Pickles, Cucumber, Dill or kosher dill

Pregnancy nutrients in 100 g

100 g gives about 6% of daily calcium, 4% of daily potassium and 4% of daily riboflavin needed in pregnancy.

  1. Calcium 57 mg
  2. Potassium 117 mg
  3. Riboflavin 0.05 mg
  4. Vitamin C 2.3 mg
  5. Vitamin B-6 0.03 mg
  6. Folate (DFE) 8 mcg
  7. Iron 0.26 mg
  8. Zinc 0.1 mg
  9. Choline 3.4 mg
  10. Protein 0.5 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
Calcium57 mg1000 mg
Choline3.4 mg450 mg
DHA0 g0.3 g
Folate (DFE)8 mcg600 mcg
Iron0.26 mg27 mg
Potassium117 mg2900 mg
Protein0.5 g70 g
Riboflavin0.05 mg1.4 mg
Vitamin B-120 mcg2.6 mcg
Vitamin B-60.03 mg1.9 mg
Vitamin C2.3 mg85 mg
Vitamin D0 IU600 IU
Zinc0.1 mg11 mg

Pregnancy guidance

Safe with precautions

Dill pickles are safe to consume during pregnancy, but moderation is advised due to their high sodium content. The sour vinegar brine frequently helps relieve pregnancy nausea and satisfies intense salty cravings. Commercial canning and pickling guarantee microbial safety, but a single pickle can contain over half your daily recommended sodium limit per USDA guidelines. Enjoy a crisp pickle spear occasionally, and drink plenty of water to maintain fluid balance.

Sources: USDA · 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 Pickles, Cucumber, Dill or kosher dill provides. 100% means 100 g alone covers the whole day; smaller numbers show its share. A ✓ marks 100% or more.

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