Popcorn, Home-prepared, Oil-popped

Pregnancy nutrients in 100 g

100 g gives about 24% of daily zinc, 13% of daily protein and 11% of daily vitamin B-6 needed in pregnancy.

  1. Zinc 2.64 mg
  2. Protein 9 g
  3. Vitamin B-6 0.21 mg
  4. Iron 2.78 mg
  5. Riboflavin 0.14 mg
  6. Potassium 225 mg
  7. Choline 16 mg
  8. Folate (DFE) 17 mcg
  9. Calcium 10 mg
  10. Vitamin C 0.3 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
Calcium10 mg1000 mg
Choline16 mg450 mg
DHA0 g0.3 g
Folate (DFE)17 mcg600 mcg
Iron2.78 mg27 mg
Potassium225 mg2900 mg
Protein9 g70 g
Riboflavin0.14 mg1.4 mg
Vitamin B-120 mcg2.6 mcg
Vitamin B-60.21 mg1.9 mg
Vitamin C0.3 mg85 mg
Vitamin D0 IU600 IU
Zinc2.64 mg11 mg

Pregnancy guidance

Recommended

Home-prepared oil-popped popcorn is recommended during pregnancy as a high-fiber whole-grain snack. It contributes beneficial dietary fiber to support gut motility and maternal glucose stability. Prepare it on the stove using heart-healthy olive or avocado oil and keep the salt shaker modest. Enjoy a warm bowl while relaxing in the evening.

Sources: ACOG · USDA MyPlate

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 Popcorn, Home-prepared, Oil-popped provides. 100% means 100 g alone covers the whole day; smaller numbers show its share. A ✓ marks 100% or more.

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