron1.03 mg27 mg
Potassium322 mg2900 mg
Protein1.87 g70 g
Riboflavin0.08 mg1.4 mg
Vitamin B-120 mcg2.6 mcg
Vitamin B-60.5 mg1.9 mg
Vitamin C143.7 mg85 mg
Vitamin D0 IU600 IU
Zinc0.26 mg11 mg

Pregnancy guidance

Safe with precautions

Raw red chili peppers are safe during pregnancy when washed properly, but should be consumed with care. They provide concentrated vitamin C and carotenoids that support maternal wellness. Wash the peppers under running tap water per CDC produce guidance, and wear gloves when slicing to protect your skin and eyes. Add modest amounts to food for flavor, but scale back if spicy foods worsen prenatal heartburn.

Sources: CDC · 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 Peppers, Hot chili, Red, Raw provides. 100% means 100 g alone covers the whole day; smaller numbers show its share. A ✓ marks 100% or more.

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