Carob flour

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Pregnancy nutrients in 100 g

100 g gives about 35% of daily calcium, 33% of daily riboflavin and 29% of daily potassium needed in pregnancy.

  1. Calcium 348 mg
  2. Riboflavin 0.46 mg
  3. Potassium 827 mg
  4. Vitamin B-6 0.36 mg
  5. Iron 2.94 mg
  6. Zinc 0.92 mg
  7. Protein 4.62 g
  8. Folate (DFE) 29 mcg
  9. Choline 11.9 mg
  10. Vitamin C 0.2 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
Calcium348 mg1000 mg
Choline11.9 mg450 mg
DHA0 g0.3 g
Folate (DFE)29 mcg600 mcg
Iron2.94 mg27 mg
Potassium827 mg2900 mg
Protein4.62 g70 g
Riboflavin0.46 mg1.4 mg
Vitamin B-120 mcg2.6 mcg
Vitamin B-60.36 mg1.9 mg
Vitamin C0.2 mg85 mg
Vitamin D0 IU600 IU
Zinc0.92 mg11 mg

Pregnancy guidance

Recommended

Carob flour is recommended during pregnancy as a naturally caffeine-free cocoa substitute. It is rich in dietary calcium, potassium, and soluble fiber, which support fetal bone formation without caffeine stimulation. The USDA highlights carob as a wholesome baking ingredient for desserts and breakfast drinks. Use carob powder in place of cocoa powder when baking prenatal muffins or blending smoothies.

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 Carob flour provides. 100% means 100 g alone covers the whole day; smaller numbers show its share. A ✓ marks 100% or more.

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